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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer valuing high refresh rates and excellent response times, the LG W-OLED would be a better fit, but it's less suited for productivity due to poorer text quality and image clarity. The Samsung VA Mini LED is less costly and potentially better for print photo editing with a larger screen, but it's not ideal for HDR gaming and media consumption. For casual gaming and general media, the Samsung could suffice, but the LG would offer a superior experience for fast-paced games. Choose the LG if gaming performance is a priority and worth the premium; opt for Samsung if you want a big screen for various tasks at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.1
4.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
2.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
203 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
3.9
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
84 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.7
6.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
203 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
665 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,700
$999
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
7.8
7.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
203 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
665 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
96.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both good for casual gaming.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 203 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 665 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.9 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 2.7 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 84 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 5.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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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Phil Hayton | August 2023
"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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