LG Opens Preorders for UltraGear Evo 5K Gaming Monitor with Hyper Mini LED

LG has begun accepting preorders for its new UltraGear Evo AI GM9, a 27-inch gaming monitor with a 5K resolution and "hyper" mini LED technology. Announced at CES earlier this year, it's one of three new 5K displays unveiled at the annual event and priced at $1,999.99. That's a premium price for sure, and if users want to add some value to the package, LG is offering a special $1 rate for a 2-year extended coverage plan, valid until May 3, 2026.

So, what exactly is hyper mini LED? As LG explains it, hyper mini LED technology "employs an advanced architecture with numerous local dimming zones to provide precise light control - enabling ultra-high brightness and advanced anti-blooming performance."

It sounds like a more dense version of mini LED as we know it. As its name implies, mini LED backlights use more densely packed miniature LEDs compared ...