Viewedge CS27QK 27" vs LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 45"
Viewedge CS27QK 27" Black
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 45" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Viewedge CS27QK 27" Black
Most users are impressed with the value-for-money, vibrant colors, high refresh rates (144-180 Hz), and sharp 1440p resolution at an affordable price. However, a significant minority report dead pixels, screen shadows, glue stains, poor HDR, and cracked screens, often within days of purchase, raising serious quality control concerns.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Vibrant colors and sharp image
- High refresh rates (144-180 Hz)
- Easy setup and assembly
- Slim and sturdy build
Cons
- Dead pixels and screen shadows
- Poor quality control (glue stains, cracks)
- Built-in speakers are bad
- HDR performance is weak
- No USB-C or HDMI 2.1 port
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 45" 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
| Viewedge CS27QK 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 45" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 45" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | — | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 800 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 330 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | — | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 66W★ |
| Weight | 4.73 kg★ | 14.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
Viewedge CS27QK 27" Black
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong performance (77th percentile)
- Strong display (71st percentile)
- Strong feature (68th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 45" Black 2025
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 31 specs.