Customer Ratings & Reviews

Coming from a 240hz 32" QD-OLED monitor, I was concerned this WOLED wouldn't live up to my expectations for picture quality, but I must say the color volume and saturation on this monitor doesn't make me miss my old QD-OLED. Also, the 39" is just the right size to be immersive but not overwhelming or nausea-inducing (I tried a 57" ultrawide for a few days but I could not overcome the motion sickness before returning). I also love the 1500R curve, it is there but not too aggressive and coming from a flat monitor, it is the perfect curve to not get overwhelmed. The monitor is also extremely bright (I have brightness set to 70% but I may even reduce it to 50% later), making my other monitors right to next it look dull in comparison. I am running this with a RTX 5090 and while I was concerned about being limited to only 165 hz, I haven't found a game where that has been a problem in actual gameplay. Plus, the wider field of view adds so much additional benefit that make up for the lost FPS ceiling (in my opinion). I always run DLSS Quality when the game I am playing offers that and so my FPS always remains high while my picture quality remains exceptional. Just some examples, at 5120x2160: 40-50 FPS in Marvel Spider-Man 2, ~150 FPS with DLSS frame generation set to 3. 40-45 FPS in Crimson Desert, 140-180 FPS with DLS 4.5 and frame generation set to 4 110 FPS in Dragon's Dogma 2, 165 (capped) with DLS frame gen on. When I am not gaming, I use this monitor for productivity, video editing, and occasional YouTube / TV apps watching. I have no problem reading text on this monitor even with resolution scaling set to 100% and of course, the 21:9 ratio makes video editing so much more enjoyable with the wider screen real estate. I even love the fact that when I put a browser on one half of the screen and watch a YouTube video, the additional width this monitor provides compared to a 16:9 means that the video almost covers the entire vertical length of the screen while only taking up half of the width. The monitor has vent ports on the top (pictured) and an extremely large power brick, but the monitor has never radiated heat that I could perceive while intense gaming or made a loud enough fan noise for me to complain about. I like the monitor stand, but I quickly abandoned it for a desk mount so I could push the monitor back closer to the wall it sits in front of. LG has software called LG Switch (pictured) which allows you to adjust monitor settings (e.g., picture mode, brightness levels, source, dual-mode, AI optimization, etc.) and establish keyboard shortcuts via software, so you don't always have to use the joystick on the back of the monitor. It works well enough but I feel like it is a little sluggish when switching between the picture options and anything else. It also allows you put on "Life Mode" which displays artwork as a screensaver for the monitor or your Google Calendar. I don't think I will use that but I assume some people will find value in it. I don't really have any cons about this monitor. I would say that the bezel around the screen image is slightly larger than most modern displays but its not a big deal because you got 39" inches of real-estate to work with (I added 2 pictures of it side-by-side with a 32" monitor for comparison). I also have no problem with the matte finish of this monitor. In my opinion, I can't even tell the difference between this and my previous glossy finish QD-OLED except when the monitor is off and lights are reflecting off of it. Finally, I do not notice the RGB light behind the monitor at all except with all the lights off in my room.

I can’t stand blurry text. You need the pixel density but that’s usually not available for a larger screen. This monitor keeps everything crisp and an Ultra Wide, which is incredibly difficult to find. I could not be happier. I run it in a slightly lower resolution than 4K so that everything can be larger on the screen we still taking advantage of the pixel density and pixel pitch.

I’ve had 2 being defective and the one I currently have I feel as though I’m settling. Which is a hard pill to swallow when spending this much money. However, there’s not comparable on the market…yet. For work and gaming it’s very good, but there are some moments I notice the gray and vertical banding. Which is an issue with tandem oleds. The brightness and picture is great, but text still has some ways to go. Overall it would be 7/10. Should be cheaper and LG needs to fix their QC. When you spend 2K on a top of the line, flagship monitor - you should expect it to be flawless, my experience has been everything but that. Still might return if banding doesn’t get better and something comparable comes out.

For the last week, I've been testing the 39-inch LG UltraGear EVO AI GX9. It's an excellent flagship monitor equipped with a bright WOLED panel, a highly adjustable stand, built-in speakers, and ambient RGB lighting. Overall, I’m thoroughly impressed. Inside the box, you’ll find the display, a two-piece stand, a power brick, and three display cables (USB-C, HDMI, and DisplayPort). Setup couldn't be simpler, the two stand pieces join with an attached thumbscrew, and the monitor snaps effortlessly onto the mounting bracket. The stand provides a decent level of adjustment. I am able to adjust the height, swivel, and tilt which makes it easy to dial in the ideal viewing height. However, it doesn't pivot into a portrait orientation, which makes accessing the rear I/O ports slightly tougher than with stands that rotate completely. The 1500R curve strikes a great balance of immersiveness for a screen this size, feeling natural and far less aggressive than the steep 800R curve found on previous generations of this monitor. When it comes to picture quality, this display delivers. As a WOLED panel, obviously blacks are predictably inky, colors are vivid and punchy, and peak brightness is noticeably improved over older models. Text clarity is sharp with no visible color fringing. The semi-gloss finish preserves that deep OLED contrast while doing a remarkable job of diffusing ambient room light; while slight reflections can show up at extreme angles, glare is negligible in typical use. The built-in speakers are a welcome addition. At a premium flagship price point, you shouldn't have to source separate desktop speakers, and LG’s implementation sounds surprisingly decent. Around the back, LG included its signature Hexagon Lighting. You can customize static colors or effects through the OSD menu, which adds a nice aesthetic flair-- if the back of your desk setup is exposed. However, if the monitor is placed close to a wall, the LEDs aren't bright enough to provide ambient bias light behind the screen. With that said. It's a great monitor and I can easily recommend it.

Beautiful monitor, very bright, much less auto dimming compared to oleds of the last.

This monitor is very immersive and sharp at 39" diagonal and 5120x2160 resolution. I prefer this size and resolution over most 21:9 34" 3440x1440 monitors. Just be aware that this resolution is fairly hard to drive at high framerates, so I would recommend this to someone with a pretty beefy GPU. The HDR is fantastic and I don't mind the matte screen coating.

I have owned this for a few weeks and let me tell you. I love this monitor. It is the perfect size. Not to big but big enough to feel immersive. The picture and quality of the tandem OLED is amazing. I could never go back to anythng but OLED. Buy it, you wont regret it.

I previously owned the 45GX950B, and this new model is a huge improvement. The picture quality is noticeably better, the firmware feels much more stable, and many of the little issues and annoyances I experienced with the previous model have been fixed. Everything just feels more polished and refined overall. The image quality is absolutely stunning, and so far I’ve been very impressed with the overall performance and stability. If you can find one in stock, I highly recommend picking it up. You won’t regret it!

I got this monitor mainly for gaming and it makes a surprising difference in the experience. I initially thought that it was just a bigger monitor but have found that I sometimes am saying “Wow” just because of the color and how the story envelopes me. I prefer WOLED screens (which this is) so it’s perfect for me. The only downside is the price. If the Alienware 39” was available and at the price I’m hearing, it would be tough not to go with it even though it is QD-OLED. I like the format, the build, the features, and the gentle curve.

I upgraded from a 34 inch oled to this monitor. The picture is amazing, but its taking a while to really dial in the color. The price is definitely a shocker but if you can afford it, you wont be upset.

Right out of the box the colors do needs some adjustments. The speakers are joke. But othet than that the monitor is absolutely amazing. The cokors pop and the blacks are black. The AI upscaling is useless. The picture looks better with it turned off. The semi matte/glossy screen is perfect for my set up, seeing as im right by a window so there is very little to no reflection on this scree. The 39" ultrawdie is absolutely amazing for gaming at max seeting with a 5090 there no issue's. I wish it was higher than 165hz.

Looks great and I do love that via USB C it pairs perfectly with a Mac and properly scales.

Looks great! Sounds terrible. The colors and pixel density are gorgeous to view and make this monitor easy to stare at all day. The speakers are weak and awful. Why put bad speakers on a flagship monitor? Either leave off the speakers or make them sound good. I was afraid 39” would be too big but its not. The curvature is hardly noticeable.

Although on the expensive, this is a great monitor. Fine tuning the HDR is a must though if you plan on using HDR. The SDR brightness is quitr excellent as well. Alot of people are worried about the Matte coating but tbh its not even noticeable.

I used to have a strong dislike for ultrawide but this monitor is fantastic and the immersion is there when gaming my one personal problem is most youtube videos dont support the format other than that i love it

I've owned quite a few high-end gaming monitors over the years, and I can honestly say this LG UltraGear GX9 is on another level. The moment I powered it on, I knew this wasn't just another OLED display, I also knew it was big. It pulls you into the action in a way that's hard to describe until you see it for yourself. Out of the box, this monitor is big. The coolest part is that the monitor is not static and offers adjustable height and swivel to allow the user to optimize their experience. I had another wonderful monitor that this feature was missing on. The bad was that I really enjoyed the monitor but did not like it, not being able to move it up like six inches. So, it was eventually traded out for another monitor that has now also been traded out but only because something Significantly better has come along and did, I mention that it is big. My favorite feature of this monitor is the backlit RGB lighting feature. It makes me happy. I remember when curved TVs and monitors first came out and everyone clamored to get one. The end result was that the screen, albeit super cool, was not great for communal viewing pleasures since there is one hundred percent a sweet spot on most. Over time, the fad has shifted to really only curved monitors. But for good reasons, because most monitors are for solo use in general and the sweet spot is well sweet indeed on the GX9. The picture quality is absolutely stunning. The OLED evo panel makes colors vibrant without looking cartoonish and the contrast is unreal. I always judge a screen by how well it does black. The 5K2K works excellently with the 500 True Black HDR, and at times it almost appears as if the unit is off when the scene is just black. It is kind of trippy when playing an immersive game but more prevalent when just streaming digital media. The black is not muddy and pushes ambient color to really pop. One feature that I was not expecting to really notice was the AI upscaling. I have played the same game for several years and have a sound sense of the landscapes and environments. However, when playing on this monitor everything is just a bit crisper. I like it, but I think if you didn’t know it, you probably wouldn’t even notice it because it works so effortlessly. One note, I will make is that I am a longtime gamer and I would like to think that I am a business professional. That said, the available ports mean that I will be able to stay up to date. Even as my console, personal computers, and streaming needs change. My work ability was important to me as a daily driver. I constantly read on multiple screens and have all sorts of tabs open across multiple monitors. The 39” allow me to just use one seamless monitor with enough space that it is like having three small ones. I like that text is so incredibly sharp and no issues gaming and working on the same screen, often at the same time. At this price point, the monitor is definitely not inexpensive, but after using it I understand why. The saying is, that you get what you pay for and if you are looking for a sleek & modern high end monitor that caters to the business and pleasure side of things. Then look no more, this is the monitor for you. It is one of the most advanced gaming displays available today and it delivers on every promise. It offers lightning fast performance, beyond words display colors, and something that inspires conversations all in one package.

Upgraded this monitor from Samsung g8 and best money spent!

It seems that monitors with every new iteration, they become closer and closer to high end TVs in the market. LG definitely has taken this approach with this new line of monitors. I just by happenstance also have a LG G5 TV, and this GX9 reminds me a lot of it. The monitor itself is physically aesthetically pleasing. Nice slim bezel, quite a slim sexy curve, a well built and sturdy mount that adjusts easily. I really love the type-c port that allows you to charge a laptop while using it as a external display at the same time, it makes switching between work/gaming mode quite easy. Even easier than that, the dual sync app (if you are allowed to install apps on a company laptop of course...) lets you switch between devices seamlessly. I just use different inputs and wireless devices, but that option is there. The LG mirror app is sorta useful? I do not know... I have mixed feelings about it. It seems hard to tell it which apps you want in which sized window. But it is a nice feature when working and wanting multiple windows open, you can do 4 at a time and easily see everything with the same clarity and depth across all 4 zones. For gaming, that is where this monitor shines. It definitely requires a beefy GPU (I have a AMD 9070 XT) if you are going to try to game in the upscaled 5k resolution. But, you can get some amazing results, and up to a 330hz refresh rate is insane, especially in FPS games. Using the LG personalization is how I think to get the best overall picture quality instead of the on board monitor tools which kind of suck IMO. Overall, its a really beautiful looking monitor, but $1500 is too much for it. I just do not see the overall value to justify that, but to each their own. If it's on sale, definitely grab it!

Very happy with this monitor. As an LG OLED TV owner, I was excited at the prospect of a computer monitor. This is a glorious sized monitor. Though if we’re going to be honest, for the typical viewing distance associated with computer usage, this is probably too big. But I won’t let that stop me from using it. Your eyes can’t easily float from one side/corner to the next. It should be a great eye muscles a workout. Of course, out the box, this monitor passes basic testing. That’s to be expected. We’ll see how it performs with color uniformity over time. I’ve been hesitant about getting an OLED monitor because of burn-in. A real issue I experienced early with my TV rough 9 years ago. We had a favorite channel we watch and unfortunately the channel logo burned into the screen. Using this as a secondary monitor primarily for work and personal use, I’m curious how static images (think task/menu bars) will treat the monitor over time. Especially as I work from home one day a week so the monitor will see nearly 10-hours of office type usage on those days. Due to my experience, I did try to adjust my display settings to remove as many of those static options from this monitor. Unfortunately, when you dock multiple windows, you’re still going to have the associated menu bars and task window borders. Something I wasn’t concerned about with the LED display this is replacing. Also, something I’m still curious about if it’s “worth” it for laptops with native OLED screens. Image quality is great regardless of what’s being displayed, bet it spreadsheets, movies, games, images. The 21:9 format is great for online movie platforms. Definitely an enhanced viewing experience compared to the native screen on my Mac. My primary negative with this monitor is its brick. In this day and age, why is a power brick, for a monitor, we’re talking 8 x 5 x 1.5”. That’s absurd to me. Thankfully I have a cord management dock with a compartment intended to hide such thing. I can slip this into it so it won’t really matter for me, but that may not be the case for others. Definitely a great monitor, as an early adopter of OLED tvs, curious to see how the tech has involved to combat proneness to burn in. Time will tell.

I’ve had the LG UltraGear evo AI GX9 39-inch monitor on my desk for a couple of weeks now, and honestly, it is hard to imagine going back to anything else. As someone who uses a PC for a mix of everything—working with text-heavy documents during the day, editing videos, and diving into games at night—finding a monitor that doesn't force you to compromise is incredibly tough, but this one actually pulls it off. At 39 inches, it feels like the absolute sweet spot for an ultrawide; the subtle curve keeps the edges of the screen in your peripheral vision naturally without taking over your entire desk. The biggest win is definitely the 5K2K resolution, which keeps text incredibly sharp and crisp for multitasking, while the OLED panel delivers gorgeous colors and perfect, true blacks with absolutely no annoying gray glow in dark scenes. For gaming, it is an absolute beast with fluid motion, super fast response times, and smart AI features that keep everything looking clean even when your graphics card is working hard. While you will want to spend five minutes tweaking the settings out of the box and ensure your PC has the graphical horsepower to drive all those pixels, this monitor is an incredible investment if you want one beautiful, premium screen that handles work and play flawlessly. Would definitely recommend to my anyone.