LG’s new 45-inch OLED gaming monitor has a 5K resolution and is curved

The new trio LG OLED gaming monitors Set to be announced next week at the CES 2025 trade show, not only are they all larger than 39 inches from corner to corner, but one can also bend from a flat radius curve to 900mm (900R). The Ultragear GX9 45GX990A is the model in question and its 5K resolution will also provide a huge desktop space to match the size of its massive 45-inch screen.

The three new panels look like they’re giving LG Lots of firepower to fight for places in our site Best gaming monitor This year’s evidence, with the company clearly keen to exceed the limits of screen size, resolution and shape. Other panels announced feature a fixed 800R curve, with the UltraGear 45GX950A also featuring a 45-inch panel and the LG UltraGear 39GX90SA dropping to 39 inches.

Back to the 45GX990A that was open On the company’s website, although its full specifications have not yet been revealed, the new screen certainly has a lot going for it. The 21:9 aspect ratio panel provides an ultra-wide view ideal for watching widescreen movies, playing flight simulators and racing games, and also frees up plenty of desktop space.

Most importantly, this massive screen size corresponds to a high resolution of 5120 x 2160, rather than using a resolution of 3440 x 1440, as is common with many ultra-wide gaming monitors. In our Acer Predator X45 review We found that the 45-inch panel looked great in racing and flying games, but its lower resolution wasn’t great for other tasks. LG’s new one should fix this problem, though you’ll still have to move your head a lot to see the full scope of that massive screen.

LG has not revealed the panel’s refresh rate yet but has announced that it will include dual mode. This is the panel’s ability to change between a higher resolution with a lower refresh rate and a lower resolution with a faster refresh rate. We recently reviewed the 32-inch dual-mode 32GS95UE, and its ability to switch between 4K resolution with a 240Hz refresh rate and an ultra-fast 480Hz refresh rate at 1080p was so convincing, we currently consider it the best gaming console overall. Monitor you can buy. You can read more about why it’s so good on our website LG Ultragear 32GS95UE review. If LG’s newest model can ever match that excellence, it’ll be great.

As for bendability, we’ve seen such a feature before with the likes of the Corsair Xeneon Flex. It seemed like a gimmick at the time, and it still seems somewhat unnecessary. However, the advantage is that the curve can give you a more immersive experience for a single user up close, while the flatness of the panel gives you a better view for multiple viewers.

As for the UltraGear 45GX950A, this plate offers the same plate size and resolution but its curve is flat at a tighter 800R radius. LG also notes that its RGWB sub-pixel layout should improve text readability compared to previous LG OLED displays. Read our LG Ultragear 27GR92QE review To find out why this is important.

LG notes that this panel includes dual-mode functionality with eight customizable configurations, plus it supports DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1, and USB-C with 90W power delivery. The board also includes support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync. Notably, LG doesn’t list these features as being on the 45GX990A but we assume it includes them as well, since it’s the flagship model.

As for the 39GX90SA, it’s also a 21:9 panel but in a slightly smaller size of 39 inches. LG didn’t specify the screen’s resolution but noted that it includes LG’s webOS interface with built-in streaming services and that the 800R curved panel “produces brilliant, accurate colors and deep, dark blacks, making it ideal for AAA games and HDR movies and series.” It also includes USB Type-C video ports for convenient laptop connectivity and has a “space-saving L-shaped stand for a clutter-free desk setup.”

As OLED panels, all of these displays will have super-fast response times, with the 45GX990A listed as having a 0.03ms response time. As such, assuming the panels come with refresh rates beyond 120Hz, they should provide a super-smooth gaming experience.

We’ll hear more about the new displays when they’re fully unveiled at CES, where we’ll be reporting from the show floor. You can check with us CES Story Center to see everything new as soon as it comes.