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Updated April 22, 2024·

If you prioritize rich colors and deep blacks for gaming and media, the Acer X27U with its W-OLED panel has excellent contrast and is more affordable. However, its smaller size and lower brightness might limit its performance in very bright rooms. The Samsung S49AG95, on the other hand, offers a massive screen and higher brightness, making it standout for productivity and an immersive gaming experience, but it comes at a higher cost. If competitive gaming is your focus, both perform well, but for productivity and a more expansive view, the Samsung's wider screen might be worth the extra investment. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer X27U (W-OLED)
  • Best in class for casual gaming
  • Very good for competitive gaming
  • Best in class contrast
  • Best in class response time
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
  • Good text clarity
  • Good brightness

Key differences

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Casual Gaming

9.5
X27U
S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good.

Competitive Gaming

8.8
X27U
S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9
5.4
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is poor.

Productivity

5.8
X27U
S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is only fair for productivity, while the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is poor.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
X27U
S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9
No
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
X27U
S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9
No
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.

Print Photo Editing

No
X27U
S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9
Yes
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.

Key similarities

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Media Consumption

7.5
X27U
S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9
7.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are both good for media consumption.

Cost

$1,000
X27U
S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9
$1,024
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$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

$1,400

$1,600

The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
X27U
S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

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How the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Acer X27U (W-OLED)Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
Acer X27U (W-OLED)Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)

GENERAL

Price
$1,000
$1,024
Screen Size
27"49"
Resolution
2560 x 14405120 x 1440
Screen Type
OLEDMini LED
Screen Sub-type
W-OLEDVA
Local Dimming Zones
N/A2048

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:13000:1
SDR Peak Brightness
211 nits420 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
603 nits2000 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesNo
sRGB Color Gamut
100 %85.5 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
1.4 ms2 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 240 Hz60,240 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
8/108/10
Ghosting Score
9.5/109/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
111 PPI109 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.7/107/10
Image Clarity Score
7.2/107/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
20
HDMI 2.1 Ports
02
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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