If you prioritize competitive gaming and a high refresh rate without breaking the bank, the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is a solid pick; however, it's not the best for HDR gaming or media due to its lower brightness and contrast. On the other hand, the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) offers exceptional contrast and is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption, but at a significantly higher price. For productivity or digital photo editing, both monitors perform well, though the Asus may offer better text clarity. Keep in mind the larger, ultrawide screen of the LG might enhance your media experience but may not be as practical for competitive gaming due to its lower pixels per inch and potential for ghosting. 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 image clarity
Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0/10
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good.
Competitive Gaming
9.5/10
6.0/10
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
6.7/10
3.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,100
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
6.3/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus XB273U F (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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