LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X+ 24.1" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
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
BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X+ 24.1" Black 2025
The BenQ Zowie XL2586X+ monitor receives high praise for its exceptional quality, motion handling, and suitability for competitive gaming, with users calling it the best and praising the supplier's service. However, one reviewer notes that if you already own a 360Hz or 480Hz monitor, the upgrade to 600Hz may not feel significantly different, possibly due to age. Overall, sentiment is positive, with minor caveats about the perceived benefit of the high refresh rate.
Pros
- Exceptional quality
- Superb motion handling
- Great for competitive gaming
- Fast and reliable service
Cons
- Minimal difference from 360Hz/480Hz
- Perceived benefit may be age-dependent
Scores
Specifications
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X+ 24.1" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 44.5" | 24.1" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | TN |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 800 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 600 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1300 nits★ | 320 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98.5% DCI-P3 | 16.7 Million Colors |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | N/A |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 66W | 65W★ |
| Weight | 14.00 kg | 11.34 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong color (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X+ 24.1" Black 2025
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (76th percentile)
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
- Below average display (8th percentile)8th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.