If you're focused on digital photo editing with accurate color reproduction and a sharp image for productivity tasks at a lower price, the Asus PA279CRV could be a good fit. However, if you want a monitor that offers a premium, immersive experience for HDR gaming and media consumption with superior contrast and sleek aesthetics, despite at a higher cost, then the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 might be the better choice. The Samsung's OLED technology also translates to excellent response times for competitive gaming, but keep in mind glossy screens can reflect more light which could be distracting. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
Good for productivity
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
9.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9/10
5.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.6/10
9.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$469
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) has a price of $469 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) costs $1,500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.9/10
5.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.9 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and Asus PA279CRV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
"The ASUS PA279CRV is an excellent value 4K IPS monitor for color-critical work involving sRGB, Rec.709, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces. On top of that, it features rich connectivity options, a robust design and plenty of additional features."
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