The Acer X27U excels in competitive gaming with its extremely fast response time, reducing ghosting which is crucial for fast-paced games. However, it's less suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption due to its lower peak brightness. Conversely, the LG 27GR95QL shines in HDR content with higher peak brightness, making it more immersive for movies and games that support HDR. The LG has a slightly lesser response time, which might not be as ideal for competitive gaming. If your focus is on competitive gaming, go for the Acer; if you're looking for better HDR experiences, the LG is the better option. Both monitors offer excellent color depth and are good for casual gaming and productivity, but if HDR content and media consumption are priorities, the LG might be more satisfying. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X27U (W-OLED)
Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good for media consumption
Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.8/10
9.6/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.3 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is very good.
Media Consumption
7.5/10
8.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is good.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and Acer X27U (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.8/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Cost
$1,000
$992
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) costs $992.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (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 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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