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Updated April 22, 2024·

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

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Competitive Gaming

5.5
CO49DQ
27GR95QL
9.6
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
CO49DQ
27GR95QL
8.2
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
CO49DQ
27GR95QL
$992
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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
CO49DQ
27GR95QL
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
CO49DQ
27GR95QL
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

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Casual Gaming

9.9
CO49DQ
27GR95QL
9.8
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
CO49DQ
27GR95QL
5.8
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
CO49DQ
27GR95QL
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
CO49DQ
27GR95QL
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.

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How the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED)
Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$900
$992
Screen Size
49"27"
Resolution
5120 x 14402560 x 1440
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
QD-OLEDW-OLED
Refresh Rate
144Hz240Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
1000 nits600 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
UnknownUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
153.1 %100 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.03 ms0.3 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 144 Hz48 - 240 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
6.6/108/10
Ghosting Score
10/109.9/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
108 PPI108 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.6/106.6/10
Image Clarity Score
7/107/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
00
HDMI 2.1 Ports
22
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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