LG’s upcoming 5K2K bendable monitor sets records for gamers and professionals

If you’ve ever wished your computer screen could be a little flexible — switch from flat to work curved to play games — And with top resolution, LG has the answer.

In today’s press release, LG announced several additions to its UltraGear gaming line, including the world’s first bendable gaming monitor with 5K2K resolution.

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The GX9 series includes three new models, but the most eye-catching is the bendable 990A — the winner of the three CES 2025 Innovation Awards, including “Best Innovation”. This isn’t the first bendable gaming monitor in existence – Corsair launched the Xeneon Flex in 2022 – but it is the first with a resolution of 5120 x 2160.

LG says the 45-inch display can go from completely flat to a 900R curve in seconds. 900R means that at its greatest curve, the screen is outside a circle with a radius of 90 cm. Essentially, it will make whatever you’re watching on it come to life much more vividly than a standard flat screen.

Also new is the 950A, which LG calls “The world’s first 45-inch 5K2K OLED gaming monitor with 800R curvature.” I know, I’m rolling my eyes just like you. This is a 45-inch (800R) curved display with 5K2K resolution, 125 PPI (pixels per inch) and RGWB sub-pixel layout, meaning gaming or work tasks are easier to read and displayed more accurately. .

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Both of these monitors feature LG’s Dual Mode, allowing you to easily switch between resolution and refresh rate presets, along with customizable aspect ratios and image sizes. . Instead of picking a side, you can switch from story-driven games with intense graphics to fast-paced action games and get the most out of your screen from both.

Finally, the 39-inch 0SA arrives – the 800R Smart curved screen pay attention to both gaming and streaming content. Instead of just being an external display, this device runs on webOS, meaning you can access streaming services without a PC or set-top box along with your regular gaming content.

LG adds that all three displays are certified for low blue light emissions and reduced eye strain during extended gaming, plus the anti-glare and reflective coating makes it easy to see your screen. better even in bright conditions.

The press release doesn’t mention pricing, but LG’s 45-inch Flex, its previous bendable OLED display, launched at $2,999 in 2023. We’ll likely know more about these displays at CES 2025, which takes place from January 7 to 10.