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LG 45GX900A

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LG 45GX900A Review & Specifications

45GX900A by LG from the UltraGear series, is a 44.50″ OLED monitor with a resolution of 3440 × 1440 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 240 Hz. It supports a 10-bit color depth (true 10-bit panel without FRC), displays up to 1073741824 colors, and offers the following color space coverage: 98.50% DCI-P3 . The panel delivers 275 nits of brightness, has a static contrast ratio of 1500000:1, a response time of 0.03 ms. The panel is manufactured by LG Display. It has a pixel density of 83 PPI, with viewing angles of 178 ° (degrees)° horizontal and 178 ° (degrees)° vertical. The screen covers 100.24% of the front surface, and it features a 800R curved panel. It has a Anti-glare/Matte screen coating and uses self-emissive OLED technology, which does not require a backlight.

General Work Usage

The LG 45GX900A delivers a modest 61.2% productivity score, making it suitable for casual or part-time work tasks like email, browsing, or occasional document editing. It utilizes an OLED panel offering high visual fidelity and rich contrast. While these panels excel in contrast, black levels, and color richness, they are prone to issues such as burn-in when static elements remain on screen for extended periods — a common scenario in office work with persistent UI components. Additionally, OLED panels may struggle to maintain full-screen brightness over time and can exhibit lower peak brightness compared to high-end IPS displays, reducing comfort in well-lit work environments. The monitor’s high resolution of 3440×1440 delivers sufficient screen space for most productivity tasks, though less than ultra-wide or 4K displays. A lower pixel density of 83 ppi can lead to visible pixelation, reducing visual comfort for reading and detailed work, especially on larger screens. With a brightness level of 275 nits, this monitor may appear dim in bright office settings, making it less suitable for environments with strong ambient light.

The LG 45GX900A has color space coverage of: 98.50% DCI-P3 , which gives this monitor exceptional color gamut coverage, making it a top-tier choice for professionals working in color-sensitive applications such as photo editing (Photoshop, Lightroom), video grading, or design production. Colors appear rich, consistent, and accurate across supported spaces. In addition, it features a true 10-bit panel, delivering extremely smooth gradients, precise tonal transitions, and a wide dynamic range. This combination ensures the highest standard for professional visual work.

The work performance-per-price score of 12.2% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for professional productivity use. Given both the modest work suitability score and weak value proposition, there are likely better alternatives in the same price class.

Gaming and Media Usage

The LG 45GX900A achieves an outstanding 87.9% entertainment score, making it an excellent choice for immersive gaming, high-quality video playback, and fast-paced visual experiences. It utilizes an OLED panel — a top-tier choice for gaming and media consumption. OLED technology delivers near-instantaneous pixel response, infinite contrast, and rich color vibrancy, making it ideal for cinematic content and fast-paced gameplay. However, OLED panels come with a few quirks: they are susceptible to burn-in from static HUD elements, may suffer from Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) in full-brightness scenes, and can have lower sustained brightness compared to premium LCDs — especially in well-lit environments. The monitor’s high resolution of 3440×1440 strikes a good balance between image sharpness and system performance, making it suitable for most gaming scenarios without overly taxing the GPU. The monitor features an ultra-high refresh rate of 240 Hz, ideal for competitive gaming, fast-paced shooters, and high-FPS esports titles, complemented by an exceptional 0.03 ms response time for minimal input lag and virtually no motion blur.

The monitor provides very good ergonomic support, enabling users to adjust it for improved comfort during extended gaming, viewing, or daily activities, and provides very good connectivity, meeting the needs of most users in typical home or multi-purpose environments.

Specific ergonomic adjustments and connectivity details can be found in the specifications section below.

Performance per Price

The gaming performance-per-price score of 12.3% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for gaming-focused users. Its respectable gaming suitability rating of 87.9% may still justify the price for certain use cases, though better-valued options exist.

With a performance-per-price score of just 14.9%, this monitor does not offer strong value in its category. Its decent quality rating of 74.5 pts gives it a reasonable edge for specific use cases — but better-priced alternatives may exist.

Monitor Information

ManufacturerLG
Monitor Model45GX900A
Monitor SeriesUltraGear
Panel ManufacturerLG Display
Current Price Amazon $1000
Amazon Price Updated 1 day, 6 hours ago.
Launch Date1 year, 6 months ago.
Monitor AvailableTrue
Panel Size / Type44.50" / OLED
Resolution3440 x 1440 pixels
Refresh Rate / Response Time240 Hz / 0.03 ms
Brightness / Contrast 275 nits / 1500000:1
Color Depth / Coverage 10-bit / DCI-P3: 98.50%
Pixel Density83 PPI
Viewing Angles178 ° (degrees)° / 178 ° (degrees)°
Screen Ratio / Curvature Screen-to-Body Ratio: 100.24% , Curvature: 800R
Backlight / Coating
Anti-glare/Matte

Performance and Features Evaluation (Max 100 pts)

Calculated Performance and Performance per Price Scores

Additional Features and Information

Connectivity2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 1 x USB 3.1 (Type-C; upstream; 65W; DP Alt Mode), 2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out (4-pole; DTS Headphone:X)
Ergonomic Adjustments Height Adjustment , Swivel , Tilt , VESA Mount (100x100mm)
Included AccessoriesDisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB Type-C cable
Additional Features4-Side Virtually Borderless Design, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, Auto Input Switch, Black Stabilizer, Color Calibrated, Color Weakness Mode, Crosshair, Dual Controller, Dynamic Action Sync, FPS Counter, Factory Calibration, Flicker-free technology, HDR Effect, LG Switch, Low Blue Light, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, Picture-by-Picture, Picture-in-Picture, Picture Mode, Reader Mode, RGB Hexagon LED Lighting, Smart Energy Saving, User Define Key, VESA AdaptiveSync Display 240

45GX900A Compared to Monitors with Similar Performance and Features

Monitor Quality & Features per Price Table

Brand Monitor (Desc) Price (Desc) Work (Desc) Play (Desc) Overall (Desc) Work/$ (Desc) Game/$ (Desc) Overall/$ (Desc)
ASUS
VA27UQSB
$297 | 0.0%
86.1%
65.8%
74.9%
58.0%
31.0%
50.4%
LG
27UN850-W
$370 | ↑ 23.8%
85.0%
66.8%
74.5%
45.9%
25.3%
40.3%
ASUS
PA328CGV
$773❗ | ↑ 34.3%
72.2%
80.4%
74.2%
18.7%
14.6%
19.2%
ASUS
ROG Strix XG27AQMR
$370 | 0.0%
70.3%
84.3%
74.8%
38.0%
31.9%
40.4%
Alienware
Alienware AW2725DM
$250 | ↑ 2.7%
69.7%
85.6%
74.4%
55.8%
48.0%
59.6%
ASUS
ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM
$903❗ | ↑ 36.6%
63.9%
87.1%
75.1%
14.1%
13.5%
16.6%
LG
34GX90SA
$799 | ↓ -14.1%
63.7%
88.9%
75.4%
15.9%
15.6%
18.9%
LG
34GS95QE
$700❗ | 0.0%
62.6%
88.4%
74.4%
17.9%
17.7%
21.3%
LG
45GX900A
$1000 | 0.0%
61.2%
87.9%
74.5%
12.2%
12.3%
14.9%

Monitor Comparison and Detail Specifications Table

Specification
VA27UQSB
ASUS VA27UQSB
27UN850-W
LG 27UN850-W
PA328CGV
ASUS PA328CGV
ROG Strix XG27AQMR
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR
Alienware AW2725DM
Alienware Alienware AW2725DM
ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM
34GX90SA
LG 34GX90SA
34GS95QE
LG 34GS95QE
45GX900A
LG 45GX900A
Perf Chart
Price
$297 | 0.0%
$370 | ↑ 23.8%
$773❗ | ↑ 34.3%
$370 | 0.0%
$250 | ↑ 2.7%
$903❗ | ↑ 36.6%
$799 | ↓ -14.1%
$700❗ | 0.0%
$1000 | 0.0%
Brand ASUS LG ASUS ASUS Alienware ASUS LG LG LG
Size / Type 27.00" / IPS 27.00" / IPS 31.90" / IPS 27.00" / IPS 27.00" / IPS 26.50" / OLED 33.90" / OLED 33.90" / OLED 44.50" / OLED
Resolution 3840 × 2160 3840 × 2160 2560 × 1440 2560 × 1440 2560 × 1440 2560 × 1440 3440 × 1440 3440 × 1440 3440 × 1440
Hz / Response 60 Hz / 5.00 ms 61 Hz / 5.00 ms 165 Hz / 5.00 ms 300 Hz / 1.00 ms 180 Hz / 1.00 ms 240 Hz / 0.03 ms 240 Hz / 0.03 ms 240 Hz / 0.03 ms 240 Hz / 0.03 ms
Nits / Contrast 350 nits / 1000:1 350 nits / 1000:1 450 nits / 1000:1 350 nits / 1000:1 400 nits / 1000:1 240 nits / 1500000:1 No data nits / 1500000:1 275 nits / 1500000:1 275 nits / 1500000:1
Color / Coverage 10-bit / sRGB: 99.00% 10-bit / sRGB: 99.00% 10-bit / DCI-P3: 95.00% 10-bit / DCI-P3: 97.00% 10-bit / DCI-P3: 95.00% 10-bit / DCI-P3: 99.00% 10-bit / DCI-P3: 98.50% 10-bit / DCI-P3: 98.50% 10-bit / DCI-P3: 98.50%
Pixel Density 163 PPI 163 PPI 91 PPI 110 PPI 109 PPI 110 PPI 109 PPI 109 PPI 83 PPI
Curvature Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat Flat 800R 800R 800R
Backlight W-LED W-LED W-LED W-LED W-LED None None None None
Coating Anti-glare/Matte (3H) Anti-glare/Matte (3H) Anti-glare/Matte Anti-glare/Matte Anti-glare/Matte (3H) Anti-glare/Matte Anti-glare/Matte Anti-glare/Matte Anti-glare/Matte
Speakers 2 x 2 W (watts) 2 x 5 W (watts) 2 x 2 W (watts)
HDR HDR10 No data No data No data No data HDR10 DisplayHDR 400 True Black HDR10, DisplayHDR 400 True Black No data
Local Dimming
Power Typical: 30.00W Typical: 40.00W , Max: 130.00W Typical: 28.00W Typical: 23.00W Typical: 25.00W , Max: 80.00W No data No data No data No data
Panel Brand No data LG Display, BOE No data No data No data LG Display LG Display LG Display LG Display

Monitor Specifications Table

Brand Monitor (Desc) Size Resolution Panel Type Bright. Contrast Depth Hz Resp. Curvature
ASUS
VA27UQSB
27.00" 3840 × 2160 IPS 350 nits 1000 : 1 10-bit 60 Hz 5.00 ms Flat
LG
27UN850-W
27.00" 3840 × 2160 IPS 350 nits 1000 : 1 10-bit 61 Hz 5.00 ms Flat
ASUS
PA328CGV
31.90" 2560 × 1440 IPS 450 nits 1000 : 1 10-bit 165 Hz 5.00 ms Flat
ASUS
ROG Strix XG27AQMR
27.00" 2560 × 1440 IPS 350 nits 1000 : 1 10-bit 300 Hz 1.00 ms Flat
Alienware
Alienware AW2725DM
27.00" 2560 × 1440 IPS 400 nits 1000 : 1 10-bit 180 Hz 1.00 ms Flat
ASUS
ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM
26.50" 2560 × 1440 OLED 240 nits 1500000 : 1 10-bit 240 Hz 0.03 ms Flat
LG
34GX90SA
33.90" 3440 × 1440 OLED None nits 1500000 : 1 10-bit 240 Hz 0.03 ms 800 mm
LG
34GS95QE
33.90" 3440 × 1440 OLED 275 nits 1500000 : 1 10-bit 240 Hz 0.03 ms 800 mm
LG
45GX900A
44.50" 3440 × 1440 OLED 275 nits 1500000 : 1 10-bit 240 Hz 0.03 ms 800 mm

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