When you think of high-resolution displays, especially for gaming, you’re probably thinking of 4K monitors. Unless you’re already looking forward to 8K becoming more commonplace (though that probably won’t happen for at least 6 years). On the productivity and workstation side of things, however, 5K – or even 6K – monitors have become a top-tier spec, with models like Apple’s Studio Display or Pro Display XDR.

Outside of Apple, there are a few brands that have ventured into the 5K monitor space. LG is now introducing a new monitor aimed at professionals. The LG UltraFine 40WT95UF is the world's first Thunderbolt 5 5K2K monitor. This monitor is tailored towards professionals in the finance and IT sectors; however, it does have sports features that would make it a good option for gamers and content creators as well. 

LG UltraFine 40WT95UF

In a recent press release from LG, the South Korean giant is aiming to play a more impactful role in the B2B market, and the start is by introducing the UltraFine 40WT95UF monitor.

This monitor has a 40” IPS panel with a 5,120 x 2,160 resolution, hence the 5K2K label. For comparison, 4K resolution is 3840 x 2160, so this is an ultrawide extension of that. To cater to individuals dealing with heavy data sheets, market charts, programming, system integration, media workflows, and more, the UltraFine has a 21:9 aspect ratio.

This gives it more screen real estate, and the Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture features should also increase productivity as various tasks can be put side by side where needed, encouraging better multitasking efforts.

For example, if you're coding and want a double-check it against a reference, instead of requiring a second monitor, you can do that with this monitor, saving space on your desk. For people in finance, it would be easier to compare historical data or other information where there are a lot of numbers to deal with. 

Besides that, it sports LG's IPS Black Technology, which works to enhance the viewing experience by increasing the contrast and producing deeper blacks. It won’t be quite on the same level as an OLED monitor, but it’s a notable specification. The 120Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium also open this next-gen monitor for gamers and content creators who don't want a multi-monitor setup. However, running games at native resolution is going to need some beefy specs to back it up.

There is no shortage of connectivity as well as it features Thunderbolt™ 5 with transfer speeds of up to 80 Gbps, so you can easily connect any peripheral or charge your devices with it. Besides that, there is also USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort 2.1, and RJ45, so whatever you want to connect, there should be a port available for it. 

“LG is committed to developing advanced displays and integrated IT solutions that meet the evolving needs of enterprise customers. We will continue to offer industry-leading monitors tailored to each sector's unique requirements, as well as a diverse range of IT products designed to help boost productivity across industries.”

YS Lee, Head of IT Business at LG

It wouldn’t be the first time we’ve seen people gaming on a 5K monitor. One notable example is the massive Samsung Neo G9 57″, which offers a dual-4K (7,680 x 2,160) resolution at a 32:9 aspect ratio. Even a flagship GPU like the RTX 5090 or previous-gen 4090 will struggle to run modern AAA games at native resolution on that, so the UltraFine 40WT95UF is a bit of a step down in comparison, while offering up to 120Hz refresh rate for smoother gameplay than most 5K displays, which usually stick to 60Hz.

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