Samsung Odyssey G40H 27" Black
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Samsung Odyssey G40H 27" Black
The Samsung Odyssey G4 27-inch monitor is praised for its exceptional 300Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, making it a top choice for competitive FPS gamers. Users appreciate the matte anti-glare screen, easy assembly, and portrait mode flexibility. However, the 1080p resolution at 27 inches is a common drawback, with many wishing for 4K or higher pixel density for general use and sharper text. The lack of built-in speakers and limited connectivity (no USB-C or HDMI 2.1) are also noted as downsides.
Pros
- 300Hz refresh rate
- 1ms response time
- Matte anti-glare screen
- Easy assembly
- Portrait mode support
Cons
- 1080p resolution at 27 inches
- No built-in speakers
- No USB-C port
- No HDMI 2.1
- Limited pixel density
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
| Samsung Odyssey G40H 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 44.5" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 800 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 300 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 240 nits | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 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 | 48W★ | 66W |
| Weight | 4.00 kg★ | 14.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Odyssey G40H 27" Black
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong performance (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %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.