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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and a larger screen size, the LG 45GS95QE with W-OLED technology might suit you despite its higher price, offering a very good refresh rate and response time. However, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 with QD-OLED technology could be a more versatile and generally less expensive option, boasting better peak brightness, broader color gamut coverage, and superior image clarity. It also provides an excellent gaming experience with a higher pixels per inch count. For productivity and media consumption, the Samsung has a glossy screen enhancing vividness while the LG may not be as clear or bright. Both have infinite contrast and HDR capability, but the Samsung may offer better HDR performance. If you want to save money and still have a high-quality experience across different use cases, the Samsung may be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED)
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0
5.2
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.9 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
3.9
5.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
84 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9
9.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,700
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) costs $1,500.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6
9.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $1,500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 45" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 nits | 241 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 456 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | 99.3 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 0.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 84 PPI | 109 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 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 1 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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