A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec monitor team Learn more
Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're focused on casual gaming and general media consumption, the Samsung S43CG70 offers a large 4K screen at a lower cost, which is great for immersive experiences and watching high-resolution content. However, if you're into competitive gaming, the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 has a much higher refresh rate and widescreen format, enhancing fast-paced gameplay but at a higher price point. Both monitors have similar color performance for photo editing, though neither is ideal if you need the most accurate colors for professional work. The Odyssey Neo G9's extreme width also offers more screen real estate, which can boost productivity for multitasking but may be overwhelming for some setups. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
5.4
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
60,144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.8
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
103 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 Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
7.7
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
3000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are both good for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
6.9
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
3000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) to be good for media consumption, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$999
$1,024
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) has a price of $999 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) | Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $1,024 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | Mini LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 512 | 2048 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3000:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 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 | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 85.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 60,144 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 | 9.6/10 | 9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 103 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.8/10 | 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 | |
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
More comparisons for you
Compare Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) vs. LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED)
VS
Compare Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) vs. Asus PA329C (IPS)
VS
Compare Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) vs. Acer X27U (W-OLED)
VS
Compare Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) vs. Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)
VS
Compare Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) vs. ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED)
VS
Compare Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) vs. Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED)
VS
FAQs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec monitors team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest monitor information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
210
Monitors evaluated
10,500
Monitors stats compiled
15
Proprietary Monitors ratings developed
126,800
Recommendations made
19,020
Consumer hours saved
About the monitor team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Monitors Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Featured in
