If you prioritize a more immersive gaming and media experience, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9's wider screen, and superb image clarity make it superior. Its size, however, might be cumbersome for regular desk use and it's more expensive. For a balanced blend of gaming, productivity, and media consumption at a slightly lower cost, the Acer X27U offers excellent color accuracy and sufficient size for multitasking. Yet, for print photo editing or tasks requiring precise color representation, Samsung's wider color gamut could be more beneficial despite the higher price. Both are great for gaming due to their high refresh rates and excellent contrast. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X27U (W-OLED)
Very good for competitive gaming
Good image clarity
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED)
Excellent for media consumption
Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.8/10
5.6/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5/10
9.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,000
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and Acer X27U (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.8/10
5.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
107 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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