LG’s UltraGear Evo Gaming Monitors Bring AI-Powered 5K Gaming To CES 2026

If you have been waiting for gaming monitors to finally catch up with your ambitions, LG just dropped something worth paying attention to. The company announced its new UltraGear evo lineup ahead of CES 2026, and it’s packing some genuinely innovative tech that could change how we think about high-resolution gaming.

World’s First 5K AI Upscaling Changes The Game

The standout feature across LG’s new flagship monitors is something that they are calling 5K AI Upscaling. This is the first time we’ve seen on-device AI technology built into gaming monitors that can upscale content to 5K-class clarity in real time. The best part? You don’t need to upgrade your GPU to take advantage of it.

The AI solution analyzes and enhances content before it hits the panel, meaning that you can enjoy sharper visuals across a wider range of games and media without the performance hit that typically comes with cranking up to native 5K resolution. It’s paired with AI Scene Optimization and AI Sound features that refine both image and audio performance on the fly.

The 39-Inch Beast: OLED Perfection Meets Ultrawide Immersion

The UltraGear evo 39-inch GX9 (model 39GX950B) is where LG really flexes. This 5K2K OLED panel delivers the kind of visual quality that makes other monitors look outdated. It uses LG’s Primary RGB Tandem OLED technology for improved brightness, color accuracy, and longevity while maintaining those perfect blacks OLED is known for.

Here’s where it gets interesting: the Dual Mode feature lets you switch between 165Hz at full 5K2K resolution when you want maximum visual fidelity, or bump it up to 330Hz at WFHD when you’re in competitive mode and need that ultra-smooth performance. The 0.03ms response time ensures you’re never waiting on your display to catch up.

The 39-inch screen features a 1500R curve in a 21:9 ultrawide format that gives you the vertical height of a 32-inch display while expanding your horizontal view. With 142 PPI pixel density and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification, you’re getting detailed highlights and deep blacks even in the darkest game scenes.

The 27-Inch MiniLED Marvel Solves A Major Problem

LG’s calling the 27-inch GM9 (model 27GM950B) the world’s first 5K New MiniLED monitor, and they’ve specifically engineered it to tackle the blooming issue that has plagued MiniLED displays. You know that halo effect you see around bright objects on dark backgrounds? LG says they’ve dramatically minimized that problem.

The GM9 packs 2,304 local dimming zones combined with Zero Optical Distance engineering that reduces the gap between the panel and LED backlighting. The result is ultra-high luminance with refined contrast accuracy that preserves fine details whether you’re looking at bright explosions or shadowy corridors.

Like its OLED sibling, the 27GM950B includes the AI upscaling tech and supports Dual Mode operation: 165Hz at 5K or 330Hz at QHD, with a 1ms response time. It’s also certified for VESA DisplayHDR 1000 and can hit peak brightness of 1,250 nits, making HDR content pop off the screen.

Go Big Or Go Home: The Massive 52-Inch Option

For those guys who want to go absolutely massive, LG is introducing the 52-inch G9 (model 52G930B) as the world’s largest 5K2K gaming monitor. This thing is a monster, offering the vertical height of a 42-inch 16:9 display but stretched horizontally for a 21:9 panoramic view. That translates to a workspace 33 percent wider than a standard UHD monitor.

Despite the size, LG isn’t sacrificing performance. The 52G930B delivers a 240Hz refresh rate and features a 1000R curvature that wraps around your peripheral vision for maximum immersion. It’s certified for VESA DisplayHDR 600, ensuring vivid colors and deep contrast across that massive screen real estate.

What LG Says About The Vision

“The new UltraGear evo marks a definitive turning point, signaling the end of compromises in gaming display performance. With innovations like industry-first 5K AI Upscaling, the lineup ensures that whether gamers prefer perfect blacks, unmatched brightness, or expansive scale, they can enjoy the same high standard of performance, clarity and immersion in high resolution,” said Lee Choong-hwoan, head of the Display Business at the LG Media Entertainment Solution Company.

“This reflects our excellence in delivering high-resolution technology not only to the B2C gaming market but also through precision-driven B2B solutions like medical monitors.”

When Can You Get Your Hands On Them?

While LG hasn’t announced a release date or pricing just yet, the UltraGear evo lineup will be showcased at CES 2026, where LG is setting up two experience zones. One features a “Dream Setup” inspired by Reddit’s gaming communities, while the other offers a SimCraft-powered racing simulation using the new 39-inch GX9.

AI features, including 5K AI Upscaling, AI Scene Optimization, and AI Sound, are exclusively available on the 39GX950B and 27GM950B models that include the on-device AI solution.

Whether you’re a competitive gamer who needs every frame, a visual enthusiast who wants perfect image quality, or someone who just wants the biggest damn monitor possible, LG’s new UltraGear evo lineup has something worth considering. The combination of high resolution, AI-powered upscaling, and no-compromise performance across different panel technologies makes this one of the most interesting gaming monitor launches we’ve seen in a while.