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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're considering the LG 45GR95QE-B, you're looking at a monitor with an OLED panel that excels in contrast and color, making it great for HDR gaming and media consumption. However, text clarity is not its strongest feature, so for tasks involving a lot of reading or fine text, it may not be ideal. The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9, meanwhile, offers a larger screen and a QD-OLED panel that provides excellent brightness and color accuracy, making it well-suited for HDR video editing and print photo editing. Despite its lower cost compared to the LG, the Samsung monitor also gives you a more immersive gaming experience due to its wider aspect ratio. In summary, choose the LG if you want a premium OLED experience for gaming, but consider the Samsung for a broader range of applications, including productivity and professional media work, at a relatively lower price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED)
- The LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
9.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
203 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
665 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
96.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
5.3
6.7
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
2.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
203 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
3.9
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
84 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) and LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.7
9.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
203 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
665 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,700
$965
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) costs $965.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 45GR95QE-B (W-OLED) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $965 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 45" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-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 | 1000 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 | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 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 | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 5.1/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 1 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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