If you're seeking an immersive gaming experience and are willing to invest more, the LG 45GS95QE, with its larger ultrawide screen and excellent HDR support, would be a solid choice. However, for mixed use, including both gaming with a high variable refresh rate and detailed photo editing, the Acer X27U provides strong performance at a lower cost. Keep in mind, the LG's wide aspect ratio is great for productivity, but the Acer's higher pixels per inch could offer sharper text for reading and fine detail work. Choose the Acer if budget is a concern and you prioritize a balance of gaming, media consumption, and productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X27U (W-OLED)
Very good for competitive gaming
Good for media consumption
Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED)
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Acer X27U (W-OLED).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.8/10
6.0/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
5.8/10
3.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.5/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,000
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) and Acer X27U (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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