LG unveiled a beautiful new 6K display at CES 2025 called the LG UltraFine 6K Display. This is the first 6K monitor to integrate Thunderbolt 5, a feature Apple recently introduced in its new M4 Pro Mac mini and M4 Pro MacBook Pro models released in November. Details such as price and release date are not yet known, but LG’s teaser reveals a few things.
The LG UltraFine 6K display is still shrouded in technical details, but it boasts some important specifications. Notably, it is a 6K display, although the exact resolution has not been disclosed. Apple’s Pro Display That equates to a whopping 20.4 million pixels and an impressive 218 pixels per inch. LG is also working with Dell to produce panels for the 6K UltraSharp, which offers a resolution of 6144 x 3456.
Based on the model number 32U990A, we can confidently infer that this display is a 32-inch model, matching the size of the Pro Display XDR and Dell UltraSharp 6K.
Another key aspect is the panel technology used, which is the Nano IPS Black panel. This panel boasts a wide color gamut of 99.5% Adobe RGB and 98% DCI-P3. Although it’s not a direct competitor to Pro Display XDR in terms of color accuracy or contrast ratio, Nano IPS Black technology offers significant advantages in terms of cost-effectiveness. By choosing IPS Black over miniLED or OLED, LG ensures that the display remains within a price range accessible to consumers.
The most pressing question is the refresh rate. Will LG opt for a 60Hz panel, or will the UltraFine 6K offer at least a 120Hz refresh rate? Considering the monitor’s Thunderbolt 5 connection, we believe a 6K/120Hz option is possible, but we can’t confirm until LG confirms it.
A 6016 x 3384 display running at 120Hz requires approximately 79.64 Gb/s of bandwidth. Thunderbolt 5 supports 80 Gb/s two-way data and 120 Gb/s one-way data with Bandwidth Boost enabled. However, this is purely speculation, ignoring techniques such as display stream compression. It’s reasonable to assume that LG will acknowledge the demand for higher-resolution monitors with higher refresh rates. This will be an ideal companion to your Pro Motion-enabled MacBook. LG could sell a lot of these devices if the prices were reasonable.
Another important factor is adoption. The majority of potential buyers do not own a Mac with Thunderbolt 5 capability. So does the monitor support lower resolutions with reduced refresh rates like 6K60 like the Pro Display XDR? It seems plausible, but we’ll have to wait for more details. However, I suspect LG might not want to limit the market for its new display to Mac owners of the M4 Pro model.
Lastly, let’s take a look at the design of LG UltraFine 6K. In short, it’s breathtaking. The front panel boasts striking symmetry with almost no bezel, creating the illusion of a full screen view. Not a single logo, button, or other visual element adorns the display. This is a clear improvement over the LG UltraFine 5K display released in 2019.
The materials used to make displays are very interesting. It’s unclear if it’s made entirely of metal, but the teaser image certainly wants us to believe it. It is also equipped with a height-adjustable stand similar to the one found on the Apple Studio Display.
Personally, I am very excited to find out more. If LG plays its cards right, it could be a real success. In the meantime, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section.
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