LG to launch 4K HDR Gaming Displays at CES 2017

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 12/14/2016 12:47 PM | source: | 25 comment(s)

LG will show its next level with plans to introduce a HDR-compatible 32-inch UHD 4K monitor at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas next month.

The availability of HDR content continues to expand, covering a wide range of fields from movie to games. The enhanced picture quality offered by HDR technology is instantly recognizable to even the most casual user and manufacturers are already pushing this promising technology to its fullest potential. With professional-grade picture quality and exceptionally vibrant colors, HDR compatible monitors will appeal to creative professionals, gamers, and anyone else that takes image quality seriously.

To stay one step ahead of the rapid proliferation of HDR content, LG's 32-inch UHD 4K monitor (model 32UD99) with 3840 x 2160 pixels supports the HDR10 standard, which delivers enhanced brightness levels and a wide color gamut image. Compatibility with the HDR10 standard increases the monitor's peak brightness, enabling users to edit movies and photographs much more comfortably.

In addition, the 32UD99 is equipped with an IPS panel and displays over 95 percent of the DCI-P3 color space, making it ideal for media content creators of all expertise who will appreciate features such as True Color Pro for color reproduction accuracy unmatched in the industry. With the recent introduction of a new generation of HDR capable game consoles, the 32UD99 is well-equipped to meet the increasing demands of players world over as HDR gaming becomes the new standard in home entertainment.

Along with its elegant, stunning profile, the 32UD99 turns heads even when powered off. The monitor's USB Type-C port minimizes the number of unsightly cables while its borderless edges and slim ArcLine stand complete its refined image. Requiring only a single cable to stream images to a 4K display, charge a connected laptop and execute data transfers simultaneously, the 32UD99 is able to reduce cable clutter, which adds to its streamlined appearance. And the monitor's built-in speakers pack a punch with LG's Rich Bass technology for a full-bodied audio experience.

At CES 2017, LG will also be showcasing the 34-inch 21:9 UltraWide Mobile+ Monitor (model 34UM79M). The 34UM79M is the world's first Chromecast-enabled multimedia monitor, allowing users to seamlessly stream their favorite movies, music, games and more from mobile devices directly to the monitor. And LG's UltraWide monitor allows owners to simultaneously multitask between the PC and the mobile device using a single screen. Similarly, the Dual Controller Plus feature allows users to control both a PC and a smartphone/tablet via a single keyboard and mouse. What's more, the LG Mobile+ Monitor application allows for the control of many of the monitor's settings such as input, volume, aspect ratio, PBP/PIP, etc. remotely and conveniently.

Also on display in Las Vegas alongside LG's UltraFine 5K and 4K displays will be LG's 34-inch 21:9 UltraWide gaming monitor (model 34UC99), equipped with AMD FreeSync technology, 1ms Motion Blur Reduction, Dynamic Action Sync, Black Stabilizer and other features to maximize the PC gaming experience.

"To maintain our market leadership, LG engineers work tirelessly to incorporate emerging technologies and trends into our newest monitors," said Brian Kwon, president of the LG Home Entertainment Company. "From high-resolution displays compatible with HDR technology to UltraWide monitors optimized for multitasking and gaming, LG is committed to delivering the most innovative, premium monitors in the industry today."

Visitors to CES can see LG's newest advanced monitors for themselves in the Las Vegas Convention Center Booth #11100, Central Hall.

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meth curd
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#5370897 Posted on: 12/14/2016 02:20 PM

if it costs less than 1000 euros (probably not), im sold

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#5370903 Posted on: 12/14/2016 02:31 PM

"HDR-compatible", haha

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#5370910 Posted on: 12/14/2016 02:41 PM

I take it HDR10 means 10-bit whereas 12-bit seems to be preferred though then again true 10-bit displays cost quite a bit (Instead of 8+2 which is otherwise very common.) so true 12-bit or the newer 16-bit is likely even more expensive.

Then there's the whole brightness HDR range and different specifications for that, wonder if that's going to be the new timing or black level buzz word for this generation of monitors.

(Color bit or what it was will probably vary too, one of the Dell guys on their forums recommended the monitor model I'm currently using to a customer specifically asking for a true 10-bit display, this particular model is a 8+2 so yeah doing research before buying a particular monitor will probably be pretty important though well it kinda already is I suppose heh.)

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#5370941 Posted on: 12/14/2016 03:30 PM

If it's 60hz no thank you.

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#5370984 Posted on: 12/14/2016 04:41 PM

+1

100+ Hz and 4K is what we are waiting..

Yup totally agree. Skimmed the article looking for something along the lines of 120Hz+ or something close to that.

I really like my current (new) 4k monitor which I bought as a stopgap while I wait for one that Ticks all the new tech boxes a 4K monitor Should support

I really thought we would have some by now, I got bored of waiting about 6 months back and bought the LG I have now. It can be OC'd to about 73Hz though which is not so bad I guess until the new generation of them arrive.

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#5371015 Posted on: 12/14/2016 05:50 PM

It looks like 2017 may be an exiting year for new monitors.

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#5371057 Posted on: 12/14/2016 07:15 PM

who cares?

we all want the Asus HDR ROG monitor

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#5371058 Posted on: 12/14/2016 07:15 PM

delete

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#5371076 Posted on: 12/14/2016 07:44 PM

i don't get people complaining about it not being 100hz or more, even a TITAN X overclocked struggles to hit 60fps right now at 4k, 60hz is fine.

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#5371106 Posted on: 12/14/2016 08:35 PM

i don't get people complaining about it not being 100hz or more, even a TITAN X overclocked struggles to hit 60fps right now at 4k, 60hz is fine.

LOL, spot on.

Still, for 60hz its funny that they call it a 'gaming display'.

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#5371121 Posted on: 12/14/2016 09:13 PM

Meh, call me when a Ultrawide 1440p HDR monitor drops.

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#5371130 Posted on: 12/14/2016 09:32 PM

i don't get people complaining about it not being 100hz or more, even a TITAN X overclocked struggles to hit 60fps right now at 4k, 60hz is fine.

60Hz is pretty painful to bear with.
Most sharp people can react within a tenth of a second and they can perceive a lot in that tenth of a second, which leaves only 6 frames viewable.
- it is literally like a smaller childs flickerbook for anyone that is not somewhat retarded :bang:

So no, 60Hz is not alright.

You do realise there are settings other than Ultra and you can even fine tune individual settings?
Some settings have a big impact for relatively a small or even unnoticeable visual hit.

Besides people buying a screen often keep it for a great many years if it is good, during which they can enjoy games that are of a lighter load to such a screens potential and get a faster GFx card next year etc

A lot of people have been holding off to buy a high refresh 4K screen to finally upgrade from something pretty old tech and don't want to wait yet another year Again........ (and don't have enough money to just keep buying another screen for each baby step up in tech)

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#5371199 Posted on: 12/15/2016 12:47 AM

so it looks like the display industry is going to try and sell off their old WCG IPS panels rebadged as "HDR".

These early "HDR" monitors aren't going to be good for gaming or "HDR" content sadly.

If they cannot do 100% DCI-P3 and 1000 nits once calibrated, they will not be useful for content creators and unless they can offer 1000 nits and low lag it isn't a good option for gamers on PC or one consoles either.

Console gamers are looking for a smaller than TV sized option that can do full spec HDR10 and PC gamers want a HDR "4K" monitor option that can go above 60Hz , offer low input lag and probably G-Sync or free-sync.

Accepting a "HDR10" signal doesn't make a monitor HDR, it is just HDR ready if it doesn't also hit the 1000 nit minimum.

Not even hitting 100% DCI-P3 means that it will never calibrate accurately since there is no headroom.

Sadly it looks like many potential buyers will have to skip buying a new monitor for HDR until later in the year or even early 2018 and in the mean time TV buyers are going to have 2000 nit and 4000 nit display options available that do hit 100% DCI-P3 too , so while I and others I suspect might consider a using a TV as a monitor on the desk for gaming, they wont have DisplayPort and aren't going to handle RGB 4:4:4 over HDMI so it wont be a good option versus a actual HDR monitor.

Maybe we really will have to wait for OLED monitors to get real HDR on the PC

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#5371214 Posted on: 12/15/2016 01:53 AM

4K @ 120hz+ or no deal.

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#5371235 Posted on: 12/15/2016 03:17 AM

If it's 60hz no thank you.

4K @ 120hz+ or no deal.

Thank you for telling us that you will not buy a 4K 60Hz monitor.

Buy a 4K 120Hz mon ... oh wait where are they?

When will Guru3D forumers quit these kinds of posts?

I want an 8K 500Hz display with 4 Titan X5's. Else, no thank you.

Sheesh, if this monitor is not for you, move along ...

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