Acer Nitro KG241Y Sbiip 23.8" Black 2022
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Acer Nitro KG241Y Sbiip 23.8" Black 2022
The Acer Nitro KG241Y is widely praised as a solid, affordable gaming monitor with excellent value for money. Users highlight the sharp 1080p picture, high refresh rates (up to 280Hz), and easy setup, though some note color accuracy requires tweaking and there is noticeable ghosting at high frame rates due to the VA panel. A few drawbacks include the lack of built-in speakers and USB ports, and HDMI 2.0 limitations causing black screens on consoles at 120Hz.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp 1080p picture quality
- High refresh rate up to 280Hz
- Easy and quick setup
- Slim bezels for multi-monitor setups
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- No USB ports
- HDMI 2.0 limits 120Hz on consoles
- Noticeable ghosting at high frame rates
- Color accuracy needs adjustment out of box
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
The LG 45" UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor is a high-end curved display with a 5K2K resolution and an 800R curvature. It offers impressive specs like a 0.03ms response time, up to 330Hz refresh rate, and versatile connectivity including DisplayPort 2.1 and USB-C with 90W power delivery. Users appreciate the built-in speakers and VESA compatibility for wall mounting. Overall, it is well-regarded for gaming and productivity, though the limited number of reviews prevents a definitive assessment.
Pros
- High 5K2K resolution
- Fast 0.03ms response time
- Up to 330Hz refresh rate
- Versatile connectivity options
- Built-in speakers
Cons
- Limited number of user reviews
- No detailed negative feedback available
Scores
Specifications
| Acer Nitro KG241Y Sbiip 23.8" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 23.8" | 44.5" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 800 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | 1 HDMI 2.0, 1 DisplayPort 1.4, 1 VGA | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | — | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 66W★ |
| Weight | 3.80 kg★ | 14.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
Acer Nitro KG241Y Sbiip 23.8" Black 2022
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong performance (77th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average display (11th percentile)11th %ile
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 31 specs.