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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-quality gaming experience with vibrant colors, fast response times, and a generous refresh range, the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) offers excellent value at a lower price point. It's well-suited for HDR gaming and has a more traditional screen size and aspect ratio that's also suitable for general productivity and media consumption. Conversely, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED), while more expensive, provides a wider, more immersive display that elevates media consumption and could enhance your gaming experience, especially in games that benefit from an ultra-wide screen. However, for productivity tasks, the size and aspect ratio may feel cumbersome. The Samsung also boasts a glossy screen, which provides more vivid images but might reflect more in bright environments. The choice between the two monitors should be guided primarily by your budget and the importance of an ultra-wide, immersive experience versus a more traditionally sized, versatile display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class brightness
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED)
- The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
10.0
5.6
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.8
9.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is excellent.
Cost
$800
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) has a price of $800 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
10.0
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.0
5.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
107 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) to be only fair for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $1,200 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 465 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 360 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 107 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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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