If budget is a concern and you engage in casual gaming and productivity tasks, the Innocn 27G1S (VA) offers a very good experience at a midrange price. However, if you're a serious gamer or need exceptional image and color quality for media consumption, the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) justifies its premium price with superior color depth and contrast. The LG's performance in productivity tasks may not be as strong, but for HDR gaming and media, it excels. Keep in mind the LG monitor’s higher cost, but if outstanding visual quality is a priority and you can afford it, it provides a remarkable viewing experience. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Innocn 27G1S (VA)
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has no clear advantages over the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED).
Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED)
Good for casual gaming
Best in class contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.3/10
7.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.9 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is good for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Productivity
6.1/10
3.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$270
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has a price of $270 and the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
8.0/10
8.1/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.7 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both very good for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
6.0/10
5.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Innocn 27G1S (VA) to be only fair for media consumption, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"The monitor is a sweet spot for gamers who want something faster than 165 Hz while keeping the benefits of fast response times and relative affordability. The VA panel is now more competitive against many IPS options."
"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."
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec monitors team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest monitor information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
210
Monitors evaluated
10,500
Monitors stats compiled
15
Proprietary Monitors ratings developed
117,200
Recommendations made
17,580
Consumer hours saved
About the monitor team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Monitors Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.