If you're focused on casual use and concerned about budget, the LG 34WQ75C offers a more affordable, solid choice for everyday tasks and casual gaming with decent image quality. However, if you prioritize the ultimate gaming experience, with top-notch contrast and responsiveness, and are willing to invest more, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is superior, especially for competitive gaming and vivid media consumption. Keep in mind, though, that for tasks like precise photo editing or productivity, the LG with its respectable color accuracy could be more suitable. The Samsung's strengths really shine in its gaming prowess and media richness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34WQ75C (IPS)
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
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
5.8/10
9.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
85.0 %
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 34WQ75C (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8/10
5.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and LG 34WQ75C (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
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$600
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG 34WQ75C (IPS) has a price of $600 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 34WQ75C (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.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.0/10
5.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
107 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 34WQ75C (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is poor.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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