If you prioritize color accuracy for digital and print photo editing, the Asus PA27DCE with its OLED technology would be an excellent choice, also offering strong HDR gaming and media consumption. On the other hand, the Samsung S49AG95 Neo G9 with its larger, ultra-wide Mini LED screen is better suited for an immersive casual gaming and productivity experience, with its high refresh rate aiding competitive gaming as well. The tradeoff comes in color precision and contrast, where the Asus excels, against the Samsung's wider screen and better refresh rate for gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Very good for media consumption
Very good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
Very good refresh rate
Good text clarity
Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
7.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Media Consumption
8.4/10
7.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Cost
$1,999
$1,024
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,999 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA27DCE (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 Asus PA27DCE (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.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
5.4/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.6/10
6.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) 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 Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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