LG’s new 49-inch 5K monitor sports slightly curved 32:9 panel, simple design and USB-C
For the UltraWide 49U950A-W, LG opted for a 49-inch IPS panel with a 32:9 aspect ratio and a 3800R curve, which is significantly less curved than many competitors. The panel also offers a resolution of 5120 x 1440 pixels, a refresh rate of 144Hz, and a brightness of 400 nits. It can display 98% of the DCI-P3 color space.
While these specs also make the monitor suitable for gaming, the ultrawide format of the 49U950A-W is ideal for office use, as it allows users to work with multiple apps side by side. A KVM switch is built-in, so the mouse, keyboard and other connected accessories automatically switch to the respective computer or source device.
Computers or laptops can be hooked up via two HDMI ports, DisplayPort or USB-C, the latter of which allows notebooks to be charged with up to 90 watts. The integrated USB hub provides two additional USB-A ports. LG’s new 5K monitor further comes with a height-adjustable stand. The display has built-in stereo speakers with an output of 2 x 10 watts, and the brightness can be automatically adjusted by an ambient light sensor.
Price and availability
The LG UltraWide 49U950A-W will first launch in Singapore for the equivalent of roughly $1,799. Details on international pricing or a global launch are not available at the time of writing. That said, more info on the new 1440p monitor can be found on LG’s official website.
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