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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize a wider screen and exceptional contrast and color quality for immersive gaming and media consumption, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is a solid choice, though it comes at a premium price. The Gigabyte FI32Q-X, on the other hand, offers a more traditional aspect ratio and high refresh rate, making it suitable for gaming and productivity at a better price point, but it lacks the peak HDR brightness and infinite contrast ratio of the Samsung. The Samsung's size and display type provide a more cinematic experience, while the Gigabyte balances cost and functionality for a range of uses. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
- The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
9.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.3
6.7
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4
9.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$965
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) has a price of $500 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) costs $965.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $965 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 157 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 1 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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