If you're a competitive gamer looking for a larger screen, the AOC AG456UCZD offers a high refresh rate and excellent performance for fast-paced games, while also being less expensive than the LG option. However, for digital photo editing or if high resolution is a priority, the LG 27EP950 has superior image clarity and is well-suited for media consumption, despite its higher cost. The AOC falls short in productivity and media consumption performance, whereas the LG might not satisfy the needs of competitive gaming as well as the AOC does. Choose the AOC if gaming and budget are priorities, or the LG for sharper images and professional creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED)
Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
Good for media consumption
Very good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0/10
5.4/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
3.8/10
6.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
83 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 AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
7.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,400
$3,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) has a price of $1,400 and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) costs $3,000.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
9.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (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 AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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