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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher resolution and a larger screen for an immersive experience in media consumption and productivity tasks, the LG 39GS95QE with its wider aspect ratio can be a great choice, even though it's more expensive. However, if your focus is on vibrant colors and fast response times for competitive gaming while saving money, the LG 27GS95QE is a more suitable option, as it is less expensive and still offers excellent performance for casual gaming and media consumption. The tradeoff with the smaller model is less workspace and a less enveloping experience compared to the larger display. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED)
- The LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.5
6.3
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.5 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 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair.
Cost
$700
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $700 and the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,500.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27GS95QE (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
9.6
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
636 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
72.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.8
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
102 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
7.7
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
636 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and the LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) | LG 39GS95QE (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 39" | |
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 | 636 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 | 0.5 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 | 9.8/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 102 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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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