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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're a serious gamer looking for an immersive experience, the LG 45GR95QE with its ultrawide screen might be worth the investment despite its higher cost. However, if text clarity and image sharpness are more important for work or general use, the ViewSonic XG272 offers better performance in those areas at a lower price. Both monitors excel in HDR gaming and media consumption with rich colors, but the LG's higher HDR peak brightness could enhance your viewing experience. If budget is a primary concern, the ViewSonic is a more economical choice that still delivers many of the premium benefits of an OLED display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED)
- The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED).
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Very good for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
9.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
203 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
665 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
96.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
8.1
9.6
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
2.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
203 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good.
Productivity
3.9
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
84 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.7
8.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
203 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
665 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,700
$900
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $900.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) | ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 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 | 203 nits | 450 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 | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.9 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 2.7 ms | 0.02 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 40 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 84 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 5.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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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Games Radar
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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