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Updated April 23, 2024·
If budget is a priority and you're looking for high-quality visuals for gaming or photo editing, the Pixio PX277 OLED Max is a strong choice with excellent contrast and color depth. However, for those who want the ultimate immersive experience with a wider screen and are willing to spend more, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 provides superior screen size and a more expansive field of view for media consumption. While the Pixio excels in response time, making it suitable for competitive gaming, the Samsung's unique format and higher peak brightness levels offer a more striking experience for HDR gaming and media. Keep in mind, the Samsung's glossy coating and size might not be ideal for all productivity tasks as reflections can be distracting and desk space might be a concern. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class brightness
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED)
- Best in class color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.7
5.6
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$700
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-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
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.9
5.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
107 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.5
9.2
2560 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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) to be best in class for media consumption, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is excellent.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $1,200 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 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 | 137.3 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 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 | 2 | 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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