Samsung Odyssey OLED G50SF 27" Black
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Samsung Odyssey OLED G50SF 27" Black
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 G50SF is widely praised as an excellent entry-level OLED monitor, offering stunning visuals, deep blacks, and vibrant colors at a budget-friendly price. Users highlight the 180Hz refresh rate, G-Sync/FreeSync support, and the 3-year burn-in warranty as key strengths. However, some experienced frustrating cable mismatches and a lack of clear setup instructions, which detracted from an otherwise great experience.
Pros
- Stunning OLED visuals and colors
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- 180Hz refresh rate
- G-Sync and FreeSync support
- 3-year burn-in warranty
Cons
- Cable mismatch (DP instead of HDMI)
- Lack of clear setup instructions
- Plastic stand and trim
- Lower peak brightness (200 nits)
- Limited to 180Hz refresh rate
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 OLED G50SF 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 44.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 800 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 200 nits | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% CIE1976 | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 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 | 78W | 66W★ |
| Weight | 3.30 kg★ | 14.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Odyssey OLED G50SF 27" Black
- Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong display (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (75th 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 7 of 31 specs.