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LG has unveiled the UltraFine evo 32U990A, a 32-inch 6K monitor that becomes the first display to ship with Thunderbolt 5. Aimed at creative professionals, this premium UltraFine evo model pairs a high-resolution panel with top-tier connectivity designed for heavy media workflows.
Display and color performance
The UltraFine evo offers a 6K resolution of 6,144 x 3,456 on a 32-inch Nano IPS Black panel, delivering around 224 PPI for crisp text and detailed imagery. LG ships the monitor factory-calibrated for macOS and targets demanding color work with 98% DCI-P3 and 99.5% Adobe RGB coverage. It also carries VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification for reliable HDR highlights and consistent luminance across the screen.
For Mac users LG adds a dedicated Studio Mode with three color presets tuned to common production pipelines. That, together with hardware calibration support via LG Calibration Studio, makes the display suitable for color-critical tasks like color grading, retouching, and finishing for film or advertising.
Connectivity, workflow and design
The headline feature is Thunderbolt 5 support. The monitor includes two TB5 ports (one in, one out) with up to 120 Gbps unidirectional transfer and 96W power delivery. Those speeds are roughly three times faster than Thunderbolt 4 and enable real-world benefits such as rapid transfers of large 8K RAW files, smoother 4K timeline scrubbing, and better performance in AI-assisted editing workflows. Thunderbolt 5 also simplifies cabling by combining display signal, data and power in a single link.
LG built the UltraFine evo as a workspace hub: it supports daisy-chaining so you can link multiple displays, includes built-in KVM switching to control both Windows and Mac systems with one keyboard and mouse, and exposes a mix of ports including DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1, and multiple USB-C ports for downstream devices. The set of features is tailored to studios and creators who need both screen real estate and streamlined connectivity.
On the mechanical side the monitor features a nearly borderless design on four sides and an adjustable stand with tilt, 60 mm height adjustment and 90° pivot for vertical use—handy for editing vertical formats like Shorts and Reels. LG also added practical touches such as built-in 2 x 5W speakers and support for PBP/PIP modes to compare content from different sources.
- Panel: 32-inch Nano IPS Black
- Resolution: 6K (6144 x 3456), 224 PPI
- Color: DCI-P3 98%, Adobe RGB 99.5%
- Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 5 (1 in, 1 out, 96W PD), DP 2.1, HDMI 2.1, USB-C
- Features: VESA DisplayHDR 600, hardware calibration ready, KVM, daisy-chaining
Conclusion
LG's UltraFine evo 32U990A positions itself as a professional monitor for creators who need both extreme resolution and future-facing connectivity. With Thunderbolt 5 onboard it targets studios that handle large video files, multi-system setups, and AI-accelerated editing. The monitor has already picked up a CES 2025 Innovation Award and an iF Design Award 2025.
Pricing starts at 3,001,000 won, roughly USD 2,140, and the display is rolling out in South Korea and Japan now, with a U.S. and European launch planned for October. For video editors, colorists and content creators considering an investment in a long-term display hub, the UltraFine evo pairs cutting-edge bandwidth with a color-accurate 6K canvas.
Source: fonearena
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