LG 45GX950A-B 45-inch Ultragear 5K2K WUHD (5120 x 2160) OLED Curved Gaming Monitor, Dual-Mode, 165Hz, 0.03ms, NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, HDR True Black 400, USB Type-C 90W, DP2.1, Black

LG 45GX950A OLED Monitor – The Ultimate Upgrade After a 5-Year Wait
First ImpressionsAfter waiting for the perfect monitor for over 5 years, the LG 45GX950A has exceeded all expectations. It’s not just a monitor—it’s a full-on experience. This 45” OLED monitor is in a class of its own and is a huge upgrade that was well worth the wait. It’s large and immersive enough to double as a TV.Performance & Display QualityPlaying games on an OLED panel at 165Hz with this resolution is unprecedented. Text is razor-sharp and extremely legible at 125 PPI. The tiny pixels make individual RGB subpixels invisible even under a magnifying glass. The default brightness is set at 100%, which can be harsh on the eyes, but reducing it to 50% creates a comfortable and rich viewing experience.Design & BuildThe matte finish is an excellent choice, minimizing reflections during daytime use or nighttime movie viewing. Unlike glossy screens with aggressive curves that can reflect the room or even distort the monitor’s own image, the matte surface eliminates internal glare and reflection, which can be problematic on an 800R curve. The monitor also features a stylish, hexagonal customizable LED backlight, and the black rear cover helps minimize ambient light scatter, unlike white back panels.Features & FunctionalityA key improvement over my old LG monitor is the convenience factor. The 45GX950A auto-switches to the active input source—a welcome change from having to switch manually. Also, DisplayPort now carries audio to the internal speakers, which are surprisingly loud and adequate for everyday use.Gaming ExperienceThe 21:9 ultrawide aspect ratio is perfect for cinematic content and immersive gameplay. With a 0.03 ms response time and support for up to 165Hz (330Hz with overclocking), this monitor is lightning-fast. The wider field of view is especially ideal for racing sims, flight sims, and open-world titles. If you’ve never gamed on an OLED display, the difference in black depth and contrast will feel almost surreal.Power EfficiencyDespite its size and capabilities, the monitor uses only 35 watts for non-gaming activity and 40 watts during gaming when HDR brightness is at 50%. That’s incredibly efficient and allows it to run cool even during extended use.Pros:1. You will feel very giddy at first – in a good way. The curve feels dramatic but quickly becomes natural and immersive.2. Blazing speed: 165Hz/330Hz refresh and 0.03 ms response time.3. Convenience: Auto input switching and DisplayPort audio.4. Cinematic ultrawide 21:9 ratio with a vertical 2160 resolution.5. Immersive and ideal for games and movies with deeper blacks.6. Low power usage and high efficiency.7. Matte finish eliminates distracting reflections.8. Customizable backlight with functional design choices like the black rear panel.Cons:1. A faint white vertical bar appeared at first, but OLED Image Cleaning resolved it quickly.2. On the pricey side, though the feature set justifies the cost.3. Your GPU or CPU may need upgrading to handle the full 5K2K resolution.4. For uncompressed DisplayPort 2.0/2.1 support, you’ll need an RTX 5000 or RX 7000 series card.Final ThoughtsIf you’re looking for a monitor that blends stunning visuals, fast refresh rates, immersive curvature, and premium build quality—this is it. I didn’t get to see this in person before buying, but after using it for a day, I can confidently say I will be more than 100% satisfied with it for years to come. Highly recommended.

Terrible quality/build
After setting up and turning it on for the first time. I immediately was disappointed and on the startup screen I already saw dead pixels and lines across the monitor. Hoping it wasn’t an issue and maybe it was because the monitor was turning on for the first time. I proceeded with the setup but even through the setup those issues persist and the monitor even started flickering. Sadly for the money spent, I am severely disappointed in this oled monitor. Both my current monitors are Lg ultrawide as well. So I decided to upgrade my main one to an Oled. But what I received is a severe disappointment

Initially received the monitor with severe panel artifacts (second time experiencing this with LG). Almost returned it again, but Pixel Cleaning in the monitor settings fixed it completely. Works great now, but be aware of this issue before buying. For a premium LG monitor, it shouldn’t be like this out of the box.

I see a few people saying this monitor looks washed out or faded out of the box but that’s just LG playing it safe for VESA compliance. It’s calibrated to pass certification, not to wow you.Here’s what you need to do the moment you unbox it for HDROn the hardware side (monitor settings)Gamer 1 profileChange Black Stabilizer to 25-30. The default is 50, and it makes everything look flat and hazy.Set Brightness to 100 and Peak Brightness to High.Sharpness : 50Run the Windows HDR Calibration Tool.Minimum Luminance :0Max luminance :1260Full Frame Luminance: 270(Optional): Run a manual screen refresh once if you notice banding out of the box.If you want more visual punch, switch to Gamer 2. but personally, I find it too oversaturated. Gamer 1, with the tweaks above, gives you clean contrast, natural skin tones, and sharp text clarity without sacrificing realism.After calibration, this panel looks stunning. The 800R curve is immersive… sit about 31 inches (80 cm) away for the best experience. Too close = eye strain, too far = immersion breaks.I came from a Samsung G9 OLED, and at first this didn’t look as punchy. But once I made these changes? It won me over. And unlike my G9, which failed just after the warranty expired, I feel much more confident with LG’s build.If you’re hesitant or waiting for Black Friday I got mine on Prime Day, and I have zero regrets.

Absolutely beautiful image on this monitor.Size, color, refresh rate, PPI, and aspect ratio are perfect.Having said that, I don’t know why reviewers are not commenting much about the VRR flicker in darker scenes. It’s really bad, distracting, and the only part about this monitor that’s hard on the eyes.Also, the DisplayPort and HDMI standards used should have been better, to allow full use of the refresh rate at full resolution without needing display stream compression.Very disappointed about those two things with this screen, especially for the price.