If you're looking for a larger, more immersive screen and prioritize high contrast and HDR performance for gaming and media, the LG 45GR95QE-B with its OLED technology might be worth the higher cost. However, if budget is a concern and you need a monitor that's better suited for productivity with good color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing, the more affordable LG 32GQ850 with its IPS panel could be a better choice. Keep in mind that while OLED provides better contrast and HDR, the IPS panel offers consistency and accuracy in color for print photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED).
Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED)
Good for casual gaming
Best in class contrast
Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
7.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.9 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.0/10
3.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$718
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) has a price of $718 and the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.2/10
5.3/10
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.7 ms
48 - 260 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
The LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
5.3/10
5.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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