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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize sharp text and clear images for productivity and high-resolution digital photo editing, the LG UltraFine 5K is a solid choice with its larger resolution on a smaller screen, leading to higher clarity. However, if gaming, especially of the competitive variety, and a more immersive media experience are your focus, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9's wider screen and superior refresh rate offer a more fluid and dynamic experience, albeit at a higher price point. The Samsung is also better suited for tasks requiring true blacks and high contrast due to its VA panel. The tradeoff comes in the form of a lower resolution and less accurate color reproduction compared to the LG, which might not be ideal for precision tasks like professional photo editing. 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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good contrast
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.0
7.7
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1200:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
8.7
6.7
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$1,179
$1,024
$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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.0
5.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
14.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
7.0
7.1
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
1200:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) | Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,179 | $1,024 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 2048 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1200:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 420 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 2000 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 85.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14 ms | 2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 60,240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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