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ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM vs LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"

Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

29.5" · 2560×1080 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 93cm
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LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"

44.5" · 5120×2160 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 70cm
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Specification ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM 2022 LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" 2025
Screen Size 29.5" 44.5" (Better)
Resolution 2560×1080 5120×2160 (Better)
Pixel Density (PPI) 94 125 (Better)
Optimal Viewing Distance 93cm 70cm (Better)
Panel Type IPS OLED
Viewing Angle 178° 178°
Aspect Ratio 21:9 21:9
Refresh Rate 220 Hz (Better) 165 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) FreeSync Premium FreeSync Premium Pro
Response Time 1 ms GTG 0.0 ms GTG (Better)
HDR Certification None DisplayHDR True Black 400
SDR Brightness 300 nits (Better) 275 nits
HDR Peak Brightness 300 nits 1300 nits (Better)
Contrast Ratio 1:1,000 1:1,500,000 (Better)
Ports 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub
USB-C Power Delivery 15 W 90 W (Better)
Color Gamut sRGB 110% (Better) sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94%
Year 2022 2025 (Better)

Summary

The LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" has higher pixel density (125 PPI), making it sharper at close range.

The LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" allows sitting closer (70cm) while maintaining retina quality.

The LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" offers a larger 44.5" display for more immersive viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM or LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"?
The LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" has 125 PPI compared to 94 PPI for the ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" requires 70cm vs 93cm for the ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM to reach retina quality.

Methodology & Sources

Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.

Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.

Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).

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