Considering the price difference, if high peak brightness and excellent contrast for immersive HDR gaming and media are priorities, the LG 27GR95QE may offer better value for money. However, if you're seeking a premium ultrawide experience with a more immersive aspect ratio for gaming and multitasking despite the higher cost, the LG 45GR95QE might be worth the investment. The larger screen size and ultrawide format of the LG 45GR95QE can enhance productivity but might not justify the price if budget is a concern or if a standard widescreen format suffices for your needs. Both monitors will perform poorly for tasks requiring accurate color representation, like digital photo editing, due to their fair color volume and poor brightness in comparison to other monitors tailored for such tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED)
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
7.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
656 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
72.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.9 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is good.
Productivity
5.8/10
3.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.5/10
5.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
656 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,000
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
8.3/10
8.1/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
3.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.7 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are both very good for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and the LG 45GR95QE (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."
"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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