If you prioritize a higher resolution for tasks like digital art or enjoy media with crisp visuals, the LG 27EP950 with its 4K screen may be a better fit, especially since it's also suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption. However, if you're more into immersive gaming and would benefit from a wider screen and higher refresh rate for a smoother experience, you might lean towards the LG 45GS95QE, which is also curved for added immersion and is excellent for competitive gaming. The 45GS95QE will also be more budget-friendly, although it has a lower resolution and it's unclear how well it performs with HDR content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
Good for media consumption
Very good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED)
Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.4/10
6.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.6/10
3.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.9/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$3,000
$1,700
$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 45GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
9.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and LG 45GS95QE (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 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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