Bought the LG 45GX950A-B and finds it disappointing after a few days; their PG32UCDM looks much better.
“I got the 45GX950A-B a few days ago and I have to say that it's pretty disappointing. My PG32UCDM looks way better.”
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Used the LG 45GX950A for a year; after a newer monitor failed and they put the LG back, they appreciated it even more, finding the immersion of its 800R curve unbeatable.
“I had the 45gx950a for a year and then picked up the aw39 when it release.”
Bought the LG 45GX950A and finds its text blurry compared with their Samsung Odyssey G9 QD-OLED.
“I bought this LG 5k2k, but the text looks blurry compared to my Odyssey G9 (G93SC).”
After about a year on a PG32UCDMR, compared both LG 5K2K monitors and kept the 45GX950A-B for the best immersion in single-player games and sims.
“I personnaly kept the LG45GX950A-B.”
Really liked their LG 45GX950A-B and its immersion, but it was less sharp and less colourful than the AW3926QW, so they're selling it.
“I already had the LG, and really liked the monitor but wanted a glossy screen with better colour reproduction.”
Owns the LG 45GX950A and had the 39GX950B; both have CPC dimming that can't be turned off permanently, which they hate.
“I hate CPC with a passion.”
Underwhelmed by the LG 45GX950A-B's HDR next to their LG OLED TVs: it looks dimmer and colours more toned down.
“When I set up the 45”, though, I was a bit underwhelmed.”
Their new LG 45GX950A-B showed random flashes in HDR on an RTX 5090, fixed by replacing a fake 80Gbps cable with an active fibre DP 2.1 cable.
“I am seeing these random "lightning flashes" on my screen when the monitor is in HDR mode.”
Upgraded from an LG 34GN850 to the LG 45GX950A for mostly gaming and is glad they chose the 45.
“I just upgraded from the same 34GN850 to the 45GX950. I had the same doubts between the 45 and 39 models.”
The LG 45-inch 5K2K's matte finish was a deal breaker next to their glossy PG32UCDM.
“The matte finish on the 5k2k was a deal breaker for me.”
Returned the LG 45-inch 5K2K over its matte screen, then missed the immersion and bought it again.
“Bought the LG 5K2K, I liked the immersion but wasn’t feeling the matte screen.”
Has used glossy and matte monitors and finds the LG 45GX950A a good balance thanks to its resolution.
“the LG 45GX950A is just a good balance because of it’s resolution”
Moved from a Samsung G8 QD-OLED to the LG 45GX950A for 70% work and 30% gaming; once dialled in, HDR really pops and the space is great for productivity.
“once I got the picture profile dialed on this thing, it REALLY pops”
Bought the LG 45GX950A-B mainly for productivity and casual gaming; it's perfect and the curve isn't as steep as feared.
“The curve isn’t as steep as it’s made out to be”
An open-box LG 45GX950A-B died after 20 days; a protection plan got them a new unit.
“I first picked up an open-box LG 45GX950A-B for $1k with ~90 hours on it, but it randomly died 20 days in.”
Their first ultrawide, the LG 45GX950A, is the most immersive thing they have used.
“I have never experienced anything more immersive and I’m not sure if I can go back to a flat screen”
After their first time with an ultrawide, the LG 45GX950A-B, they don't think they can go back.
“First time running an Ultrawide monitor, I don’t think I’ll be able to ever go back.”
Their LG 45GX950A has perfect uniformity, the most balanced HDR and the most immersion, but some grey banding and minor retention.
“The 45GX950A is, surprisingly, the most balanced of the displays”
A year of 8–10 hours daily WFH plus gaming on the LG 45GX950A-B: the best display they've owned.
“Best display I've ever owned. Cannot recommend enough.”
Coming from a 32-inch LG, the LG 45GX950A-B is on another level.
“Coming from a 32in LG dual mode monitor, this thing is just on another level.”
After a year, they went back from the LG 45GX950A to an LG CX: muted colour, a brightness-crushing coating and little benefit from 5K2K.
“The Ultragear's anti-reflective coating absolutely crushed the brightness and color pop.”
Back to ultrawide with the LG 45GX950A after a PG32UCDM; the only problem is constant high-pitched coil whine.
“The only problem I have with the LG 45GX950A is that it gives a high pitch noise when it is turned on”
Returning the LG 45GX950A: very immersive, but they can't get past the matte coating.
“I really like how immersive the monitor is, but I just can’t get past the matte coating.”
Coming from a PG32UCDM, the LG 45GX950A is breathtaking for gaming: bright, excellent colour, and 165Hz and matte don't bother them.
“there’s really nothing to say about this monitor rather than it is breathtaking.”
Sent the LG 45GX950A back after hours: 250-nit SDR was terrible for productivity, hurt their eyes, and the 800R curve didn't suit them.
“I’m 100% productivity at the moment with a M3 Mac Pro and 250 nits peak brightness in SDR mode is terrible.”
Returned the LG 45GX950A after three weeks of coding because of eye strain.
“had an lg45gx950a which I did coding on, had to return it after 3 weeks due to eye strain.”
For 90% coding, the LG 45GX950A-B's subpixel fringing made text look out of focus and strained their eyes.
“I set it up yesterday and immediately the text clarity was an issue.”