Dell SE2225HM 21" 2025
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Dell SE2225HM 21" 2025
A budget-friendly Dell 22-inch monitor that delivers solid image quality for the price. Many users praised its value, but several encountered logistical problems such as missing or incorrect cables (e.g., wrong power cord, no DisplayPort despite listing), and one even received broken units. Overall, those who got it working were satisfied, especially in dual-monitor setups where it matched far more expensive models.
Pros
- Good image quality for the price
- Excellent value for money
- Matches expensive models in dual setup
Cons
- Missing DisplayPort despite listing
- Wrong power cable supplied
- Fragile packaging causes damage in transit
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
| Dell SE2225HM 21" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 21.5" | 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 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 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 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 66W★ |
| Weight | 2.96 kg★ | 14.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
Dell SE2225HM 21" 2025
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (69th percentile)
- Below average display (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st 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 5 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 31 specs.