LG revealed the UltraFine 6K display at CES 2025, the first with Thunderbolt 5, a standard seen in the new M4 Pro Macs in November 2024. Details like price and release date are not yet known, but it s This is a 32-inch model with a Nano IPS Black panel, offering a wide color gamut. The design is sleek with minimal bezels, aiming to appeal to more than just M4 Pro users.
A grandiose screen for Apple customers
The UltraFine 6K, model number 32U990A, suggests a 32-inch screen, similar to both Apple’s Pro Display XDR and Dell’s UltraSharp 6K. Although the precise resolution has not been disclosed, it is expected to be in the same range as the Pro Display XDR’s 6016 x 3384 pixels, offering over 20 million pixels with a density of 218 pixels per inch.
This monitor uses a Nano IPS Black panel (an upgraded version of LCD), providing expanded color gamut coverage of 99.5% Adobe RGB and 98% DCI-P3. While it can’t directly compete with the Pro Display empty your bank account.
That leaves the question of refresh rate? Will it be a 60Hz panel or a boost to 120Hz? Given its Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, a 6K/120Hz configuration seems plausible due to the bandwidth support of 80Gb/s bidirectional and even up to 120Gb/s. Ideal for Pro Motion compatible MacBooks, as well as all owners of recent desktop Macs.
Design-wise, the UltraFine 6K is perfect, with a design worthy of Apple. Its front is nearly bezel-less, providing an immersive experience, a significant upgrade over 2019’s UltraFine 5K model. The materials and construction suggest a high-quality build, likely aluminum, with a height-adjustable stand reminiscent of Apple Display Studio.
While waiting for the final details of the successor to the UltraFine 5K, remember that Samsung launched an M9 Smart Monitor with 32-inch OLED screen a few days ago.
