LG 55UH5Q-E 55-inch UHD Signage Display

Overview

The LG 55UH5Q-E is a 55-inch UHD digital signage display with 3840 x 2160 resolution, 500 nits typical brightness and an 11.4 mm even bezel. It runs webOS 8.0 with built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 16GB internal memory, and is rated for 24/7 operation. It suits retail floors, hotel lobbies and corporate reception areas across Qatar that need clear, slim-framed content screens.

What the LG 55UH5Q-E is built for

The LG 55UH5Q-E is a 55-inch UHD digital signage display from the UH5Q range, built for content that runs for long hours in shops, offices and public areas. Its 3840 x 2160 panel shows fine text and product imagery at full resolution, in a 16:9 format with 500 nits typical brightness and a 1,200:1 typical contrast ratio. The 10-bit panel covers 95% of the BT709 colour gamut, and the screen can be mounted in portrait or landscape orientation.

Specifications that matter when planning

The 11.4 mm even bezel keeps the frame thickness consistent on all sides, which helps when several panels are placed side by side. The panel is rated for 24/7 operation with a minimum life of 50,000 hours. Connectivity includes:

Three HDMI inputs at 3840 x 2160 and 60Hz, with HDCP 2.2/1.4
One DisplayPort input at 3840 x 2160 and 60Hz, with HDCP 2.2/1.3
One RJ45 LAN port, two USB 2.0 Type A ports and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
RS232C input and output for control, an IR input and an audio output

Running content without a separate media player

webOS 8.0 runs on a built-in system-on-chip, so many installations can play content directly on the display without a separate media player. Local scheduling, group management and fail-over are included, and the 16GB internal memory stores playlists on the panel. Content is managed through SuperSign, which is sold separately; the product data lists compatibility with SuperSign CMS, SuperSign Control+, SuperSign WB and SuperSign Cloud. The tile mode supports video walls up to 15 x 15 panels, and picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture layouts are available.

Where it fits in Qatar

Retail in Msheireb or The Pearl: a shop front or mall unit showing promotions in portrait, with slim bezels suited to a narrow display frame.
Hotel lobby in West Bay: guest information and wayfinding, with on-screen menus set to Arabic for staff.
Bank branch or government service centre in Al Sadd or Doha: queue numbers and instructions, readable across the room thanks to the 178-degree viewing angle.

Heat, dust and installation planning

The operating range is 0°C to 40°C at 10 to 80 percent humidity. Summer temperatures in Qatar regularly exceed 45°C, so this model belongs in an air-conditioned room, away from direct sunlight and large glass frontages. Confirm the room conditions with the SmartRooms Qatar team before the quotation is finalised. The power board has a partial conformal coating that protects against salt, dust, iron powder and humidity, and the IP5x rating supports dust resistance in business environments, but neither replaces air conditioning.

Plan the mount carefully. The monitor measures 1240.1 x 711.9 x 29.7 mm, weighs 14.3 kg without packaging and 18.1 kg packed, and uses a 300 x 300 VESA interface. The optional slim wall mount WB21LMA/B leaves about 13.5 mm between the panel and the wall, while the normal mount OLW480A/B is also available. A free site survey from SmartRooms Qatar can check wall construction, cable routes and sightlines before installation.

Power, sound and compliance

Built-in power accepts 100 to 240V at 50/60Hz, and a power cord is included. Typical consumption is 103W and maximum is 154W; smart energy saving reduces typical use to 72W, while power-off and DPM modes draw 0.5W each. The unit carries ErP and Energy Star markings, and its certifications include CB/NRTL, FCC Class B, CE and KC. Two built-in 10W speakers provide basic audio output for announcements and content.

Request a quote for the LG 55UH5Q-E

Request a quote from SmartRooms Qatar for the LG 55UH5Q-E, covering supply, delivery to all eight municipalities of Qatar and professional installation. We usually issue quotations within one working day, accept purchase orders and government tenders including Monaqasat, and accept payment by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. Tell us the quantity, mounting type and site locations, and the team will prepare your quotation.

Highlights

3840 x 2160 UHD panel with 500 nits typical brightness
11.4 mm even black bezel
webOS 8.0 with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Three HDMI and one DisplayPort input at 60Hz
Rated 0°C to 40°C operation, IP5x, coated power board
Slim bracket leaves about 13.5 mm between panel and wall

Estimated timeline

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

Specifications

105 specifications · Source: manufacturer · checked Oct 2026

INFO3

Product: Standard (UHD)
Year: Y25
Month: M06

PANEL17

Screen Size (Inch): 55"
Panel Technology: ADS
Back Light Type: Edge
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Native Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (UHD)
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Brightness: 500nit (Typ.)
Contrast Ratio: 1,200 : 1 (Typ.)
Dynamic CR: 1,000,000:1
Color Gamut: BT709 95%
Viewing Angle (H x V): 178x178
Color Depth (Number of Colors): 10bit(D), 1.07Billion colors
Response Time: 8m (G to G)
Surface Treatment (Haze): 25%(Typ)
Life time: 50,000Hrs (Min.)
Operation Hours (Hours/Day): 24/7
Portait / Landscape: Yes / Yes

Connectivity (Jack Interface)10

HDMI IN: Yes(3), 3840x2160@60Hz, HDCP 2.2/1.4
DP IN: Yes(1), 3840x2160@60Hz, HDCP 2.2/1.3
RS232C IN: Yes (1), 4pin Phone-jack
RJ45(LAN) IN: Yes(1)
IR IN: Yes (1)
USB IN: USB2.0 Type A(2)
Audio Out: Yes(1)
Touch USB: N/A
RS232C Out: Yes (1), 4pin Phone-jack
IR Out: Ｘ (Support IR daisy chain via RS232C IN/OUT)

MECHANICAL7

Bezel Color: Black
Bezel Width: Even bezel : 11.4mm
Weight (Head): 14.3 kg
Packed Weight: 18.1 kg
Monitor Dimensions (W x H x D): 1240.1 x 711.9 x 29.7mm
Carton Dimensions (W x H x D): 1360.0 x 810.0 x 152.0mm
VESATM Standard Mount Interface: 300 x 300

HW FEATURE6

Internal Memory (eMMC): 16GB
Wi-Fi/BT (Built-in): Yes
Temperature Sensor: Yes
Auto Brightness sensor: Yes(Built-in for Europe only, sold separately in other regions)
Acceleration(Gyro) Sensor: Yes
Local Key Operation: Yes

SW FEATURE35

OS Ver. (webOS): webOS8.0
Local Contents Scheduling: Yes
Group Manager: Yes
USB Plug & Play: Yes
Fail over: Yes
Booting Logo Image: Yes
No Signal Image: Yes
Local Network Sync: Yes
RS232C Sync: Yes
PIP: Yes
PBP: Yes (4)
Screen Share: Yes
Video Tag: Yes(4)
Play via URL: Yes
Screen Rotation: Yes
External Input Rotation: Yes
Gapless Playback: Yes
Tile Mode Setting: Yes (Max. 15x15)
Setting Data Cloning: Yes
SNMP: Yes
ISM Method: Yes
Auto Set ID: Yes
Status Mailing: Yes
Control Manager: Yes
Cisco Certification: Yes(TBD)
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

ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS2

Operation Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Operation Humidity: 10 % to 80 %

POWER2

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

POWER CONSUMPTION6

Typ.: 103W
Max.: 154 W
BTU (British Thermal Unit): 351 BTU/Hr(Typ.), 525 BTU/Hr(Max)
Smart Enegy Saving (70%): 72W
DPM: 0.5W
Power off: 0.5 W

SOUND1

Speaker (Built-in): Yes (10W X 2)

CERTIFICATION4

Safety: CB/ NRTL
EMC: FCC Class "B" / CE / KC
ErP / Energy Star: Yes / Yes
ePEAT(US only): Yes / Carbon "Reducing CO2"(TBD)

SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY6

SuperSign CMS: Yes
SuperSign Control+: Yes
SuperSign WB: Yes
SuperSign Cloud: Yes
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

ACCESSORY2

Basic: Remote Controller(include battery 2ea), Power Cord, QSG, Regulation Book, Phone to RS232C Gender, Cable Holder (For Power Cord), IR/Light sensor receiver(EU/EK Only), Magnetic sheet(2EA, EU/EK Only)
Optional: Slim Wall Mount (WB21LMA/B), Normal Wall Mount (OLW480A/B), IR/Light sensor receiver (ACC-L)

SPECIAL FEATURE3

Tilt (Face Down): Yes(Max 15˚ degree, 40℃ temperature) (TBD)
IP Rating: IP5x
Conformal Coating (Power Board): Yes(Partial space coating)

Downloads

6 files from the manufacturer

PDF Datasheets UH5Q_Datasheet(low)_LG UHD Signage_250716_20260316_152441_.pdf 1.2 MB PDF Manuals & guides 49UH5Q-GQ.pdf 3.6 MB PDF Manuals & guides MFL05791001_05_QSG.pdf 4.6 MB URL Manuals & guides · Opens on manufacturer site Owner's Manual PDF Manuals & guides · Opens on manufacturer site webOS 24(8.0)_UG_ENG.pdf 2.9 MB URL Software & firmware · Opens on manufacturer site Software & Drivers (support page)

Questions about 55UH5Q-E

What is the LG 55UH5Q-E best suited for in Qatar?

It suits indoor retail, hospitality and corporate reception areas where a 55-inch screen needs to run promotions or wayfinding for long hours. A shop unit in Msheireb or a bank branch in Al Sadd can use it in portrait or landscape, and its 24/7 operation rating covers continuous playback. Because the operating range tops out at 40°C, it belongs in air-conditioned rooms rather than open-air or unconditioned areas.

How good is the picture on this 55-inch UHD display?

The panel has a 3840 x 2160 native resolution, 500 nits typical brightness and a 1,200:1 typical contrast ratio. It uses 10-bit colour depth, covers 95% of the BT709 colour gamut and has a 60Hz refresh rate. The viewing angle is rated 178 degrees horizontally and vertically, so staff and customers standing off-centre can still read the content clearly.

Do I need a separate media player to run content?

Not necessarily. The UH5Q runs webOS 8.0 on a built-in system-on-chip, so content can play directly on the display with scheduling, group management and fail-over. Content is managed with SuperSign, which is sold separately; the data lists compatibility with SuperSign CMS, SuperSign Control+, SuperSign WB and SuperSign Cloud. The 16GB internal memory stores local playlists, and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth add connection options.

Which ports does the 55UH5Q-E have?

It has three HDMI inputs and one DisplayPort input, all rated 3840 x 2160 at 60Hz, plus one RJ45 LAN port, two USB 2.0 Type A ports, an RS232C input and output pair, an IR input and an audio output. It does not have a touch interface, so it is a non-touch display. Use the RS232C loop to control several panels in a row, and check the HDCP versions (2.2/1.4 on HDMI, 2.2/1.3 on DisplayPort) against your source devices.

Can I mount it in portrait orientation for a shop window or queue display?

Yes, the data lists both portrait and landscape operation. In a pharmacy or government service centre queue, a portrait layout suits ticket numbers and wayfinding, while landscape suits menus or promotions. Confirm the orientation with your installer and set the content layout to match before handover. A free site survey by SmartRooms Qatar can check wall fixings and sightlines before the panel goes up.

How much space do I need for wall mounting?

The monitor measures 1240.1 x 711.9 x 29.7 mm and weighs 14.3 kg without packaging, or 18.1 kg packed. It uses a 300 x 300 VESA interface. The optional slim wall mount WB21LMA/B leaves about 13.5 mm between the panel and the wall, and the normal mount OLW480A/B is also available. Confirm wall strength and cable routing before quoting, and allow for two people during lifting.

Will it work in Qatar's summer heat?

Only in air-conditioned conditions. The operating temperature range is 0°C to 40°C with 10 to 80 percent humidity, and Qatar summer temperatures regularly go above 45°C. Keep it inside a cooled room, out of direct sunlight and away from exterior glazing, and do not place it in a semi-open atrium or loading area. Confirm the room temperature with the SmartRooms Qatar team before the quotation is finalised.

Is it protected against dust on a dusty industrial or logistics site?

It has an IP5x rating and a partial conformal coating on the power board, which the manufacturer describes as protection against salt, dust, iron powder and humidity. That makes it better suited to an office inside a warehouse or a logistics reception than a bare outdoor-style panel, but it is still an indoor display. For a site near Mesaieed or the Industrial Area, install it inside a clean, air-conditioned room and ask for a site survey first.

Can the on-screen menus be set to Arabic?

Yes. The on-screen display language list includes Arabic alongside English, French, Spanish and many others. A hotel front desk in West Bay or a government office working in both languages can set the menus to Arabic for staff, while the content on the playlist stays in whichever language you need. State the menu language you need in your quotation request so the installer configures it correctly.

What power does it need, and how much energy does it use?

It has built-in power rated 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz, and a power cord is included in the box. Typical consumption is 103W and maximum is 154W, with smart energy saving reducing typical use to 72W. Standby and power-off draw are each 0.5W, and the unit carries ErP and Energy Star markings. Confirm the plug type and circuit in the quotation so the installer can plan the socket position behind the panel.

Can a school or ministry buy several units through an LPO or tender?

Yes. SmartRooms Qatar accepts purchase orders and government tenders, including Monaqasat, and payment can be made by bank transfer, cheque or purchase order. Send the quantity, mounting type and site locations, and a quotation is usually issued within one working day. For a school fitting out corridors or lobbies with several 55-inch units, one quotation can cover delivery across Qatar, installation and a site survey.