If you prioritize a wider color gamut and higher peak brightness for tasks like HDR photo and video editing, you'll appreciate the Samsung Odyssey G9's capabilities, which also offer an extremely wide and immersive screen for media consumption. However, the LG 34GS95QE provides a more traditional aspect ratio that can be better for productivity and casual gaming. Both monitors have similar refresh rates for a smooth gaming experience, but the Odyssey G9's larger screen may offer a competitive edge in immersive gameplay, though it may be more expensive than the LG model. If desk space is a concern, LG's smaller size could be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED)
Good image clarity
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Key differences
Media Consumption
7.8/10
9.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,300
$965
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) costs $965.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) 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.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
9.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) and LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
6.3/10
6.7/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) and LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) are both only fair for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.7/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) and LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (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 G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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