ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG-W 27" White 2024
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 45" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG-W 27" White 2024
The ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCSR 27" dual-mode monitor impresses with its ability to switch between 4K 160Hz and 1080p 324Hz, offering both stunning image quality and ultra-smooth competitive gaming. Users praise the excellent out-of-the-box color calibration, solid build, and useful features like USB-C DP Alt mode and ELMB. Minor drawbacks include the confusing rear button layout and the limited 15W power delivery over USB-C, but overall it is seen as a great value for its price.
Pros
- Excellent out-of-box color calibration
- Dual-mode 4K 160Hz / 1080p 324Hz
- USB-C DP Alt mode
- Solid build quality
- Great value for price
Cons
- Confusing rear button layout
- Limited 15W USB-C power delivery
- Aux port switches audio output
- 1080p mode slightly less sharp
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
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG-W 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 45" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 45" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 800 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz | 330 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3, 130% sRGB | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 30W★ | 66W |
| Weight | 6.60 kg★ | 14.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG-W 27" White 2024
- Strong color (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (89th percentile)89th %ile
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 45" 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
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG-W 27" White 2024
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 45" Black 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 31 specs.
