If you prioritize competitive gaming and have a higher budget, the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) could be your choice for its superior response time and refresh rate features. However, for a similar gaming and media consumption experience at a lower cost, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is a compelling option with a higher peak brightness beneficial for HDR content. The Samsung also offers a higher variable refresh rate range, which could enhance your gaming experience. Keep in mind that both monitors provide an immersive ultra-wide display and excellent color depth, making them suitable for high-end gaming and content creation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Good brightness
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED)
Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Cost
$1,026
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,026 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
9.6/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.4/10
5.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.7/10
5.6/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
107 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.6/10
9.2/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus PG49WCD (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 Asus PG49WCD (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 Asus PG49WCD (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 Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) 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 Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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