If you're focused on immersive HDR gaming and media consumption with deeper blacks and vibrant colors, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 with its larger and wider screen may be the better choice, albeit at a higher price. However, for a mix of gaming, productivity, and media usage without needing an ultra-wide screen, the LG 27GS95QE offers excellent performance and color accuracy. The LG's smaller size and lower resolution might be more practical for everyday tasks and it also typically comes at a lower cost compared to the premium-priced Samsung. Keep in mind, the Samsung's glossy finish could reflect more light, which might be distracting compared to the LG's matte screen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED)
Best in class 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
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.5/10
6.7/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.5 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 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.7/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
196 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
636 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 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$650
$965
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $650 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) costs $965.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 27GS95QE (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 27GS95QE (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
9.6/10
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
636 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 27GS95QE (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 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GS95QE (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 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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