If budget is a key concern and you do primarily digital photo editing with some casual gaming, the LG 34GP83A offers a solid experience at a lower price point. However, if you're seeking top-tier gaming performance, especially in competitive gaming with high refresh rates and excellent contrast, and you're also keen on stunning HDR media consumption, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 may justify the higher investment. The Samsung's wider screen and better image quality also lend themselves to an immersive experience that can be worth the premium for those valuing entertainment or a larger canvas for multitasking. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34GP83A (IPS)
Good brightness
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Excellent for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
9.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
956:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
457 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
95.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.5/10
5.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
9.2/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
956:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
457 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$750
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) has a price of $750 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.0/10
5.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
107 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 34GP83A (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
"The LG 34GP83A is an excellent monitor for the price! It offers flawless performance thanks to its rapid response time, low input lag, high refresh rate, and certified G-SYNC compatibility. Moreover, its Nano IPS panel ensures vibrant colors which along with the 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution makes for a stunning and immersive viewing experience."
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