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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a high refresh rate for a smooth gaming experience, the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is an excellent choice and will also deliver superior contrast for vibrant visuals, but it may not be ideal for tasks that require high-accuracy color reproduction. On the other hand, if image clarity and color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing are paramount, the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) with its higher resolution would be better despite its higher price, though it is not suited for gaming due to its lower refresh rate. Keep in mind, the LG 27GS95QE has great HDR capabilities, which the UltraFine lacks, enhancing entertainment experiences. 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
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
636 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
72.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
5.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.8
8.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
218 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.7
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
636 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are both good for media consumption, though the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$700
$1,179
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $700 and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) costs $1,179.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) | LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,179 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2880 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1200:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 196 nits | 500 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 | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.5 ms | 14 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.8/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 218 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 10/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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