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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you are on a budget and prioritize productivity, along with a need for a sharper image due to a higher resolution, the Gigabyte M28U could serve you well. It's also suitable for casual gaming and digital photo editing. However, if you are willing to spend more for an exceptional gaming experience with better responsiveness and immersive contrast, especially in HDR, the LG 45GR95QE would be a superior choice, although it has a lower resolution which impacts productivity tasks and detailed photo editing. Keep in mind, the LG's screen coating and peak brightness are not as optimized for media consumption in brightly lit environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
7.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1228:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
495 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
65.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.9 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.7
8.1
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
7.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.7 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
8.8
3.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
160 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1228:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
495 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$470
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) has a price of $470 and the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte M28U (IPS) | LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$470 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1228:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 312 nits | 203 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 495 nits | 665 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.7 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.7 ms | 2.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 160 PPI | 84 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 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 | |
Shopping
Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
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PC Gamer
Jacob Ridley | January 2022
"Fundamentally the M28U is an impressive 4K monitor; between the resolution, refresh rate, and IPS panel, it's a great all-rounder for the step up to 4K. Even beyond PC gaming, the inclusion of a HDMI 2.1 port offers 120Hz gaming for consoles, so it's quite the multi-faceted package for its price. Gigabyte has made no major sacrifice to tick all the checkboxes with the M28U."
LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED)
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Games Radar
Phil Hayton | August 2023
"The LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B is a brilliant ultrawide gaming monitor that'll dominate your desk, and its 800R curve serves to trick the senses. It's ridiculously pricey, and 4K fans may notice the difference with this 4K panel, but its OLED capabilities and arsenal of features almost justify its price tag. Just make sure you've got decent PC specs and plenty of space for this brute before parting with any cash."
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