AOC Gaming Q27GAZD 27"
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
AOC Gaming Q27GAZD 27"
This AOC Q27GAZD QD-OLED monitor is widely praised as an excellent budget entry into OLED gaming, offering stunning colors, deep blacks, and great clarity for the price. Many users note that the default "Uniform Brightness" setting makes it look dim, but turning it off dramatically improves the picture. The main drawbacks are a cheap, wobbly stand, limited ports (only one HDMI and one DisplayPort), and mediocre HDR performance that some find washed out. Overall, it's a fantastic value for around $360, especially for those new to OLED.
Pros
- Stunning colors and deep blacks
- Great value for the price
- Excellent clarity and sharpness
- Good for gaming, especially shooters
- Easy to improve brightness by adjusting settings
Cons
- Cheap and wobbly stand
- Limited ports (only 1 HDMI and 1 DisplayPort)
- Mediocre HDR performance, some find it washed out
- Default Uniform Brightness makes screen look dim
- Heavier than typical LCD monitors
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
| AOC Gaming Q27GAZD 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 45" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | — | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 800 |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 330 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | — | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 147.6% sRGB, 110.2% DCI-P3 | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR400 True Black | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | — | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 66W★ |
| Weight | 8.03 kg★ | 14.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
AOC Gaming Q27GAZD 27"
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (79th percentile)
- Strong display (78th 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 performance (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pricing
AOC Gaming Q27GAZD 27"
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 31 specs.
