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LG Launches Monstrous UltraGear Evo 45GX950B 5K2K Monitor with AI and Potential for Aggressive Pricing
LG is forging its own path in the gaming monitor space, and the new UltraGear Evo 45GX950B has arrived in an extraordinary fashion.
As a 44.5-inch OLED model with a 21:9 aspect ratio, 800R curvature, and 5K2K resolution, it provides an enormous screen for gaming while clearly intending to add various additional features so it doesn't solely depend on your home PC's performance. LG unveiled this model in Japan as a new addition to the UltraGear Evo lineup, making it clear this is not an ordinary monitor.
One of the most intriguing details of this monitor is the built-in 5K2K upscaling function in the monitor itself. In other words, LG has equipped a processor that enhances video from connected devices and brings it close to native resolution. In theory, this looks very impressive. Especially considering that running games at full resolution on a product like this is no easy task.
LG provides these features along with AI Upscaling, AI Scene Optimization, and AI Sound. The message is clear: LG has put more intelligence inside the monitor to help with video and sound.
Also, this model now appears under the name 'UltraGear Evo' rather than the typical UltraGear OLED. This is a new naming convention LG has recently begun using for its top-tier gaming monitor lineup. In this case, the 45GX950B essentially maintains the base of the previous model while neatly adding the AI technology LG is currently investing in its flagship models.
5K2K OLED with Massive, Fast, and Serious Specifications
Looking at pure specifications alone, the 45GX950B is very well-equipped. Beyond 5K2K resolution and 165Hz refresh rate, LG highlights 0.03ms GTG response time, DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification, and 98.5% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage. Brightness in SDR is 275 nits, and it shows a peak brightness of up to 1300 nits in narrow areas during HDR. In other words, on paper, it remains one of the monitors designed to make a deep impression in both size and image quality.
Synchronization technology and connectivity are also well-equipped. It supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, and VESA AdaptiveSync. The port configuration includes one DisplayPort 2.1, two HDMI 2.1, one USB-C supporting up to 90W output, and USB-A and headphone output. With PiP/PbP compatibility and a stand with adjustable height, tilt, and rotation, connectivity and ergonomic aspects appear to be lacking nothing.
To put it simply, the monitor's basic performance was already strong and remains unchanged here. The important leap lies not in the panel itself but in the auxiliary features LG sought to add around it. Therefore, while this looks like an updated model maintaining the existing approach, rather than excessively inventing new things, it can be said to be a refined version of what already worked well.
AI is the Substantive New Element, but Real Testing Must Wait
Where LG attempts differentiation is with the internal processor equipped with AI Upscaling, AI Sound, and AI Scene Optimization features. It upscales low-resolution content to 5K2K, automatically adjusts images based on content type, and tunes audio to better separate voices, music, and sound effects. These attempts are certainly meaningful on a monitor with such impressive specifications. This is because running games at 5K2K resolution is no easy task for any graphics card.
But it's best not to get too excited here. While it sounds very good in theory, we need to see how it works in actual games, text, interfaces, and everyday use. For this exact reason, the initial impression is quite clear. Compared to the 45GX950A model, the biggest change is much more focused on these AI features than on significant panel modifications.
However, there are also some areas where there has been a slight downgrade compared to the previous model. While the 45GX950A was equipped with 2x10W speakers, this model has been reduced to 2x7W. Since most users of monitors at this level would use headsets or external audio, it doesn't seem fatal, but it is one of the rare areas where the new model has not improved.
Japan Pricing and European Launch Status
Currently, LG has announced an official price of 329,800 yen (approximately 1,794 euros) in Japan, but is selling it at a discounted price of 259,800 yen (approximately 1,413 euros) as a launch promotion—about 21% off. With domestic shipping in Japan scheduled for June 11, the atmosphere suggests it won't be launched immediately in other markets. In fact, there has been no specific disclosure about the possibility of launching in Europe to date.
In summary, LG has acquired a new 45-inch OLED ultrawide monitor that still boasts impressive specifications in terms of size, resolution, and speed, with the most distinct features being AI and internal upscaling. Everything else is essentially what we already know well. However, when the foundation is excellent, it can sometimes be a relief that you can continue to have a great monitor in your hands without having to restructure from scratch.
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