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Updated April 23, 2024·
If immersive media consumption and HDR gaming are your priorities, the Gigabyte CO49DQ with its wider screen and superior color volume might be the better choice. For competitive gamers seeking faster refresh rates and less motion blur, the LG 45GR95QE-B stands out, and it also includes an adjustable stand for ergonomic comfort. However, the Gigabyte excels in image clarity and text quality, potentially making it more suitable for productivity. Both offer OLED technology, but their different sizes and aspects will impact your desk space and viewing experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9
7.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.9 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is good.
Productivity
5.8
3.9
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.8
5.7
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$900
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
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 45GR95QE-B (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 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.5
5.3
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.7 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) | LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 45" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 203 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 665 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 153.1 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 2.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 84 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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