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- The LG UltraFine 32U990A has a gorgeous design and is aimed at creatives
- Its Thunderbolt 5 port makes it a perfect complement to Apple’s Pro range
- It is the third 6K monitor after Dell and Apple Pro Display XDR
If you’re in the market for a new monitor that will last you a while, LG32-inch UltraFine 32U990A, presented at CES 2025certainly fits the bill. Judging from the image released with the announcement, the monitor sports a minimalist design with ultra-thin bezels and a sleek stand.
Although details are a bit lacking, the UltraFine 32U990A is the world’s first high-resolution 6K monitor to feature Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. This could potentially enable refresh rates of up to 120Hz (which would be quite something), but LG He also confirmed the exact specifications.
What we do know is that the screen features a Nano IPS Black panel, designed for exceptional color accuracy and high contrast. It offers a wide range of colors covering 99.5%. Adobe RGB and 98% of DCI-P3, making it ideal for creative professionals working with high-end content creation.
A great match for the Apple Mac Mini M4
The monitor’s 6K resolution provides almost 40% more screen real estate than a standard 5K display, placing it as a competitor for Apple‘s Pro Display XDR, though likely at a more affordable price point.
By comparison, Apple’s Pro Display XDR delivers a resolution of 6016 x 3384 pixels with a pixel density of 218 ppi, 1,000 nits of sustained brightness, up to 1,600 nits of peak brightness, and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. DellAnother competitor, the UltraSharp 32 6K Monitor (U3224KBA), offers a resolution of 6144 x 3456 at 60Hz but only has Thunderbolt 4.
With its professional quality resolution and Thunderbolt 5 support, the UltraFine 32U990A would be a great match for Apple. Mac Mini M4 – if you are prepared to step outside the Apple ecosystem and opt for a third-party display, that is.
LG’s CES announcement says: “With calibration software support, this monitor is perfect for media professionals, while its slim, geometric design enhances both aesthetics and convenience users to satisfy all types of users”.
Pricing and availability details have yet to be revealed, but are expected soon.
