If you prioritize a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals in competitive gaming, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 might suit your needs better and save you money. However, if you value having a larger number of HDMI 2.1 ports for connecting more devices directly to your monitor, the Gigabyte CO49DQ could be the better choice, despite its higher cost and lower refresh rate. Both monitors offer excellent color reproduction and contrast, making them great for HDR gaming and media consumption, but keep in mind the lack of adjustability with the Gigabyte stand if you require flexibility in monitor positioning. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED)
Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.5/10
6.7/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$900
$965
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) costs $965.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9/10
9.9/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.8/10
5.9/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
9.8/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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