If you prioritize an immersive, wide-screen experience for HDR gaming and media, and are willing to invest in a high-end product, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 could be the right choice. However, it's not as well-suited for productivity due to its ultra-wide aspect ratio. On the other hand, the ViewSonic XG272 offers a traditional aspect ratio that's better for productivity and provides excellent color accuracy for photo editing, but may not offer the same level of brightness in HDR content as the Samsung. If budget is a significant concern, the ViewSonic may offer a balanced experience at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED)
Excellent for media consumption
Best in class color volume
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Good image clarity
Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.6/10
9.6/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.2/10
8.0/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
465 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$1,200
$900
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $900.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
9.8/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
465 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.6/10
5.8/10
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
107 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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