LG 50UL5Q-E 50-inch UHD Signage Display

Overview

The LG 50UL5Q-E is a 50-inch UHD digital signage display with a 3840 x 2160 VA panel, 500 nit typical brightness, built-in Wi-Fi and webOS 6.1. It is rated for 24/7 operation and has a 10.8 mm even bezel, which suits lobbies, clinic waiting halls and school corridors across Qatar. Request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar with your wall position and content plan.

What the LG 50UL5Q-E is built to do

The LG 50UL5Q-E is a 50-inch digital signage display from the UL5Q series, with a 3840 x 2160 UHD panel. The manufacturer rates it for 24/7 operation, so it suits wayfinding screens, queue displays, menu boards and information walls that stay on through opening hours. At 50 inches it sits between the 43-inch and 55-inch members of the series, large enough to read from several metres away yet compact enough for a standard corridor or counter.

Panel facts that matter on site

The VA panel delivers 500 nit typical brightness, a 4,500:1 contrast ratio and an 8 ms grey-to-grey response time. Viewing angles reach 178 degrees horizontally and vertically, so people approaching from the side still read the same message. A 25% haze surface treatment softens reflections, and a front-mounted brightness sensor adjusts output to the room's lighting without manual changes. The rated minimum panel lifetime is 30,000 hours.

Connections and software for a display network

The display offers three HDMI inputs (HDCP 2.2/1.4), two USB 2.0 Type A ports, an RJ45 LAN port, RS232C control and an audio output. Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 8GB of internal storage add flexibility, while webOS 6.1 provides local content scheduling, group management, four-window picture-by-picture layouts and screen rotation. Management options include SuperSign CMS, SuperSign Control+, SuperSign Cloud and Mobile CMS, and web-based remote monitoring lets staff check and adjust each unit from a phone or PC.

Check the gaps before ordering. There is no DisplayPort input, no DVI or RGB input, no HDMI output for loop-through and no daisy-chain function, so each screen needs its own source feed.

Mounting, power and environment planning

The head weighs 9.3 kg and measures 1120.2 x 641.4 x 59.9 mm with a 10.8 mm even black bezel. It mounts to a 200 x 200 mm VESA interface, and the manufacturer lists the Slim Wall Mount (WB21LMA/B) and Wall Mount (LSW240A/B) as optional accessories. Tilt is up to 15 degrees up or down, and the manufacturer warns against exceeding that range. The display can run in portrait or landscape.

Operating temperature is 0 to 40 degrees Celsius in landscape and 0 to 35 degrees Celsius in portrait, with 10% to 80% humidity. Summer temperatures in Doha regularly exceed 45 degrees Celsius, so install the screen in an air-conditioned space, away from direct sun and hot glazing. Power input is AC 100 to 240 V at 50 or 60 Hz, with typical consumption of 115 W and maximum of 174 W. The range includes Qatar's 240 V supply, but confirm the power cord for your site in the quotation.

Where it fits in Qatar

Clinic and hospital waiting halls: a private clinic in Al Sadd showing queue numbers and department directions.
Hotel and mall corridors: a serviced apartment reception in West Bay or a shopping centre in Lusail running wayfinding and promotional loops.
School and training corridors: an Arabic-curriculum school in Al Wakrah placing screens at stair landings and admissions desks, with timetables updated from one office.

To request a quote, tell SmartRooms Qatar the wall or counter position, the number of units, the viewing distance and the content sources. We offer a free site survey, delivery to all eight municipalities of Qatar and professional installation, and we can work on a purchase order or a government tender. Quotations are usually returned within one working day. Ask for a quote for the LG 50UL5Q-E today.

Highlights

50-inch UHD panel at 3840 x 2160 resolution
500 nit typical brightness with front auto brightness sensor
Rated for 24/7 operation with 30,000-hour minimum lifetime
Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with webOS 6.1 and 8GB storage
Portrait or landscape use with up to 15-degree tilt
Three HDMI inputs, RJ45 LAN and RS232C control

Estimated timeline

Quotation within 1 working day · delivery timing depends on stock availability, and we confirm it with your quotation.

Specifications

135 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

PANEL19

Screen Size (Inch): 50
Panel Technology: VA
Back Light Type: Direct
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Native Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (UHD)
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Brightness: 500nit (Typ.)
Contrast Ratio: 4,500:1
Dynamic CR: 1,000,000:1
Color Gamut: DCI 80%
Viewing Angle (H x V): 178º x 178º
Color Depth (Number of Colors): 1.07 Billion colors
Response Time: 8ms (G to G)
Surface Treatment (Haze): 25%
Life time: 30,000Hrs (Min.)
Operation Hours (Hours/Day): 24/7
Portait / Landscape: YES / YES
Transparency: NO
QWP (Quarter Wave Plate): N/A

CONNECTIVITY19

HDMI In: YES (3ea)
HDMI In (HDCP Ver.): 2.2/1.4
DP In: NO
DVI-D In: NO
RGB In: NO
Audio In: NO
RS232C In: YES
RJ45(LAN) In: YES (1ea)
IR In: NO
USB In: USB2.0 Type A (2ea)
HDMI Out: NO
DP Out: NO
Audio Out: YES
Touch USB: NO
External Speaker Out: NO
RS232C Out: YES
RJ45(LAN) Out: NO
IR Out: NO
Daisy Chain: NO

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION10

Bezel Color: Black
Bezel Width: 10.8mm Even
Weight (Head): 9.3 kg
Weight (Head+Stand): N/A
Packed Weight: 12.2 kg
Monitor Dimensions (W x H x D): 1120.2 x 641.4 x 59.9mm
Monitor Dimension with Stand (W x H x D): N/A
Carton Dimensions (W x H x D): 1255 x 760 x 118mm
Handle: NO
VESA Standard Mount Interface: 200 x 200 mm

FEATURE - HARDWARE13

Internal Memory (eMMC): 8GB
Wi-Fi/BT (Built-in): YES
Temperature Sensor: YES
Auto Brightness Sensor: YES
Pixel Sensor: NO
Proximity Sensor: NO
Current Sensor: NO
BLU Sensor: NO
Humidity Sensor: NO
Acceleration(Gyro) Sensor: YES
Power Indicator: NO
Local Key Operation: YES
FAN (Built-in): NO

FEATURE - SOFTWARE39

OS Ver. (webOS): webOS 6.1
Local Contents Scheduling: YES
Group Manager: YES
USB Plug & Play: YES
Fail over: YES
Booting Logo Image: YES
No Signal Image: YES
RS232C Sync: YES
Local Network Sync: YES
Backlight Sync: NO
PIP: YES
PBP: YES (4PBP)
Screen Share: YES
Video Tag: YES (4 Video Tag)
Play via URL: YES
Screen Rotation: YES
External Input Rotation: YES
Gapless Playback: YES
Tile Mode Setting: YES
Setting Data Cloning: YES
SNMP: YES
ISM Method: YES
Auto Set ID: YES
Status Mailing: YES
Control Manager: YES
Cisco Certification: NO
Crestron Connected: YES
Smart Energy Saving: YES
PM mode: YES
Wake on LAN: YES
Network Ready: YES
Beacon: YES
HDMI-CEC: YES
SI Server Setting: YES
webRTC: YES
Pro:Idiom: YES
Brightness Compensation: NO
W/B Setting by Grey scale: NO
Scan Inversion: NO

ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS2

Operation Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (Portrait Scene : 0 °C to 35 °C)
Operation Humidity: 10 % to 80 %

POWER2

Power Supply: AC 100-240V~, 50/60Hz
Power Type: Built-in Power

POWER CONSUMPTION6

Typ.: 115W
Max.: 174W
BTU (British Thermal Unit): 392.396BTU/Hr(Typ.), 593.713BTU/Hr(Max.)
Smart Energy Saving (70%): 80.5W
DPM: 0.5W
Power off: 0.5W

SOUND1

Speaker (Built-in): YES (10W x 2)

CERTIFICATION4

Safety: CB / NRTL
EMC: FCC Class "B" / CE / KC
ERP / Energy Star: O / O
ePEAT(US only): YES

OPS COMPATIBILITY2

OPS Type compatible: N/A
OPS Power Built-in: N/A

SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY7

SuperSign CMS: YES
SuperSign Control+: YES
SuperSign WB: YES
SuperSign Cloud: YES
Promota: NO
Mobile CMS: YES
Connected Care: YES

LANGUAGE1

OSD: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Chinese(Simplified), Chinese(Original), Portuguese(Brazil), Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, Russian, Japanese, Portuguese(Europe), Dutch, Czech, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Polish

SPECIAL FEATURE8

Overlay Touch Compatibility: N/A
Smart Calibration: N/A
Tilt (Face up): 15 degree
Tilt (Face down): 15 degree
IP Rating: N/A
Conformal Coating (Power Board): YES
Power Protection: N/A
Direct Sunlight: N/A

ACCESSORY2

Basic: Remote Controller(include battery 2ea), Power Cord, Regulation Book, Easy setup guide, Warranty Card, Phone to D-Sub9 Gender
Optional: Slim Wall Mount (WB21LMA/B), Wall Mount (LSW240A/B)

Downloads

7 files from the manufacturer

PDF Datasheets · Opens on manufacturer site UL5Q-E_Datasheet(low)_LG UHD Signage_250828__20250916_162745_.pdf 1.6 MB PDF Manuals & guides · Opens on manufacturer site MFL05801001_03_Q_251216.pdf 932 KB PDF Manuals & guides · Opens on manufacturer site MFL05821104_02_B_FP.GS_260414.pdf 3.5 MB PDF Manuals & guides · Opens on manufacturer site OM_ARA.pdf 1.3 MB URL Manuals & guides · Opens on manufacturer site User Guide PDF Manuals & guides · Opens on manufacturer site WebOS 6.0. 6.1_ENG.pdf 4.9 MB URL Software & firmware · Opens on manufacturer site Software & Drivers (support page)

Questions about 50UL5Q-E

Who is the LG 50UL5Q-E designed for?

It suits organisations that need a 50-inch screen to run information or wayfinding content for long hours, such as a clinic waiting hall in Al Sadd, a hotel reception in West Bay or a school corridor. The manufacturer rates it for 24/7 operation, and its 500-nit panel with 178-degree viewing angles suits viewers who pass at varying distances and angles. For larger rooms or boardrooms, compare the 65-inch and 86-inch models in the series.

Will the screen stay readable near a window in a bank branch in Doha?

The panel is rated at 500 nit typical brightness, and a front-mounted brightness sensor adjusts output to the room's lighting. The source data does not rate this model for direct sunlight, so position it away from strong sun on glass and let the quotation reflect the site lighting. If the screen faces a glass frontage, ask SmartRooms Qatar for a free site survey before mounting.

Can it be mounted in portrait for a narrow school corridor?

Yes. The display supports portrait and landscape orientation, which suits corridor signs, lift lobbies and column screens. Portrait operation is rated from 0 to 35 degrees Celsius, five degrees lower than landscape, so keep portrait screens in cooled areas. Confirm the wall height and orientation during the site survey before the mounts are ordered.

What does the 40 degree operating limit mean in a Doha summer?

The operating temperature range is 0 to 40 degrees Celsius in landscape and 0 to 35 degrees Celsius in portrait, with 10% to 80% humidity. Doha summers can exceed 45 degrees outdoors, so install the screen in an air-conditioned room, out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources. Confirm the room environment with SmartRooms Qatar before ordering, especially for enclosed lobbies with large glass areas.

Does the on-screen menu support Arabic?

Yes. The manufacturer lists Arabic among the on-screen display languages, alongside English and many other languages. Offices that work in Arabic and English side by side can set the menu language to suit their staff. Check that your content templates display Arabic text correctly during testing before a rollout across several sites.

Which inputs and outputs does it have?

It has three HDMI inputs with HDCP 2.2 and 1.4 support, two USB 2.0 Type A ports, an RJ45 LAN input, RS232C input and output for control, and an audio output. There is no DisplayPort, DVI or RGB input, no HDMI output and no daisy-chain function. Plan one source feed per screen, and confirm that your media players use HDMI before ordering.

How do we manage content across several screens?

The software list includes SuperSign CMS, SuperSign Control+, SuperSign WB, SuperSign Cloud and Mobile CMS, along with local content scheduling, group management and four-window layouts on webOS 6.1. A school running several units can group them, schedule timetables and push updates from one office. Ask the SmartRooms Qatar team which platform suits your network before requesting a quote.

Can facilities staff monitor the screen remotely?

Yes. The display offers web-based monitoring, so staff can check status, make adjustments and control the unit in real time from a phone or PC on the network, with access to current and past data. An optional LG ConnectedCare cloud service is also available for fault diagnosis, but it must be bought separately and its availability differs by region, so confirm it in your quotation.

Which wall mounts fit the 50UL5Q-E?

The head uses a 200 x 200 mm VESA interface. The manufacturer lists the Slim Wall Mount (WB21LMA/B) and Wall Mount (LSW240A/B) as optional accessories. The head weighs 9.3 kg and the packed weight is 12.2 kg, so confirm the wall structure and mount choice during a site survey before installation is planned.

What power does it need?

The power input is AC 100 to 240 V at 50 or 60 Hz, with built-in power. Typical consumption is 115 W and maximum consumption is 174 W. The input range covers the 240 V, 50 Hz supply used in Qatar, but the source data does not specify the plug type, so confirm the power cord and socket arrangement for your site in the quotation.

What warranty applies to this display?

The LG 50UL5Q-E carries the manufacturer's standard warranty, the same as other signage models in the range. An optional extended warranty can extend coverage to up to five years in total, ending at 30,000 hours of use or after five years, whichever comes first. Ask for both options in your quotation, particularly for a 24/7 installation such as a concourse near Hamad International Airport.

Can a school order several units through an LPO or tender?

Yes. SmartRooms Qatar accepts purchase orders (LPOs) and government tenders, including Monaqasat, and accepts payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. For a school fitting out several corridors, list the mounting positions and the number of units in one request so the quotation covers them together. Quotations are usually issued within one working day.