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    LG UltraGear evo AI 27 inch Dual Mode 5K 165Hz QHD 2K 1440P 330Hz IPS MINI LED AMD FreeSync Premium & G-Sync Compatible HDR1000 1ms USB-C Built-in Speaker Gaming Computer Monitor with Height/Swivel/Pivot/Tilt Stand 27GM950B-B

    • 27"
    • MINI LED IPS
    • 165Hz
    • FreeSync Premium & G-Sync Compatible
    • 1,000:1
    • 1.06 Billion
    • Height, Pivot, Swivel, Tilt
    • 1 x DisplayPort 2.1 / 1 x USB-C (DP Alternative) / 2 x HDMI 2.1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • Display Port Cable HDMI Cable USB Type-C Cable

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    LG UltraGear evo AI GM9 Gaming Monitor
    UltraGear™ evo AI GM9
    Brighter 5K. Faster QHD. Smarter AI.
    LG UltraGear evo AI GM9 Gaming Monitor
    LG UltraGear evo AI GM9 Gaming Monitor
    Next-Generation 5K Gaming with Hyper Mini LED

    LG UltraGear™ evo AI GM9 introduces Hyper Mini LED, a breakthrough display technology built to power ultra-bright visuals and stunning 5K gaming detail.

    LG UltraGear evo AI GM9 Gaming Monitor
    1250 Nits Peak Brightness for Bold HDR Gaming

    Powered by UltraGear™ evo's next-generation Hyper Mini LED technology, the display reaches up to 1250 nits peak brightness and meets VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 standards. Bright highlights and strong contrast keep gaming visuals clear and impactful—even in bright indoor environments.

    LG UltraGear evo AI GM9 Gaming Monitor
    HDR™ 1000 Delivers Explosive Highlights and Precise Shadow Detail

    VESA Certified DisplayHDR™ 1000 brings games to life with brilliant highlights and deeper shadow detail. Explosions, energy effects, and bright environments appear vivid and sharply defined, while darker scenes maintain texture and clarity. With up to 99% DCI-P3 color, every scene displays rich, impeccable color.

    LG UltraGear evo AI GM9 Gaming Monitor
    Hyper Mini LED Powers Ultra-Bright 5K Gaming

    UltraGear™ evo’s Hyper Mini LED powers ultra-bright 5K gaming. With 9,216 LEDs and 1.5× more local dimming zones1, GM9 delivers brighter highlights, deeper contrast, and sharper detail. Zero optical distance engineering brings the backlight closer to the panel to reduce light bleed and help minimize blooming.

    LG UltraGear evo AI GM9 Gaming Monitor
    5K Gaming with Uncompromising Detail

    Experience incredible detail on a 27-inch 5K (5120×2880) display packed with over 14 million pixels. The ultra-high resolution reveals sharper textures, clearer UI elements, and richer environments—bringing every world, character, and visual effect into stunning focus.

    LG UltraGear evo AI GM9 Gaming Monitor
    AI Upscaling to 5K—No GPU Upgrade Required

    UltraGear™ evo's built-in processor powers AI Upscaling2 that enhances content toward 5K resolution. Without requiring a GPU upgrade, AI Upscaling analyzes the source signal to improve detail and clarity—helping games and video look sharper from virtually any connected device.

    LG UltraGear evo AI GM9 Gaming Monitor
    High 218 PPI for Sharp, Detailed Visuals

    With a high 218 PPI pixel density, in-game text, HUD elements, and fine visual details appear sharper and easier to read. This UltraGear™ evo also improves clarity for text-heavy tasks like document editing, web browsing, and coding.

    FIRMWARE UPDATE AVAILABLE: Install the latest firmware update for enhanced picture quality, improved visual performance, and overall system optimization.

    LG UltraGear evo AI GM9 Gaming Monitor
    Dual Mode: 5K 165Hz for Detail or QHD 330Hz for Speed

    Switch between 5K resolution at 165Hz for cinematic AAA titles and QHD at 330Hz3 for ultra-responsive competitive gaming. VESA Certified Dual-Mode lets you optimize resolution and refresh rate to match the way you play.

    LG UltraGear evo AI GM9 Gaming Monitor
    1ms (GtG): Astounding Gaming Speed

    Play with a lighning quick 1ms (GtG) response time, which minimizes ghosting for gaming visuals that are sharp, clear and buttery smooth.

    LG UltraGear evo AI GM9 Gaming Monitor
    NVIDIA® G-SYNC® Compatible & AMD FreeSync™ Premium

    Minimize screen tearing and stuttering with NVIDIA® G-SYNC® compatibility7 and AMD FreeSync™ Premium. These adaptive sync technologies help keep gameplay smooth and responsive by matching the monitor’s refresh rate to your GPU—so fast action stays clear with reduced blur and ghosting.

    LG UltraGear evo AI GM9 Gaming Monitor
    Future-Ready Connectivity for High-Performance Gaming

    DisplayPort 2.15 (UHBR20), USB Type-C with 90W power delivery, and HDMI 2.1 provide the connectivity modern gaming setups demand. DP 2.1 delivers the ultra-high bandwidth needed for high-resolution, high-refresh-rate gameplay, while USB-C supports display, data, and charging through a single cable. HDMI 2.1 ensures stable connections with consoles and other devices.

    LG UltraGear evo AI GM9 Gaming Monitor
    AI Sound Enhances Voices and Key Audio Cues

    The AI Sound setting analyzes on-screen action and separates voices, sound effects, and background audio. AI Sound helps keep team comms clear while highlighting important gameplay cues—like approaching footsteps or nearby action—through speakers or connected headphones.

    LG UltraGear evo AI GM9 Gaming Monitor
    AI Scene Optimization Adapts to Your Content

    The AI Scene Optimization setting detects what’s on screen and automatically adjusts picture settings like color temperature and sharpness. It helps optimize the display across preset modes such as Office, Animation, Movie, Game, and Sports.

    Features

    Next-Generation 5K Gaming with Hyper Mini LED

    LG UltraGear™ evo AI GM9 introduces Hyper Mini LED, a breakthrough display technology built to power ultra-bright visuals and stunning 5K gaming detail.

    Next-Generation 5K Gaming with Hyper Mini LED

    1250 Nits Peak Brightness for Bold HDR Gaming

    Powered by UltraGear™ evo's next-generation Hyper Mini LED technology, the display reaches up to 1250 nits peak brightness and meets VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 standards. Bright highlights and strong contrast keep gaming visuals clear and impactful—even in bright indoor environments.


    HDR™ 1000 Delivers Explosive Highlights and Precise Shadow Detail

    VESA Certified DisplayHDR™ 1000 brings games to life with brilliant highlights and deeper shadow detail. Explosions, energy effects, and bright environments appear vivid and sharply defined, while darker scenes maintain texture and clarity. With up to 99% DCI-P3 color, every scene displays rich, impeccable color.

    HDR1000 Delivers Explosive Highlights and Precise Shadow Detail

    Hyper Mini LED Powers Ultra-Bright 5K Gaming

    UltraGear™ evo’s Hyper Mini LED powers ultra-bright 5K gaming. With 9,216 LEDs and 1.5× more local dimming zones1, GM9 delivers brighter highlights, deeper contrast, and sharper detail. Zero optical distance engineering brings the backlight closer to the panel to reduce light bleed and help minimize blooming.

    Hyper Mini LED Powers Ultra-Bright 5K Gaming

    5K Gaming with Uncompromising Detail

    Experience incredible detail on a 27-inch 5K (5120×2880) display packed with over 14 million pixels. The ultra-high resolution reveals sharper textures, clearer UI elements, and richer environments—bringing every world, character, and visual effect into stunning focus.


    AI Upscaling to 5K—No GPU Upgrade Required

    UltraGear™ evo's built-in processor powers AI Upscaling2 that enhances content toward 5K resolution. Without requiring a GPU upgrade, AI Upscaling analyzes the source signal to improve detail and clarity—helping games and video look sharper from virtually any connected device.

    AI Upscaling to 5K—No GPU Upgrade Required

    High 218 PPI for Sharp, Detailed Visuals

    With a high 218 PPI pixel density, in-game text, HUD elements, and fine visual details appear sharper and easier to read. This UltraGear™ evo also improves clarity for text-heavy tasks like document editing, web browsing, and coding.

    {FIRMWARE UPDATE AVAILABLE}: Install the latest firmware update for enhanced picture quality, improved visual performance, and overall system optimization. UPDATE HERE

    High 218 PPI for Sharp, Detailed Visuals

    Dual Mode: 5K 165Hz for Detail or QHD 330Hz for Speed

    Switch between 5K resolution at 165Hz for cinematic AAA titles and QHD at 330Hz3 for ultra-responsive competitive gaming. VESA Certified Dual-Mode lets you optimize resolution and refresh rate to match the way you play.

    Dual Mode: 5K 165Hz for Detail or QHD 330Hz for Speed

    1ms (GtG): Astounding Gaming Speed

    Play with a lighning quick 1ms (GtG) response time, which minimizes ghosting for gaming visuals that are sharp, clear and buttery smooth.

    1ms (GtG): Astounding Gaming Speed

    NVIDIA® G-SYNC® Compatible & AMD FreeSync™ Premium

    Minimize screen tearing and stuttering with NVIDIA® G-SYNC® compatibility7 and AMD FreeSync™ Premium. These adaptive sync technologies help keep gameplay smooth and responsive by matching the monitor’s refresh rate to your GPU—so fast action stays clear with reduced blur and ghosting.

    NVIDIA® G-SYNC® Compatible & AMD FreeSync™ Premium

    Future-Ready Connectivity for High-Performance Gaming

    DisplayPort 2.15 (UHBR20), USB Type-C with 90W power delivery, and HDMI 2.1 provide the connectivity modern gaming setups demand. DP 2.1 delivers the ultra-high bandwidth needed for high-resolution, high-refresh-rate gameplay, while USB-C supports display, data, and charging through a single cable. HDMI 2.1 ensures stable connections with consoles and other devices.

    Future-Ready Connectivity for High-Performance Gaming

    AI Sound Enhances Voices and Key Audio Cues

    The AI Sound setting analyzes on-screen action and separates voices, sound effects, and background audio. AI Sound helps keep team comms clear while highlighting important gameplay cues—like approaching footsteps or nearby action—through speakers or connected headphones.

    AI Sound Enhances Voices and Key Audio Cues

    AI Scene Optimization Adapts to Your Content

    The AI Scene Optimization setting detects what’s on screen and automatically adjusts picture settings like color temperature and sharpness. It helps optimize the display across preset modes such as Office, Animation, Movie, Game, and Sports.



    Warranty & Returns

    Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information

    Warranty

    • Limited Warranty period (parts): 1 year
    • Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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    The LG UltraGear evo AI 27GM950B-B is a 27-inch 5K Mini LED IPS gaming monitor with Dual Mode: 165Hz at 5K for detailed play or 330Hz at QHD for speed, making it suited to gamers who switch between immersive and competitive titles.

    Recommended For

    • People who split a desk between detailed work and gaming: 5K at 165Hz gives text and images a high-density workspace, while Dual Mode switches to QHD at 330Hz for faster-paced play.
    • Players who want one 27-inch screen for both visually rich games and fast-paced titles: its native 5K/165Hz mode and QHD/330Hz mode let them choose detail or refresh rate by game.
    • HDR game and media viewers who want bright highlights and local-dimming contrast on a desktop display: reviewers found the Mini LED backlight improves dark-scene blacks alongside bright highlights.
    • Creative workers who want fine detail for desk-based photo, video, or design tasks but also game on the same display: PCWorld found it suited to creative work as well as gaming, with sRGB and P3 picture profiles.

    Real-World Use Scenarios

    • Switch between detailed single-player games at 5K and fast-paced competitive games at 1440p: the two display modes let you prioritize image detail or smoother motion, depending on the game.
    • Use one display for a laptop-based work-and-play setup: connect a compatible laptop over USB-C for video and charging, then use the monitor for work before switching to gaming on a PC or console.
    • Read, code, or work with detailed documents on a 27-inch screen: the 5K resolution produces crisp text and fine on-screen detail, making the monitor suitable for high-resolution desktop work as well as gaming.
    • Edit photos or video while keeping a gaming display on the same desk: reviewers identify the monitor for creative work, and its 5K resolution gives detailed images and room to inspect fine content.
    • Play HDR games or watch HDR content with bright highlights and more defined dark areas than a standard backlit display can provide; note that independent testing found the screen can dim after several minutes with local dimming enabled.

    Spec Summary

    AttributeValue
    Best ForGaming, desktop use, and entertainment on a 27-inch 5K display with adaptive sync and a high refresh rate
    Panel And Resolution27-inch flat MINI LED IPS panel with 5120 × 2880 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles, and matte screen finish
    Refresh Rate And Response165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and FreeSync Premium and G-Sync Compatible adaptive sync
    Picture Quality750 cd/m² brightness, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 99% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1.06 billion display colors, HDR10, and VESA DisplayHDR 1000
    Ports And Connectivity2 HDMI 2.1 ports, 1 DisplayPort 2.1, USB-C with DisplayPort alternate mode, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, and a 4-pole headphone jack with sound and microphone
    Stand And ErgonomicsStand adjusts for height, pivot, swivel, and tilt; supports 100 × 100 mm VESA mounting
    Audio And WebcamBuilt-in speakers; no built-in webcam
    Power100–240 VAC, 50/60Hz power supply; sleep and DC-off power consumption are each less than 0.5W
    Dimensions And WeightWith stand: 21.1 × 24.2 × 9.8 inches and 18.7 lb; without stand: 14.2 × 24.2 × 2.8 inches and 12.6 lb
    Included AccessoriesDisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB-C cable, and power cable
    Model IdentifiersLG UltraGear evo AI, GM9 series, model 27GM950B-B; external model number 27GM950B-B.AUS

    Reference Q&A

    Q: LG 27GM950B-B vs Apple Studio Display XDR: which should I choose for gaming?

    A: Choose the LG 27GM950B-B if gaming speed and flexibility matter most: it supports 5K at 165Hz or QHD at 330Hz. Choose the Apple Studio Display XDR if you prioritize productivity features and stronger sustained HDR brightness; RTINGS reports that it gets brighter and maintains high brightness longer.

    Q: Should I upgrade from the LG 27GR95UM-B to the LG 27GM950B-B?

    A: The 27GM950B-B is a meaningful upgrade if you want 5K detail, a 330Hz QHD mode, and more effective Mini LED local dimming. The 27GR95UM-B remains a 4K gaming option; consider keeping it if its resolution and refresh rate meet your needs and you do not need the newer model’s added modes.

    Q: LG 27GM950B-B vs ASUS ROG Strix 5K XG27JCG: which is better for HDR gaming?

    A: Choose the LG 27GM950B-B if HDR performance is a priority: its Mini LED backlight provides local dimming for deeper blacks and brighter highlights. The two monitors both offer 5K and a 330Hz dual mode, so the ASUS is worth considering if you want those core resolution and refresh-rate options without prioritizing Mini LED HDR performance.

    Q: Can I connect a laptop to this monitor with USB-C, and will it charge the laptop?

    A: The USB-C port supports DisplayPort Alt Mode for video, so it can connect to a laptop whose USB-C port supports video output. The supplied specifications do not state USB-C power delivery, so do not assume it will charge the laptop; use a separate charger unless charging support is confirmed.

    Q: Is this monitor suitable for video calls and office work?

    A: It can serve as a large desktop display for office work and video calls, with a height-adjustable stand, USB-C video input, and built-in speakers. It has no built-in webcam, so video calls require a separate camera. The 27-inch size and 18.7-pound weight with stand make it a desktop monitor rather than a portable work display.

    Q: What refresh rate can I expect for gaming?

    A: The product information lists 165Hz at 5K and describes a QHD mode up to 330Hz. The available refresh rate depends on the selected display mode and whether the connected computer, graphics hardware, and cable support it.

    Q: Can I mount it on a monitor arm or wall mount?

    A: Yes. It supports standard 100 × 100 mm VESA mounting. It also includes a stand with height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustments.

    Q: Is the LG 27GM950B-B suitable for both work and gaming?

    A: It may suit people who want one display for high-resolution desktop work and gaming: the monitor offers 5K at up to 165Hz and a 1440p high-refresh mode. One owner reported using it mainly for work and switching to the lower-resolution mode for games. That owner also reported a text-rendering issue, later described as improved by a firmware update, so check current firmware and text appearance before relying on it for detailed work.

    Q: Can a typical gaming PC run games at 5K, or is the dual mode useful?

    A: 5K gaming can be demanding. In one owner discussion, a user chose the lower-resolution mode because their GPU could not drive modern games at 5K. The monitor’s 1440p mode, listed at up to 330Hz, offers a lower-resolution option for games where frame rate matters more than maximum detail.

    Q: Is Mini LED a good fit for long work sessions with static windows?

    A: It may appeal to people who keep desktop windows or taskbars visible for long periods and prefer Mini LED over OLED. A Reddit user specifically cited static productivity content as a reason for considering this monitor. However, community reports also mention local-dimming behavior that can be distracting in some dark desktop scenes, so consider how often you work with dark backgrounds and bright text or highlights.

    Q: What should I check before buying it for sharp text or detailed desktop work?

    A: Check the display’s text rendering in your own setup and confirm that the monitor has current firmware. One owner reported uneven-looking text on the right side, while a follow-up owner post said a firmware update substantially improved that issue. These are individual user reports, not a guarantee that every unit will show the problem.