If competitive gaming is a priority for you, the Gigabyte FO27Q3 with its faster response times and wider variable refresh rate range excels, making it a strong choice for smooth gameplay. However, if color accuracy in digital photo and video editing matters more to you, despite its higher price, the LG 27GR95QL offers wide color gamuts that better support these tasks. Both monitors offer good HDR gaming and media consumption, but the Gigabyte's higher peak brightness could make it better for brighter rooms, though the LG still presents a solid HDR experience. If you're mostly focused on productivity or casual gaming, either monitor will serve you well, with a slight edge to the Gigabyte for its potentially lower price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class refresh rate
Good image clarity
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Advantages of the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED)
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Media Consumption
9.8/10
8.2/10
2560 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 FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$800
$992
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) has a price of $800 and the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) costs $992.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (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 FO27Q3 (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
10.0/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
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 FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
10.0/10
9.6/10
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.3 ms
48 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are both best in class for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.0/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) to be only fair for productivity, while the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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