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LG UltraGear OLED 45GX950A vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC

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LGUltraGear OLED 45GX950ASamsungOdyssey OLED G9 G95SC
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025June 2023
Display
Screen size44.5″49″
Resolution5120 × 2160 (5K2K)5120 × 1440 (DQHD)
Sharpness125 pixels per inch109 pixels per inch
PanelOLED (LG Display WOLED with RGWB subpixels; dual mode 2560 × 1080 at 330 Hz (TFTCentral, from LG))QD-OLED
Refresh rate165 Hz240 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.03 ms0.03 ms
Brightness (typical)275 nits250 nits
HDR certificationDisplayHDR True Black 400DisplayHDR True Black 400
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10+ Gaming
Contrast ratio1,500,000:11,000,000:1
Colour range98.5% DCI-P3 (typical)99% DCI-P3 (CIE 1976)
DCI-P3 coverage98.5%99%
ShapeCurved (800R)Curved (1800R)
Adaptive syncFreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync CompatibleFreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync
Subpixel layoutRGWB (TFTCentral)Second-generation triangular RGB QD-OLED layout; some text fringing remains (TechSpot)
Colour depth10-bit, 1.07 billion coloursUp to 1 billion colours
Colour modesReader Mode, Colour Weakness mode; HDR EffectStandard, Dynamic, Movie, Graphic, Entertain and Eco
HDR detailHDR10; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400DisplayHDR True Black 400 and HDR10+ Gaming
Viewing angles178° / 178°178° horizontal and vertical
Eye care–Eye Saver Mode and Flicker Free
Pixel pitch0.2035 × 0.2035 mm–
CalibrationFactory calibrated; hardware calibration ready (LG Calibration Studio)Factory tuning with calibration report
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1, USB-C2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingUp to 90 WNone
USB ports2 × USB-A2 × USB-C
SpeakersYesYes
HDMI detail2 × HDMI 2.1 (1.8 m cable included)One full-size HDMI 2.1 and one Micro HDMI 2.1 input
DisplayPort detailDisplayPort 2.1 with DSC (cable included)1 x DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C detailUSB-C with video up to 5120 × 2160 at 165 Hz, data and 90 W power delivery; also the USB upstream portThree USB-C ports for the USB hub only; no display connection or laptop power delivery (TechSpot)
USB hub detail2 × USB 3.0 downstreamUSB 3.0; one USB-C upstream and two USB-C downstream ports, including one for software updates; Samsung's product table counts all three connectors as USB Hub
Picture by picturePIP; 2-way PBPMulti View supports up to two videos
Audio out4-pole headphone out (sound and mic), DTS Headphone:X–
Speaker detail2 × 10 W, Rich Bass2 x 5 W stereo speakers with Adaptive Sound Pro
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivelHeight, tilt
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand14 kg12.9 kg
Height adjustment–120 mm
Tilt–-2° to +15°
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand991.6 × 342 × 545.6–665.6 mm (W × D × H)1194.7 x 236.9 x 529.3 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand991.6 × 225.5 × 460.7 mm (W × D × H)1194.7 x 180.8 x 365 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand9.4 kg9.2 kg
Colours–Silver; CoreSync and Core Lighting+
Controls4-way joystick; user-defined key; auto input switch; dual controller; Unity Hexagon Lighting–
Power and support
Power useLess than 0.5 W sleep, less than 0.3 W off75 W typical; 220 W maximum; 0.5 W standby
Energy class–G
Power supplyExternal adapter, 20 V / 18 A output, 100–240 V inputExternal adapter; AC 100–240V, 50/60Hz
Software–Tizen, Gaming Hub and smart TV apps; Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.2; SmartThings Hub and Wireless DeX
In the boxHDMI 2.1 cable, DisplayPort 2.1 cable, USB-C cable, power adapter and cord, mouse holderHDMI to Micro HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, remote control and 1.5 m power cable

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