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Updated April 22, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your top priority and you're looking for the highest refresh rates and smoothness, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC QD-OLED, with its higher refresh rate capabilities, might be the better option despite it being more costly. On the other hand, if you're focused on HDR gaming and media consumption with a tighter budget, the MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED offers excellent color and contrast at a slightly lower price, but with a lower refresh rate and less suitability for competitive gaming scenarios. Both monitors have ultra-wide screens and OLED technology for deep blacks and vibrant colors, but the MSI has a matte screen which could reduce glare, whereas the Samsung's glossy finish might provide a more vibrant image at the expense of more reflections. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class brightness
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Media Consumption
9.8
9.2
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is excellent.
Cost
$1,100
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9
9.6
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.5
5.6
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.8
5.6
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
107 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,200 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 465 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 146 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 107 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 2 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 1 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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