If you're a competitive gamer valuing fast response times and higher refresh rates, the Asus brings excellent performance for less money, though its smaller screen may limit immersion. For expansive, immersive experiences, especially for productivity with the flexibility of more screen real estate, the LG's larger, ultra-wide display excels, albeit at a higher price point. Both monitors deliver deep blacks and high contrast typical of OLED, and while the Asus has strong color accuracy for digital photo editing, the LG's wider screen supports print photo editing. Consider the LG if an expansive display and multitasking support outweigh cost concerns; otherwise, the Asus offers a cost-effective balance for gaming and general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
Very good for competitive gaming
Good for media consumption
Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED)
Best in class response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.6/10
6.0/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (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 Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Asus PG27AQDM (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
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$899
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) has a price of $899 and the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQDM (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
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
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