If your focus is competitive gaming and productivity, the Acer XB323U-GX with its high refresh rate and lower response time makes for smoother gameplay and solid multitasking ability. However, if you prioritize immersive media consumption and HDR gaming, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 with its wider aspect ratio, superior contrast, and higher color accuracy offers a more vibrant and engaging experience. The Samsung's QD-OLED panel provides deeper blacks and more vivid colors, making it excellent for creative tasks involving photo and video editing. The Acer's IPS panel, while good for color-accurate work, may not match the Samsung's performance for HDR content. Note that the Samsung's ultra-wide screen is especially wide, which can be great for an immersive experience but might be too large for some desks or viewing distances. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
Good brightness
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Excellent for media consumption
Best in class contrast
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8/10
5.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
107 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
9.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
600 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 XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.3/10
5.6/10
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Cost
$1,147
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) 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 XB323U-GX (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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