LG 40U990A-W Thunderbolt 5 Ultrawide Screen Revealed with 5K2K 120Hz Display and KVM Switch

40U990A-W left and 34BA75QE-B right

LG Japan Shows Big 40U990A-W Ultrawide Screen with Thunderbolt 5

LG Japan just told us all about their new big screen, the LG UltraFine 40U990A-W. It’s a 39.7-inch wide watch screen for pros. What sets it apart is its 5K2K sharp view, fast 120Hz speed, and it’s the first in the world to use Thunderbolt 5 to link up. They also talked about another, more usual 34-inch screen, the 34BA75QE-B.

Main Points of the LG 40U990A-W

This screen is made for folks who make stuff, cut videos, and others who need a big and top-end screen.

The Look and Pics

• The View and Size: 39.7-inch 5K2K (5120x2160) Black Nano IPS with a 2500R curve.
• Color and Deep Shades: 99% DCI-P3 color range, 2000:1 dark-light range, and VESA DisplayHDR 600 mark.
• How it Works: 120Hz speed with VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium tech to cut screen chop.

Link Ups and Hub Work

• Thunderbolt 5: Goes up to 120Gbps for sending data and 96W for power. Lets you link two 40U990A-W screens for a big 10240x2160@120Hz view.
• Lots of Ports: Has one DisplayPort 2.1, two HDMI, four 10Gbps USB-C, two USB-A, an internet plug, and a 3.5mm sound plug.
• KVM Switch: A built-in KVM switch lets you use one keyboard and mouse for two PCs on this screen.

Extra Parts

• Sound: Has two 10-watt speakers with deep bass.
• How it Sits: The stand lets you change height, tilt, and turn.

The LG 34BA75QE-B for Getting Work Done

Next to the top model, LG also brought out the 34-inch 34BA75QE-B. This one shows 3440x1440, covers 99% sRGB on its IPS panel, and has a built-in KVM switch. It’s a usual wide option with USB-C that goes to 90W power.

Price and When You Can Get It

Both screens start in Japan with these details:

• LG 40U990A-W: Costs about 253,000 yen (~$1,740 USD). Can order now, ships start August 28.
• LG 34BA75QE-B: Costs about 83,000 yen (~$562.28 USD).

For buyers not in Japan, LG said a close model to 40U990A-W, but with Thunderbolt 4, is on Amazon US now.

Source: news from LG Electronics Japan Co., Ltd.’s news share.