LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
KTC H32S5 31.5" 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
KTC H32S5 31.5" 2025
The KTC miniLED monitor receives mostly positive feedback for its excellent HDR performance, high refresh rates, and great value for the price. Users upgrading from 1080p or older panels are particularly impressed by the brightness and color accuracy in HDR mode. However, there are notable quality control issues, including dead pixels and dim spots appearing within days, and one user reported false advertising regarding the refresh rate. Overall, it is a solid budget-friendly option for mixed work and gaming, but buyers should be aware of potential panel defects.
Pros
- Excellent HDR brightness and colors
- High refresh rate (180-210Hz)
- Great value for the price
- Sharp 1440p resolution
- Good for mixed work and gaming
Cons
- Dead pixels within days of use
- Dim spots on screen
- False advertising of refresh rate (claimed 400Hz, max 360)
- HDR colors washed out for some users
- Local dimming poor at angles
Scores
Specifications
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | KTC H32S5 31.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 44.5" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✓ |
| Curvature | 800 | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 185 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1300 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 98.5% DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit+FRC |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| 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 | 65W★ |
| Weight | 14.00 kg | 7.65 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
KTC H32S5 31.5" 2025
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong color (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong performance (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Pricing
KTC H32S5 31.5" 2025 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 31 specs.
