If you prioritize a high refresh rate and fast response time for competitive gaming, the LG 27GR95QL with its superior contrast and lower price point is a strong option. However, it doesn't excel as much in productivity tasks. On the other hand, the Samsung S49AG95 offers a very large screen with excellent image clarity and color depth, making it ideal for multitasking and immersive media consumption, but it comes with a higher price tag. If you're involved in digital photo editing, the LG's high color accuracy is advantageous, though the Samsung is more suited for print photo editing due to its AdobeRGB coverage. Both are suitable for casual gaming, but if HDR gaming and media consumption are priorities, the LG stands out with better HDR performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good for media consumption
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
7.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
9.6/10
5.4/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
5.8/10
6.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
108 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 LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.2/10
7.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The LG 27GR95QL (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.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) 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 LG 27GR95QL (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
Cost
$992
$1,024
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) has a price of $992 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GR95QL (W-OLED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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