LG opens pre-orders for massive 52-inch 5K2K curved monitor — $1,999 monster is built for both gaming and productivity, with 240Hz refresh rate

The LG UltraGear evo G9 52G930B 52-inch curved gaming monitor — (Image credit: LG)

LG debuted its new UltraGear evo lineup of gaming monitors at CES 2026 and has now listed its largest offering for pre-order at $1,999.99. The 52-inch UltraGear evo G9 (52G930B-B) is touted as the world's largest 5K2K gaming monitor, with the company targeting both gamers and productivity professionals thanks to its high-resolution and 240 Hz refresh rate.

Pre-order now from LG

The LG UltraGear evo G9 features a 51.6-inch 1000R curved display with a 5120 × 2160 resolution and a 21:9 aspect ratio, offering more vertical screen space compared to 49-inch ultrawide monitors. It uses a VA panel instead of traditional IPS or OLED, with an impressive 4000:1 contrast ratio, which should translate to deep blacks and bright colors. However, there are potential disadvantages to VA panels, including narrow viewing angles, slower response times, and black smearing.

As for brightness, LG claims 320 nits minimum and 400 nits typical, and since it is VESA DisplayHDR 600 certified, it should be capable of reaching up to 600 nits when showcasing HDR content. It also covers 95% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and has a special anti-glare treatment to avoid reflections.

For gamers, the display supports AMD FreeSync Premium variable refresh rate to avoid screen tearing, along with a 1ms (GtG) response time. Apart from the traditional OSD settings, one can also fine-tune the monitor directly from the desktop and apply settings instantly with a hotkey.

In terms of connectivity, there’s DisplayPort 2.1, two HDMI 2.1 ports, a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB Type-C upstream port with 90W power delivery, and two USB Type-A ports. The monitor also comes with a built-in KVM switch, which enables controlling multiple PCs without having to switch between peripherals. Other features include built-in stereo speakers and an ergonomic stand that supports height, tilt, and swivel adjustments. Additionally, one can wall mount the display as it offers support for a VESA mount 100x100.

You can pre-order the LG UltraGear evo G9 directly from LG at $1,999.99, where early buyers receive a $200 LG store credit. Shipments are expected to begin on March 23.

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24 Comments Comment from the forums

VizzieTheViz

Good to see a KVM on something like this at least, now I just have an Ethernet port to wish for
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Roland Of Gilead

For that price, I wouldn't accept VA panel type. Regardless of contrast. Any VA panel I've used (lots of my friends have them because they are typically cheaper) have horrible ghosting, and despite every effort to remedy said ghosting, it never truly goes away.

But, at that price OLED is what I'd expect. I don't think this VA mon would be a big seller at all. Just my two cents.
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Shiznizzle

2000 dollars for an OLED that you can forget about in three years time due to burnin. No thanks. Ill stick with IPS or TN and avoid both the VA and anything OLED.

Oled is not ready yet. I dont care what people say. If you have to buy a new monitor every three years then its not ready. Even with all the marketing gimmicks such as pixel "conditioning".
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SkyBill40

Roland Of Gilead said:
For that price, I wouldn't accept VA panel type. Regardless of contrast. Any VA panel I've used (lots of my friends have them because they are typically cheaper) have horrible ghosting, and despite every effort to remedy said ghosting, it never truly goes away.

But, at that price OLED is what I'd expect. I don't think this VA mon would be a big seller at all. Just my two cents.
If it were an OLED, it'd be closer to $3k than what it is and potentially more. While OLED tech has become more efficient and attainable for the masses, it's still a specialty thing in large format displays and the cost is always the tipping point. Regardless of the panel tech, I'm sure it'll be a very nice looking display and something I'd consider over Samsung's Ark if I were in the market for something that size.
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mantisXP

Shiznizzle said:
2000 dollars for an OLED that you can forget about in three years time due to burnin. No thanks. Ill stick with IPS or TN and avoid both the VA and anything OLED.

Oled is not ready yet. I dont care what people say. If you have to buy a new monitor every three years then its not ready. Even with all the marketing gimmicks such as pixel "conditioning".
<Mod Edit> OLED’s are inherently better built than any other. I’ve owned at least 10+ oled tvs and monitors and never had burn in be an issue. I don’t even think about what so ever it’s that insignificant. I leave an lg 83” oled c2 on 8 hours a day at max brightness and quite literally never ever have burn in.

I own not only the LG 45” 5k2k oled but two Samsung g9 57” screens and the lg is night and day better.

Lg’s sole mistake here was not using oled and cheaping out with VA. Literally no one will buy this. It’s dead on arrival.
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mantisXP

SkyBill40 said:
If it were an OLED, it'd be closer to $3k than what it is and potentially more. While OLED tech has become more efficient and attainable for the masses, it's still a specialty thing in large format displays and the cost is always the tipping point. Regardless of the panel tech, I'm sure it'll be a very nice looking display and something I'd consider over Samsung's Ark if I were in the market for something that size.
Having the 45” 5k2k oled I can assure you absolute no one is buying this. At $2000 this is a gamer with a 5090 and no one is settling for VA. It’s either Samsung G9 57” or LG 45” 5K2K OLED for this kind of money.

What’s the point of 5k2k VA when the Samsung is dual 4k, bigger, and the same price.
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cp0x

It uses a VA panel instead of traditional IPS or OLED...

That's kind of like saying "It uses an AT&T rotary phone instead of a traditional iPhone or Android ....

🤦‍♂️
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mantisXP

cp0x said:
That's kind of like saying "It uses an AT&T rotary phone instead of a traditional iPhone or Android ....

🤦‍♂️
Exactly. Especially after how amazing the 45” OLED 5K2K is, I’m shocked they decided to go with VA. That’s insane for a company that makes like 90% of all OLED panels.

This product will not sell much at all. OLED is the game changer. Simply gaining 7” but going to VA is not worth it at all. Definitely not for $1999!
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8086

For this price, I would expect to see a Genuine G-Sync hardware module installed inside the monitor.
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mantisXP

8086 said:
For this price, I would expect to see a Genuine G-Sync hardware module installed inside the monitor.
I’m actually surprised there isn’t either. Even the 45” 5k2k OLED has G-Sync Premium. LG really dropped the ball here. They nailed the 45” OLED 5k2k, but why on earth this weird regression on the 52…. This thing needs discounted to $1000 and it will sell. But a VA panel at this price point has no chance.

Anyone considering this is rocking nothing less than a 5090 on a $4000+ pc. VA panels are trash and have been trash. IPS black is the lowest anyone serious would consider. OLED is the peak. VA??? Seriously lg.
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