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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is a priority and you want to save money, the Acer X27U offers a higher refresh rate and better response times. However, if you’re looking for higher screen resolution for tasks like digital photo editing or you prioritize image clarity over gaming performance, the LG 27EP950 might be worth the extra cost, even though it has a lower refresh rate and is not designed for HDR gaming. Neither of these OLED monitors is ideal for productivity given the risk of static image retention, and both offer similar color accuracy for media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X27U (W-OLED)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
- Very good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.8
5.4
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.8
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,000
$3,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) costs $3,000.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
7.5
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and Acer X27U (W-OLED) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer X27U (W-OLED) | LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $3,000 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 211 nits | 250 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 603 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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