While the tech world was winding down for the holidays, LG Display just dropped a huge announcement. Ahead of CES 2026, the company has not just iterated on its OLED technology; it has rewritten the physics of what a gaming display can achieve.
The headlines? A world-first 27-inch 720Hz OLED monitor that officially ends the era of “afterimages” and motion blur. If you thought that the 1000Hz IPS panel from Philips was the ceiling, LG just built a penthouse on top of it. Plus the world’s first 39-inch 52K Gaming OLED panel with 165Hz refresh rate!
The speed king: 720 Hz OLED monitor with 0.02ms response time
For the ultra-competitive esports scene, refresh rate is king, but response time is the kingmaker. This new gaming 720Hz OLED monitor is designed specifically to offer the fastest visual updates ever seen on an organic panel.
- The Speed: A native 720hz display means your screen refreshes every 1.38 milliseconds.
- The Clarity: Combined with an ultra-fast 0.02ms response time, which is over 150 times faster than the average LCD, this gaming display makes even the most chaotic movements in Valorant or Counter-Strike 2 look as sharp as a still photograph.
This is not just about smooth gameplay; it is about mathematical dominance. LG is proving that a 720Hz OLED monitor can achieve superior motion clarity. Because OLED pixels switch nearly instantaneously, a 720Hz OLED provides clearer motion than a 1000Hz LCD, which still suffers from the slight “smear” inherent to liquid crystals.
The hybrid hero: World-first 240Hz RGB Stripe OLED display
While the 720hz display is for the pros, LG’s other massive reveal is for the “Power User.” They’ve unveiled a world-first 27-inch 4K OLED that finally adopts a true RGB stripe structure.
- The Problem: Traditional WOLED panels use an extra white subpixel or triangular layouts that cause “text fringing” (fuzzy edges on letters) because Windows and macOS font engines are designed for vertical stripes.
- The Fix: By arranging Red, Green, and Blue subpixels in a straight line, just like a high-end MacBook display, LG has achieved 160 PPI of perfect text clarity.
- The Versatility: It still runs at 240Hz, making it the first OLED gaming display that is truly 100% capable of both pro-level spreadsheet work and high-end gaming.
Immersive power: the world’s first 39-inch 5K2K curved OLED
LG isn’t stopping at speed and clarity; they are also redefining immersion. The world’s first 39-inch 5K2K Gaming OLED panel will also be showcased at CES. LG Display is currently the only manufacturer worldwide producing this specific 39-inch OLED size.
- Dual-Mode Tech: The flagship 39GX950B allows you to toggle between 5K2K at 165Hz for fidelity and WFHD at 330Hz for competitive speed.
- Cinematic Specs: These curved displays, designed with a 21:9 aspect ratio and a gentle 1500R curvature, deliver a workspace roughly 33% wider than a standard UHD monitor.
- Creative Precision: With a resolution that surpasses UHD (5120 x 2160), this panel is ideal for video editors and cinematographers who need extra horizontal space without sacrificing vertical height.
Primary RGB Tandem 2.0: Brighter and harder to burn
All of these 2026 panels will be powered by LG’s upgraded Primary RGB Tandem 2.0 technology. By stacking two independent OLED emission layers, LG has achieved:
- 1,500 Nits Peak Brightness: Finally matching the “pop” of high-end Mini-LED TVs while maintaining HDR True Black 500 certification.
- Extended Longevity: By distributing the electrical load across two stacks, the risk of burn-in is significantly reduced, a critical win for displays used for static productivity work.
The duel: 720Hz speed vs. 4K RGB precision
LG’s 2026 lineup forces a fascinating choice between two extreme philosophies of display technology: raw tactical speed and panoramic visual fidelity. While the 720Hz panel is a precision instrument built for the hyper-fast reflexes of elite esports, the 39-inch 5K2K monitor is a cinematic powerhouse designed to pull you into the world of high-resolution gaming and professional content creation.
Choosing between them is not just about specs; it’s about deciding whether you want to see your enemies before they see you, or see every breathtaking detail of the environment around them.
| Feature | 720Hz “Esports” Panel | 240Hz RGB “Pro” Panel | 39-inch 5K2K “Ultrawide” |
| Primary Goal | Motion Performance | Text Clarity | Creative Immersion |
| Native Resolution | QHD (2560 x 1440) | UHD (3840 x 2160) | 5K2K (5120 x 2160) |
| Max Refresh Rate | 720Hz (at HD) | 240Hz (at 4K) | 165Hz (330Hz Dual-Mode) |
| Pixel Structure | Tandem WOLED | True RGB Stripe | Tandem WOLED |
| Response Time | 0.02ms (GtG) | 0.03ms (GtG) | 0.03ms (GtG) |
The bottom line: How excited should we be?
LG Display is no longer asking you to choose between speed, beauty, or workspace.
- Want the world’s fastest motion? Get the 720Hz OLED monitor.
- Want the world’s clearest text? Get the 240Hz RGB Stripe panel.
- Want the ultimate widescreen workspace? The 39-inch 5K2K is your winner.
The message to the industry is clear: the speed limit has been lifted, and LG is the one driving the lead car into 2026.
