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Updated April 22, 2024·
For a better gaming experience, especially in competitive scenarios, the LG 27GR95QL is an excellent choice due to its rapid response time and support for higher variable refresh rates, ensuring smooth and responsive play. However, its smaller screen and lower brightness might not be ideal for HDR gaming and media consumption compared to the LG 45GR95QE, which offers a wider screen with a more immersive aspect ratio and higher peak brightness, enhancing your experience with more vibrant images in HDR content. If productivity is key, consider the LG 45GR95QE for its larger, ultrawide display that can boost multitasking efficiency, but keep in mind its lower pixels per inch could affect text clarity. Both monitors perform well for digital photo editing with high color gamut coverage; choose based on whether you prioritize gaming performance or screen real estate and HDR capability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Very good for media consumption
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED)
- The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.9 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
9.6
8.1
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.7 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good.
Productivity
5.8
3.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
8.2
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$992
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) has a price of $992 and the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GR95QL (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 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) | LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$992 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
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 | 600 nits | 203 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 665 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.3 ms | 2.7 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 | 8.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 84 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
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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Games Radar
Phil Hayton | August 2023
"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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