If you prioritize immersive gaming with deep blacks and high contrast, the Acer Predator X45 with its OLED panel is excellent. Its curved, ultrawide screen and high refresh rate make it great for both casual and competitive gaming. On the other hand, if your focus is productivity and casual media consumption, the LG 32UN650 with its IPS panel offers a higher resolution for clearer text and more screen real estate, and it's more affordable. While it's suitable for casual gaming, it does not match the Acer in terms of gaming performance. Neither is ideal for serious HDR video editing or print photo editing. Remember, the Acer is a significant investment for a dedicated gaming encounter, while the LG provides a versatile but less gaming-centric experience at a lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
Very good for productivity
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
6.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.4/10
3.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.0/10
8.4/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.1/10
7.1/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) are both good for media consumption.
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How the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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