LG 31.5-inch 4K HDR Thunderbolt 3 Monitor with 4K Daisy Chaining Technology (32UK950)

$1299

LG 32UK950 is the first 31.5-inch 4K HDR Thunderbolt3 display that supports HDR and 4K daisy chaining technology.

Supporting HDR and improving picture quality (in terms of color gamut and luminance range) have long been the main objectives of the display industry, and the 32UK950 is advancing all of these causes. The 32UK950 is the first LG ‘Nano IPS’, 31.5’’ UHD 4K HDR monitor. ‘Nano IPS’ is a huge leap in monitor color coverage from a mere 74% of DCI-P3 to 98. With its peak luminance of 750 nits and wide DCI-P3 color gamut, the 32UK950 will create a new era of monitor picture quality. The new monitor is also the first that comes with Thunderbolt 3 compatibility and 4K daisy chaining, which was designed especially for media professionals and multimedia enthusiasts, providing the simplest set-up.

The LG 32UK950 also boasts a high peak brightness of 750nits in addition to full HDR support via several connection ports, such as Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 2.0b and DisplayPort 1.4 with HDCP 2.2. These features combine to enhance the image quality of 4K HDR content from HDR gaming consoles, PCs and media players.

The 32UK950 is also the first 31.5-inch monitor to boast a four-sided edge borderless. Even though minimalist bezel designs have been a dominant trend in the global monitor industry, conventional high-end monitors have only been able to scale down off-bezel sizes to 1.3mm around the LCD glass. LG has taken its monitor design to a new level, eliminating mechanical frames around the LCD glass with the 32UK950.

The 32UK950 is the first 4K daisy chaining display through a dual Thunderbolt 3 interface which provides the simplest way to set up the dual monitor configuration through just a single active Thunderbolt3 cable. With its 40Gbps super-fast speed, the interface transfers dual full frame 4K screens (3840x2160@60Hz) with audio, data and laptop charging simultaneously.

The 32UK950 features the industry’s first four-sided ‘edge borderless’ design which removes the mechanics wrapping around the LCD glass. In addition, the aluminum die-cast ‘edge arcline’ stand provides height, pivot and tilt adjustability with a sturdy yet minimal look.

For gamers (especially those that play graphically intense games) the 32UK950 is the ultimate display for their 4K HDR gaming console and PCs. It offers one of the most advanced and immersive 4K HDR images with low input lag and Adaptive Sync / FreeSync support specifically for 4K HDR consoles and PC gaming in the home.

LG 32UK950 has a peak brightness of 750nits and an average brightness of 450nits which is far more than most other HDR monitors. With LG’s tone mapping technology, the 32UK950 provides optimized HDR picture quality without flickering when offering the local dimming and global dimming expected from LED backlights. LG’s 32UK950 also meets the requirements of VESA HDR, the new PC industry standard starting from 2018. When receiving HDR content the 32UK950 enters HDR picture mode automatically, meaning the user doesn’t have to manually change the picture mode.

32UK950 provides deep, rich sound starting at 95Hz. The sound is well balanced and rich enough for everything from HDR gaming and watching HDR movies to a range of other multimedia experiences.

The 32UK950 is the perfect display for Thunderbolt 3 laptop users, making it capable of receiving 4K UHD full frame screen, audio and charging connected laptops at the same rate as laptop power adapters. Furthermore, it can daisy chain a 4K screen to another Thunderbolt 3 display with its dual Thunderbolt 3 ports. Users can also charge mobile phones through a USB-C cable because the upcoming new Qualcomm Quick Charge will be fully compatible with USB-C starting in 2018. This incredible flexibility eliminates desktop clutter.

The monitor is the first Thunderbolt 3 display dock supporting 4K daisy chaining, allowing a set-up of dual 4K monitors. The 32UK950 can be connected to Thunderbolt 3 laptops like MacBook Pro via a single active Thunderbolt 3 cable. No other signal cable, such as a laptop charging adapter or additional USB cables are needed. Furthermore, the 32UK950’s single USB-C cable transmits 4K content and sound while providing a 60W laptop charge, simplifying any work space. Mobile phones with Quick Charge 4.0 support USB-C power delivery standards, making them compatible with the monitor.

Perfect for creative professionals, the 32UK950 can be calibrated using LG’s own calibration tools, True Color Pro calibration SW and Calibrator, which provides higher accuracy than typical software calibration. The monitor boasts hardware calibration features and is even individually calibrated prior to factory release, with a detailed calibration report, complete with its serial number included in the box.