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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're looking for an affordable monitor that strikes a balance between gaming, productivity, and photo editing, the Gigabyte M27Q-X with its IPS panel is a cost-effective choice. However, if your focus is on a premium gaming experience with deeper blacks and superior contrast, the LG 45GS95QE with its W-OLED screen excels, especially in HDR gaming and media consumption, but it comes at a higher price point. Keep in mind, the LG's larger screen and wider aspect ratio are immersive, but its size and shape may not be as versatile for everyday tasks when compared to the traditional aspect ratio and size of the Gigabyte. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- 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
6.5
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
73.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
6.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
6.5
3.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$365
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) has a price of $365 and the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (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
6.1
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) | LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$365 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 45" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1088:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 459 nits | 200 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 508 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100.1 % | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 84 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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PC Mag
Zachery Cuevas | August 2022
"The company delivers again with the Gigabyte M27Q X, a 1440p monitor that comes equipped with just about everything you want and need from a gaming monitor. It may not be a 4K panel, but it more than makes up for its lower resolution in performance, bringing a whopping 240Hz refresh rate and a host of unusual features, including an onboard KVM and plenty of ports. It's a great performer, though low brightness levels and a so-so contrast ratio keep it short of top marks."
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