If you prioritize a higher refresh rate for very smooth gaming, the LG monitor could serve you well. However, the Samsung offers a higher peak brightness, especially in HDR, which might enhance your experience in HDR gaming and media consumption. Also, Samsung has a slightly broader color range for editing and a glossy screen which can make colors pop, but could be reflective. The LG's matte screen reduces glare but might not appear as vibrant. Choose the Samsung if color work and media are your focus, but lean towards the LG if you prefer the fluidity of higher refresh rates for gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED)
Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.3/10
5.2/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.9 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.8/10
9.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,300
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) costs $1,500.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
9.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.7/10
5.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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