A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
27EP950
Company ProductName Specs




S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9
Company ProductName Specs




What we think

Chevron down
PerfectRec Logo
The PerfectRec monitor team Learn more
Updated April 23, 2024·

If image quality for HDR gaming and media consumption is paramount, the LG 27EP950 with its OLED display will provide deep blacks and vibrant colors. It's also a strong choice for tasks requiring color accuracy, such as photo editing. However, its refresh rate isn't ideal for competitive gaming, and the smaller size might limit immersive experiences. On the other hand, the Samsung S49AG95 is less expensive and offers a much larger screen with good color performance, making it suitable for productivity and an expansive gaming experience. It also excels in competitive gaming due to its higher refresh rate, but it won't match the LG's performance in color-critical tasks. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
  • Best in class for casual gaming
  • Very good image clarity
  • Best in class contrast
  • Best in class response time
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
  • Very good refresh rate
  • Good text clarity
  • Good brightness

Key differences

Chevron down

Casual Gaming

9.5
27EP950
S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good.

Media Consumption

7.9
27EP950
S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are both good for media consumption, though the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.

Cost

$3,000
27EP950
S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9
$1,024
Product image
Product image

$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) has a price of $3,000 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
27EP950
S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9
No
The LG 27EP950 (W-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.

Print Photo Editing

No
27EP950
S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9
Yes
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) 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

Chevron down

Competitive Gaming

5.4
27EP950
S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9
5.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.

Productivity

6.6
27EP950
S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are both only fair for productivity.

Digital Photo Editing

No
27EP950
S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9
No
Both the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
27EP950
S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9
No
Both the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Give feedback

We’re constantly working to improve.

How the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors

Chevron down

Spec Comparison

Chevron down
LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)

GENERAL

Price
$3,000
$1,024
Screen Size
27"49"
Resolution
3840 x 21605120 x 1440
Screen Type
OLEDMini LED
Screen Sub-type
W-OLEDVA
Local Dimming Zones
N/A2048

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:13000:1
SDR Peak Brightness
250 nits420 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
N/A2000 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesNo
sRGB Color Gamut
99 %85.5 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
1 ms2 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
N/A60,240 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
5/108/10
Ghosting Score
9.6/109/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
163 PPI109 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.9/107/10
Image Clarity Score
8/107/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
10
HDMI 2.1 Ports
02
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

Give feedback

We're constantly perfecting our model

FAQs

Chevron down

Why trust us

Chevron down
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec monitors team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest monitor information and makes it digestible for you.

By the numbers

210
Monitors evaluated
10,500
Monitors stats compiled
15
Proprietary Monitors ratings developed
117,200
Recommendations made
17,580
Consumer hours saved

About the monitor team

Joe Golden, Ph.D

CEO and Monitors Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.

Jason Lew

Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.

Chandradeep Chowdhury

Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.

Featured in

Color LTT LogoGeekwire logo9to5 Mac logoPhone Arena LogoColor Daring Fireball logo