LG has introduced the UltraFine evo 6K (model 32U990A), a 32-inch display that marks the first 6K monitor to incorporate Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. Positioned for video editors, designers and other professional creators who work with high-resolution media and data-heavy projects, the monitor is intended to serve as a high-end option for users who rely on color accuracy, clean text rendering and reliable throughput across multiple peripherals.
The 32U990A launches as the first model under the company’s new UltraFine evo line, an offshoot of the earlier UltraFine series that was often paired with Mac setups. While LG highlights awards the monitor has received, the more relevant details for professional users are the technical specifications. The 6K resolution of 6,144 by 3,456 pixels reaches a pixel density of 224 PPI, which is high enough to provide crisp text and detailed imagery for tasks such as color grading, retouching or layout design. The panel is factory-calibrated and covers 98 percent of DCI-P3 and 99.5 percent of Adobe RGB, two color spaces widely used in film, photography and print pipelines. With VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification, it aims to maintain consistent brightness and tonal accuracy for HDR-reliant workflows. A forthcoming Studio Mode feature, offering three macOS-friendly color presets, is expected to extend the monitor’s utility for teams working across shared production environments.
The jump from 4K to 6K resolution is one of the main functional differences here. In practical terms, the UltraFine evo 6K provides around 2.5 times the pixels of a standard 4K UHD monitor, expanding the usable workspace for complex interfaces such as NLEs, node-based compositing tools, or multi-layered design software. In dual-monitor setups, two 6K displays can create nearly five times the screen area of a single 4K monitor, which could appeal to professionals who rely heavily on reference windows, scopes, timelines or vertical content previews. Daisy-chaining through Thunderbolt systems provides a way to link these displays without extensive cabling, although real-world bandwidth performance will ultimately depend on the connected hardware.
Connectivity is one of the monitor’s defining points. Thunderbolt 5 support enables up to 120Gbps of unidirectional bandwidth, a substantial increase over Thunderbolt 4. This makes the display a potential hub for SSDs, eGPUs and other peripherals, particularly in situations that involve real-time 4K rendering or moving 8K RAW files between devices. The built-in KVM switch allows users to move between Windows and macOS machines from a single desk setup, which can simplify hybrid workflows for studios that manage multiple platforms. Multi-port input options and compatibility with mobile content formats broaden its role as a general-purpose production monitor, though exact performance will vary with each device connected.
Visually, the panel uses a four-sided borderless design, adopting the minimalist look common across modern creator-targeted displays. The stand supports tilt and pivot adjustments, which helps when working long sessions or reviewing vertical-aspect content such as mobile-first videos. Thunderbolt 5 also reduces the number of required cables, though this benefit may depend on how many downstream devices are attached.
The UltraFine evo 6K is now available in the UAE through select retailers, including Sharaf DG and Jumbo, at a listed price of AED 7,299.
