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

This monitor is freaking awesome! If you’ve seen the first Incredibles where Mr. Incredible sneaks into Syndrome’s Computer? This monitor feels like that. A Goliath monitor. It’s insanely spacious. The 5K2K resolution is beautiful. Colors are beautiful, bright, and accurate on that OLED display. It’s expensive, but worth it. I use the USB-C cable for my Mac, and the DisplayPort for my PC. All working seamlessly. This is definitely the monitor to get. Insanely smooth too with the high refresh rate.

First off, the curve is VERY aggressive! However, once you sit in front of it, it's nowhere near as bad as you may think. I have yet to try this on PC; it works mostly great on console. You do have to tweak some annoying settings to get it to register HDR and may have to manually adjust the picture quality but it is very worth it! You can either have the image stretched or cut it down to 16:9. I personally recommened the stretched ratio since it doesn't look as terrible as one might think. In some game, however, it is very noticable and should be switched to 16:9 instead of 21:9. The colors and brightness are beautiful, especially in dark rooms. The high refresh rate makes gameplay look simply stunning and easily worth the discounted price. While the original price is crazy, the cut down price makes this monitor a MUST if you want to get into wide screen monitors! The response time feels practically instant compared to other monitors I've used. The height can also be adjusted to very high or average, which helps a lot. Overall, I give this monitor a 9/10; one point is taken off due to the original full price. But if that doesn't bother you, go for it!

Excellent display! Mine arrived with visible lines, however this is an expected possibility so running the image cleaner within the display fixed it on the second pass. LG lots of great resources so you can confidently purchase the OLED. The resolution is 5k2k so keep in mind things like videos on Netflix that are 4k will have black lines on the left and right unless you stretch the image. Games look absolutely amazing! If you have a high end video card and want a display that can produce an image that will astound you, get this. I will say I got it on a great sale so at the regular price it was too much for me, but I am glad I got this.

First Impressions After 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 Quality Playing 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 & Build The 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 & Functionality A 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 Experience The 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 Efficiency Despite 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 Thoughts If 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.

First let me start off by saying congratulations if you are reading this review. You are looking at a product that is truly something special. A 1700$ monitor is pretty wild when you think about it. Personally, I can't afford it but I bought it anyway. Why you might ask? Because I only buy the best for myself despite being low income. I felt this monitor would be keystone to the PC I built in November where again, I spared no expense. My initial reaction to this monitor was dear God please don't let me break it taking it out of the box. The screen bezel is very small and you dont want to be wrapping your fingers around this monitor. Bad things will happen. Once I read the extremely vague and poorly translated instructions(More on this topic later) I had the monitor on the desk without having anything bad happen. I felt lucky this was the case. The way this thing was packaged felt like an accident waiting to happen. But I digress. On to the good stuff. The monitor is absolutely stunning and beautiful and almost every imaginable way. Visually it has me looking up from my pillow at night thinking "Damn Daniel." Once properly set up I soon realized I was dealing with a huge leap forward in picture quality and color representation from my nearly 13 year old 1080p BEN Q monitor. I mean...Que Owen Wilson Voice here..."WOW" Its gorgeous. Gaming has been super fun on this bad boy (Or girl) not sure what the monitor identifies as. Personally I believe the finest things in life are female. Like a ferarri. Ya that's right. This thing is a Ferrari of monitors compared to the Lexus I had been using for so long. But I feel there's some things I'm a little worried about. Here are some of my negative things to say and this is why it's not a perfect 5 stars. The documentation with the monitor seems very lacking. I didn't find a real owners manual explaining things in great detail. I even looked online and that also wasn't anything impressive or super helpful. I'm trying to better understand what it means to own an OLED. A type of screen known for it's issues with Burn in. That's right. The documentation is vague and unhelpful when it comes to burn in. They have no problem saying they won't cover burn in with their warranty but it's ok for the consumer to drop nearly 2 grand on something with a user manual translated by God only knows. LG your "Long periods of time" advice for preventing burn in is very vague in my opinion. You should also offer burn in protection. Im not talking about the obvious situations. I dont expect to have a monitor replaced if I freeze frame on Pedro Pascals face for 12 hours and it destroys the screen. But this is a gaming monitor. I dont play a single game that does not have static HUD elements present. These are objects which do not move or go away during play. How long until one of these in game elements damages my gaming monitor? I only have a vague answer for that. Big Problem. Additionally is seems like cleaning this thing is going to be interesting. The monitor has technologies for keeping it healthy, but again; The information on them and how often they should be run is pretty vague in my opinion. In closing, this is a fantastic product that I have my fingers crossed that it works out to my expectations. So far is has only impressed and changed my opinion completely on curved displays and 1440p resolution gaming. I hope if you order one it comes in good condition. My box was a little banged up and that had me worried but alas all is well so far. Only time will tell whether I made a good choice in going with an OLED or if I have doomed myself by spending so much on a monitor that wont make it 13 years like my 600$ LCD. To anyone who braves the water and buys one I wish you all the luck. Fly safe.

Having a monitor is like having a roommate. This monitor is a very pretty roommate, but in all other respects is the worst roommate ever. I have come to deeply resent this monitor and the team that created it. I will replace it happily as soon as anything even remotely better comes along. Unfortunately that might be a while, because in terms of screen quality, I don't think there's anything else in this class on the planet as of mid-2025. Let's get the good out of the way, the stuff people probably already talk about in reviews: - It's a very big screen. It wraps right around me, and I sit back in a long lounge chair, not a regular office chair. But I still feel like I'm in an IMAX theater. - The screen supports incredibly high resolutions. I don't know if this matters for gaming, but if you're doing any sort of knowledge work, from programming to writing to spreadsheets, this monitor shows a LOT of information and will help you get more done. It's honestly so powerful that I, who am no longer young, don't need or use the 5k2k resolution. In fact I'd have been fine with 4k if it had meant a brighter monitor. - The screen is decently bright. I do wish it were brighter. It feels like it should be as bright as a TV of this size, and it's not even close to that. But there is no question that the screen is bright enough to get the job done, once you adjust the max brightness setting to High and then crank brightness to 100. - The black is very, very black, like Vantablack level, even at full brightness. The white is OK, not great, but good enough. The other colors are very nice. I use color extensively in my line of work and have no complaints. Monitor greens are often weak, but this one has decent greens. - The stand is solid and supports the monitor's weight well. I bump the monitor pretty hard once in a while and it has never flinched. - I've had the monitor for almost a year and haven't had a single pixel go out. The build quality seems solid. - Bucking the trend of the complaints from other reviewers, I don't mind the mat finish at all. I think it's great. In fact I think a gloss finish might drive me nuts. I don't want to see my reflection, and with this monitor, I don't have to worry about that. OK, now on to the part that made me give it 3 stars: The software and the user interface. They would have been considered awful if this monitor had come out in 2007. By today's standards, they're an embarrassment to LG. Where, even, should I start? I could write a book about how awful the monitor controls are. I'll stick with the worst lowlights or this could go on for pages: - The button for all the controls is unbelievably clumsy and user-hostile. You can only use it from certain angles. You have to be sitting directly in front of the monitor. It does not respond well if your hand is at a slight angle. It frequently ignores your button pushes even after responding to identical pushes moments before. It often misinterprets your inputs. There is nothing good to say about this button. It is the worst interface joystick ever created by humankind. - The monitor insists on some stupid "image cleaning" question/prompt that it asks you whenever you want to shut the monitor off after using it for a while. So when your wife calls you up to eat, and you fumble around with the uvula button to hit Power Off, and stand up and get ready to run out, you might or might not notice that it has prompted you with a big red screen saying "can we start image cleaning?" I DON'T CARE. NOBODY CARES ABOUT YOUR STUPID IMAGE CLEANING. STOP PROMPTING ME ABOUT IT YOU IDIOTS! - The monitor 100% refuses to obey any request to change the input unless you yank cables out. I have a simple setup: My Nintendo Switch and my Macbook, in HDM1 and HDM2 respectively. If I am using the Macbook and I close it and switch the monitor to HDM1, I have about seven seconds to mash buttons on the Switch to get it responding before the monitor switches back to HDMI2. It is INCREDIBLY AGGRESSIVE about switching back, without giving me ANY TIME AT ALL TO GET MY OTHER DEVICE SENDING PACKETS. It also happens going the other direction, trying to switch back to HDMI2. I have to deal with this issue multiple times a day. - If I'm working along for a few hours, the monitor will suddenly say, "5 minutes to power off, press any button to abort". never mind that I might be leaned all the way back with my feet up on the desk, working with my keyboard in my lap, hands nowhere near that stupid little monitor control button. And it makes me put my keyboard aside, sit all the way up, and fumble around with that stupid button. And by the way, no matter what you press, you will have to press ANOTHER button to get the menu to go away. So it's not "press a button to abort", it's "press a button, wait, and press another one, hoping it will respond to your input because half the time it does not". Look, I get the power-saver thing. I could sort of potentially see them doing this if the monitor didn't have any input for a while. But it happens while I'm typing away! It's insane! What the heck is wrong with this design team? That's just a few of the many, many problems with this software. It's ugly, it doesn't have enough functionality, it's hard to navigate, it lacks customizability, the list goes on and on. Any modern piece of technology, especially one that costs $1999 USD and comes from one of the largest and most respected electronics manufacturers in the world, should have a sophisticated software menu with installable applications, built-in documentation, dashboards, and a well-designed, easy to navigate user interface. This monitor has NONE of those things. So, like I said. It's like having a charming roommate with absolutely terrible hygiene and habits, who always throws parties at inappropriate times, and with whom you can barely interface. I would not buy this monitor again. No need to reward them for shipping with this garbage. I'll just get a dual-monitor setup next time.

This monitor works great. It brings OLED-TV picture quality and vivid color to the desktop. Now I get the same feeling watching movies on my monitor as I do on my TV. Text is very sharp, and the image is clear and colorful. The only drawback I can think of is that they should have used an aluminum stand. For a ~$1500 monitor, it deserves it. Therefore, I give it a rating of 4.9/5. Note: I’ve seen people post photos showing unclear text and incorrect colors. I ran into the same issues when using an older PC that doesn’t support 5K2K, or when using the wrong adapter or cable. It works well with a Mac Mini M2, mac pro M4, 2019 Intel i9 Mac Pro, and ThinkPad X1 Extreme using a direct USB-C connection.

I bought this monitor for $640 about a week before thanksgiving. It’s now $899 on “cyber Monday.” The sales are lies. Get a price checker for your browser or wait. Don’t believe the sale prices. Other than that the monitor is awesome. Bright screen. Plenty of settings to adjust to your liking. The blacks are very black, just as expected for an OLED. The stand is sturdy. Comes with remote and plenty of AV inputs on the back and has wifi. You can use it as a monitor or you can watch Netflix or Amazon prime through LG apps directly on the monitor. The screen is very very good, 240hz is amazing and all my games look amazing on it. Nothing else needs to be said. Was it worth $640? No,but I don’t regret it for that price. I would regret it for $899 or anything more than what I paid.