If you prioritize a larger screen and superior contrast for immersive gaming and media, the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 with its wide format might be appealing despite its higher cost. However, if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option that's still suitable for casual gaming and digital photo editing, the Gigabyte M32Q with its good color accuracy and faster response time could be the way to go, although it won't deliver the same level of HDR performance as the Samsung. Consider how much value you place on screen size, contrast, and cost when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED).
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
Good for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Good contrast
Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
7.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.7/10
5.4/10
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
20 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.0/10
6.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is only fair for productivity, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.5/10
7.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$455
$1,024
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has a price of $455 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
"Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide color gamut and fast pixel response time speed, the Gigabyte M32Q offers both an immersive and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, plenty of connectivity options, and a lot of useful features – all at a reasonable price."
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