If you're looking for a monitor mainly for casual gaming and media consumption with a balance of price and performance, the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) offers a strong choice, especially with its solid HDR gaming capability and color accuracy for photo editing. However, if you are willing to invest more for an immersive experience with a wider screen and slightly higher HDR peak brightness, the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is a better option though it may not excel in productivity due to its format and has a lower text clarity which could impact reading and daily tasks. Both provide excellent contrast and color depth thanks to their OLED panels. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Good for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED)
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
7.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
636 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
72.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.9 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
9.5/10
8.1/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.7 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good.
Productivity
5.8/10
3.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.7/10
5.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
636 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$650
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $650 and the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GS95QE (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 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"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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