Dec 23, 2021 11:00:00

LG announces a 27.6-inch monitor with an aspect ratio of '16:18' that looks like two general monitors arranged vertically

LG, a major Korean general consumer electronics manufacturer, has announced the 'Dual Up Monitor (28MQ780)' monitor with an aspect ratio of '16:18', which doubles the size of a monitor with an aspect ratio of 16: 9.

LG's new 16:18 monitor looks like a multitasking powerhouse --The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/21/22848957/lg-dualup-32-inch-4k-ultra-fine-monitors-announced-specs

LG's 16:18 ultra-tall monitor means less scrolling | Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/12/lgs-1618-ultra-tall-monitor-means-less-scrolling/

27.6 'LG 28MQ780 --Specifications
https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/model/aab029cb

A typical monitor is horizontally long with an aspect ratio of 16: 9 or 16:10, but the Dual Up Monitor newly announced by LG is a monitor with an aspect ratio of 16:18, which is close to a square. In addition to this unique aspect ratio, the screen size itself is unusual at '27.6 inches (diagonal 27.6 inches)', and the resolution is 2560 x 2880. The display area is the same as when two 21.5-inch WQHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) monitors are lined up vertically, and it also has a vertical split screen display function. It is said that the left and right movements that cause the problem can be reduced.

Other specifications include a contrast ratio of 1000: 1, a brightness of 300

nits , a refresh rate of 60Hz, an intermediate gradation response speed of up to 5ms, and a color gamut that covers 98% of DCI-P3 and supports HDR10. The interface is equipped with HDMI x 2, DisplayPort x 1, USB Type-C x 1, USB x 3 (downstream x 2, upstream x 1), 13.5mm audio output, and 7W x 2 stereo speakers. It is installed.

The price and release date of LG 'Dual Up Monitor (28MQ780)' have not been disclosed.

On the same day, LG also announced a 31.5-inch 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) monitor with an aspect ratio of 16: 9 called 'UltraFine Display (32UQ85R)'. UltraFine Display is the company's first monitor that uses Nano IPS Black, and is characterized by its ability to output realistic and fine black expressions. It is equipped with a self-calibration sensor that enables more accurate color tones to be displayed, and is also compatible with graphic design applications such as photo and video editing.

Other specifications include a contrast ratio of 2000: 1, a brightness of 400 nits, a maximum neutral color response speed of 5ms, and 98% coverage of DCI-P3, and the interface is HDMI x 2, DisplayPort x 1, USB Type-C x. It is equipped with 1, USB x 3 (downstream x 2, upstream x 1), 13.5mm audio output, and 7W x 2 stereo speakers.

The price and release date of LG 'Ultra Fine Display (32UQ85R)' have not been released, but LG will announce the details at CES 2022 to be held online on January 4, 2022.