LG Unveils World's First Bendable 5K2K Gaming Monitor With Dual Mode Support and DP 2.1

[TheLostSwede]

LG Electronics (LG) is reinforcing its leadership in premium OLED gaming monitors with the LG UltraGear GX9 series, set to be unveiled at CES 2025 this January. The new lineup includes the 45GX990A - winner of three CES 2025 Innovation Awards, including the prestigious 'Best of Innovation' - and an all-in-one smart gaming monitor powered by LG webOS. These accolades underscore LG's commitment to delivering advanced, high-quality gaming solutions. With the GX9 series, LG continues to demonstrate its leadership in cutting-edge technology and gaming monitor innovation.

To ensure maximum gaming immersion, all UltraGear GX9 series models feature curved display panels employing LG's advanced WOLED technology. These screens offer high brightness, true blacks, stunning colors and optimized curvature; a combination that brings games to life and draws users deeper into the exhilarating action of their favorite titles. Certified for low blue light emissions, the GX9 series provides a more comfortable experience, reducing eye strain during extended gaming sessions. In addition, LG's Anti-Glare & Low Reflection (AGLR) coating minimizes screen reflections and glare, making it easier for gamers to see everything that's happening on screen, even in brighter rooms.




The 45GX990A and 45GX950A are 45-inch, 21:9 gaming monitors featuring ultra-high 5K2K resolution (5,120 x 2,160) - a first for OLED monitors.* Their 21:9 aspect ratio offers a more immersive gaming experience than standard 16:9 displays, while maintaining better content compatibility than 32:9 monitors. With generous screen real estate, these monitors are a great choice not only for gaming but for various different uses.

Both products feature LG's second-generation Dual-Mode, offering customizable aspect ratios (21:9 or 16:9) and picture sizes (39-, 34- or 27-inches) with one-touch switching between preset screen-resolution and refresh-rate combos. With eight configurations, users can personalize their gaming setups to suit their preferences or adapt to different game genres, including FPS, RPG, MOBA and racing simulators.

The World's First Bendable 5K2K Gaming Monitor with Dual-Mode
The LG UltraGear OLED Bendable Gaming Monitor (model 45GX990A) is the world's first 5K2K-resolution bendable OLED display. The 45-inch monitor can smoothly transition from completely flat to a 900R curvature within seconds, offering users incredible flexibility and more control over their gaming experience. Its upgraded Dual-Mode feature allows users to switch effortlessly between resolution and refresh rate presets, and customize the aspect ratio and picture size. With an ultra-fast 0.03 ms (GtG) response time, the 45GX990A ensures smooth gameplay and heightened immersion.

The World's First 45-Inch 5K2K OLED Gaming Monitor with 800R Curvature and DisplayPort 2.1
Another standout model from the new GX9 lineup is the LG UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor (model 45GX950A). With its curved (800R), 21:9 format 5K2K-resolution self-lit 45-inch panel, this display delivers sharp, lifelike images with the stunning colors and exceptional contrast LG OLED products are known for. Its 4-side Virtually Borderless design and slim bezels help boost users' sense of immersion while adding a sleek aesthetic to any setup. Boasting 125 pixels per-inch (PPI) and an RGWB subpixel layout, the monitor improves the readability of in-game text and makes productivity tasks, such as editing documents or website content, that much easier.

Like its bendable sibling, the 45GX950A features Dual-Mode functionality with eight customizable configurations and supports DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1 and USB-C with 90 W power delivery. This ensures seamless compatibility with the latest graphics cards and features such as variable refresh rate (VRR) while enabling convenient device charging. Certified by NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, the monitor has reduced screen tearing for a smoother, more responsive gaming experience.

Versatile Smart Gaming Monitor for Seamless Streaming and Immersive Gaming
The brand-new LG UltraGear 39GX90SA is designed to deliver stellar gaming and content-streaming experiences. Powered by webOS, it functions as a home entertainment hub, enabling users to access all their go-to streaming services without a PC or set-top box. It's 39-inch, 21:9 aspect ratio curved (800R) OLED display produces brilliant, nuanced colors and deep, dark blacks, making it perfect for AAA games and HDR movies and series. Equipped with USB Type-C ports, it offers convenient connectivity, and incorporates LG's ergonomic and space-saving L-shaped stand for a clutter-free desk setup.

"The UltraGear GX9 series sets a new standard for OLED gaming monitors, combining groundbreaking display technology with smart features that expand and enhance the user experience," said YS Lee, vice president and head of the IT Business Unit, LG Media Entertainment Solution Company. "From the world's first 5K2K OLED gaming monitors with second-generation Dual-Mode to smart gaming monitors with built-in webOS, the GX9 lineup pushes the boundaries to deliver maximum value and enjoyment for our customers."

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[robert3892]

Is LG trying to be Corsair now?

 

[TheLostSwede]

Is LG trying to be Corsair now?

LG was first with bendable displays, but ok...

 

[AcE]

Very interesting, I have the smaller brother of those. Where’s the Hz info though? Pricing will be high anyway.

 

[TheLostSwede]

Very interesting, I have the smaller brother of those. Where’s the Hz info though? Pricing will be high anyway.

As you can see, there was no mention of the refresh rate in the press release and no other publication has mentioned it, so it seems like LG is keeping that a secret until CES.

 

[Prima.Vera]

We need more and cheaper 21:9 34" OLED monitors.

 

[Macro Device]

Call me when they fit this resolution in 34". 45" is not space efficient enough.

 

[Vayra86]

5K2K... Can we GTFO with this nonsense

Its nearly 2K25...eurhm oops

 

[AnarchoPrimitiv]

FINALLY....FINALLY!!!!! I've been desperately awaiting a 5120x2160 monitor with more than 60hz!!!!

We need more and cheaper 21:9 34" OLED monitors.

They're not OLEd but you csn buy a 3440x1440 VA monitor for $200 now

 

[Macro Device]

FINALLY....FINALLY!!!!! I've been desperately awaiting a 5120x2160 monitor with more than 60hz!!!!

Same but 45" is too much for me personally. Will wait till becomes real at <40". Preferrably 34". Hope it's not gonna cost me more than a decade waiting.

 

[Prima.Vera]

They're not OLEd but you csn buy a 3440x1440 VA monitor for $200 now

That's why I specifically mentioned cheap OLEDs!!

 

[TheLostSwede]

That's why I specifically mentioned cheap OLEDs!!

Give it another decade and we'll hopefully be there.

 

[AcE]

That's why I specifically mentioned cheap OLEDs!!

That’s not how life works But hey I also want a Ferrari preferably for free! And also a Bugatti on the side ! Whoever isn’t willing or has no money has to wait. That’s life. I don’t get people with these attitudes being hungry for tech that is clearly for luxury purposes as it’s just a better display tech and those other tech are perfectly usable as well. Just get a VA panel, it’s not expensive.

 

[Hyrel]

Any word on the UHBR of that DisplayPort 2.1? Because that resolution at probably 165Hz 10bit would require over 60Gbps, which means it needs to be UHBR20 in order to run at those specs without DSC. If it's anything less than UHBR20 then it might aswell just have DP2.0.

 

[AcE]

Any word on the UHBR of that DisplayPort 2.1? Because that resolution at probably 165Hz 10bit would require over 60Gbps, which means it needs to be UHBR20 in order to run at those specs without DSC. If it's anything less than UHBR20 then it might aswell just have DP2.0.

1) DSC needed or not doesn't matter you won't see a difference (my experience, not only from google), 2) DP 2.0 / 2.1 are identical in bandwidth. So don't worry about the connection, it will suffice.

It could be that these are optimised for GPUs that have DP 2.1, otherwise DP 1.4 could be too slow for full usage and HDMI 2.1 needed instead on those older GPUs.

 

[Hyrel]

1) DSC needed or not doesn't matter you won't see a difference

It's not a matter of signal quality, it's just that DSC can introduce some annoyances, like stutters, glitches with multiple displays, taking seconds of screen-freeze to alt-tab in games that don't support (or aren't optimal) Borderless Fullscreen, makes some Nvidia features unusable and so on, that's why I'm mostly interested in DP2.1 primarily so I can run the full specs without DSC.

 

[AcE]

It's not a matter of signal quality, it's just that DSC can introduce some annoyances, like stutters, glitches with multiple displays, taking seconds of screen-freeze to alt-tab in games that don't support (or aren't optimal) Borderless Fullscreen, makes some Nvidia features unusable and so on, that's why I'm mostly interested in DP2.1 primarily so I can run the full specs without DSC.

I don't see those quirks in my daily usage here. But anyway, first you need to hope that the new GPUs have even full DP 2.1, to this day they still didn't have it, only the 2nd best DP 2.1 with 54 Gbit's was supported on RX 7000 series and only full 80 Gbit on the Pro versions of those cards. If new GPUs do not have 80 Gbit's DP 2.1 this discussion is kinda moot and you will have to entertain those alleged "glitches".

 

[Onasi]

I am still not sold on the very idea. Maybe it’s very boomery of me, but I just don’t see a PC monitor as something that should be described as “bendable”. I understand the purpose - customizing the curve at your convenience, which IS nice for UW I suppose, but there’s a niggling in the back of my brain that says it’s just adding an additional point of failure potentially for not a lot of gain - are you going to really bend it around THAT often that this is worth it over just buying a display with a static curve close to what you want? Meh.

 

[AcE]

Maybe it’s very boomery of me

Yes, it's not a detriment at all, even you can buy it and not use the feature at all, wasting the feature of the monitor. But people like those usually use things like that and then suddenly realise what a opportunity is.

 

[Asni]

This is the correct link

LG Unveils World's First Bendable 5K2K Gaming Monitor, Winner of Three Awards at CES 2025 | LG NEWSROOM

Company Redefines Premium Gaming Monitors With the UltraGear GX9 Series, Offering Unmatched Immersion, Flexibility and Smart Features SEOUL, Dec. 30, 2024 — LG Electronics (LG) is reinforcing its lead

www.lgnewsroom.com

 

[Tomorrow]

As you can see, there was no mention of the refresh rate in the press release and no other publication has mentioned it, so it seems like LG is keeping that a secret until CES.

Im guessing 240Hz.

Any word on the UHBR of that DisplayPort 2.1? Because that resolution at probably 165Hz 10bit would require over 60Gbps, which means it needs to be UHBR20 in order to run at those specs without DSC. If it's anything less than UHBR20 then it might aswell just have DP2.0.

Better be UHBR20, meaning full 80Gbps.

That's why I specifically mentioned cheap OLEDs!!

What do you consider cheap?
Cheap may mean very different things to different people.

Current cheapest model costs 500€ (26,5" 240Hz). And it's not some old first gen model on clearance. It is using this years panel.
This is less than i paid for 27" 1440p 165Hz IPS back in 2016.

OLED monitor prices have fallen from initial 1200 to 500 in two years. That's good progress.

 

[Enterprise24]

Seems to be 165Hz @ 4K and 330Hz @ 1080p. Could be an endgame monitor for many people.

I'm going to stick with my OLED G9 though. Zero issue during 1.5 year of usage. The real upgrade could be the dual 4K 57" 240Hz OLED.

 

[TheLostSwede]

Any word on the UHBR of that DisplayPort 2.1? Because that resolution at probably 165Hz 10bit would require over 60Gbps, which means it needs to be UHBR20 in order to run at those specs without DSC. If it's anything less than UHBR20 then it might aswell just have DP2.0.

Nope, LG seems to be saving all the important specs for CES.

I am still not sold on the very idea. Maybe it’s very boomery of me, but I just don’t see a PC monitor as something that should be described as “bendable”. I understand the purpose - customizing the curve at your convenience, which IS nice for UW I suppose, but there’s a niggling in the back of my brain that says it’s just adding an additional point of failure potentially for not a lot of gain - are you going to really bend it around THAT often that this is worth it over just buying a display with a static curve close to what you want? Meh.

But how often to people change the curve of their monitor? If you do it multiple times a day, yeah, then it might be an issue, but it's also not like foldable phones, as you never bend these displays that much.

This is the correct link

LG Unveils World's First Bendable 5K2K Gaming Monitor, Winner of Three Awards at CES 2025 | LG NEWSROOM

Company Redefines Premium Gaming Monitors With the UltraGear GX9 Series, Offering Unmatched Immersion, Flexibility and Smart Features SEOUL, Dec. 30, 2024 — LG Electronics (LG) is reinforcing its lead

www.lgnewsroom.com

No, that is a link to the EXACT press release above. There is ZERO extra information there.

 

[Nater]

Seems to be 165Hz @ 4K and 330Hz @ 1080p. Could be an endgame monitor for many people.

Was here to say just that. If it's in the ballpark of $2k it's a buy for me if my family can go more than a month without breaking a bone.

 

[SAINT ENZO]

Ive been waiting for this 45" higher dpi monitor. Im excited to pick one up next year whenever bestbuy starts selling it.