ASUS ZenScreen MB249C 23.8" Black 2023
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS ZenScreen MB249C 23.8" Black 2023
The product is praised for its portability and flexible mounting options, including a clamp stand and wall mount. However, a major flaw in the kickstand design has been reported, which detracts from an otherwise great concept. Overall, users find it a valuable addition for remote work, especially with multiple device connectivity.
Pros
- Portable design
- Flexible mounting options
- Clamp stand works well
- Works with multiple devices
- USB-C connectivity
Cons
- Kickstand design flaw
- Stand needs improvement
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
| ASUS ZenScreen MB249C 23.8" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 23.8" | 44.5" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 800 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 75 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors (8-Bit) | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 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 | 13W★ | 66W |
| Weight | 4.84 kg★ | 14.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ZenScreen MB249C 23.8" Black 2023
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
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
ASUS ZenScreen MB249C 23.8" Black 2023 offers 3.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 31 specs.
