If you prioritize color accuracy and high resolution for tasks such as professional photo and video editing, the Apple Pro Display XDR would be a superior choice, particularly for print photo editing, but it comes with a higher cost. This monitor excels in productivity and HDR video editing. However, for a more immersive gaming experience and wider view in a curved format, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 with its unique aspect ratio and better contrast would be better suited, especially for competitive gaming. The Samsung is also less expensive, yet it does not perform as well in productivity compared to the Apple Pro Display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
Best in class for productivity
Excellent text clarity
Excellent image clarity
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8/10
9.9/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good.
Competitive Gaming
3.9/10
6.7/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is poor.
Productivity
9.8/10
5.9/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.1/10
9.8/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good.
Cost
$4,999
$965
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) costs $965.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
"Apple's Pro Display XDR provides exceptional color accuracy and build quality at a price that's quite competitive with those of reference-grade pro monitors. It's exquisite enough that swallowing the wildly extravagant cost of its Pro Stand is worth it."
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