LG Ultragear Gaming Monitor

Our Review

Diving into the realm of gaming monitors, LG’s UltraGear 45GR95QE emerges as a clear forerunner. Its 45-inch curved OLED panel, with a resolution of WQHD (3440 x 1440), promises gamers a visual treat unlike any other. And boy, does it deliver!

OLED Panel Perfection

The display technology’s inherent advantage is its ability to produce deep blacks by turning off individual pixels. This technology gives the UltraGear a significant edge in portraying scenes with depth and detail that few other LCD monitors can replicate. From the deepest dungeons in RPGs to the vast expanses of open-world games, every pixel radiates vibrancy, capturing a spectrum of colors that’s sure to captivate any gamer.

LG Ultragear Gaming Monitor Performance

For the competitive gamer, speed is the essence. The 240Hz refresh rate ensures that fast-paced games flow smoothly, rendering every action without stutter or lag. The incredibly low 0.03ms response time means that every input is instantly translated on screen, offering players a crucial advantage in split-second decision scenarios.

Adaptive Tech Integration

There’s a reason why screen tearing and stutters are gamers’ worst enemies—they break immersion. With AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility, this monitor ensures those concerns are a thing of the past. Whether you’re an NVIDIA or AMD GPU user, the UltraGear is ready to synchronize perfectly with your system.

Immersive Design

The 800R curvature isn’t just for show. It’s engineered to provide a uniform viewing experience, minimizing color and brightness deviations. Such a curve brings the corners of the display more in line with the viewer’s natural field of view, leading to a more comfortable and immersive viewing experience, especially during extended gaming sessions.

However, not all is perfect in the kingdom of this LG Ultragear Gaming Monitor. The monitor’s brilliance in gaming scenarios overshadows its performance in standard office environments. The WOLED subpixel arrangement can distort font clarity, particularly noticeable when dealing with text-heavy tasks. It’s a reminder that while this monitor excels in gaming and multimedia entertainment, it may not be the first choice for productivity tasks.

Additionally, certain choices by LG do raise questions. The presence of a fan in the monitor, though quiet, seems an odd inclusion and can be noticeable in hushed environments. OSD control solely relying on a remote can be limiting, and with the trend towards versatile connectivity, the absence of a USB-C PD/Thunderbolt input feels like a missed beat.

Nevertheless, as a testament to LG’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of gaming technology, the UltraGear 45GR95QE stands tall. It embodies a harmonious blend of aesthetic appeal and raw performance, crafting an experience that’s hard to rival in today’s market.