Between the PD3225U and UltraGear 45GX950A-B, the PD3225U comes out ahead in several specs, while the UltraGear 45GX950A-B wins on peak brightness / refresh rate. Overall, the PD3225U scores 63.6 and the UltraGear 45GX950A-B scores 83.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The UltraGear 45GX950A-B is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 20.2 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The PD3225U does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the UltraGear 45GX950A-B if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are peak brightness, refresh rate, response time (gtg), among others.
Both ship with comparable usb-c power delivery, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the UltraGear 45GX950A-B is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why BenQ - PD3225U wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why LG - UltraGear 45GX950A-B wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 225.00% more. 1300 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 175.00% more. 165 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 99.40% less. 0.03 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 42.86% more. 45 " vs 31.5 ".
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 0.51% more. 98.5 % vs 98 %.
- ▲Panel type: OLED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | LG - UltraGear 45GX950A-B |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 31.5 " | 45 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 5Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | truelead |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | LG - UltraGear 45GX950A-B |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 165 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 0.03 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 1300 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 98.5 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | LG - UltraGear 45GX950A-B |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 90 W | 90 W |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD3225U or UltraGear 45GX950A-B?+
UltraGear 45GX950A-B refreshes at 165Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD3225U or UltraGear 45GX950A-B?+
UltraGear 45GX950A-B responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.
Does PD3225U or UltraGear 45GX950A-B have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on PD3225U, 90W on UltraGear 45GX950A-B.
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