LG 45GR65DC

LG 45GR65DC Review & Specifications

45GR65DC by LG from the UltraGear series, is a 44.50″ VA monitor with a resolution of 5120 × 1440 pixels (3.556:1 aspect ratio) and a refresh rate of up to 200 Hz. It supports a 10-bit color depth, displays up to 1073741824 colors, and offers the following color space coverage: 95.00% DCI-P3 . The panel delivers 400 nits of brightness, has a static contrast ratio of 3000:1, a response time of 1.00 ms. The panel is manufactured by BOE (model: MF445HYB-C40). It has a pixel density of 119 PPI, with viewing angles of 178 ° (degrees)° horizontal and 178 ° (degrees)° vertical. The screen covers 92.28% of the front surface, and it features a 1500R curved panel. It uses a W-LED backlight and has a Anti-glare/Matte screen coating. HDR capabilities include support for HDR10, DisplayHDR 600. Typical power consumption is 80.00 W, with a maximum of 90.00 W.

General Work Usage

The LG 45GR65DC earns a solid 75.0% work usage rating, indicating reliable performance in most productivity scenarios such as office tasks, spreadsheets, and research work. It utilizes a VA panel. These panels offer strong contrast ratios and deep blacks, which can improve image depth and comfort in dim lighting. However, they may suffer from narrower viewing angles and slightly slower pixel response times compared to IPS, potentially leading to subtle color shifts or ghosting during fast movement or multi-monitor setups. The monitor’s very high resolution of 5120×1440 ensures excellent workspace flexibility and visual clarity for office work and complex layouts. The pixel density of 119 ppi provides adequately crisp text without requiring scaling, though pixel edges may become noticeable when sitting close or working with fine content. With a typical brightness of 400 nits, this monitor maintains excellent visibility even in well-lit office spaces.

The LG 45GR65DC has color space coverage of: 95.00% 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. Combined with 8-bit + FRC support, the monitor achieves visually smooth color transitions, suitable for semi-professional or enthusiast-level work. While not native 10-bit, FRC allows for near-10-bit results in most scenarios.

The work performance-per-price score of 25.0% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for professional productivity use. With a respectable 75.0% work suitability score, it may still be a reasonable option for users seeking reliability over savings.

Gaming and Media Usage

The LG 45GR65DC achieves an outstanding 83.5% entertainment score, making it an excellent choice for immersive gaming, high-quality video playback, and fast-paced visual experiences. It features a VA panel, which provide excellent native contrast ratios, resulting in deeper blacks and more immersive visuals in dark scenes — ideal for cinematic gaming and media playback. On the downside, they can suffer from slow pixel response times, leading to noticeable motion blur or ghosting during fast gameplay, particularly in competitive or high-FPS scenarios. The monitor’s very high resolution of 5120×1440 offers excellent visual clarity, enhancing textures, fine details, and overall realism in both games and media. A capable GPU is recommended for optimal performance at this level. The monitor features an ultra-high refresh rate of 200 Hz, ideal for competitive gaming, fast-paced shooters, and high-FPS esports titles, complemented by an exceptional 1.00 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 includes basic connectivity options, suitable for casual or single-device setups.

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

Performance per Price

The gaming performance-per-price score of 19.5% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for gaming-focused users. Its respectable gaming suitability rating of 83.5% may still justify the price for certain use cases, though better-valued options exist.

With a performance-per-price score of just 27.0%, this monitor does not offer strong value in its category. Its decent quality rating of 80.8 pts gives it a reasonable edge for specific use cases — but better-priced alternatives may exist.