LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B vs Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T)
LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B (#2, best premium) vs Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T) (#5, best budget): in our Ultrawide Gaming Monitors scoring the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B totals 9.5/10 and the Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T) 7.7/10.
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Side by side
| LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B | Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T) | |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 3440x1440 | 3440x1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz |
| Panel | WOLED | VA |
| Response Time | 0.03ms GtG | 1ms MPRT |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 |
| Screen Size | — | 34" 21:9, 1000R curve |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium (DisplayPort) |
| Inputs | — | 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.0 (100Hz max) |
| Stand | — | Tilt only |
| Contrast | — | 2,500:1 static |
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How they differ in real use
Built from our ultrawide gaming monitors scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B and the Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T) made our Top 5 Ultrawide Gaming Monitors, at #2 (best premium) and #5 (best budget). 45" WOLED ultrawide with 240Hz at 3440x1440. The sweet spot of size and resolution with LG's proven OLED technology and anti-glare coating. The entry point to 34" ultrawide gaming: a 3440x1440 VA panel at 165Hz on a deep 1000R curve, with roughly 2,500:1 native contrast, for a fraction of the price of every OLED above it. RTINGS credits it with low input lag and excellent native contrast for dark-room play. Against the OLED picks it gives up speed (VA smearing in dark scenes), HDR and color range, and its tilt-only stand and 100Hz cap over HDMI are the clearest corners cut to reach its price.
We score ultrawide gaming monitors on Immersion (30%), Image Quality (25%), Speed (25%), Features (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B totals 9.5 out of 10 and the Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T) 7.7. The widest gap is Image Quality, where the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B scores 9.9 against 7 for the Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T): resolution and colors. Speed also separates them: 9.9 for the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B versus 7 for the Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T). The Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T) claws back ground on Value.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Refresh Rate: 240Hz on the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B versus 165Hz on the Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T); Panel: WOLED on the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B versus VA on the Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T); Response Time: 0.03ms GtG on the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B versus 1ms MPRT on the Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T); HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400 on the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B versus HDR10 on the Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T). They match on Resolution.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B for 45" WOLED 21:9 and 3440x1440 at 240Hz; the most common complaint is expensive. Owners praise the Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T) for 3440x1440 at 165Hz for a fraction of OLED ultrawide prices and aggressive 1000R curve for immersion; the most common complaint is tilt-only stand with no height adjustment.
LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B
- 45" WOLED 21:9
- 3440x1440 at 240Hz
- 0.03ms response
- 800R curve
- Expensive
- Large footprint
- OLED burn-in risk
Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T)
- 3440x1440 at 165Hz for a fraction of OLED ultrawide prices
- Aggressive 1000R curve for immersion
- High native VA contrast (about 2,500:1) for deep blacks
- FreeSync Premium with low input lag (about 4ms per Display Ninja)
- Tilt-only stand with no height adjustment
- Smearing behind fast objects in dark scenes, typical of VA
- HDMI 2.0 tops out at 100Hz at full resolution and FreeSync works over DisplayPort only
Which should you buy?
The LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B is the better fit for immersive single-player games and racing/flight sims; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Image Quality and Speed. The Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T) is the better fit for first-time ultrawide buyers on a budget and dark-room gaming that benefits from VA contrast, and the stronger choice if Value matters more to you than the overall score. The LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B is a poor fit for competitive FPS; the Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T) is a poor fit for fast competitive shooters sensitive to smearing.
Choose the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B if
- Immersive single-player games
- Racing/flight sims
- Cinematic experiences
Skip it if
- Competitive FPS
- Small desks
Choose the Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T) if
- First-time ultrawide buyers on a budget
- Dark-room gaming that benefits from VA contrast
- Productivity users who want dual-monitor width on one screen
Skip it if
- Fast competitive shooters sensitive to smearing
- Users who need height adjustment
Common questions
Is the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B better than the Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T)?
In our Ultrawide Gaming Monitors ranking the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B scores higher overall, 9.5 to 7.7, with the biggest advantage in Image Quality. The Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T) is stronger on Value, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
What is the main difference between the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B and the Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T)?
The headline spec difference is Refresh Rate: 240Hz on the LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B versus 165Hz on the Samsung Odyssey G5 34" (C34G55T). In use, the gap that matters most is Image Quality (9.9 vs 7 in our scoring): resolution and colors.