For a premium gaming experience with deep blacks and high contrast, the Acer Predator X45 is excellent, particularly suited for immersive single-player games and supports HDR gaming and media consumption. However, its text clarity and image sharpness are not as good as other monitors, making it less ideal for productivity tasks. In contrast, the Samsung S49AG95 offers a wider screen and better text quality, making it a stronger choice for multitasking and productivity, but it's more expensive. If competitive gaming is your focus, the Samsung has a slight edge due to its higher refresh rate capabilities and minimal ghosting. Both are great for print photo editing with high color accuracy, but for casual viewing and office tasks, you might not need the specialized features these premium models offer. Consider the types of games you play and whether productivity is a priority to determine the best fit for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
7.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
6.4/10
5.4/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
4.0/10
6.7/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
83 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 Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$1,024
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.1/10
7.1/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are both good for media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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