LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 45" Black 2025
Dell Alienware AW2724HF 27" Black 2024
What Buyers Say
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 45" 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
Dell Alienware AW2724HF 27" Black 2024
The Alienware AW2724HF gaming monitor receives mostly positive feedback for its high 360Hz refresh rate, smooth gameplay, and solid build quality. However, several users report issues such as dead pixels, grainy picture quality, and a persistent "Can't connect to AWCC" notification that causes connectivity problems. While many praise its performance for competitive gaming, the lack of built-in speakers and some quality control concerns hold it back from a perfect score.
Pros
- High 360Hz refresh rate
- Smooth and fluid gameplay
- Solid build quality
- Good picture quality
- Anti-glare screen
Cons
- Persistent AWCC notification issues
- Dead pixels on some units
- Grainy picture quality
- No built-in speakers
- Connectivity problems with Bluetooth
Scores
Specifications
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 45" | Dell Alienware AW2724HF 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 44.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 800 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 360 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 0.5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1300 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98.5% DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 1★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 66W | 21W★ |
| Weight | 14.00 kg | 6.55 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 45" Black 2025
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong performance (96th percentile)96th %ile
Dell Alienware AW2724HF 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong performance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 31 specs.