Computer monitors · Ranked #18 of 24 · Best for an immersive 45-inch 5K2K OLED

LG UltraGear 45GX950A

85
Highly rated
Average of 4 professional reviews
4 of 4 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 80–90
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 84.8 · 3 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 83

LG UltraGear 45GX950AImage: LG

4 professional reviewers tested the LG UltraGear 45GX950A, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by Tom's Hardware, PCMag, Tom's Guide and 1 more

The catch: It is very expensive and HDR can look dim.

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

Check price at Amazon

We earn a commission if you buy through these links. It never changes a score.

What 4 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 90
    Tom's HardwareHands-on review · 2025

    Tom's Hardware's HDR testing finds bright, accurate HDR with adjustable peak level, on par with other non-QD OLEDs.

    Read Tom's Hardware review
  2. 80
    PCMagHands-on review · 2025

    PCMag sees a beast of an ultrawide for gamers with a strong GPU, with superb OLED quality and low lag, but very high cost.

    Read PCMag review
  3. 80
    Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2025

    Tom's Guide calls it one of the most impressive gaming monitors tested, with an immersive curved OLED and handy dual modes.

    Read Tom's Guide review
  4. 89est.
    TFTCentralNo printed score · Hands-on review · 2025

    TFTCentral tested the first 5K2K ultrawide OLED gaming monitor and gave it its recommended award.

    Read TFTCentral review

"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Picture quality3 of 4

What critics dislike most

Price2 of 4

Other computer monitors critics rate highly

Alienware AW3426DWImage: Alienware
Top pick, narrowlyAlienware AW3426DW6 reviews · critics agree91
Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDPImage: Asus
Best for competitive gamingAsus ROG Swift PG27AQDP4 reviews · critics agree91
Alienware AW3225QFImage: Alienware
Best for 4K gamingAlienware AW3225QF10 reviews · critics agree90
Alienware AW2725QImage: Alienware
Best for 4K OLED gaming at 27 inchesAlienware AW2725Q10 reviews · broad agreement90

Compare the LG UltraGear 45GX950A with another product →

Also reviewed, not yet scored

Common questions

Is the LG UltraGear 45GX950A worth it?

Most critics think so: 4 of 4 recommend it. It is very expensive and HDR can look dim.

Do critics agree about the LG UltraGear 45GX950A?

Critics agree: scores range from 80 (PCMag) to 90 (Tom's Hardware), a spread of 10 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.

What do critics dislike about the LG UltraGear 45GX950A?

Price (2 of 4 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the LG UltraGear 45GX950A?

The Alienware AW3426DW (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.