Samsung Odyssey OLED G61S 27" Silver Metal with Slim Design
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Samsung Odyssey OLED G61S 27" Silver Metal with Slim Design
Users overwhelmingly praise the monitor's picture quality, 240Hz refresh rate, and deep blacks, calling it a solid upgrade. A few note the lack of built-in speakers and a higher price as minor drawbacks, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Crisp picture quality
- Smooth 240Hz refresh rate
- Deep blacks and high contrast
- Slim, attractive design
- Effective matte anti-glare coating
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- Expensive at full price
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 G61S 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 44.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 800 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR 10+ | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10+ | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | Yes | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | 140W | 66W★ |
| Weight | 6.89 kg★ | 14.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Odyssey OLED G61S 27" Silver Metal with Slim Design
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong color (85th percentile)85th %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 8 of 31 specs.