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LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" vs Samsung Space 27"

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

LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"

44.5" · 5120×2160 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 70cm
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Samsung Space 27"

27" · 2560×1440 · VA
Optimal Viewing Distance 80cm
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Specification LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" 2025 Samsung Space 27" 2019
Screen Size 44.5" (Better) 27"
Resolution 5120×2160 (Better) 2560×1440
Pixel Density (PPI) 125 (Better) 109
Optimal Viewing Distance 70cm (Better) 80cm
Panel Type OLED VA
Viewing Angle 178° 178°
Aspect Ratio 21:9 16:9
Refresh Rate 165 Hz (Better) 144 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) FreeSync Premium Pro FreeSync
Response Time 0.0 ms GTG (Better) 4 ms GTG
HDR Certification DisplayHDR True Black 400 None
SDR Brightness 275 nits (Better) 250 nits
HDR Peak Brightness 1300 nits (Better) 250 nits
Contrast Ratio 1:1,500,000 (Better) 1:3,000
Ports 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub 1x HDMI · 1x DP
USB-C Power Delivery 90 W
Color Gamut sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94% (Better) sRGB 97%
Year 2025 (Better) 2019

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: LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" or Samsung Space 27"?
The LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" has 125 PPI compared to 109 PPI for the Samsung Space 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" requires 70cm vs 80cm for the Samsung Space 27" 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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