Side-by-side comparison based on expert reviews and community consensus.
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B
Best Large-Screen OLEDMSI MPG 271QRX
Best Value 1440pPrice
$1,200-$1,500
$500-$700
Summary
A 45-inch curved OLED that Reddit calls its most-recommended gaming monitor, praised by both the community and professional reviewers. Dual display modes and vibrant picture quality make it a showstopper.
A 1440p OLED at 360Hz with USB-C — Wirecutter's upgrade pick that bridges the gap between work and gaming. The sweet spot for competitive gamers who don't want to sacrifice image quality.
Pros
- 45-inch curved OLED panel with vibrant picture quality
- Smooth gaming performance with high refresh rate
- Dual display mode flexibility
- Praised by both Reddit community and professional reviewers
- 360Hz refresh rate for competitive gaming
- USB-C port enables work-and-game single-cable setup
- 1440p OLED panel balances sharpness and performance
- Wirecutter-recommended upgrade pick
Cons
- Very large footprint requires a big desk
- High price point for most budgets
- 45-inch size may be too immersive for some setups
- Pricier than standard 1440p IPS monitors
- 360Hz is more than most gamers will ever need
- OLED burn-in risk with static UI elements
Our take
When Reddit and professional testers agree this strongly on a monitor, you listen — the 45GX950A-B is the monitor people buy when they want to be genuinely wowed.
The USB-C port alone makes this worth the premium over cheaper 1440p options — you get a single cable for your laptop and a blistering 360Hz for gaming. Hard to beat that flexibility.
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