If you prioritize a balance between cost and performance for both casual and competitive gaming, the Asus XB273U F (IPS) with its high refresh rate and good response time would serve you well at a lower price point. It's also suitable for digital and print photo editing due to accurate colors. On the other hand, the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 offers an immersive ultra-wide display ideal for media consumption and multitasking in productivity, but it requires a higher investment. Although the Samsung excels in color volume and has superior HDR capabilities, it may not justify the higher cost if your focus is primarily on gaming and photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class refresh rate
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
Good for media consumption
Good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0/10
7.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are both good for casual gaming, though the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
9.5/10
5.4/10
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.3/10
7.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,100
$1,024
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.7/10
6.7/10
2560 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) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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