LG begins US preorder for 32U990A UltraFine evo 6K with Thunderbolt 5

LG has begun taking U.S. preorders for its new UltraFine evo 6K monitor, the 32U990A, a 31.5-inch display the company bills as the first 6K monitor with built-in Thunderbolt 5. The device appeared for preorder on U.S. retailer B&H on September 30 priced at $1,999.99 with estimated shipments starting October 20, while LG’s own regional pages indicate broader rollout during October and a Canadian preorder date of October 10.

Unveiled at CES in January, the UltraFine 32U990A is aimed at creative professionals who work with high-resolution video and imagery. The panel delivers 6,144 by 3,456 pixels at roughly 224 pixels per inch, using LG’s Nano IPS Black technology. LG lists color coverage at 99.5 percent of Adobe RGB and 98 percent of DCI-P3, and the display is factory calibrated for macOS. It is VESA DisplayHDR 600 certified, with SDR brightness at about 450 nits and HDR peak brightness of 600 nits. The panel’s contrast ratio is specified at 2,000 to 1, and the screen operates at a 60 hertz refresh rate.

Thunderbolt 5 connectivity is the headline feature. The monitor supports asymmetric bandwidth that can reach up to 120 gigabits per second in one direction and 80 gigabits per...