If price is a concern and you mainly engage in competitive gaming, the LG 27GR95QL offers a smaller, more traditional screen size and resolution, which suits fast-paced games but has less workspace for productivity. Alternatively, the LG 39GS95QE's wider screen provides an immersive experience for media consumption and multitasking, but it's more costly. Both are OLED which means deep blacks and vibrant colors, though larger screens like the LG 39GS95QE can boost productivity and media enjoyment. Keep in mind the higher cost and bigger desk space requirement for the larger monitor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good for media consumption
Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED)
The LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.6/10
6.3/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.2/10
7.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$992
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) has a price of $992 and the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,500.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
9.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.8/10
5.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
102 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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