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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a superior contrast, which is crucial for darker, more immersive gaming and media experiences, the LG 27GR95QL is the stronger choice, though it comes at a higher cost. Alternatively, if competitive gaming is your focus and you're looking for a monitor with the least motion blur and highest responsiveness, consider the LG 27GS95QE, which is less expensive. Both monitors provide excellent color quality, but if HDR video editing or peak brightness is important to you, the 27GR95QL outperforms the 27GS95QE, justifying its premium price for professionals in creative fields. However, for general productivity or casual gaming, the 27GS95QE offers a strong performance at a better price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED)
- Very good for media consumption
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED)
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Media Consumption
8.2
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
636 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$992
$650
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) has a price of $992 and the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $650.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
636 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
72.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
9.6
9.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.5 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are both best in class for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.8
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) | LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$992 | $650 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 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 | 600 nits | 196 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 636 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.3 ms | 0.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 9.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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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