LG UltraFine 32U990A-S: A 6K HDR Monitor for Modern Creators

If your work lives in pixels—editing 6K footage, compositing VFX, grading film, building 3D scenes, or laying out print—your monitor is more than a display. It’s your canvas. LG’s new UltraFine 32U990A-S brings a true 6K UHD resolution (6144 × 3456) to a 31.5-inch IPS Black panel, pairing razor‑sharp clarity with professional color and next‑gen connectivity—all in a slim, studio‑ready design.

Why 6K Matters
Packing 224 pixels per inch, this panel delivers about 150% more pixels than a 4K display and roughly three times more than Full HD. The real benefit isn’t just sharper text and cleaner edges; it’s workflow. You can view full‑resolution 4K footage at 100% scale and still keep timelines, scopes, and tool palettes visible—without constant panning and zooming. For photographers and designers, the extra pixel density exposes subtle texture, noise, and edge artifacts you’d miss on lower‑resolution screens.

Color You Can Trust
The UltraFine 32U990A-S targets creators who need accuracy out of the box. You get true 10‑bit color (1.07 billion colors), with wide‑gamut coverage at 98% DCI‑P3 and 99.5% Adobe RGB. VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification adds realistic highlights and deep shadows, and the IPS Black technology pushes contrast to a solid 2000:1—noticeably richer than typical IPS, helpful for grading and compositing. In short: it’s built for color‑critical work across video, print, and web.

Connectivity That Simplifies Your Desk
Thunderbolt 5 is the headline feature. With a single cable to a compatible laptop, you can move up to 80 Gb/s of data, drive the 6K panel at 60 Hz, and get 96W of power delivery—charging while you work. There’s also HDMI and DisplayPort 2.1 for flexible input, plus an integrated USB‑C 3.2 Gen 2 hub to connect fast external SSDs and other peripherals. A second Thunderbolt 5 output lets you daisy‑chain another UltraFine 32U990A-S or additional devices, keeping your workstation clean and expandable.

Built‑In KVM for Multi‑Device Setups
If you juggle a Mac and a PC, the built‑in KVM makes life easier. Connect two machines, use picture‑in‑picture or picture‑by‑picture, and control both with one keyboard and mouse routed through the display. It’s a small detail that pays off every day in multi‑system studios.

Ergonomics & Design
LG houses the panel in an exceptionally slim frame with anti‑glare finish. The stand supports height, tilt, and rotation—handy for portrait orientation when designing vertical content or reviewing long documents. Prefer an arm? The 100 × 100 mm VESA mount gives you plenty of options. Integrated 5W stereo speakers handle reference audio, calls, and quick reviews without cluttering your desk.

Where It Fits—and What to Consider
This isn’t a gaming display; it tops out at 60 Hz, prioritizing fidelity over high refresh. For motion graphics and animation workflows that need 120 Hz, LG’s 5K2K curved sibling may be a better fit. But if your priority is maximum pixel density, accurate color, HDR headroom, and a clean single‑cable setup, the 32U990A-S hits the sweet spot for editors, colorists, photographers, and designers who live in pro apps all day.

Bottom Line
The LG UltraFine 32U990A-S is a focused tool for professionals: a 6K, 10‑bit, wide‑gamut IPS Black monitor with Thunderbolt 5 convenience and studio‑friendly ergonomics. It expands your workspace, tightens your color pipeline, and declutters your desk—exactly what modern creative workflows demand.

Key Specs at a Glance

• 31.5” IPS Black, 16:9, anti‑glare

• 6K UHD 6144 × 3456 at 60 Hz, 224 PPI

• 10‑bit color; 98% DCI‑P3, 99.5% Adobe RGB

• VESA DisplayHDR 600; 2000:1 contrast; 450 nits

• Thunderbolt 5 (96W PD, passthrough), HDMI, DisplayPort 2.1

• USB‑C 3.2 Gen 2 hub; built‑in KVM; PIP/PBP

• 2 × 5W speakers; VESA 100 × 100; height/tilt/rotation