LG UltraFine 40U990A 40" Silver 2025

★★★★☆ 3.9 (89)

A 39.7-inch 5K2K (5120x2160) IPS curved panel running at 120Hz with FreeSync Premium Pro and Thunderbolt 5 (96W) sets this monitor apart for high-resolution fluidity and connectivity. Its 2500R curvature and 99% DCI-P3 color coverage provide an immersive, color-accurate workspace, while integrated KVM and RJ45 ports simplify multi-device setups. This monitor is best for video editors and content creators who need a vast, color-accurate canvas with seamless Thunderbolt docking for a clutter-free desk.

Screen 39.70000076293945
Resolution 5120x2160
Panel IPS
Refresh 120 Hz
response time ms 5
adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
HDR HDR10
LG UltraFine 40U990A 40" Silver 2025 monitor
90 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong connectivity (99th percentile) 99th
  • Strong display (98th percentile) 98th
  • Strong feature (97th percentile) 97th
  • Strong color (97th percentile) 97th

Cons

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q3 '25: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '25: 4.4★ · 5 reviewsQ1 '26: 3.6★ · 11 reviewsQ2 '26: 4.2★ · 6 reviews15116Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 23 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Color 96.5
Portability 82.4
Display 98.4
Feature 97.4
Ergonomic 72.4
Performance 56.3
Connectivity 99
Social Proof 75.7

Specifications

Full Specifications

Display

Size 39.7"
Resolution 5120x2160
Panel Type IPS
Aspect Ratio 21:9
Curved Yes
Curvature 2500

Performance

Refresh Rate 120 Hz
Response Time 5
Adaptive Sync FreeSync Premium

Color & HDR

Brightness 450 nits
Color Gamut 99% DCI-P3
Color Depth 10-bit
HDR HDR10
HDR Support HDR10

Connectivity

HDMI Ports 2
DisplayPort 1
USB-C 2
Thunderbolt Thunderbolt 5
Speakers Yes
Headphone Jack Yes

Ergonomics

Height Adjustable Yes
Tilt Yes
Swivel Yes
Pivot No
VESA Mount 100x100

Features

Webcam No
Touchscreen No
PIP/PBP Yes
Power 45
Weight 14.1 kg / 31.1 lbs

vs Competition

Spec LG UltraFine 40U990A 40" Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG MSI MPG 491CQP Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Dell UltraSharp U3425WE
Screen Size 39.70000076293945 57 27 49 34 34.13999938964844
Resolution 5120x2160 7680 x 2160 2560 x 1440 5120x1440 3440x1440 3440x1440
Panel Type IPS VA OLED QD-OLED QD-OLED IPS
Refresh Rate 120 240 360 144 240 120
Response Time Ms 5 1 0.029999999329447746 0.30000001192092896 0.029999999329447746 5
Adaptive Sync FreeSync Premium FreeSync Premium Pro FreeSync Premium Pro Adaptive-Sync FreeSync Premium Pro G-Sync Compatible
Hdr HDR10 HDR10+ DisplayHDR True Black 400 Advanced HDR DisplayHDR 400 True Black DisplayHDR 400
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product ColorCompactDisplayFeatureErgonomicPerformanceConnectivitySocial Proof
LG UltraFine 40U990A 40" 96.582.498.497.472.456.39975.7
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC Compare 99.432.399.797.472.487.793.295.7
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG Compare 76.264.176.672.690.699.682.491.2
MSI MPG 491CQP Compare 81.755.29897.490.693.882.499.9
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare 98.38085.69290.697.995.395.7
Dell UltraSharp U3425WE Compare 86.786.980.997.490.656.399.886.4

Price

Value & Pricing

From MX$58,035 1 offers across 1 retailers
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MX$58,035

Usage Scores

Overall (90)Gaming (74.8)Office (88.5)Creative (74.5)Portable (16.3)Professional (75.5)Entertainment (79.1)

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