Choosing between the Acer XB323U-GX and the LG 27GR95QL depends on your priorities. The Acer offers a larger screen and excellent color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing and print, making it suitable for productivity and creative work. However, its gaming performance is weaker, with more ghosting and slower response times. In contrast, the LG's OLED technology delivers superior contrast and a better overall gaming experience, with faster response times and less ghosting, ideal for competitive gaming and media consumption with true blacks and high brightness. However, the LG's smaller screen may be less immersive for productivity tasks. If budget allows and creative work is central to your needs, the Acer may be a better fit, whereas if you prioritize gaming and media viewing, the LG offers advanced features in those areas. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED).
Advantages of the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good for media consumption
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.3/10
9.6/10
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.3 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
8.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,147
$992
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) costs $992.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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