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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you engage in competitive gaming or need a monitor for productivity tasks, the LG 27GP850 (IPS) offers a good experience at a midrange price. Conversely, the premium-priced LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) provides a superior gaming experience with its OLED technology, resulting in infinite contrast, faster response times, and better color performance. It shines in HDR gaming and media consumption due to higher brightness and contrast, though it may not be as sharp for productivity tasks due to its lower pixels per inch and potential image clarity concerns. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- 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
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.0
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.9 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
8.1
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.7 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
6.2
3.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$389
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) has a price of $389 and the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 27GP850 (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
Media Consumption
5.9
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 27GP850 (IPS) | LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$389 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 180Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 807:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 365 nits | 203 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 472 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 | 101.4 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 2.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 180 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 84 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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LG 27GP850 (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED)
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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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