LG - UltraGear Curved Gaming Monitor 45GR65DC-B

The G95SC (aka S49CG95) is the one of the *several* 5k 240hz QD-OLED versions of "the" Samsung G9 (of which there are over a dozen monitors with that name at this point). There's also the G93SC and slightly newer G95SD / G93SD. The "G95" vs "G93" denote if they have additional smart TV style features or not, with the G95 being the one that does. The G93 is a more "standard" monitor. The last letter changes depending on what year it was released, but the difference between the SC and SD models are inconsequential. The SD is *very* slightly brighter. There's also the G95C and G95NA, which is are VA rather than QD-OLED options that are otherwise the same size and resolution and refresh rate, with the NA model having full array local diming. And that's just a few of the examples. I personally avoid Samsung monitors entirely. Especially their high end. Every person I know who's bought one has had issues after a few months or years with flickering, scanlines, or them just outright dying. The flickering and scanline issues Samsung won't even accept RMAs for as they claim its part of "normal operation". Some early Samsung G9 49" models literally cracked in half and fell apart. Samsung have very high quality looking monitors with some of the best pixel response tuning for VAs on the market, but poor quality control and run their hardware right at the limit of what they're capable of meaning they run extremely hot and thus have shorter lifespans more in line with extreme budget monitors. If your wife doesn't strictly need 240hz or HDR, you might want to look at the G95C VA or G91SC/SD QD-OLED options in the same size and resolution. Those aren't quite on the bleeding edge, and seem to last a bit longer. Alternatively, like u/mookiexpt2 suggested, look at MSI models which seem to have far fewer early deaths, though admittedly are far less attractive overall, and at the moment are more expensive than the Samsung models. Something like the 491CQP (144hz) or 491CQPX (240hz) are both identical in performance to the G91SC and G93SC respectively as they use exactly the same panels and don't have any smart TV features. There's also the LG 45GR65DC-B which is VA and 200hz, but only $600.

The other monitors being discussed were all 5120 x 1440 240hz or 165hz 32:9 monitors. Basically equivalent to two 25" 1440p monitors side by side. That LG is a 5120 x **2160**, basically a 21:9 ultrawide of a hypothetical 36" 4k (3840x2160) monitor. It has a higher overall pixel count, and isn't as wide. It's also only 165hz regardless of what it says on the box. The 330hz mode is only available when running at 2560x1080 resolution. A lot of LG (and LG OLED based monitors) have this "dual mode" feature where they have native resolution at one refresh rate for desktop use, and a half resolution that runs at twice the refresh rate for gaming use. If that works for your wife, and the price didn't bother you, it's still a great monitor. I run entirely LG monitors right now and have been very happy with them.

I have an LG 45 inch ultra wide (I think the model number is 45GR65DC-B) and it's been pretty reliable so far. Its a VA panel but I use it for productivity mostly. It's 200hz, has USB-C and and a KVM switch, so it can charge my laptop and I have my mouse/keyboard connected to it. Only issue is that it's a bit too short, I could use a bit more vertical space.  I think generally speaking LG monitors are more reliable than Samsung?

just over a year now. It regularly goes on discount btw so if you're considering it then keep an eye out for when they discount it

Currently using a LG 45GR65DC-B. Though the 21:9 ratio along with OLED is the sweetspot for me. Best for both gaming and productivity.

This is potentially the form factor and resolution we have been waiting for. Enough screen real estate with the 5k2k resolution to replace a plethora of multi-monitor setups while the curve allows the eye to still maintain a view of the peripheral areas on the screen such that it is still viable as a FPS and other gaming monitor where a view of every corner of the screen is important to be competitive. Having tested the previous generation 45" and found it nearly perfect but for the resolution, I would be excited to get my hands on this to determine if it is indeed the grail monitor that has been eluding me for years after my 34" LG was damaged a decade ago and I never settled on another ultrawide that could tick all the boxes once higher refresh rates were necessary.

It looks crazy at distance, I agree. And I thought I would hate it. But that's not how it is intended to be used.When you sit at the correct distance \~80cm in front of it, you adapt really quickly to it and only really notice if you move further away. It is actually great at 80cm, because the center and the sides are the same distance from your eyes. Without the curve at similar distance I would have to move my neck to see the whole display, I have an 1800R 45" 32:9, and if I sat at that distance, it would be painful. It is really a good choice for this size in real life use at that intended distance as it fills your vision without neck strain. And instead of hating it, I now think it is perfect.

I'm using an oled now, but my 200hz 45" LG VA 32:9 panel is bright and has very accurate color when calibrated correctly and oversaturated colors that some people seem to enjoy if desired. It had a slight VA blur trail on fast moving objects, but at 200hz it was imperceptible to me outside of anything but a test designed to highlight it. Modern VA panels are much better than they used to be.

I thought about 32:9 when I had my first 21:9 which was a 34, and was like... this isn't enough vertical space, I thought about S:UW and then i saw the 45" LGs, found the 1440 one on ebay for a damn fine price and man, I don't think 32:9 would be a very good choice for me, this 45 is PERFECT and mines only 1440, as 5k2k is overkill for what I can generally afford, or feel comfortable affording.

I have the 1440 one and I have no issues, I also only paid $600 for it, I could never justify the cost of the 5k2k, maybe when the tech gets lower in price... but for now... naw. If the cost wouldn't kill me I'd go 5k2k in a heart beat.

Had the DWF, the picture was truly amazing, but the size of the 5K2k and upgrade to 4K made me sell the DWF, too be fair I was on the Ultragear 45 1440 over the DWF already, really love the 45 for immersion

The only challenge with the LG 45” could be achieving acceptable curve distortion correction. The trick is that the closer you sit, the less noticeable the distortions are. [45″ 800R vs 49″ 1800R](https://simrigbuild.com/comparisons/45uw-800r-60-vs-49uw-1800r-60/)

It’s great LG is doing this and you can see they have interest in their customers…. Never saw this done by the other brands… to be honest I had the 2023 45 ultragear and love it, I game 80% and 20 % media. I’m tempted to upgrade but I live in Spain so 2k is a lot of money. But will update eventually if I manage to find a buyer for 2023 version…. Thanks for doing this!!!

If you have a 5090, run dldsr and set the resolution to 5120x2160 on your 1440p monitor. I have the older LG 45" and am running it at 5120x2160 and it looks great with my 7800x3d and 5090