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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize high-quality text, image clarity, and are interested in HDR gaming and media consumption, the LG 27EQ850 could be a great choice, especially if you're engaged in photo editing that requires accurate color representation. However, its lower refresh rate and response time may not provide the best experience for competitive gaming. On the other hand, the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 offers a much wider screen and higher refresh rate, ideal for immersive gaming experiences and multitasking productivity, but its curve and aspect ratio might be less suited for some media consumption and its color gamut isn't as broad as the LG's, which could be a drawback for professional photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27EQ850 (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
Casual Gaming
9.5
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Media Consumption
7.8
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are both good for media consumption, though the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$1,997
$1,024
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,997 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 27EQ850 (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.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.4
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
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.6
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 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are both only fair for productivity.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 27EQ850 (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
No
Both the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) 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 LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) | Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,997 | $1,024 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 2048 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 nits | 420 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 2000 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 85.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 60,240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 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 | 1 | 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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