LG's UltraGear evo 5K gaming monitor is available to pre-order

Source: Engadget

Overview

LG is continuing to roll out the products it announced at CES with a new 5K gaming monitor. The LG UltraGear evo GM9 5K gaming monitor uses a 5K Mini LED panel and includes built‑in AI upscaling so games and other content can run at a higher resolution without needing a new GPU.

Specifications

• Panel: 27‑inch “Hyper Mini LED” (LG’s branded Mini LED technology)
• Resolution: 5,120 × 2,880 (5K)
• Peak brightness: 1,250 nits
• Local dimming: 2,304 zones for improved contrast and reduced blooming
• Refresh rates:
  • 5K at 165 Hz (Dual Mode)
  • 1,140 p at 330 Hz
• Adaptive sync: Supports NVIDIA G‑Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium

AI‑Powered Features

• AI Upscaling – enhances lower‑resolution content to 5K.
• AI Scene Optimization – automatically adjusts image settings on the fly.
• AI Sound – optimizes audio output dynamically.

Connectivity

• DisplayPort 2.1
• USB‑C with 90 W Power Delivery (data transfer and laptop charging over a single cable).

Availability

The LG UltraGear evo GM9 is available for pre‑order in the United States for $1,200 via LG’s website. LG plans to release the monitor in additional markets throughout the year.