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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a sharp, large screen for productivity with good color accuracy for digital photo editing, the LG 32GQ950 with its 4K resolution could be a great choice. However, for a more immersive gaming and media experience, the wider Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 with superior contrast might be more appealing, although it costs more. The LG offers a balanced experience for both casual and competitive gaming, whereas the Samsung excels in competitive gaming due to its wider screen and better ghosting performance. If print photo editing is important, the Samsung's better AdobeRGB coverage will be beneficial. Select the LG if you're looking for a versatile monitor at a lower cost, or the Samsung if you're willing to invest in a more expansive gaming and media experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.2
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
5.4
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.1
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$930
$1,024
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) has a price of $930 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (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
Media Consumption
6.6
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) to be good for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GQ950 (IPS) | Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$930 | $1,024 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | 2048 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 921:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 367 nits | 420 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1007 nits | 2000 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.5 % | 85.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.8 ms | 2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 60,240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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