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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a more affordable monitor that still offers a great gaming and media viewing experience, the Acer X34V would be a solid choice. However, if you're ready to invest more for a larger screen with a wider aspect ratio, which can be particularly immersive for gaming and watching movies, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 may be worth the extra cost. Keep in mind, though, the Samsung's unique format might not be as suitable for traditional productivity tasks due to its extreme width. Both have excellent color and contrast, but for text clarity and a more versatile aspect ratio, the Acer might be the better all-around option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X34V (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Cost
$700
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Acer X34V (QD-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
9.6
9.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.2
5.6
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.7
5.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
107 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.5
9.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer X34V (QD-OLED) to be best in class for media consumption, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is excellent.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-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 X34V (QD-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 X34V (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer X34V (QD-OLED) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,200 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 465 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 104 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 175 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 107 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 1 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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