If you prioritize a high-quality gaming experience with deeper blacks and vibrant colors, the Asus PG34WCDM with its W-OLED panel excels, particularly for games that support HDR. It's also well-suited for photo editing due to its color accuracy. Conversely, the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9's larger screen and Mini LED technology might appeal to you if you seek an immersive experience with a wide display for productivity or if print photo editing is essential, despite its higher cost. However, the Asus might fall short for tasks that require high brightness like viewing in well-lit rooms, where the Samsung's higher brightness capability offers an advantage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual 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
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
7.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
96.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Productivity
5.7/10
6.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
109 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 Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$1,024
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG34WCDM (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
No
The Asus PG34WCDM (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
Yes
The Asus PG34WCDM (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
Competitive Gaming
5.6/10
5.4/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
7.5/10
7.1/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (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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