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Advantages of the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.3
5.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
3.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.8
2.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.5
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
656 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the MSI 45GS96QB (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 MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
656 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
72.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) | MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 45" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 196 nits | 275 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 656 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 3.1 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | ||
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 1.4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 2.5/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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PC Gamer
Jorge Jimenez | March 2023
"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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