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Updated April 23, 2024·
If budget is a key concern and you need a reasonably good monitor for productivity and digital photo editing, the Gigabyte M32U's lower price and decent screen resolution may be appealing. However, if you're a serious gamer, particularly in competitive settings, or you require exceptional contrast for immersive media consumption and print photo editing, the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9's higher contrast, superior brightness, and expansive screen size offer an enhanced experience, albeit at a premium price. Consider the Gigabyte for everyday use and the Samsung if you're seeking top-tier performance for gaming and media. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1125:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
87.0 %
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 M32U (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.4
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.0
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$650
$1,024
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) has a price of $650 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M32U (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 M32U (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
Media Consumption
6.7
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
1125:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) to be good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32U (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 M32U (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 M32U (IPS) and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte M32U (IPS) | Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $1,024 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | 2048 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1125:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 420 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 456 nits | 2000 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.8 % | 85.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 60,240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.9/10 | 9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 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 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Tom's Guide
Matthew Murray | June 2022
"The Gigabyte M32U gaming monitor is almost a slam-dunk choice, considering everything you get as part of the package. Gigabyte goes for broke with things like its built-in KVM switch and GameAssist, and those come close to paying off. Add in the well-executed, more familiar offerings, and this is a monitor that deserves serious thought if you’re in the market for what it delivers."
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