ASUS TUF Gaming VG328H1B 31.5" Black 2020
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF Gaming VG328H1B 31.5" Black 2020
Overall, users are very satisfied with this monitor, praising its excellent value for the price, sharp picture quality, and accurate colors. It is a popular upgrade from larger TVs for gaming, with several reviewers noting a significant reduction in input lag. However, a few isolated issues were reported, including a unit that developed display problems after a few weeks and a damaged item that was promptly refunded.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp picture quality
- Accurate colors
- Reduced input lag for gaming
- Blue light control feature
Cons
- Quiet built-in speakers
- Blurry text via VGA input
- Potential display issues after short use
- Only one HDMI port
- Occasional cosmetic damage on renewed units
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
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG328H1B 31.5" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 31.5" | 44.5" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✓ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | 800 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 28W★ | 66W |
| Weight | 7.02 kg★ | 14.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming VG328H1B 31.5" Black 2020
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong performance (77th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
- Below average color (33rd percentile)
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 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 31 specs.