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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're an avid gamer seeking an immersive experience with a wide aspect ratio, deeper blacks, and high responsiveness, the LG W-OLED monitor is a great choice but it comes at a higher price. On the other hand, the Samsung VA Mini LED offers a sharper image and performs well for general productivity and media consumption, all at a lower cost. For HDR gaming and media, the LG's OLED technology outperforms the Samsung, but the Samsung's larger color gamut could be better for photo editing tasks. If budget is a concern and you need a monitor for diverse uses, the Samsung might be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6
7.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
4.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair 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 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,700
$999
$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 S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 45GS95QE (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 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 45" | 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 | 200 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 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 | 10/10 | 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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