LG reveals new OLED monitors, including one that can switch from 4K/240Hz to 1080p/480Hz...

[midian182]

Something to look forward to: New monitor announcements have been arriving thick and fast ahead of the start of CES, but LG's latest lineup of UltraGear OLED displays includes a model that sounds very interesting: a 32-inch monitor that can switch between 480Hz@1080p and 240Hz@4K modes with the press of a button.

The 32GS95UE is LG's first monitor to come with a Dual-Hz feature, allowing users to switch between 4K (3,840 x 2,160) at 240Hz and Full-HD (1,920 x 1,080) at 480Hz with a click of a hotkey or even a joystick directional switch. It could be an excellent feature for those who like to quickly alternate between what is already a very high refresh rate to an eSports-focused one.

In addition to offering all the benefits of OLED, the monitor has VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification, a 0.03ms GtG response time, 98.5% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut, and a 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio. It's also G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro compatible, while connectivity is provided by two HDMI 2.1 ports, a single DisplayPort 1.4, and 4-pole headphone out (DTS Headphone:X).

LG also highlights the 32GS95UE's sound system. The company says the monitor creates a three-dimensional soundscape with Pixel Sound technology and an integrated front-facing sound system featuring two woofers and support for DTS Virtual:X. The speakers are hidden behind the OLED panel, which the company says saves desk space by eliminating the need for external speakers.

LG also announced 34-inch and 39-inch OLED monitors, both with 3,400 x 1,440 resolutions (21:9), 240Hz refresh rates, and 800R curved screens. They have pretty much the same other specs and features as the 32GS95UE, but lack the integrated speakers and presumably the Dual-Hz tech.

Finally, LG will be introducing a pair of 45-inch curved OLEDs (3,400 x 1,440, 240Hz) for those who like to go large with their monitors. There will also be a cheaper 26.5-inch OLED with a 1,440p resolution and 240Hz refresh rate. Expect to learn more details soon.

High refresh rate 32-inch 4K OLED monitors appear to be the way the high-end industry is heading. We recently heard that HP, Dell, Asus, and MSI all plan to reveal their own models in the first quarter of 2024.

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[ScottSoapbox]

45” is a tad big for 1440p.

Give me a 38-40” 3840 x 1600 version and I’m in.

I don’t even care about the silly 1080p mode. But an OLED version of my current monitor with a 144-ish refresh would be great.

 

[FaTaL]

I have 2 LG ultragrear OLED 27" HDR VESA 400. Love em.

 

[godrilla]

For reference the 500hz TN panels are going for wait it $899. This definitely fills a wide spectrum of gaming use cases and makes those other options obsolete imo. Although the price is key.

 

[Mr Majestyk]

34" is just boring same low res as forever. How about they offer a premium version with say 4000 x 1800. 120Hz would be plenty. What card is going run any AAA title at 4K @ 240Hz anyway.

"45” is a tad big for 1440p."

By tad do you mean about 60%. 27" is about as large as I'd want something only 1440p.

 

[toooooot]

I wonder, what percentage of the profit these extra premium displays bring to their manufacturers. One of these is 3-4 monitors of low to mid tier. I wonder if they sell 1 of these for every 3 mid tier devices.

 

[BigMeatyClackers]

I assume the 32" 1080p will look pretty good because it can be scaled easily but that's still going to feel prettty zoomed in

 

[TheBigFatClown]

34" is just boring same low res as forever. How about they offer a premium version with say 4000 x 1800. 120Hz would be plenty. What card is going run any AAA title at 4K @ 240Hz anyway.

"45” is a tad big for 1440p."

By tad do you mean about 60%. 27" is about as large as I'd want something only 1440p.

I just bought an LG 27" QHD and it's the perfect resolution/size for me as well.

 

[ddferrari]

A "woofer" built into a monitor? I'd like to see LG's definition of a woofer

I don't know why monitor manufacturers even bother with built-in sound anymore, when a $20 set of external speakers will handily outperform most built-ins, and a decent $50 set of headphones will destroy them in frequency range, dynamic range, and stereo separation.

 

[toooooot]

A "woofer" built into a monitor? I'd like to see LG's definition of a woofer

I don't know why monitor manufacturers even bother with built-in sound anymore, when a $20 set of external speakers will handily outperform most built-ins, and a decent $50 set of headphones will destroy them in frequency range, dynamic range, and stereo separation.

A head does not get tired from speakers like it does from headphones, even the best ones.
Having used both headphones and decent floor speakers, I spend more time with speakers for this reason.
Also, these small builtin speakers get better. They are not what they were even 10 years ago. I assume it is thanks to advances of tech used in phones where very small speakers are still able to produce good sound.

 

[ddferrari]

A head does not get tired from speakers like it does from headphones, even the best ones.
Having used both headphones and decent floor speakers, I spend more time with speakers for this reason.
Also, these small builtin speakers get better. They are not what they were even 10 years ago. I assume it is thanks to advances of tech used in phones where very small speakers are still able to produce good sound.

That's fair - I forgot that the tiny drivers in my phone are somewhat impressive for their size. I guess I haven't heard built-ins for a long time because none of the last few monitors I've owned have had speakers, and the ones before those were awful. I have a pretty decent desktop set right now for news, light music etc. but the good headphones always go on for movies and music sessions.