If you prioritize a top-notch gaming experience, particularly with fast-paced games, the Gigabyte FO27Q3's OLED technology offers excellent contrast and responsiveness. Its smaller size and lower resolution make it less ideal for multitasking but perfect for gaming and general media consumption. The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is a much larger and more expensive monitor that provides an immersive experience with its wide format, suitable for productivity and multitasking. However, its size may be overwhelming for some gaming setups and its performance in very fast games may not match that of the Gigabyte. If budget is a concern and gaming is your focus, the Gigabyte might be the better choice, but if you're looking for an expansive screen for work and play, and are willing to invest more, consider the Samsung. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
10.0/10
7.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
10.0/10
5.4/10
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
48 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
6.0/10
6.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) are both only fair for productivity, though the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
7.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Cost
$800
$1,024
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) has a price of $800 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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