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Updated April 22, 2024·
If high refresh rates and wide screens are important for immersive gaming or multitasking, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 would be a strong pick, especially as it's more affordable and performs exceptionally for competitive gaming. However, its larger size and aspect ratio might not suit productivity tasks that require standard aspect ratios. The ViewSonic, while more expensive, offers a higher resolution on a smaller screen, which could benefit detailed work and productivity, but it is less suited for gaming due to lower refresh rates. Neither are ideal for HDR gaming or media, but for print photo editing, the ViewSonic with its color accuracy has the edge. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6
6.4
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
465 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.6
4.6
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.6
7.9
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
107 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.2
6.7
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
465 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$1,200
$2,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) 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 XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 236 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 465 nits | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 107 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 1 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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