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LG Launches UltraGear Evo Gaming Monitors With On-Device 5K AI Upscaling Ahead of CES 2026

Three 5K-class models add on‑monitor AI processing to target sharper visuals without requiring GPU upgrades.

Overview

  • LG introduces the UltraGear evo brand with three 5K/5K2K models—39GX950B OLED, 27GM950B New MiniLED, and 52G930B large-format—to be showcased at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, with pricing and availability still undisclosed.
  • The company claims the world's first on-device 5K AI Upscaling, analyzing content in real time before it reaches the panel to deliver 5K-class sharpness without added GPU load.
  • AI features—5K AI Upscaling, AI Scene Optimization, and AI Sound—are limited to the 39GX950B and 27GM950B models equipped with the on-device AI solution.
  • Performance options include Dual Mode on the 39-inch (165Hz at 5K2K or 330Hz at WFHD, 0.03ms GtG) and the 27-inch (165Hz at 5K or 330Hz at QHD, 1ms GtG).
  • The 27-inch MiniLED features 2,304 local dimming zones, Zero Optical Distance, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, and up to 1,250 nits peak brightness, while the 52-inch is billed as the largest 5K2K gaming monitor with 240Hz, a 1000R curve, and a 12:9 layout offering about 33% more horizontal workspace.