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Updated April 23, 2024·
If budget is a deciding factor and you primarily engage in casual gaming or need a monitor for general use, the Lenovo G24-20 is an affordable option that offers good competitive gaming capabilities. However, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9, while much more expensive, provides an immersive experience with its larger screen and superior image quality, making it better suited for serious gamers and those seeking exceptional media consumption. It also comes with features that enhance HDR content, making it a better choice if you plan to engage with HDR gaming and media. However, its size and price might be overwhelming if your focus is on simple tasks and casual gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS)
- The Lenovo G24-20 (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
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.7
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
N/A
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 Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.9
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
92 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 Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 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 Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$195
$1,024
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) has a price of $195 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.7
5.4
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) | Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$195 | $1,024 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 24" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 2048 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 420 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 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 % | 85.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 165 Hz | 60,240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 92 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.2/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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