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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize rich colors, deep blacks, and are focused on HDR gaming and media consumption, the MSI MPG 491CQP with its OLED technology is a strong choice, and it also costs less. However, for competitive gaming, you might favor the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9, as it has a higher refresh rate, which can provide smoother motion. The Samsung monitor also offers better performance for productivity with its higher clarity and text quality. On the downside, the Samsung option is often significantly more expensive while not being suitable for HDR gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9
7.7
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Productivity
5.8
6.7
5120 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) is only fair for productivity, while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.8
7.1
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Cost
$1,100
$1,024
$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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.5
5.4
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) | Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,024 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 2048 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 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 | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 146 % | 85.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 60,240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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