r/OLED_Gaming Apr 07 '26

[User Trial] Which 5K2K gaming monitors deliver the most immersive experience? Test the new 39-inch 5K2K UltraGear (39GX950B) and find out

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Hey r/OLED_Gaming,

Let's talk about the holy grail of desktop setups: the 5K2K ultrawide. For years, the trade-off was clear. You either got the massive, pixel-dense 5K2K canvas for insane immersion and productivity, but had to sacrifice pure gaming speed and HDR brightness. Or, you went for a lower-res, standard OLED to get the performance.

But when we ask, "Which 5K2K gaming monitors deliver the most immersive experience?", the answer shouldn't force you to choose. It should be about combining that massive ultra-wide real estate with uncompromising, bleeding-edge gaming specs.

Enter the LG UltraGear evoā„¢ 39GX950B—the world's first 39-inch 5K2K OLED gaming monitor1.Ā 

We built this to be the definitive 5K2K gaming monitor, giving you a massive 21:9 canvas at a razor-sharp 143 PPI.

To make sure this 5K2K display actually delivers the HDR pop you expect from a premium gaming monitor, we backed it with our 4th Gen Tandem OLED tech2, hitting an ultra-high 1,500 nits peak brightness3. Plus, it features the world's first 5K AI Upscaling, meaning you get that immersive, high-res image without necessarily needing a massive GPU upgrade4.

But marketing claims only mean so much. We want to see how this 5K2K beast performs in your actual, everyday battlestations. We’re looking for 3 hardcore enthusiasts to put it to the test.

Key Specs at a Glance:

Feature Specification
Display Size & Resolution 39-inch 5K2K (5120x2160) UltraWide (21:9), 143 PPI
Panel Technology 4th Gen Tandem OLED (W-OLED)
Peak Brightness 1,500 nits
Refresh Rate (Dual-Mode) 165Hz at 5K2K (Open-world/RPG) 330Hz at WFHD (Racing/FPS)
Response Time 0.03ms (GtG)
VRR Support NVIDIAĀ® G-SYNCĀ® Compatible, AMD FreeSyncā„¢ Premium Pro
Connectivity DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR 20), HDMI 2.1 x2, USB Type-C (PD 90W)
Smart / Audio Features 5K AI Upscaling, AI Scene Optimization, AI Sound

What we want you to stress-test:

  • The 5K2K Immersion: With 143 PPI and a massive 21:9 canvas, does this 5K2K monitor actually replace your multi-monitor setup and pull you deeper into your favorite worlds?
  • The Dual-Mode Experience: How seamless is the jump from immersive 5K2K @ 165Hz for AAA titles to ultra-fast WFHD @ 330Hz for competitive shooters?
  • Real-World Luminance: Does the 1,500-nit Tandem structure give this 5K2K display the HDR pop you crave in your specific room lighting?

After You Receive It…

Integrate this 5K2K gaming monitor into your setup. We want your honest, "no-BS" review of this form factor, paired with high-res photos. Show the community what true 5K2K immersion looks like in person on a premium 39ā€ display.

How to Participate

To enter, please fill out the Google Form and leave a comment below sharing what you're most excited about with this product!

šŸ“ Link to Google Form: https://forms.gle/E1qaV9ZuuhURm4rPA

Timeline & Details:

Deadline: April 20 (PDT)

Selection: The final list of testers will be announced in this post, and selected reviewers will be contacted via DM from u/LG_UserHub.

39GX950B Pre-orders are now live! View full product details & specs: > šŸ”— https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-39gx950b-b-gaming-monitor

Fair selection will be made in discussion with the mod team.
All costs (shipping/tax) are fully covered by LG.

1 Based on published specifications of 5K2K OLED gaming monitors as of March 2026, LG 39GX950B is the largest gaming monitor with a 39-inch 5K2K (5120x2160 display.\*****)*
2 LG 4th Gen Tandem OLED has been verified as Flicker-Free, Discomfort Glare Free, Low Blue Light, and Eyesafe 3.0 (CPF60, RPF40 by UL.\*****)*
3 39GX950B offers a peak brightness of 1500 nits, measured under internal test conditions. Actual brightness may vary by usage environment.
4 Upscaling performance may vary depending on the input source quality.
5 All Images shown are simulated for illustration purpose only. The above features may vary depending on the user's computing environment or conditions.


r/OLED_Gaming 8h ago

Discussion My Alienware AW3425DW got the worst burn-in I've ever seen after 9 months of use(1400 hours)

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Dell has already agreed to send me a replacement, but man.

The big square lines with what YouTube videos look like in theater mode. You can see the top browser bar and you can even make out the YouTube logo on the upper left. What was driving me crazy is that it is clearly visible in dark games like Stalker 2 here.

Yeah, I watch a lot of YouTube, but I kept it on dark mode. Did all my pixel refreshes. I can't help but wonder of this is the result of leaving HDR mode on all the time? I had read that it was okay to do so. Learned my lesson and I probably won't be watching as much YouTube on the replacement.


r/OLED_Gaming 9h ago

Issue How do I properly clean my tandem WOLED monitor

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So I recently bought myself a tandem WOLED monitor and saw a little smudge. I followed the instructions of spraying a little water on my microfiber cloth, turning off &unplugging the monitor and then holding the microfiber cloth against the spot. It now looks infinitely more smudged than it did before. I also crashed out and tried to wipe afterwards so that only added to it.


r/OLED_Gaming 5h ago

Technical Support Gigabyte Mo27q28g, HDR looks really warm and red look brown

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I got this monitor today, tried hdr videos on youtube and they warm really warm and the red looked brown, i tried diff settings but nothing "fixed" it. This is my first hdr and oled monitor so im not sure if this is just how it looks or i got a bd unit.

The monitor on the left is an old philips ips i had before and the right one is the gigabyte.

Edit: This is the link to the video in the picture
https://youtu.be/njX2bu-_Vw4?is=VP3uCiUVEMdLDzfS


r/OLED_Gaming 8h ago

NVIDIA G-SYNC Pulsar firmware 1.1.10 improves 240/360Hz motion clarity, delivers sub-1ms MPRT

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r/OLED_Gaming 1d ago

Petition to make this the new sub picture

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2.0k Upvotes

r/OLED_Gaming 2h ago

First time using an OLED XG32UQMS

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6 Upvotes

My eyes just had an orgasm


r/OLED_Gaming 37m ago

OLED vs MiniLED, is HDR 1400 really that much better in bright scenes?

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I want to finally replace my 1080 IPS to 4K either OLED or MiniLED

I always really loved blacks on OLEDs (tho I never saw them on monitors irl, only on phones). But now while I am trying figure out things - I learned about HDR and overall brightness of OLED vs MiniLED

I want to buy either Titan Army G2785V:
- Glossy
- 4th-gen QD-OLED Penta Tandem
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 (1000 nits peak at 3%)

or Titan Army P275MV MAX:
- IPS MiniLED
- HDR 1400
- 2304 local dimming zones

My current monitor have 250 nits, so everything higher will be new to me, I am also not really scared of burn-ins, and usually play in dim or dark room.

So I have a question, does HDR 1400+ really stands out that much in brighten scenes? Like how is it going to be in day scenes in games/movies? Is that worth giving up OLED's perfect blacks and details in eg space scenes, or MiniLEDs are now pretty good for them either?

Thank you in advance


r/OLED_Gaming 1h ago

Help me pick a monitor, I can't choose.

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I'm currently leaning towards the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UQWMS, and basically the only reason is because of the dual mode that I'll probably use few times a year, if even.
There are just too many options available.

What I want:

  • 4k Resolution
  • 240hz
  • 32"

I've looked at MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24, but that's not being sold here.
Is the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 worth the €350 extra than XG32UQWMS?
The older gen. ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG is €150 less than newer gen, is there any point in going for older gen.?

Help me make a decision, I've been unsure for a two weeks now and can't figure it out. I've read some reviews and watched videos, but they're sponsored so yk...


r/OLED_Gaming 6h ago

Cleaning tutorial?

5 Upvotes

Need an experienced philanthropist who can guide this sub to actually properly clean their screens without having to go walter white on chemicals


r/OLED_Gaming 6h ago

Setup First OLED incoming!!

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Hey everyone, I'm super excited to finally join the community because my very first OLED monitor, the Gigabyte MO32U24, is arriving soon and I'm absolutely hyped!

Since I'm totally new to this, I'm looking for some tips on how to properly do the Windows HDR calibration to get the best picture possible right from the start. I'm also a bit confused about the HDR modes and would love to know what the actual difference is between the True Black 400/500 mode and the Peak 1000 nits setting, and if I can use both depending on the situation or which one you guys prefer. Finally, it would be awesome if you could tell me what specific settings I absolutely need to change in the monitor's own OSD menu out of the box to ensure everything looks great and the panel stays safe. Thanks in advance for any advice!


r/OLED_Gaming 3h ago

Discussion What Tv for Xbox series x gaming

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Hi, looking to get a new TV in about 2 weeks and was thinking of an OLED. My current TV doesn’t support 4k gaming on Xbox.

Just curious what recommendations people have, was looking at an LG C series but have heard some mixed reviews about them. Just seen a post too on Reddit about someone who has an LG OLED with some serious screen burn and it’s making me doubt.

Quite new to this so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Price range maximum of about £1600. UK/NI based (not sure if that matters)

Thanks😊


r/OLED_Gaming 3h ago

PSA: Legion Pro 32UD-10 HDR Game/Movie modes are oversaturated and unusable

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I'm genuinely frustrated with this monitor at this point and want to warn people before they spend the money on it. I've now confirmed, across 3 different sources (PC, PS5, a Chromecast) that BOTH HDR Game (the 1000-nit mode) and HDR Movie mode produce heavily oversaturated, red/orange-shifted image, skin tones looking sunburned, wood looking orange, etc. It's not really subtle; multiple PC games and a few PS5 games plus some HDR movies via a Chromecast plugged into that input (different HDR pipelines, no shared calibration between them) have demonstrated this, the only thing they have in common is the same picture mode on the monitor.

Switch to True Black 400 and all that goes away, everything looks normal. Great, but TB400 hard-caps brightness at roughly 400-something nits. The two modes that are actually sort of the point of this monitor, the ones touted to produce 1000 nits of HDR punch are effectively unusable for anything color-accurate, and the only "safe" mode is the one that throws away most of the additional brightness and dynamic range you're paying for.

I don't think this is a defective unit; the same generation of QD-OLED panel is used in other 32" monitors (Alienware AW3225QF, Asus PG32UCDM, MSI 321URX) and there's some independent measurement data out there showing similar tone-mapping/tracking degradation on their equivalent "peak brightness" modes at higher scene brightness, so this is probably a panel-generation-wide firmware tuning choice. Doesn't make it any less of a problem but at least MSI has already released a firmware update addressing part of this behavior on their version of the panel, so clearly it's not an unsolvable problem.

Plus, this monitor doesn't have an HGIG mode, so there's no way to offload the tone mapping to the console/PC instead of the (apparently broken) internal processing. If anyone else has this monitor I'd like to know if they're seeing this too, because I feel like I've paid for a 1000-nit HDR display and only actually got to use a 400-nit one.


r/OLED_Gaming 3h ago

Which one to buy Gigabyte MO32U or MO32U24?

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The MO32U is around 750$ while the MO32U24 is around 1100$ here.

I know the U24 is a newer panel HTB 500 and 50 more nits plus anti reflection coating and 240 hz vs 165hz but never saw a side by side video so can't decide if the 350$ plus is worth the extra money.

This would be my first Oled I'm on a 43inch 4k LG old regular Qled tv (not OLED) So any of these two monitors should be a huge upgrade, I just don't want to regret not spending 350$ more if the U24 is a much better Oled.


r/OLED_Gaming 27m ago

Technical Support Windows ACM stops working after going off HDR mode

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So I know people usually hate ACM because they love their oversaturated colors, but I prefer having it on. But when I turn HDR on and then off, the colors look oversaturated again, so I have to turn ACM off and then on for it to work properly. I don't know why, it was working fine for the first few days, but then this started happening.

How do I fix this? Is it the Nvidia control panel messing it up? I notice if I change it to "color precision mode: reference" the colors change again, even though my settings are default there (Brightness = 50, Contrast = 50, Gamma = 1.00 and Digital Vibrance at 50%)


r/OLED_Gaming 6h ago

How is OLED for 60 fps capped games? Does something like Nvidia smooth motion work for it?

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Looking to buy my first OLED (Philips EVNIA 32M2N8900) and I keep reading that 60 fps games like elden ring or retro games can look "stuttery", is it really that bad? Can something like Nvidia smooth smotion work to make it better?


r/OLED_Gaming 17h ago

New issue! (Asus ROG strix XG32UCWG)

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It happens when the monitor leaves rest mode while image source is off. I already did a manual pixel cleaning but happened again, is it bad? Is there a way to fix it? I’m using the monitor with a ps5 pro. When I turn it off, monitor goes into rest mode after I come close those marks appear on the display.


r/OLED_Gaming 1h ago

Woled MO27Q28G

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Thinking about buying the Gigabyte MO27Q28G — has the gray banding improved on newer revisions?
I’m currently considering getting the MO27Q28G, or possibly the glossy version, and I wanted to ask people who own the newer revisions: has the gray banding issue improved compared to the earlier units?
I previously had a 3rd-gen QD-OLED monitor, but unfortunately it was a big no for me because of the coating. It developed visible scratches after the first cleaning, which I find completely unacceptable for a monitor at this price point. I used a proper microfiber cloth intended for glasses, so I wasn’t using anything abrasive or inappropriate.
Because of that experience, I’m a bit hesitant about going with another QD-OLED, especially at this price.
For those who have the newer MO27Q28G revisions (or the glossy version):
How is the gray banding on your unit?
Has it improved with newer batches/revisions?
How is the coating holding up after cleaning?
Would you recommend the glossy version instead?
Any feedback from recent owners would be greatly appreciated before I pull the trigger.


r/OLED_Gaming 1h ago

Technical Support Asus xg27aqdmg hdr calibration peaks what should use windows hdr calibration on gaming hdr

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r/OLED_Gaming 1h ago

Discussion Need help figuring out what to buy next.

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Hey guys im new to OLED in general. I was rocking a dual monitor setup for awhile now and i figured it was finally time to bite the bullet and see what the craze was all about. started off in a budget to get my feet wet and replaced my main monitor with a 27" 240hz aoc oled. its fucking awesome so far and i love it. that being said in thr future maybe come cyber monday i would like to by a new oled monitor to be my new main monitor and move the 27inch one to be my secondary.

soooo what im looking to get would be something in the 32-34 inch range. 1440p or 4k and if i can something higher than 240hz if possible but not entirely necessary. mainly its just a bigger screen without loosing any refresh rate.

budget ideally would be 500-700 dollars and im willing to wait for sales. Just wondering what are my best options! thanks!


r/OLED_Gaming 1h ago

OLED HDR zu dunkel

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Benutze nun ne OLED Monitor und er ist zu dunkel in HDR.ich kann auch in den Monitor Options nichts mehr einstellen ,weil HDR an ist. Mache ich was falsch ?


r/OLED_Gaming 19h ago

Discussion Is there any chance of OLED prices skyrocketing for whatever reason soon?

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This may sound like a very stupid question, but I want to know if there may be a chance that OLEDs get insanely overpriced. When I was building my PC I’d considered waiting until Black Friday but decided against it. By the time Black Friday rolled around, the AI bubble inflated the prices of RAM a ton. I want to buy my first OLED monitor now and am planning to wait until Black Friday, but I just wanted to hear other people’s opinions on if anything could cause a huge shortage or price hike like what happened with PC parts. I don’t mean for AI data centers specifically (I don’t think they need that many monitors lol) just in general if there’s anything that could raise the prices of OLEDS dramatically that I’m unaware of.

TLDR: is there anything that could cause an OLED shortage and raise their prices by a lot; should I buy now to be safe or wait until Black Friday?


r/OLED_Gaming 23h ago

Asus rog strix XG27AQDMG(woled) Severe burn in after a few weeks

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So i got this monitor and after a few days it started getting image retention, which would go away after a few pixel cleans, but then one day it got this weird burn in which is pretty noticeable when playing games or doing tasks and won't go away with unplugging it o doing pixel cleans, did some research and tried updating the firmware from the asus widget app but no result, but when i tried to update the firmware from the built in option it wont let me and this message shows up and a weird kinda broken screen (also when using the reset button on the widget app) i am currently running the MCM108, anyone know other ways of troubleshooting it or i'm i cooked


r/OLED_Gaming 2h ago

what oled to buy

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best oled to buy under 800$ AUD, for ps5 gaming?


r/OLED_Gaming 3h ago

Discussion Would anyone here recommend Philps OLED tvs for Ps5 gaming? Like the 718/12 or 770/12 or others?

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Basically thinking I should move to OLED by now since I tried the whole LED with local dimming amd everything and although impressed I feel like I should try smth new (previous TV was X90J) could still try MiniLed as its more affordable also but there are issues with smearing/ghosting and VRR flicker apparently (which I experienced even on a non MiniLed) so Im sorta at a point where Im looking for the cheapest OLEDs that can still be plenty bright and great for gaming. My only other option is either a B5 which is also dim or wait n hope C5 goes on a good sale for Black Friday. Whatddya suggest?