The first 32-inch UltraFine OLED Pro review suggests LG is onto a winner [Update]

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What you need to know

  • LG's new UltraFIne OLED Pro monitor is closer than ever to being released.
  • The first review suggests that LG's display could be a stunner.

Update, August 12 (6:00 pm ET): LG's 32-inch UltraFine OLED Pro display is now available for purchase.

LG's new 32-inch UltraFine OLED Pro display is closer than ever to being something we can buy and a new review suggests that's something we might actually want to do. This thing looks like it's going to be a beast.

Reviewed by BH Photo's Doug Guerra, the 32-inch monster packs a 16:9 4K HDR OLED screen that looks stunning, although you can't actually buy one just yet — a BH Photo listing suggests that it won't be long before you can, though.

It's worth noting that as much as the monitor is getting a rave review here, BH Photo is also a company that will be selling the new display. That might be something to keep in mind when you're watching.

Doug talks about the LG UltraFine 32EP950-B HDR OLED Monitor, which is designed for creative professionals, such as photographers and content creators. This versatile 4K monitor works in a variety of situations, such as color grading or photo editing. What are your thoughts on this LG monitor?

The $4,000 will undoubtedly be compared with Apple's Pro Display XDR, with the LG monitor offering a lower peal brightness. That might be the biggest factor against it for those looking to do serious image and HDR video work on this thing, but it will still likely more than suffice for the vast majority of people.

Still not sure? These are the best alternatives to Apple's Pro Display XDR — some costing much less than Apple's and LG's offerings.

Update, August 12 (6:00 pm ET) — LG's 32-inch UltraFine OLED Pro display is now available for purchase.

LG's new 32-inch UltraFine OLED Pro display is now available for purchase. The new display retails for $3999, putting it at a cost in line with Apple's own Pro Display XDR which starts at $4999. The display features a 3840 x 2160 UHD display with support for a 60 Hz refresh rate. It features a 1 million:1 contrast ratio and 1.07 Billion Colors with HDR content.

The display is now available for purchase on the B&H website.

Oliver Haslam
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Oliver Haslam has written about Apple and the wider technology business for more than a decade with bylines on How-To Geek, PC Mag, iDownloadBlog, and many more. He has also been published in print for Macworld, including cover stories. At iMore, Oliver is involved in daily news coverage and, not being short of opinions, has been known to 'explain' those thoughts in more detail, too. Having grown up using PCs and spending far too much money on graphics card and flashy RAM, Oliver switched to the Mac with a G5 iMac and hasn't looked back. Since then he's seen the growth of the smartphone world, backed by iPhone, and new product categories come and go. Current expertise includes iOS, macOS, streaming services, and pretty much anything that has a battery or plugs into a wall. Oliver also covers mobile gaming for iMore, with Apple Arcade a particular focus. He's been gaming since the Atari 2600 days and still struggles to comprehend the fact he can play console quality titles on his pocket computer.