HP Series 7 Pro 8K157UT#ABA 34" Black
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
HP Series 7 Pro 8K157UT#ABA 34" Black
Users are very satisfied with this HP curved monitor, praising its vibrant colors, smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and easy USB-C connectivity. The display is considered a significant upgrade over older monitors, especially for office work and video editing. One reviewer noted the need to manually update firmware through HP support. Overall, it is seen as a great value under $500 with professional-grade color accuracy.
Pros
- Vibrant colors
- Smooth 120Hz refresh rate
- Easy USB-C connectivity
- Great value under $500
- Professional color accuracy
Cons
- Manual firmware update required
- Windows does not auto-detect updates
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
| HP Series 7 Pro 8K157UT#ABA 34" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 44.5" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✓ |
| Curvature | 1,900 | 800 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 98% DCI-P3 | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | 51W★ | 66W |
| Weight | 11.30 kg★ | 14.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
HP Series 7 Pro 8K157UT#ABA 34" Black
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong color (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %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 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 31 specs.