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Updated April 23, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your priority and you're looking for a wider, more immersive display with a higher refresh rate for fast-paced action, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 would be a better fit. However, it's not ideal for HDR gaming and media consumption. On the other hand, the ViewSonic XG321UG offers better image clarity, higher resolution, and more accurate colors for tasks such as digital photo editing and print photo editing, making it a better choice if your work involves visual precision and you want higher detail for productivity, despite its lower refresh rate and smaller screen size. The ViewSonic is also better suited for HDR video content, but keep in mind you'll be paying a premium for these features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Good contrast
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good for productivity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.7
6.4
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
3000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
420 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
2000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.4
4.6
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
2.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
60,240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
420 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.7
7.9
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good for productivity, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$2,187
$2,000
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) has a price of $2,187 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,000.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.1
6.7
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
3000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
420 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
2000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,187 | $2,000 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | Mini LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 2048 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 420 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 85.5 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 2 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 60,240 Hz | 48,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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