LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED)

LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED)

LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED)

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BEST RATING
Casual Gaming:
4.9
CASUAL GAMING: Best in Class9.6/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Best in Class9.5/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Poor5.8/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Good7.7/10
RESOLUTION: Good7.1/10
BRIGHTNESS: Fair6.0/10
CONTRAST: Best in Class10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME: Poor5.6/10
REFRESH RATE: Very Good8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME: Best in Class9.8/10
TEXT QUALITY: Fair6.6/10

The LG 27GS95QE with W-OLED technology offers a premium gaming experience due to its very high refresh rate, making it excellent for competitive gaming with smooth motion, and its exceptional contrast provides deep blacks for immersive media consumption. It has a good range for variable refresh rate, reducing screen tearing, and its size and resolution deliver clear images. The OLED panel produces vibrant colors, suitable for digital photo editing, though not ideal for HDR video editing due to lower color gamut coverage in certain spaces. However, the peak brightness levels are fantastic for HDR gaming. The stand is adjustable for comfort, and it has multiple HDMI 2.1 ports for modern connectivity. The monitor's performance for productivity is less impressive compared to other aspects, and the price is on the higher side, reflecting its advanced gaming and media capabilities. Give Feedback

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Evaluation

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Pros
  • Exceptional contrast with OLED technology
  • High refresh rates for smooth gaming
  • Wide color gamut for accurate colors
  • Adjustable stand for ergonomic comfort
  • Supports HDR gaming and media
Cons
  • Lower brightness for HDR content
  • Not ideal for print photo editing
  • Limited utility for productivity tasks
  • Screen size may be small for some users

Ratings by Category

Casual Gaming:
4.9
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.
Competitive Gaming:
4.9
The competitive gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, total response time, variable refresh rate, strobing and brightness.
Media Consumption:
4.3
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating

Full Specs

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GENERAL

Price
$650
Screen Size
27"
Resolution
2560 x 1440
Screen Type
OLED
Screen Sub-type
W-OLED
Refresh Rate
240Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
196 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
636 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
sRGB Color Gamut
100 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.5 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 240 Hz
Strobing / BFI
No
Persistence Blur Score
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8/10
Ghosting Score
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9.8/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
111 PPI
Coating
Matte
Text Clarity Score
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6.7/10
Image Clarity Score
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7.2/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
0
HDMI 2.0 Ports
0
HDMI 2.1 Ports
2
Micro HDMI Ports
0
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
0

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