LG UltraGear 49inch DQHD 1ms 240Hz Curved Gaming Monitor Announced

LG UltraGear 49inch DQHD 1ms 240Hz Curved gaming monitor announced

LG Electronics has introduced its latest addition to the UltraGear gaming monitor series, the 49GR85DC. This monitor boasts a curved 49-inch display with a 32:9 aspect ratio and an ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate, designed to enhance the gaming experience. This launch comes after the introduction of OLED Gaming Monitors at CES.

The new gaming monitor, the 49GR85DC, which boasts a 49-inch Dual QHD resolution panel with a 1000R curvature. This means that the screen provides sharp and vibrant images that fill the user’s field of vision.

The monitor has a 240Hz refresh rate and a 3000:1 contrast ratio, which helps create a more responsive and immersive gaming environment.

Additionally, the monitor has a VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification and a peak brightness of 1000-nit, which provides vivid colors and deep blacks. The monitor has a virtually borderless design that lets users stay focused on their game or work.

Apart from gaming, the monitor offers several multitasking features, including Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and Picture-by-Picture (PBP) modes. PIP mode displays another device’s content in a floating window, while PBP mode works with multiple windows at once.

The monitor supports connectivity via DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1, which provides a smooth gaming experience at 240Hz in Dual QHD resolution. The monitor also has LED Hexagon backlighting and support for DTS Headphone:X, which enhances the gaming experience with advanced three-dimensional sound via wired headphones.

Quick specifications: LG UltraGear gaming monitor 49GR85DC

Pricing and availability

The LG UltraGear gaming monitor range, the 49GR85DC, which is now available for purchase in the U.S. at LG stores priced at US$ 1,299 (Rs. 1,06,570 approx.). It will be launched in key markets across Europe this month, followed by Asia later in the year.

Commenting on the launch, Seo Young-jae, Senior Vice President and Head of the IT Business Unit of LG Electronics Business Solutions Company, said:

With the gaming monitor market expanding, the demand for larger displays with exceptional picture quality and high refresh rates is on the rise. The new LG UltraGear is a versatile and premium display solution that caters to the diverse needs of modern-day consumers. While designed with gaming in mind, it is also perfect for multitasking. This demonstrates our dedication and capability to meet the evolving needs of our customers.