If cost is a major factor for you, the LG 27GR95QE offers a high-quality gaming experience at a lower price point than the LG 45GR95QE-B. The 27-inch model is suitable for HDR gaming and media, along with digital photo editing, while its smaller size and higher pixels per inch may provide sharper text and image clarity, beneficial for productivity. Conversely, the 45-inch LG 45GR95QE-B, with its ultrawide screen, enhances immersion for gaming and media consumption but is less sharp and may not be as suitable for tasks requiring fine detail. If you value screen real estate and are focused on immersive gaming, then the higher-priced LG 45GR95QE-B is worth considering despite its lesser suitability for productivity and detail-oriented tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Very good for competitive gaming
Good for media consumption
Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED)
The LG 45GR95QE-B (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-B (W-OLED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
8.3/10
5.3/10
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) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is poor.
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-B (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-B (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-B (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE-B (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-B (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-B (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and the LG 45GR95QE-B (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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