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Updated April 23, 2024·
If clear text and image clarity are top priorities, particularly for productivity and digital photo editing, the LG UltraFine 5K might be worth the extra cost, with a smaller screen but higher resolution for sharp visual detail. However, if you're looking for an immersive experience with deep blacks and vibrant colors for HDR gaming and media consumption, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is less expensive and offers a wider screen with excellent contrast. The LG's lack of gaming features such as variable refresh rate makes the Samsung a better choice for both casual and competitive gaming despite its lower resolution. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.0
9.9
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1200:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
6.7
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
14.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
8.7
5.9
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
9.8
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
1200:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is good.
Cost
$1,179
$965
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) has a price of $1,179 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) costs $965.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) 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.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,179 | $965 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1200:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 1 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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