Opting for the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) provides a crisper image due to its higher resolution which is excellent for productivity and media consumption, making it a good fit for tasks that benefit from high clarity, like digital photo editing. You'll also enjoy vibrant colors suitable for print photo editing. However, its lower refresh rate means it is not the best choice for competitive gaming. In contrast, the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) with its ultra-wide screen and high refresh rate is well suited for an immersive gaming experience, especially for casual and competitive gamers seeking fluid motion. Despite its lower resolution, this may not greatly impact daily use, but it could affect tasks which demand finer details. Both offer deep blacks and high contrast but may fall short in high brightness environments. Choose the 27EQ850 for superb color accuracy and detailed work, or the 45GR95QE-B for an immersive, high-performance gaming experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Very good image clarity
Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED)
Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
7.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.9 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is good.
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 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.8/10
5.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,997
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,997 and the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.4/10
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.7 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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