If you are a PC gamer, you know the struggle: you want your games to look razor-sharp in 4K or 5K, but to do that, you usually need to sell a kidney to buy a top-tier graphics card (GPU). If your card isn’t powerful enough, the game turns into a stuttering mess.
But what if you didn’t need a monster PC to get monster visuals?
Just days before CES 2026, LG dropped a bombshell announcement. They unveiled the UltraGear Evo lineup, and these aren’t just screens—they are arguably the smartest monitors ever built.
The “Magic” Trick: AI Inside the Screen
The biggest headline here is something called “On-Device AI Upscaling.”
Let’s keep it simple: Until now, your computer did all the heavy lifting to make a game look good. But LG’s new monitors have their own dedicated AI processor. You can set your game to a lower, easier-to-run resolution (like 1440p) so your gameplay remains smooth and fast. Then, the monitor grabs that image and uses AI to instantly polish it into stunning 5K quality.
The Result? You get the high frame rates of a mid-range PC with the visual clarity of a high-end beast. It’s basically a free performance upgrade built right into the glass.
Meet the Three New Heavyhitters
LG is launching three distinct models, and there is something here for every type of gamer.
1. The All-Rounder: 39-Inch OLED (39GX950B)
This is the star of the show. It uses “Tandem OLED” technology—the same durable, super-bright tech found in luxury cars and high-end tablets. But the coolest feature is the Dual Mode:
2. The Brightness King: 27-Inch MiniLED (27GM950B)
Love OLED but hate how dim it looks in a sunny room? This monitor is your answer.
3. The Immersion Beast: 52-Inch Ultrawide (52G930B)
This isn’t just a monitor; it’s a windshield.
What’s Next?
LG is showing these off to the world next week at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
We don’t have the price tags yet, but one thing is clear: The days of needing a $2,000 graphics card just to get a decent picture might be coming to an end. In 2026, your monitor is finally doing its share of the work.
