If you prioritize competitive gaming and have a robust budget, the Acer Predator X45 with its higher refresh rate and very good response time offers an immersive, ultra-wide experience that will be advantageous for fast-paced games. However, its large size and lower resolution might not provide the best image clarity for productivity or media consumption. Conversely, the LG 27EQ850 boasts a higher resolution and excellent color accuracy, making it a strong option for digital photo editing, HDR video editing, and print photo editing. While its gaming performance is not as strong as the Acer, it's better suited for tasks where image detail and color representation are critical. Choose the Acer if gaming is your focus and you want a wider screen; opt for the LG if your work revolves around visual content and finer details are paramount. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
Very good refresh rate
Best in class brightness
Advantages of the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED)
Very good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.4/10
5.4/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
4.0/10
6.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.1/10
7.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) are both good for media consumption, though the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$1,200
$1,997
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) costs $1,997.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
9.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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