If you prioritize a wide, immersive display and the best possible color and contrast for HDR gaming and media consumption, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 with its larger screen and superb color range is an excellent choice, and it costs less than the Acer Predator. However, if text clarity is more important to you, for activities like reading and productivity tasks, the Acer Predator's matte coating and smaller screen might serve you better despite the higher price. Both offer high refresh rates for smooth gaming, but the Samsung's wider screen enhances the gaming and movie-watching experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class color volume
Key differences
Productivity
4.0/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) and Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.1/10
9.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,200
$965
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) costs $965.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
9.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) and Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
6.4/10
6.7/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) and Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) are both only fair for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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