If you're on a tighter budget and looking for a good all-around monitor with a focus on productivity and casual gaming, the LG 34GN850B with its fair refresh rate and adjustable stand could be the better option. However, if you're willing to invest in a premium experience for competitive gaming, with a higher refresh rate and better contrast, the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 could be worth the extra cost. It also offers a wider screen for an immersive experience and better performance for HDR content. But for tasks like photo editing, neither monitor is best suited, especially for print photo editing, where accurate color reproduction is critical. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
The LG 34GN850B (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
Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
7.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
950:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
359 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
94.5 %
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 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.5/10
5.4/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
359 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.9/10
6.7/10
3440 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 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
7.1/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
950:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
359 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
436 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 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$750
$1,024
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) has a price of $750 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 34GN850B (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 34GN850B (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 34GN850B (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 34GN850B (IPS) and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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