If you're on a tighter budget and prioritize a sharp, large display for tasks like digital photo editing with good color accuracy, the Gigabyte FI32Q-X is a solid choice, but its overall picture quality and brightness aren't the best for HDR gaming or media consumption. Conversely, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 offers a significantly wider and more immersive screen suited for HDR gaming and media with superior color range and contrast, but at a premium price. It also shines in competitive gaming due to exceptional image clarity and response times. If work and general use are more your focus, the Gigabyte monitor should suffice, while the Samsung is optimal for an all-out gaming and cinematic experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
Good brightness
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Excellent for media consumption
Best in class contrast
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8/10
5.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
107 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
9.2/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) has a price of $500 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
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 G95SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.3/10
5.6/10
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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