LG UltraGear 45GX950A

The World’s first 5K2K resolution ultrawide OLED gaming monitor is here! We test the new LG UltraGear 45GX950A OLED gaming monitor, with a “5K2K” 5120 x 2160 resolution, upgraded 125 PPI pixel density, 165Hz refresh rate, 21:9 aspect ratio, 800R curvature, 1300 nits peak brightness for HDR and Dual-mode function for 330Hz gaming.
LG sponsored priority coverage of this new screen and our time within our busy schedule, but all testing, data, commentary and opinions are entirely our own as always
This screen has received our “recommended” award

Calibration and best settings
- 🔷 LG 45GX950A Best Settings Guide: https://youtu.be/Mwzxs2WPLWc
- 🔷 Calibrated ICC profile and settings: https://tftcentral.co.uk/icc
Useful Links
◾️ Our current top OLED gaming monitor recommendations: https://tftcentral.co.uk/guides/the-best-oled-gaming-monitors-to-buy-in-2025
◾️Bendable model (LG 45GX990A) specs and news: https://tftcentral.co.uk/news/lg-announce-45gx950a-and-45gx990a-45-oled-displays-with-5k2k-resolution
◾️ Why Haven’t We Got the 45″ Ultrawide 5K2K OLED Panels with 240Hz Refresh Rate Yet?: https://tftcentral.co.uk/articles/why-havent-we-got-the-45-ultrawide-5k2k-oled-panels-with-240hz-refresh-rate-yet
◾️ DisplayPort 2.1 video: https://youtu.be/nIgHNP-9SvY
◾️ OLED Black Depth testing: https://youtu.be/uF9juVmnGkY
◾️ OLED coatings comparison: https://tftcentral.co.uk/articles/glossy-vs-matte-oled-panel-coatings-compared-including-the-asus-rog-strix-xg27aqdmg
◾️LG.Display WOLED Gen 4 Panels and Roadmap: https://youtu.be/eyYRevThUUw
◾️Our HDR demo video: https://youtu.be/LxnMg0I0LZM
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