Monitors / Comparison

LG 49WQ95C-W vs Razer Raptor 27

Monitor · LG

LG 49WQ95C-W

49″ · 5120×1440 · 144 Hz · Nano IPS
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution97
Panel80
Response time50
VS
Monitor · Razer

Razer Raptor 27

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
Verdict

LG 49WQ95C-W and Razer Raptor 27 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 73.

  • Resolution: LG 49WQ95C-W leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Razer Raptor 27 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: Razer Raptor 27 leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

LG 49WQ95C-W

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Razer Raptor 27

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG 49WQ95C-WRazer Raptor 27
74Gear score73
49″Screen size27″
5120×1440Resolution2560×1440
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
Nano IPSPanelIPS
5 msResponse time4 ms
≈ $1,500Estimated price—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is LG 49WQ95C-W or Razer Raptor 27 better?

LG 49WQ95C-W and Razer Raptor 27 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 73. Resolution: LG 49WQ95C-W leads (5120×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Razer Raptor 27 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: Razer Raptor 27 leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Razer Raptor 27 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).