If you prioritize a large, ultra-wide screen for an immersive experience in gaming and media, along with higher resolution, the LG 45GS95QE could be a great choice, albeit at a higher price. However, for a more budget-friendly option that still provides excellent color and contrast, especially for photo editing and equally good gaming capabilities, the ViewSonic XG272 would be suitable, with the added benefit of extra USB ports with power delivery. Keep in mind the LG has a larger 45-inch screen which might not be as sharp as the ViewSonic's 27-inch screen due to lower pixels per inch. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED)
The LG 45GS95QE (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 competitive gaming
Very good for media consumption
Good image clarity
Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0/10
9.6/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
3.9/10
5.8/10
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 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
8.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,700
$900
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $900.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
9.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) and LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 45GS95QE (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 45GS95QE (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 45GS95QE (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 45GS95QE (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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