LG Unveils Pricing and Full Specs on a Further Three UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitors

[TheLostSwede]

Following its high-end 4K UltraGear pricing reveal, LG has released the full specs and pricing on a further three SKUs that were also announced back in December of last year. The models in question are the 34GS95QE, 39GS95QE and 45GS95QE, all of which sport a 3440 x 1440 resolution. As the model names suggest, we're looking at 34, 39 and a massive 45-inch display panel in these monitors. Other common denominators are that all three models are curved at 800R and a 240 Hz refresh rate, as well as a 21:9 aspect ratio. All three models also feature FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync support, a 275 cd/m² typical brightness and a 0.03 ms GtG response time.

Inputs also appear to be shared across the range with all models offering two HDMI 2.1 inputs and one DP 1.4, plus one USB 3.2 Type-B input and at least a pair of Type-A outputs and a headset jack. The stands are limited to height, tilt and swivel adjustments due to the curved nature of the displays. Price wise, these new OLED models are unlikely to sell as hotcakes, as the 34GS95QE starts at US$1,299.99, followed by the 39GS95QE at US$1,499.99 and finally the 45GS95QE at US$1,699.99. Considering that there are similar displays with lower refresh rates from several competitors at far lower price points, LG is likely going to have to offer some hefty discounts for these new models before they start selling in any kind of quantity.



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[bonehead123]

Nice looking, but as noted, they're DOA at those prices

Drop 'em down by $400-500, then maybe I'll bite, but otherwise, sayonara

 

[LabRat 891]

Nice looking, but as noted, they're DOA at those prices

Drop 'em down by $400-500, then maybe I'll bite, but otherwise, sayonara

I have to wonder: Are larger OLED panels like this still more-expensive to manufacture, or is this the trailing-edge of 'early adopter tax' (read: markup)?
Yes, I'm aware OLEDs have been around quite awhile now. However, there's not been any major consumer facing competing technologies. NtM, AFAIK OLEDs are still very much Samsung's and LG's own proprietary 'recipes'.

 

[Event Horizon]

A 43-55" OLED TV is cheaper. What do these monitors bring to the table other than smaller sizes and curves?

 

[SOAREVERSOR]

A 43-55" OLED TV is cheaper. What do these monitors bring to the table other than smaller sizes and curves?

I hate to break it to you but monitors have always cost more for less screen size than TVs. This has never not been the case.

 

[evernessince]

A 43-55" OLED TV is cheaper. What do these monitors bring to the table other than smaller sizes and curves?

Monitors are going to have a pixel pitch optimized for desktop usage, lower processing lag, lack of SMART TV BS, higher refresh rates, and more higher end options in regards to color accuracy and coverage.

Not saying you can't find an OLED TV that has lower processing lag or high refresh rate, it's just that TVs and monitors are designed with different markets in mind and thus in general prioritize certain things.

Unless you are using your PC on the couch there isn't any reason to put such a massive screen an arms reach away from you. That will give you neck problems in the long term and increases the distance your eyes have to travel. This is why pros play on 24" gaming monitors. 27" - 32" are good compromises between screen real estate and gaming performance

 

[Chaitanya]

I have to wonder: Are larger OLED panels like this still more-expensive to manufacture, or is this the trailing-edge of 'early adopter tax' (read: markup)?
Yes, I'm aware OLEDs have been around quite awhile now. However, there's not been any major consumer facing competing technologies. NtM, AFAIK OLEDs are still very much Samsung's and LG's own proprietary 'recipes'.

I suspect there certainly is quite heavy early adopter tax and most early users of OLED monitors are beta testing them for durability, and software. Also that burn-in warranty policy is going to be quite expensive for manufacturers and loses from those need to be recoverd somehow.

 

[Denver]

Nice looking, but as noted, they're DOA at those prices

Drop 'em down by $400-500, then maybe I'll bite, but otherwise, sayonara

If there are people who buy GPUs for US$ 1000-2000, there is also a niche that will buy these expensive monitors.

 

[duraz0rz]

Nice looking, but as noted, they're DOA at those prices

Drop 'em down by $400-500, then maybe I'll bite, but otherwise, sayonara

No built-in KVM or USB-C support makes these DOA for me.

 

[Minus Infinity]

I think you'll find the monitors are called UltraDear, not UltraGear.

Garbage resolution for the 39" and 45". I guess if you are nearly blind the giant pixels will help.

 

[Camm]

I'd consider the 45 if it had a 24:10 aspect, and a 4k+ resolution.

As is, these aren't worth it.

 

[starfals]

Idk what LG is smoking... there is no way this is worth that much. DoA, literally. They gotta lower the price by A LOT, to be competitive with others for starters.

 

[nguyen]

LG always have deep discounts in my country, but I want 42in 4K 240hz OLED instead of these UW display :/

 

[TheLostSwede]

No built-in KVM or USB-C support makes these DOA for me.

There will be a version of the 45-inch SKU with USB-C and 65 W USB PD.