If you're focused on competitive gaming, you might favor the Asus monitor, as it has a top-tier refresh rate and response time that minimize motion blur and ghosting, essential for fast-paced games. However, if you want deeper blacks and more vibrant colors for HDR gaming and media consumption, the LG's OLED panel is superior. For tasks like digital photo editing, the Asus stands out with its excellent color accuracy across different color spaces. The LG will save you money while still delivering high performance for gaming and watching videos, but for precise color work and high-level competitive gaming, the Asus could be worth the extra investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class refresh rate
Good text clarity
Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Best in class contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0/10
9.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
656 nits
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
72.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good.
Competitive Gaming
9.5/10
8.3/10
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.1 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good.
Productivity
6.7/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.3/10
7.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
656 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,100
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,000.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"The LG 27GR95QE-B is a stellar display that makes 1440p again the PC gaming sweet spot due to its high 240Hz refresh rate and fantastic latency. However, its low overall brightness and lack of onboard settings keep it from being great."
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