If you prioritize high-resolution image clarity for HDR gaming and media consumption without much concern for budget, the LG 27EP950 offers exceptional color depth and contrast, making it a solid choice for those uses. On the other hand, if you are more interested in a balance between price and performance, particularly for competitive gaming with a high refresh rate and quick response times, the LG 27GR95QE provides a smoother gaming experience at a lower price, though it has a lower resolution and isn't as suited for HDR video editing or tasks requiring the highest color accuracy. Both are OLED which means deep blacks and vibrant colors, but keep in mind that OLED panels may be prone to burn-in with static images over time. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
Very good image clarity
Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED)
Very good for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.4/10
8.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.1 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.6/10
5.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$3,000
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) has a price of $3,000 and the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,000.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
9.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
656 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
72.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
7.9/10
7.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
656 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"The LG 27GR95QE-B is a stellar display that makes 1440p again the PC gaming sweet spot due to its high 240Hz refresh rate and fantastic latency. However, its low overall brightness and lack of onboard settings keep it from being great."
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