LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
Alienware AW-Series AW2725DM 27" Interstellar Indigo 2025
What Buyers Say
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
Alienware AW-Series AW2725DM 27" Interstellar Indigo 2025
The Alienware AW2725DM is a highly praised gaming monitor, with users highlighting its sharp QHD resolution, smooth 180Hz refresh rate, and vibrant IPS panel. It is considered a great upgrade from older monitors, especially for competitive gaming and PS5 use, though some note minor drawbacks like edge bleed and dim HDR. Overall, it offers excellent value for its price, with strong build quality and convenient features like a joystick menu.
Pros
- Sharp QHD resolution
- Smooth 180Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant IPS panel
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for price
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- Edge bleed on some units
- HDR too dim on PS5
- ALLM not working with PS5 Pro
- No internal speakers
Scores
Specifications
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | Alienware AW-Series AW2725DM 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 45" | 27" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 800 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 330 Hz★ | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1300 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98.5% DCI-P3 | DCI-P3 95% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 66W | 25W★ |
| Weight | 14.00 kg | 6.57 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Alienware AW-Series AW2725DM 27" Interstellar Indigo 2025
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong color (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average portability (29th percentile)
Pricing
Alienware AW-Series AW2725DM 27" Interstellar Indigo 2025 offers 3.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 31 specs.
