BenQ MA Series MA320U 32" Gray 2024
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
BenQ MA Series MA320U 32" Gray 2024
The BenQ monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent color accuracy, sharp 4K image, and seamless Mac integration. Users praise its matte finish that reduces glare and the sturdy build quality. However, a few critical reviews highlight serious reliability issues, such as vertical lines appearing after a few months, and poor customer service. Some users also note a lack of clear instructions and slightly lower text resolution compared to higher-end displays.
Pros
- Excellent color accuracy
- Sharp 4K image
- Seamless Mac integration
- Matte finish reduces glare
- Sturdy build quality
Cons
- Reliability issues (vertical lines)
- Poor customer service
- Lack of clear instructions
- Slightly lower text resolution
- Circular VESA design disliked
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
| BenQ MA Series MA320U 32" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 44.5" |
| 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 | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB, 97% P3 | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 45W★ | 66W |
| Weight | 9.10 kg★ | 14.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
BenQ MA Series MA320U 32" Gray 2024
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong color (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %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
Pricing
BenQ MA Series MA320U 32" Gray 2024 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 31 specs.
