The LG 27GR95QE is a 27-inch monitor with a 1440p resolution, ideal for gamers seeking a high refresh rate of 240Hz and excellent color accuracy for digital photo editing. Its W-OLED panel offers perfect contrast and wide color gamut, making it suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption, though it lacks HDR peak brightness compared to the Samsung. It's also more suited for productivity tasks due to its 16:9 aspect ratio and matte coating that reduces glare.
On the other hand, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC is a 49-inch ultrawide with a 5120x1440 resolution, providing an immersive experience for both gaming and media consumption with its 32:9 aspect ratio. The QD-OLED panel delivers superior HDR peak brightness and color volume, and it's one of the few monitors suitable for HDR video editing. However, its large size and glossy coating might not be as practical for everyday productivity tasks or in well-lit environments.
If you prioritize a more versatile monitor for both gaming and productivity with better text clarity and a more manageable size, the LG is the way to go. But if you're looking for the ultimate gaming and media experience with a massive screen and superior HDR performance, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is the better choice, provided you have the space and ideal lighting conditions for it. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED)
Very good for competitive gaming
Good image clarity
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.3/10
6.7/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
3.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.5/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
656 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is good.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
656 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
72.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.8/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Cost
$1,000
$965
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) costs $965.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
"The LG 27GR95QE-B is a stellar display that makes 1440p again the PC gaming sweet spot due to its high 240Hz refresh rate and fantastic latency. However, its low overall brightness and lack of onboard settings keep it from being great."
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