If you prioritize a more traditional monitor for general productivity and photo editing with the benefit of higher resolution and a more affordable price, the Asus PA279CV would be a practical choice. On the other hand, the LG 45GR95QE-B excels in gaming with its higher refresh rates and superior contrast, providing a more immersive experience, especially in darker scenes but at a higher cost. The LG also offers a wider, curved screen that can enhance gaming and media enjoyment but may not be as comfortable for tasks requiring precise, straight lines like editing documents. The decision should be based on whether gaming performance and immersive experiences are worth the higher investment over everyday productivity and image editing tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CV (IPS)
Good for productivity
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED)
Good for casual gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
7.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
80.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.9 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is good for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9/10
3.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.6/10
5.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$399
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has a price of $399 and the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.9/10
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.7 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
The LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"Asus’ ProArt PA279CV is a sensible choice for content creators who want a color accurate 4K monitor but don’t want to clean out their savings account. It edges out alternatives like the BenQ PD2720U and Dell S2722QC in brightness and contrast without giving up ground on connectivity or menu options."
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