If your priority is casual or competitive gaming without spending much, the Dell S2522HG with its high refresh rate and good response time will serve you well. However, for an immersive gaming and media experience with sharper text and image clarity, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9's larger, wider, and higher-resolution screen is superior, but it comes at a premium price. The Dell falls short for HDR content and comprehensive color work, while the Samsung excels in these areas, especially for those interested in print photo editing or HDR video editing, despite a higher chance of ghosting due to its panel type. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
Good for competitive gaming
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
Good for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
7.0/10
5.4/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
4.6/10
6.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
89 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 Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.3/10
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$293
$1,024
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has a price of $293 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) 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
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
"The Dell S2522HG changes the game. This 24.5-inch 1080p gaming monitor has a 240Hz refresh rate, yet it’s commonly sold for $249.99. That’s just tens of dollars more than an average 1080p 144Hz gaming monitor. The S2522HG cuts a few corners in its pursuit of pricing, but it’s a great choice for competitive gamers on a budget."
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