If you're looking for an immersive experience with a large ultrawide screen for HDR gaming and media consumption, the Gigabyte CO49DQ might be the right choice, despite costing more and not being as versatile as the LG for competitive gaming due to its size and refresh rate. However, the LG 27GR95QL's higher refresh rate and smaller size make it better suited for competitive gaming and can still offer a great HDR gaming experience at a lower price. Neither is the best for productivity due to lower text clarity and image sharpness when compared to other monitors primarily designed for work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Advantages of the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.5/10
9.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.3 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
8.2/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$900
$992
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) costs $992.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
9.8/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.8/10
5.8/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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