LG 32U990A-S 32" Ultrafine 6K Nano IPS Black Thunderbolt 5 Professional Display HDR 600, Speakers, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1, USB-C, Tilt/Height/Pivot Stand, Silver- Ultrafine Monitor

The LG UltraFine Evo 32U990A-S is LG's flagship professional creative monitor — a 32-inch 6K Nano IPS display delivering 6144×3456 resolution at 224 PPI, VESA DisplayHDR 600, Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1, 450 cd/m² brightness, and 2000:1 contrast in a 25.4mm ultra-slim panel. Designed for photographers, videographers, graphic designers, motion artists, 3D modellers, and creative professionals who require the highest pixel density, colour accuracy, and connectivity in a 32-inch professional display — the 32U990A-S is the UltraFine Evo standard that no standard 4K monitor can match.

6K RESOLUTION — 6144×3456, 224 PPI, EXTRAORDINARY CLARITY

6K UHD+ (6144×3456) resolution on a 32-inch Nano IPS panel achieves 224 PPI — a pixel density higher than most 27-inch 4K monitors (163 PPI) and approaching MacBook Pro Retina display sharpness on a large professional display. At 224 PPI, individual pixels are completely imperceptible at standard desk viewing distances — text is laser-sharp, image detail is crystalline, and fine line work, brushstrokes, and texture are reproduced at a fidelity that 4K (3840×2160 at 163 PPI on 27") cannot provide. The 6K canvas also provides 56% more pixels than 4K UHD — delivering significantly more working area for professional applications across photo and video editing, 3D modelling, and multi-panel creative layouts.

NANO IPS PANEL — WIDE COLOUR GAMUT, 178° VIEWING ANGLES

Nano IPS technology places nano-sized particles on the LED backlight to absorb excess light wavelengths — extending the colour gamut beyond standard IPS into professional DCI-P3 coverage territory. Nano IPS delivers more accurate, saturated colour reproduction across the full visible spectrum compared to standard IPS, making the 32U990A-S suitable for professional colour grading, print production, and broadcast-standard colour workflows. 178°/178° IPS viewing angles maintain colour accuracy from any position relative to the large 32-inch panel surface.

VESA DISPLAYHDR 600 — 450 cd/m² SUSTAINED, 600 nits CERTIFIED

VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification confirms the 32U990A-S achieves and sustains 600 nits of HDR brightness across a significant portion of the panel area — combined with 450 cd/m² typical SDR brightness for the most demanding office and studio environments. DisplayHDR 600 provides genuine HDR content rendering with expanded luminance range — brighter specular highlights and deeper shadow gradation in HDR-graded photography, video, and cinema content — without the blooming artefacts of standard LCD HDR implementations.

2000:1 CONTRAST — DEEPER THAN STANDARD IPS

The 2000:1 contrast ratio exceeds standard IPS panels (typically 1000:1) — providing more depth between light and shadow content across the 6K panel surface for richer rendering of photographic content, dark creative scenes, and HDR grading work.

THUNDERBOLT 5 — 120GBPS, SINGLE CABLE PROFESSIONAL WORKFLOW

Thunderbolt 5 is the most advanced display and data connectivity standard currently available — delivering 120Gbps bidirectional bandwidth for:

- Single-cable MacBook Pro connection: display signal (6K) + 140W laptop charging + full USB hub access through one USB-C/TB5 cable — the cleanest possible professional desk setup

- External SSD docking: full PCIe Gen4 ×4 speeds over Thunderbolt for NVMe drive access without performance compromise

- eGPU enclosure: TB5's bandwidth headroom supports external GPU connectivity for compute-intensive workflows

- Daisy-chaining: connect additional TB5 peripherals in sequence without a hub

HDMI 2.1 + DISPLAYPORT 2.1 — UNIVERSAL PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIVITY

- 1x HDMI 2.1: high-bandwidth HDMI for cameras, broadcasting equipment, and non-TB5 devices

- 1x DisplayPort 2.1: the latest DP standard with sufficient bandwidth for 6K at 60Hz from compatible GPU sources

- 5x USB-C: multiple USB-C ports including Thunderbolt 5 and additional USB-C downstream connectivity for professional multi-device desk setups

BUILT-IN SPEAKERS + USB HUB — COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL WORKSTATION

Built-in speakers provide audio output for video editing monitoring, video calls, and general use without requiring separate desktop speakers. The integrated USB hub enables direct connection of keyboards, mice, storage drives, and peripherals through the monitor — consolidating all desk connectivity into the single display unit.

MATTE ANTI-GLARE PANEL — STUDIO AND OFFICE APPROPRIATE

The matte screen surface minimises reflections from studio lighting, overhead fluorescent lighting, and window glare — maintaining accurate image evaluation under all professional workspace lighting conditions without the image interference that glossy panels produce in lit environments.

ULTRA-SLIM 25.4MM PANEL — PREMIUM PROFESSIONAL AESTHETICS

The 25.4mm ultra-slim panel depth delivers the premium visual presentation expected in professional creative and executive environments — a minimal, clean profile that places the 6K display as the room's centrepiece.

HEIGHT + TILT + PIVOT ERGONOMIC STAND

The ergonomic stand provides height adjustment, tilt, and pivot for precise viewing angle positioning across desk heights, seating positions, and portrait-mode workflows.

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

- Series: LG UltraFine Evo

- Model: 32U990A-S

- Panel Type: Nano IPS

- Screen Size: 31.5" viewable (marketed as 32")

- Resolution: 6K UHD+ (6144×3456)

- Pixel Density: ~224 PPI

- Aspect Ratio: 16:9

- Brightness: 450 cd/m² (typical)

- Contrast Ratio: 2000:1

- HDR: VESA DisplayHDR 600

- Colour Depth: 1.07 billion

- Viewing Angle: 178°/178° (H/V)

- Screen Surface: Matte

- Refresh Rate: 60Hz

- Response Time: 5ms

- Primary Connectivity: Thunderbolt 5 (120Gbps)

- Inputs: 1x HDMI 2.1 | 1x DisplayPort 2.1 | 5x USB-C (TB5 + USB-C downstream)

- USB Hub: Yes (integrated)

- Audio: Built-in speakers

- Stand: Height + Tilt + Pivot

- VESA Mount: Yes

- Panel Depth: 25.4mm (ultra-slim)

- Dimensions (without stand): 718.82×414.02×25.4mm

- Weight (with stand): 9.48 kg

- Colour: Silver/Grey