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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a traditional aspect ratio and higher resolution for tasks like digital photo editing and productivity with a larger vertical screen space, the LG 32GQ950 could serve you well, though it has lower contrast and peak brightness which affects its performance in HDR content. On the other hand, for an immersive gaming and media experience with striking contrast and vibrant colors, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9, with its ultrawide screen and best-in-class color performance, is superior, especially for HDR gaming and video editing. However, due to its size and aspect ratio, it might not be as versatile for other tasks like document work or photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2
9.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
6.7
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
8.1
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Glossy
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.6
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) 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 32GQ950 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Cost
$930
$965
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) has a price of $930 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) costs $965.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GQ950 (IPS) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$930 | $965 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 921:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 367 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1007 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.5 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.8 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 1 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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