I also bought an LG 39GS95QE for my second computer. In short, after the last update of Windows 11, the fonts look quite tolerable, like on some kind of VA matrix, even true type. Test this model too. ;) This 45’’ is no longer relevant due to its resolution - after all, UWQHD is not enough for this size, whatever one may say. :)
The LG does not have a lower resolution than the G9, both are 1440P, the G9 is wider thus has more pixels horizontally, but that does not equal "higher resolution". Its all about the VERTICAL pixel count not horizontal. The LG is however equivalent to a 32" vertically and the G9 only a 28", so in actual fact the G9 has higher ppi but that's only due to the small vertical screen size.
So far, you're the only person that has reviewed this monitor on youtube so thanks for it as it was helpful. I just got the LG 39GS95QE from Best Buy last week. I was gonna get this monitor but at $1700 it was a no go, until this weekend. It went on sale at Best Buy for $1200 so I pulled the trigger. The 39" also dropped from $1200 to $1000 so I used that $200 savings to get this monitor for $1000. The DPI doesn't bother me as I can't see it unless I'm up against the monitor. I have the scaling to 125 and sitting at 16 inches away from it. My gpu is the 4090 and it struggles in some games to even reach 240 fps. I liked the stand of the 39 over this one, the 39 is so much better. I came from the Asus PG42UQ and the 800R didn't bother me one bit. I got used to it right away. I wouldn't buy this $1700 but at $1200, it's a good deal.
im confused. you didnt get the monitor for 1000, you just straight traded them right? you paid 1200 for the 39", regardless if it went down to 1000, bestbuy refunded you your purchase price of 1200. Then you spent 1200 on the 45". unless im missing something, its a net 0
@ I spent $1200 for the 39 and then the price dropped to $1000. I went in and got $200 back for the 39 and saw the 45 there for $1200 and bought that and been using it as my main monitor since. So I spent $2200 before taxes in 2 monitors.
I tried the Corsair flex version recently. The only issue i had was with the pixel density. Unlike with a qd-oled display where the colour fringing on text gave me a headache as well as the pixel density being low. Really at that size display 3440x1440 is unacceptable. Unless you're literally only ever playing a game or maybe watching a video. Unlike the G9 oled you really can't even begin to do anything productive imo. In some ways it's like using an old school 1080p or 720p monitor. If the next generation is 5k2k like is rumoured, then that's actually endgame for me.
I bought a 34" QD-Oled 175hz ultrawide monitor instead( Philips Evnia 34M2C6500/00) . It is more than big enough in my opinion, and much cheaper than this monitor. Almost half the price in my country.
@@drunkhusband6257 The 4k would be more for desktop and productivity usage rather than gaming. But the price is going to be a big issue. I'd personally like a 1600p 39 inch.
Would you recommend the older model (45GR95QE-B) over the newer model (45GS96QB-B) if it was significantly cheaper? Currently the older model is about $2099 AUD vs the newer model at $2999. I'm wondering if the change in brightness and HDR is worth the price jump
I bought this monitor after watching the review of the original model. For those looking at this monitor: You trade PPI for insanely fast refresh rates and motion clarity and the best immersion a TV sized monitor can offer. On top of that it’s an OLED. You can find the original model on sale, for the same price as a normal sized OLED. You don’t buy this monitor to get a normal experience. It’s all about the immersion.
Bullsh*t mate, I am watching this video on my AW3225qf Oled 4K with 240hz and above I got my G9 Oled 240hz sitting , i sold the LG45 2 weeks ago and will never look back!
@@Akupunktura187 QD-OLED colors are better. I’m not going to argue that. I said smaller screens have better PPI. Yes the 32in 4k QD-OLED is a better screen, it’s fact. But I said this monitor is the most immersive due to its size, curve, the high refresh and motion clarity is excellent. There are plenty of smaller regular sized monitors that have better PPI and QD-OLEDs will always look better than matte WOLEDs (LG 45in). But if someone is looking at this monitor it’s due to it’s size for immersion during gaming. That’s literally the only reason. It’s one of a kind at that until they make 5k ultrawide version 2024 Q4.
True. This screen size + 21:9 aspect ratio + 800R curve immerses me more than my own higher resolution 42inch LG C2 or the MSI MPG 32inch QD-OLED (which I returned). e.g. Playing No Man's Sky on this is a vastly different experience compared to the latter 2 displays as you actually feel like you're in a spaceship instead of just looking at a TV or monitor.
I love this monitor I don't even notice the text being pixilated. It's by far the best monitor I ever owned. 1440p is perfect most games can't even get 240fps on 4k so what would be the point. Thanks for review.
I went with the G9 OLED. I love it. But the height is a concern. I am a fan of the 32:9 aspect ratio. I am not a Mac user anymore so that stuff doesn't matter to me. I am not a fan of gaming at 21:9 on the G9, however. I have a high end pc but if I went with a 21:9 I would have probably went 4k. Ultimately, the G9 shape with the 1800R curve (I'm not a fan of the 1000R and definitely not the 800R) fits perfectly on my desk. I was going to wait for a 7680x2160p OLED 32:9 but there is currently not one scheduled for production. So I went with the G9. I do have a 4090 but the framerate on that resolution would not run decent framerates in most games anyway. I do have an LG C1 TV connected as well that I was using to game in 4k before I got the G9.
I JUST bought this monitor and its absolutely amazingly amazing beautiful monitor yes the resolution is 3440 1440p at 45 inchs but you wont notice at allllll its beautiful amd perfect for gaming
Can you use a gaming monitor like this instead of your 4K TV to play with on your PlayStation five or PlayStation five Pro or your Xbox series X? And if for example, a PlayStation game does 60 frames per second, can you get more frames per second on a monitor that does 240 frames or only what the game itself runs at?
I'm extremely grateful for your reviews and dedication. Currently I'm a law student, and I've been really trying to find what UltraWide monitor is best for me. I'm only using the new MacBook Pro, and though I spend the majority of my time taking notes, review documents, writing briefs, etc., I want to get the proper monitor without paying for bells and whistle which are no benefit to me. On the side I do a lot of video and sound editing. After watching several of your reviews, I'm really quite sold on this monitor... unless you recommend something different. Thanks!
Thanks for watching and commenting man! From what you've written, you don't mention gaming once - so I'd recommend looking for one with a higher resolution. If you're editing then you'll be able to fit more on the screen too. I just got the Dell 40" Ultrawide which is smaller but has a much higher resolution, at 120hz, with a full dock in the back. Perhaps that's a good option for you?
I have the 39 and it’s great. Still in return period and think im going to try this 45 now that it is $919 and see which one fits me best. Question, all these people complaining about needing more pixels. What GPU or GPU’s are your running to get 240hz on a 4k super ultra wide resolutions?
Gaming monitor. You could argue that most people don’t have a high spec card to be able to drive a 4k resolution. So the bigger market is a lower res panel that more people can buy
@@PeteMatheson Not sure for this price of $1600. To me if your selling a $1700 monitor it should be 4K. for a 2K monitor the price should be closer to $1000 or less. Thats just me though.
Thanks for the awesome review. U can pls ans few questions. 1) I have LG C2 48" OLED TV as my primary PC monitor. That doesn't have DP just HDMI, what difference will I see other than 240Hz, should I upgrade? 2) On PS5 can we do ultrawide resolution without stretching the screen? Thanks again
You mention that the Ultrawide/Super Ultrawide monitors display HUD’s in the corners. However, I’d like to point out that many of those games have settings that allow you to bring in the HUD closer to the middle - both horizontal and vertically. That might make a difference in game play for ya. Takes away that Con while still retaining the peripherals
I concur - it's single handedly the best upgrade for immersion and overall PC gaming and even work I have ever purchased. I also like the glossy over matte - for those of us with better vision, we can see the difference in matte vs glossy. Imagine having the best screen tech, but then putting a slight blur over top of it. I also don't like curved as it often makes things look distorted, and I def prefer a 16:9 aspect ratio, esp since so many games still don't natively support ultra wides... Kinda makes the LG C2 the king imho
Nice. Totally get your points re: the stand. The stand is so crucial for space. I use Dell UWs because I focus more on productivity for my monitor than gaming since I stream a lot from my gaming PC to my handhelds and Meta Quest. The extra 90W PD is very nice but I agree for most users not needed. Looking forward to your review of the 52K2 UW.
I have the same exact specs on my pc my ram is a bit higher mhz same brand tho I swapped my Lg C3 for this monitor 2024 version and it lasted 2 days I could not unsee 4k even with the Cru mods so I took it back and upgraded to the Lg C4 my heart is full and happy. Great review tho.
Like the review, covers everything to consider imho really well. I have the 2023 model, super happy with it for everything from gaming to home office use. Why do the monitors always look bigger in these YT videos though :D. Cheers
Great channell and awesome monitor. As you said, the PPI is very low, combined with oled I'm expecting terrible fonts and productivity. 1440p for anything above 34" is no-go (still using 48 LG CX as main monitor)
I just got this monitor for $420 usd as an open box at best buy and it absolutely blows my mind! PPI could be better, and there's no way I'd pay full price for it, but i can't complain about it for the price i got it at. It is a stunning looking display and goes great with my 7800x3d and 7900XTX build
@GodOfRage809 Nope. Pretty much the same one. It 1699 before tax at best buy. It is a "LG - UltraGear 45" OLED Curved WQHD 240Hz" Model number is 45GR95QE. Same panel just last years version. Sorry you don't understand how best buy open box and clearance works.
Great review. Saw this at Best Buy today and I loved how it looked. Almost pulled the trigger but thought I should research it first. Not a gamer, mostly productivity and some content development but on a MacBook Pro. Will wait for higher resolution. Curious about those panels on your wall behind the monitor! Any info on them?
I know some games have a Safezone option for their HUD, so, for all the other monitors that require you to break your neck to look at the mini map, adjusting that might help
Have you checked whether the chronic problem of the OLED panel, namely the flicker problem caused by FPS fluctuation, decrease or increase when g-sync VRR is on, persists on this monitor?
For regular work / productivity is the Samsung 49 inch OLED at 5120 x 1440 going to look better than the LG 45? I was super excited to upgrade from a 34 inch LG ultrawide but the pixellation has been a bitter pill to swallow and now I am thinking of returning it to get the Samsung instead. Even with Black Friday coming up I can't swing $2500 for the 57 inch when the 49 inch is $1000.
Thy should make 4k resolution version too really for such large monitor size. Every new large size monitor products have this issue in 2024... We don't use monitors for gaming only.
DLDSR will help massively on this panel to alleviate that trash PPI. I used it on a 34 inch panel and it made the perceived quality much higher. Probably a must-do on this panel.
So will amd VSR right? there is a weaird thing i noticed...i have both 3440x1440 34" 165hz ultragear IPS and when i use VSR (usually 5120×2160) image gets much much better,but i also have LG C3 3840x2160 120HZ OLED in which any supersampling makes images look worseor the same...anyone know the reason? could it be that C3 has DSC?
@@notimeforspace2477 TVs were never meant to handle supersampling. Whenever you supersample something on most high end tvs the actual image processing of the TV essentially re-scales back down whatever supersampling you applied, making the image even worse due to more layers of image processing.
I use mine for a lot of excel work and don’t notice an issues, but I sit farther away from it for work then for gaming. Need to put it on an arm. Others complain about the PPI but I don’t see it. Probably depends on your eyes.
Would you recommend for daytime productivity spreadsheets etc and gaming for the kids at weekends ? thinking of burn in issues with its of static content... thanks
Did you ever do a review of 39” one? Trying to decide between the two. I only would use for gaming so it’s more just me worrying that the 45 will be too big
Looks awesome. Already waiting for months to get my hand on here in The Netherlands (Europe). Contacted LG through all channels, but they can't tell when it will be available. They don't want my money 😏
Best review out there, super helpful really ...thanks! Allow me to ask, I am not really a gamer, but I write/read code and text all day as part of my job. Would you recommend this screen for developers? (I'd probably go for the 39" model)
I've had this for a week now, and my biggest gripe is the quality of text on this monitor... idk if that is an OLED thing or the DPI of this monitor. I'm going to keep but that would be the best improvement imo. Also it is 500$ off right NOW at best buy!
Hey Pete, thanks for this great review. I am seriously considering buying this monitor now that it's on sale for day to day productivity. I head you mention that it was not the greatest for that purpose. Is there any other monitor with that aspect ratio that you suggest I consider?. My issue with most of the 49in is the aspect ration 32:9. I find the 21:9 more appealing. Less moving my head side to side. Any suggestions!!!
Could you please share more details on gaming crosshair? is it possible to do so via remote quickly? or its all the time 5 clicks manually? Does the crosshair fits exactly to the center?
Great video thank you! I’m looking for a productivity monitor (main use) and some light gaming with usb c support for my MacBook Pro m4. But the low PPI as you mentioned might be a deal Break for me. What do you think?
I wanted to love it, but the Vertical Banding was so terrible I had to return it. I got another one and the banding was just was bad.. Must have got the panel lottery. I ended up getting the Alienware DWF instead. No banding and is great. Sure its a bit smaller. But I'm happy with it. But the size and deep curve, I did love on the 6QB.
honestly this is the perfect monitor even while im web browsing i dont see any problems the words look crisp not pixeled at all like i keep hearing with ppi its gotta be a myth lol
How long does it take to get used to the high curvature of something like this? I love slightly curved monitors ultrawide, but am pretty skeptical on such extreme curves, especially for productivity (I need quick, and accurate mouse placement).
Extreme curves are actually more comfortable in my experience. With shallow curves you kinda need to lean a little into each far corner. Bigger curve needs none of that! And it still looks flat when you're sat in front of one
i have the 45 inch from 2023, but the difference between them are not that really big tho. for less grightness i love mine so much... came from IPS and not a single regret
I have a 49" 32:9 and I do this weird thing where I distance my monitor to the point where I can see the entire image without having to move my head, but instead just move my eyeballs, so when I rotate my eyeballs I can see the far sides of the image without using my neck. I still wouldn't mind a bit more vertical real estate, though. But in the video, there's a point made that with the 45" you don't have to move your head to see the sides of the image, but in the comparison image, the 45" is only slightly narrower than the 49". Regardless, I can't wait for the 2160p version of the 45". That'll be an amazing monitor.
After gaming on the 2013 (GR) model and the 2014 (GS) model, did you notice a significant difference in brightness and how the ABL dims the screen during bright moments? I heard the 2013 model's ABL is more aggressive than the 2014. I am going to pick this monitor up for gaming, and I am wondering if i should grab the GR now for $1200 or wait for the GS to drop in price in a few months. If there is a noticable difference, I will wait.
Never noticed the ABL a single time EVER in 14 months of using the 2023 monitor while gaming, watching movies, videos, etc. Also, the 2023 model can have it's brightness way increased with 4 or 5 settings in the LG service menu (requires an LG service remote that's like $8), not to mention, using DLDSR (at full 240 Hz, RGB) with games drastically increases image quality. The extra brightness settings in the LG service menu combined with DLDSR turns the monitor from a beast to an absolute monster. Best overall gaming monitor in the entire industry by far (or 2nd to the 57" 32:9 Samsung if only play simracing games).
i have last years 45". does it still use lg's WOLED panels or are they different? a bit dissapointed how much better qdoled panels look but maybe trading it out for the 2024 if the panel type is atleast different would be nice
I've had the previous gen of this monitor for about a year or so and I think I'm making the switch back to a 34" with higher PPI. I ended up using it for more productivity work and it's quite bad in that realm of things.
Ngl, i was hoping this 45" with such an aggressive curve had a bit higher resolution. My fear is that the ppi would have me sitting so far away from the screen that the curve would end up being an issue
I’m still waiting for a 5k OLED curved monitor with a delta e < 1 and a 240hz refresh rate where I get the best colors and pixels for photo editing while still have the specs for intense gaming.
The LG 39GS95QE-B would be what you want it is a 39" OLED and literally has the exact same specs as this monitor 800R curve, 240hz refresh rate, TrueBlack 400 HDR, etc. its just smaller it was released the same time as this 45" so just as new.
I am a dedicated MSFS 2020 flight simmer, and am looking for a simple upgrade, since I hate dealing with graphics cards, etc. Would like to buy an Xbox (X) and hook it up to the LG 45. Do you think I will get excellent graphics with smooth operation?
I really appreciate you mathing the screen size there for us. I think this might be the perfect sized monitor for gaming. Samsung ones do seem great but, their aspect ratio kills it for me. And the 57 inch isn't even in oled. Great video by the way. I might actually get this if it drops in my country. Are there any similar or better monitors coming out and in your opinion is this the best one at the moment?.
@@AlexTuduran Appreciated man will keep these on check too. Due to the pricing issues in my country I went ahead and got a S90C it costed me less than half of all the monitors available on the market. Once the oled monitors drop in price in a few yrs will nab one.
@@AlexTuduran Well I did have a 32 inch curved it was pretty immersive. You felt your inside the game. 55 inch is a whole different beast everything is so large, clear n perfect. That's why I am thinking a 45 inch curved could work a bit closer.
If you want a large OLED 4K monitor, you should consider the LG 42 Flex. I had considered the 45 UltraGear, but it's 2K resolution has just too low of a dpi. I've been using the 42 Flex for 3 months now, and wouldn't trade it for anything - except maybe a 48" Flex (if LG made one).
If they did a miniled 4k version I'd be all over this as a trade off for work and play middle ground. I just can't bring myself to spend so much on oled monitors with working from home 8 hours a day and chance burn in. The 57inch G9 is to much side to side head movement, neck hurts after a long day.
ty for the answer. i lke it. its not the best production monitor if your close but i use it at about two arms length away and perfect. and for gaming topflight.
Hello, i currently use three acer predator 27" 1440p 165hz monitors with a 6900xt, for the combination of productivity and gaming would this be a worthy upgrade for my 6900xt
Check out the LG 45GS96QB here: bit.ly/3QgKOPd
I also bought an LG 39GS95QE for my second computer. In short, after the last update of Windows 11, the fonts look quite tolerable, like on some kind of VA matrix, even true type. Test this model too. ;) This 45’’ is no longer relevant due to its resolution - after all, UWQHD is not enough for this size, whatever one may say. :)
The LG does not have a lower resolution than the G9, both are 1440P, the G9 is wider thus has more pixels horizontally, but that does not equal "higher resolution". Its all about the VERTICAL pixel count not horizontal. The LG is however equivalent to a 32" vertically and the G9 only a 28", so in actual fact the G9 has higher ppi but that's only due to the small vertical screen size.
Hey did last year model's remote work on newer model?
Wondering if the M3 pro Max would support those as a dual display, thanks for the great review.
@@PeteMatheson I have a question to ask what type of gaming monitor arm support?
Please be aware! There are two model types! 45GS95QB and a 45GS95QE. The E does not come with usb type C but comes with optical port.
So far, you're the only person that has reviewed this monitor on youtube so thanks for it as it was helpful. I just got the LG 39GS95QE from Best Buy last week. I was gonna get this monitor but at $1700 it was a no go, until this weekend. It went on sale at Best Buy for $1200 so I pulled the trigger. The 39" also dropped from $1200 to $1000 so I used that $200 savings to get this monitor for $1000.
The DPI doesn't bother me as I can't see it unless I'm up against the monitor. I have the scaling to 125 and sitting at 16 inches away from it. My gpu is the 4090 and it struggles in some games to even reach 240 fps. I liked the stand of the 39 over this one, the 39 is so much better. I came from the Asus PG42UQ and the 800R didn't bother me one bit. I got used to it right away. I wouldn't buy this $1700 but at $1200, it's a good deal.
im confused. you didnt get the monitor for 1000, you just straight traded them right?
you paid 1200 for the 39", regardless if it went down to 1000, bestbuy refunded you your purchase price of 1200.
Then you spent 1200 on the 45". unless im missing something, its a net 0
@ I spent $1200 for the 39 and then the price dropped to $1000. I went in and got $200 back for the 39 and saw the 45 there for $1200 and bought that and been using it as my main monitor since. So I spent $2200 before taxes in 2 monitors.
@@302daddyd ohh i see, so you kept the 39, that makes sense then. are you using both on the same set up?
@ I got 2 pc’s.
Next year's version is confirmed to be a 5K2K panel. It will truly be an end game monitor.
That’ll be siiiiick if it’s still curved!
yeh, should of been this year. it is not 4K how dumb
Not unless it literally wraps around my head!!! Or is flat 😂
That'll be fantastic. This should have been a 3860x1600. Ugh, 3440x1440 @ 45" is gross
That would be great, where was that confirmed?
Thanks man!! What a review.. great of you to include G9 comparison here and also touch upon the Macbook refresh rate issue.. loved it ❤❤
I tried the Corsair flex version recently. The only issue i had was with the pixel density. Unlike with a qd-oled display where the colour fringing on text gave me a headache as well as the pixel density being low. Really at that size display 3440x1440 is unacceptable. Unless you're literally only ever playing a game or maybe watching a video. Unlike the G9 oled you really can't even begin to do anything productive imo. In some ways it's like using an old school 1080p or 720p monitor. If the next generation is 5k2k like is rumoured, then that's actually endgame for me.
I can’t wait until next years models. Finally starting to see OLED come with larger sizes and higher resolutions. Hopefully 2025 is the year!
changing the sharpness 70 to 50 (depending on the preset) helped the text clarity
Using this monitor as well. Fantastic for photo and video editing, and gaming. Love this monitor.
This thing is the perfect size can’t wait for higher ppi version
Only issue being at 4k it would be WAY harder to run, you'd be cutting your frame rate in under half
I bought a 34" QD-Oled 175hz ultrawide monitor instead( Philips Evnia 34M2C6500/00) . It is more than big enough in my opinion, and much cheaper than this monitor. Almost half the price in my country.
@@drunkhusband6257 The 4k would be more for desktop and productivity usage rather than gaming. But the price is going to be a big issue. I'd personally like a 1600p 39 inch.
Would you recommend the older model (45GR95QE-B) over the newer model (45GS96QB-B) if it was significantly cheaper? Currently the older model is about $2099 AUD vs the newer model at $2999.
I'm wondering if the change in brightness and HDR is worth the price jump
Newer one. The change in brightness alone is enough to get it over the old one.
lg website says the new one has the same typical brightness as an old model
You got me on Samsung 57". Now you had me thinking about this one😢
I see some posts that you can have in ur screen, your console and your laptop (split screen) this is amazing! Awesome review by the way.
I bought this monitor after watching the review of the original model. For those looking at this monitor: You trade PPI for insanely fast refresh rates and motion clarity and the best immersion a TV sized monitor can offer.
On top of that it’s an OLED. You can find the original model on sale, for the same price as a normal sized OLED. You don’t buy this monitor to get a normal experience. It’s all about the immersion.
Bullsh*t mate, I am watching this video on my AW3225qf Oled 4K with 240hz and above I got my G9 Oled 240hz sitting , i sold the LG45 2 weeks ago and will never look back!
@@Akupunktura187 QD-OLED colors are better. I’m not going to argue that. I said smaller screens have better PPI. Yes the 32in 4k QD-OLED is a better screen, it’s fact.
But I said this monitor is the most immersive due to its size, curve, the high refresh and motion clarity is excellent. There are plenty of smaller regular sized monitors that have better PPI and QD-OLEDs will always look better than matte WOLEDs (LG 45in). But if someone is looking at this monitor it’s due to it’s size for immersion during gaming. That’s literally the only reason. It’s one of a kind at that until they make 5k ultrawide version 2024 Q4.
True. This screen size + 21:9 aspect ratio + 800R curve immerses me more than my own higher resolution 42inch LG C2 or the MSI MPG 32inch QD-OLED (which I returned). e.g. Playing No Man's Sky on this is a vastly different experience compared to the latter 2 displays as you actually feel like you're in a spaceship instead of just looking at a TV or monitor.
Does the new version come with remote?
@@digitaldream4477 no, the enw version does not come with a remote - sadly
I love this monitor I don't even notice the text being pixilated. It's by far the best monitor I ever owned. 1440p is perfect most games can't even get 240fps on 4k so what would be the point. Thanks for review.
I went with the G9 OLED. I love it. But the height is a concern. I am a fan of the 32:9 aspect ratio. I am not a Mac user anymore so that stuff doesn't matter to me. I am not a fan of gaming at 21:9 on the G9, however. I have a high end pc but if I went with a 21:9 I would have probably went 4k. Ultimately, the G9 shape with the 1800R curve (I'm not a fan of the 1000R and definitely not the 800R) fits perfectly on my desk. I was going to wait for a 7680x2160p OLED 32:9 but there is currently not one scheduled for production. So I went with the G9. I do have a 4090 but the framerate on that resolution would not run decent framerates in most games anyway. I do have an LG C1 TV connected as well that I was using to game in 4k before I got the G9.
I JUST bought this monitor and its absolutely amazingly amazing beautiful monitor yes the resolution is 3440 1440p at 45 inchs but you wont notice at allllll its beautiful amd perfect for gaming
Can you use a gaming monitor like this instead of your 4K TV to play with on your PlayStation five or PlayStation five Pro or your Xbox series X? And if for example, a PlayStation game does 60 frames per second, can you get more frames per second on a monitor that does 240 frames or only what the game itself runs at?
@@Johnny_Ohio yes I hooked my Playstation 5 and Xbox to it works greatly!
Nice review , you answered all my questions , appreciate Mac and Pc compares also.
Thank you for watching / commenting! Glad it helped 😁
@@PeteMatheson , Chg90 to this monitor and impovement for regular use or wait till 5 k ?
I'm extremely grateful for your reviews and dedication. Currently I'm a law student, and I've been really trying to find what UltraWide monitor is best for me. I'm only using the new MacBook Pro, and though I spend the majority of my time taking notes, review documents, writing briefs, etc., I want to get the proper monitor without paying for bells and whistle which are no benefit to me. On the side I do a lot of video and sound editing. After watching several of your reviews, I'm really quite sold on this monitor... unless you recommend something different. Thanks!
Thanks for watching and commenting man!
From what you've written, you don't mention gaming once - so I'd recommend looking for one with a higher resolution. If you're editing then you'll be able to fit more on the screen too. I just got the Dell 40" Ultrawide which is smaller but has a much higher resolution, at 120hz, with a full dock in the back. Perhaps that's a good option for you?
@@PeteMatheson I really appreciate this. Thank you. Would also have any recommendations for curved monitor greater than 45"?
I have the 39 and it’s great. Still in return period and think im going to try this 45 now that it is $919 and see which one fits me best. Question, all these people complaining about needing more pixels. What GPU or GPU’s are your running to get 240hz on a 4k super ultra wide resolutions?
@@oside_m5 just bought mine going to pick it up tomorrow and I got the 45” with 4 years geek squad warranty for $963 and taxes included!!!!
Why is it only 2K? Thought they would have upgraded to 4k
more than likely hitting a bigger market not everyone has a 4090 series card to drive these monitors
@@KudaBear316 can't you play at lower resolution then?
Gaming monitor. You could argue that most people don’t have a high spec card to be able to drive a 4k resolution. So the bigger market is a lower res panel that more people can buy
4090 can't even run 5k2k at high refresh tho 😢
@@PeteMatheson Not sure for this price of $1600. To me if your selling a $1700 monitor it should be 4K. for a 2K monitor the price should be closer to $1000 or less. Thats just me though.
Thanks for the awesome review. U can pls ans few questions.
1) I have LG C2 48" OLED TV as my primary PC monitor. That doesn't have DP just HDMI, what difference will I see other than 240Hz, should I upgrade?
2) On PS5 can we do ultrawide resolution without stretching the screen?
Thanks again
I'm $1699 poorer now because I watched this video. I picked one up yesterday, it is amazing just make sure to your desk has room for this big boy!
rip they're $999 for black friday
Ouch
@@jakefarmon3745 wow lol you could have just not said that ...
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You mention that the Ultrawide/Super Ultrawide monitors display HUD’s in the corners. However, I’d like to point out that many of those games have settings that allow you to bring in the HUD closer to the middle - both horizontal and vertically. That might make a difference in game play for ya. Takes away that Con while still retaining the peripherals
Just get an 42" LG C2. I've had it for 2 years and it is still amazing.
To be fair, still using my C2 and can confirm, works great!
I concur - it's single handedly the best upgrade for immersion and overall PC gaming and even work I have ever purchased. I also like the glossy over matte - for those of us with better vision, we can see the difference in matte vs glossy. Imagine having the best screen tech, but then putting a slight blur over top of it. I also don't like curved as it often makes things look distorted, and I def prefer a 16:9 aspect ratio, esp since so many games still don't natively support ultra wides... Kinda makes the LG C2 the king imho
@@GramKracker88 some people say that glossy makes the quality better? interesting
using one right now and love it
Nice. Totally get your points re: the stand. The stand is so crucial for space. I use Dell UWs because I focus more on productivity for my monitor than gaming since I stream a lot from my gaming PC to my handhelds and Meta Quest. The extra 90W PD is very nice but I agree for most users not needed. Looking forward to your review of the 52K2 UW.
I have the same exact specs on my pc my ram is a bit higher mhz same brand tho I swapped my Lg C3 for this monitor 2024 version and it lasted 2 days I could not unsee 4k even with the Cru mods so I took it back and upgraded to the Lg C4 my heart is full and happy. Great review tho.
How far do you need to sit from the screen, for productivity and gaming purpose? It sounds so big.
Like the review, covers everything to consider imho really well. I have the 2023 model, super happy with it for everything from gaming to home office use. Why do the monitors always look bigger in these YT videos though :D. Cheers
Great channell and awesome monitor. As you said, the PPI is very low, combined with oled I'm expecting terrible fonts and productivity. 1440p for anything above 34" is no-go (still using 48 LG CX as main monitor)
Thank you! 🙌🏼
Yeah it’s most definitely a gaming first monitor. A great one! But if you work on it daily then not so much
I've been waiting for it to go on sale. It finally did today. 500 off for a total of 1199. Just bought it 😊
I just got this monitor for $420 usd as an open box at best buy and it absolutely blows my mind! PPI could be better, and there's no way I'd pay full price for it, but i can't complain about it for the price i got it at. It is a stunning looking display and goes great with my 7800x3d and 7900XTX build
@@Suave6869 you got another version this one is 1799
@GodOfRage809 Nope. Pretty much the same one. It 1699 before tax at best buy. It is a "LG - UltraGear 45" OLED Curved WQHD 240Hz" Model number is 45GR95QE. Same panel just last years version. Sorry you don't understand how best buy open box and clearance works.
Great review. Saw this at Best Buy today and I loved how it looked. Almost pulled the trigger but thought I should research it first. Not a gamer, mostly productivity and some content development but on a MacBook Pro. Will wait for higher resolution. Curious about those panels on your wall behind the monitor! Any info on them?
I know some games have a Safezone option for their HUD, so, for all the other monitors that require you to break your neck to look at the mini map, adjusting that might help
Have you checked whether the chronic problem of the OLED panel, namely the flicker problem caused by FPS fluctuation, decrease or increase when g-sync VRR is on, persists on this monitor?
So im confused. What are the differences between this and the previous version? Is it much .
For regular work / productivity is the Samsung 49 inch OLED at 5120 x 1440 going to look better than the LG 45? I was super excited to upgrade from a 34 inch LG ultrawide but the pixellation has been a bitter pill to swallow and now I am thinking of returning it to get the Samsung instead. Even with Black Friday coming up I can't swing $2500 for the 57 inch when the 49 inch is $1000.
Thy should make 4k resolution version too really for such large monitor size. Every new large size monitor products have this issue in 2024... We don't use monitors for gaming only.
my wish monitor❤️
I’ve got this and I need a pc to run it. What would u reccomend?
DLDSR will help massively on this panel to alleviate that trash PPI.
I used it on a 34 inch panel and it made the perceived quality much higher. Probably a must-do on this panel.
Supersampling can't be used at 240hz on any of these monitors that have dsc
@@drunkhusband6257 ah you could be right if this panel uses DSC then no super sampling. Ouch!
So will amd VSR right? there is a weaird thing i noticed...i have both 3440x1440 34" 165hz ultragear IPS and when i use VSR (usually 5120×2160) image gets much much better,but i also have LG C3 3840x2160 120HZ OLED in which any supersampling makes images look worseor the same...anyone know the reason? could it be that C3 has DSC?
@@notimeforspace2477 TVs were never meant to handle supersampling. Whenever you supersample something on most high end tvs the actual image processing of the TV essentially re-scales back down whatever supersampling you applied, making the image even worse due to more layers of image processing.
@@drunkhusband6257 how can i stop tv from scaling the image? I want my radeon software to do it
Vid suggestion (looking for) : this screen (or equivalent) Vs a G9 oled, not only for gaming (🥱) but desk productivitè, video editing, with apps, etc.
for sure one of them monitors i'd wanna see in person before buying don't really know of another way to see if the PPI would annoy me or not.
I really like the size and the 21:9 aspect ratio, but that PPI is too low.
I’m going to get this monitor because of this video. Tbh
🙌🏼
Amazing review
Thank you!
What do you recommend for productivity? I'm looking for an ultrawide with high resolution with USB C.
I use mine for a lot of excel work and don’t notice an issues, but I sit farther away from it for work then for gaming. Need to put it on an arm.
Others complain about the PPI but I don’t see it. Probably depends on your eyes.
Would you recommend for daytime productivity spreadsheets etc and gaming for the kids at weekends ? thinking of burn in issues with its of static content... thanks
Did you ever do a review of 39” one? Trying to decide between the two. I only would use for gaming so it’s more just me worrying that the 45 will be too big
Get the 39
@ I did, don’t regret it for a second. The 39” is perfect for my personal use
Looks awesome. Already waiting for months to get my hand on here in The Netherlands (Europe). Contacted LG through all channels, but they can't tell when it will be available. They don't want my money 😏
Hey 🙂
I've read the monitor uses DP 2.1, but my graphics card only has DP 1.4
Can I still use the monitor with my PC?
What drawabacks do I get?
@@eleonora7490 You don't need a GPU supporting DP 2.1 to run the monitor. However, you may not reach the full refresh rate.
@Rasenmaehermann89 okay nice. Then I will get it :)
Best review out there, super helpful really ...thanks! Allow me to ask, I am not really a gamer, but I write/read code and text all day as part of my job. Would you recommend this screen for developers? (I'd probably go for the 39" model)
I've had this for a week now, and my biggest gripe is the quality of text on this monitor... idk if that is an OLED thing or the DPI of this monitor. I'm going to keep but that would be the best improvement imo. Also it is 500$ off right NOW at best buy!
This is great! But is there any similar OLED curved but like 40’’? More for productivity and WFH
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I'm thinking of getting this or the corsair flex monitor probably will wait till black Friday hopefully it goes on sale
Hey Pete, thanks for this great review. I am seriously considering buying this monitor now that it's on sale for day to day productivity. I head you mention that it was not the greatest for that purpose. Is there any other monitor with that aspect ratio that you suggest I consider?. My issue with most of the 49in is the aspect ration 32:9. I find the 21:9 more appealing. Less moving my head side to side. Any suggestions!!!
Could you please share more details on gaming crosshair? is it possible to do so via remote quickly? or its all the time 5 clicks manually? Does the crosshair fits exactly to the center?
I’ve been itching to get a nicer monitor than my non OLED 34” Asus. Price dropped $500 today for Mother’s Day so I gave in and snagged one.
And?
the problem is pixel density, on a monitor that large the pixels will stand out which isn't easy on the eyes
Great video thank you! I’m looking for a productivity monitor (main use) and some light gaming with usb c support for my MacBook Pro m4. But the low PPI as you mentioned might be a deal
Break for me. What do you think?
what a great review. thank you.
What monitor would you recommend for both pc gaming console gaming and working from home? Spreadsheets etc
I wanted to love it, but the Vertical Banding was so terrible I had to return it. I got another one and the banding was just was bad.. Must have got the panel lottery. I ended up getting the Alienware DWF instead. No banding and is great. Sure its a bit smaller. But I'm happy with it. But the size and deep curve, I did love on the 6QB.
How’s the experience of a 45 vs two 27’s and is it possible to split the screen and game and do another task at the same time?
Which graphics card are you running that will output 240Hz?
Very professional review
Live I uk but not available or in stock anywhere gutted , excellent video
honestly this is the perfect monitor even while im web browsing i dont see any problems the words look crisp not pixeled at all like i keep hearing with ppi its gotta be a myth lol
thoughts about is it valued at $999, just picked one up from best buy today.
How long does it take to get used to the high curvature of something like this?
I love slightly curved monitors ultrawide, but am pretty skeptical on such extreme curves, especially for productivity (I need quick, and accurate mouse placement).
Extreme curves are actually more comfortable in my experience.
With shallow curves you kinda need to lean a little into each far corner. Bigger curve needs none of that! And it still looks flat when you're sat in front of one
i have the 45 inch from 2023, but the difference between them are not that really big tho.
for less grightness i love mine so much... came from IPS and not a single regret
I have a 49" 32:9 and I do this weird thing where I distance my monitor to the point where I can see the entire image without having to move my head, but instead just move my eyeballs, so when I rotate my eyeballs I can see the far sides of the image without using my neck. I still wouldn't mind a bit more vertical real estate, though. But in the video, there's a point made that with the 45" you don't have to move your head to see the sides of the image, but in the comparison image, the 45" is only slightly narrower than the 49". Regardless, I can't wait for the 2160p version of the 45". That'll be an amazing monitor.
After gaming on the 2013 (GR) model and the 2014 (GS) model, did you notice a significant difference in brightness and how the ABL dims the screen during bright moments? I heard the 2013 model's ABL is more aggressive than the 2014. I am going to pick this monitor up for gaming, and I am wondering if i should grab the GR now for $1200 or wait for the GS to drop in price in a few months. If there is a noticable difference, I will wait.
Never noticed the ABL a single time EVER in 14 months of using the 2023 monitor while gaming, watching movies, videos, etc. Also, the 2023 model can have it's brightness way increased with 4 or 5 settings in the LG service menu (requires an LG service remote that's like $8), not to mention, using DLDSR (at full 240 Hz, RGB) with games drastically increases image quality. The extra brightness settings in the LG service menu combined with DLDSR turns the monitor from a beast to an absolute monster. Best overall gaming monitor in the entire industry by far (or 2nd to the 57" 32:9 Samsung if only play simracing games).
I must have missed it, but what is the pixel layout on this one? rbg?
We love how the curve of the monitor floats perfectly above our Setup Cockpit desk shelf! 😍🙌
Thanks guys! Desk shelf is crazy good with all the mounting points!
Got the Acer Predator X45 for $1,175. Don't see how other 45" wide screen 2k are any better.
Btw live your content, may I ask what’s your dimensions of your desk 😊
3440×1440 on 45"…
Still rocking my 2019 43" 32:10 Samsung 3840×1200, and my PPI is as low as I'd go
Are there any preferred settings to help scale with macbook and mac studio?
i have last years 45". does it still use lg's WOLED panels or are they different? a bit dissapointed how much better qdoled panels look but maybe trading it out for the 2024 if the panel type is atleast different would be nice
It still uses a WOLED panel, but it's using a G3 panel as opposed to last years C2 panel.
I've had the previous gen of this monitor for about a year or so and I think I'm making the switch back to a 34" with higher PPI. I ended up using it for more productivity work and it's quite bad in that realm of things.
Ngl, i was hoping this 45" with such an aggressive curve had a bit higher resolution. My fear is that the ppi would have me sitting so far away from the screen that the curve would end up being an issue
I’m still waiting for a 5k OLED curved monitor with a delta e < 1 and a 240hz refresh rate where I get the best colors and pixels for photo editing while still have the specs for intense gaming.
its always funny to watch playing fps shooters on such a big screen
what about the 34 inch alienware oled?
Great video and monitor! BUT it's too big for my desk - can you suggest a 38"-40" curved model that compares?
The LG 39GS95QE-B would be what you want it is a 39" OLED and literally has the exact same specs as this monitor 800R curve, 240hz refresh rate, TrueBlack 400 HDR, etc. its just smaller it was released the same time as this 45" so just as new.
@@InExcelsis9 Thanks for the suggestion, but an 800R curve is too aggressive. Something more subtle like 1800R or similar?
What if I just won’t go connect an Apple TV 4K and PS5 to it ? Will I be able tu use it to its full capabilities just using it for gaming and tv?
I am a dedicated MSFS 2020 flight simmer, and am looking for a simple upgrade, since I hate dealing with graphics cards, etc. Would like to buy an Xbox (X) and hook it up to the LG 45. Do you think I will get excellent graphics with smooth operation?
I really appreciate you mathing the screen size there for us. I think this might be the perfect sized monitor for gaming. Samsung ones do seem great but, their aspect ratio kills it for me. And the 57 inch isn't even in oled.
Great video by the way. I might actually get this if it drops in my country.
Are there any similar or better monitors coming out and in your opinion is this the best one at the moment?.
Predator X45 and AGON Pro AG456UCZD?
@@AlexTuduran Appreciated man will keep these on check too. Due to the pricing issues in my country I went ahead and got a S90C it costed me less than half of all the monitors available on the market. Once the oled monitors drop in price in a few yrs will nab one.
@@roshill2010 Sounds about right. Best of luck in getting one when they become available. Let me know if it's as impressive as everyone praises.
@@AlexTuduran Well I did have a 32 inch curved it was pretty immersive. You felt your inside the game. 55 inch is a whole different beast everything is so large, clear n perfect.
That's why I am thinking a 45 inch curved could work a bit closer.
1:11 there are scratched from your webcam on the screen!! I can't get over it.
I have this monitor love it can I ask u what kind of speakers u are using?
I love this monitor! Dont even need my glasses
If you want a large OLED 4K monitor, you should consider the LG 42 Flex. I had considered the 45 UltraGear, but it's 2K resolution has just too low of a dpi. I've been using the 42 Flex for 3 months now, and wouldn't trade it for anything - except maybe a 48" Flex (if LG made one).
I agree. Once you've gone to 4K, nothing below that cuts it. I'll also wait for the 48" flex if it comes about.
any updates on this with the full review on the settings . to help with no burn in >>
2024 actually has a new flat stand, but guess not everywhere they sell it with it
If they did a miniled 4k version I'd be all over this as a trade off for work and play middle ground. I just can't bring myself to spend so much on oled monitors with working from home 8 hours a day and chance burn in. The 57inch G9 is to much side to side head movement, neck hurts after a long day.
i just bought last years model, whats the upgrades.
USB C, MLA + brighter than previous model. Weirdly, no remote on this one
ty for the answer. i lke it. its not the best production monitor if your close but i use it at about two arms length away and perfect. and for gaming topflight.
Tried several hdmi splitters for more inputs but non worked or down graded resolution or didn’t work at all. Any suggestions??
Hello, i currently use three acer predator 27" 1440p 165hz monitors with a 6900xt, for the combination of productivity and gaming would this be a worthy upgrade for my 6900xt