Katarzyna Petru
LG Display is increasingly heating up the atmosphere ahead of CES 2026. The OLED panel manufacturer has published a new video on YouTube, in which it announces the next Tandem WOLED panels intended for gaming monitors. The most important announcement? A significant leap in resolution, which is set to debut next year.
The current offer is just the beginning
Currently, LG Display's offer in the OLED monitor segment is limited to panels with a resolution of 2K in sizes of 27 and 39 inches, featuring 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 is worth reminding that just a week ago, LG Display announced a name change for 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 lowered to 720p.
Higher resolution with very high refresh rates
However, everything now indicates that LG Display wants to combine very high refresh rates with a significantly higher resolution. A new promotional video showcases a 27-inch Tandem WOLED panel described as offering "high PPI for exceptional image sharpness." The manufacturer did not provide specific figures, but it is hard to imagine an increase in pixel density without moving to a resolution higher than the current 2560 x 1440. So, everything points to 4K.
39 inches and 5K ultrawide. A significant leap in quality
More details have been revealed regarding the larger model. The 39-inch Tandem WOLED is set to offer a 5K resolution in an ultrawide format, which most likely means 5120 x 2160 pixels. At this diagonal, that equates to around 142 PPI - noticeably more than the current 39-inch WOLED panels with a resolution of 3440 x 1440. In practice, this means a significantly sharper image, not only in games but also in work and multimedia.
No details yet, but expectations are high
LG Display has not yet revealed which monitor brands will adopt the new panels. There is also a lack of information regarding the refresh rate, brightness, or prices. However, the film explains that Tandem WOLED technology allows for higher peak brightness and better colour reproduction, so one can expect significantly stronger specifications than before.
