If you prioritize saving money and require a monitor suitable for digital photo editing with smaller screen size, the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) would be a practical choice. On the other hand, if you're looking for an expansive display and high contrast for immersive gaming, especially in competitive settings, and are prepared to invest in a premium product, the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) offers a wider screen, better contrast, and higher refresh rate, though it might not offer the best image clarity due to its extreme curve and size, making it less ideal for productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS)
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED).
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
Good for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Good contrast
Good brightness
Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
7.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.0/10
6.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are both only fair for productivity, though the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
7.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$270
$1,024
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has a price of $270 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
5.4/10
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
48 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the MSI G274QPF-QD (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 MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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