Katarzyna Petru
LG Display is increasingly heating up the atmosphere ahead of the CES 2026. The OLED panel manufacturer has released a new video on YouTube, announcing the next generation of Tandem WOLED panels designed for gaming monitors. The most important announcement? A significant leap in resolution, set to debut as soon as next year.
The current offer is just the beginning
Currently, LG Display's offering in the OLED monitor segment is limited to panels with a resolution of 2K in sizes of 27 and 39 inches, boasting impressive refresh rates of 280 Hz and even 540 Hz. However, this is just the beginning. The company has confirmed that in 2026, it plans to expand its portfolio with a new, 39-inch ultrawide panel with a resolution of 5K, as well as a completely new, 27-inch 4K panel.
Tandem WOLED instead of Primary RGB Tandem OLED
It's worth noting that just a week ago, LG Display announced the rebranding of its most advanced technology from Primary RGB Tandem OLED to Tandem WOLED. These panels are being supplied to leading monitor manufacturers - such as Asus and Gigabyte - who are already offering 27-inch 1440p models with refresh rates of 280 Hz, 540 Hz, and even 720 Hz when the resolution is reduced to 720p.
Higher resolution at very high refresh rates
However, everything now points to LG Display wanting to combine very high refresh rates with a significantly higher resolution. A new promotional video showcased a 27-inch Tandem WOLED panel described as offering “high PPI for exceptional image sharpness.” The manufacturer did not provide specific numbers, but it's hard to imagine an increase in pixel density without transitioning to a resolution higher than the current 2560 x 1440. So, everything suggests 4K.
39 inches and 5K ultrawide. A big leap in quality
More details have been disclosed regarding the larger model. The 39-inch Tandem WOLED is set to offer a 5K resolution in ultrawide format, which most likely translates to 5120 x 2160 pixels. With this diagonal, it provides around 142 PPI - noticeably more than current 39-inch WOLED panels with a resolution of 3440 x 1440. In practice, this means a significantly sharper image, not just in gaming, but also in work and multimedia.
No details yet, but expectations are high
LG Display has not yet revealed which monitor brands will be adopting the new panels. There is also a lack of information regarding refresh rates, brightness, or prices. The film itself, however, explains that Tandem WOLED technology allows for higher peak brightness and better colour reproduction, so stronger specifications than before can be expected.
