If you prioritize a wider screen and more immersive experience especially for gaming and are willing to invest more, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 with its expansive curved display is a compelling option. However, if budget is a concern and you're looking for a solid monitor that can still handle gaming and productivity tasks competently, the LG 32GP850 offers a good balance between performance and price. The Samsung's superior contrast and HDR capabilities make it better for HDR gaming and media, while the LG's IPS panel offers better color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GP850 (IPS)
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED).
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
Good for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
7.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1037:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
430 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.8/10
5.4/10
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.0/10
6.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
93 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 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.5/10
7.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
1037:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
430 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$600
$1,024
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) has a price of $600 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) 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 32GP850 (IPS) 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
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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