Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ vs Samsung Odyssey G9
Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ
2018 · $1,099 today
8055
Samsung Odyssey G9
2020 · $999 today
8062
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ is better
- Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (4K) vs 5120 x 1440 (DQHD)(13% more)
- Color Gamut: Quantum Dot, 97% DCI-P3 vs Quantum Dot, 95% DCI-P3(higher)
Why Samsung Odyssey G9 is better
- Response Time: 1ms GtG vs 4ms GtG(4.0× less)
- Screen Size: 49" (32:9) vs 27"(1.8× more)
- Refresh Rate: 240Hz, G-Sync compatible vs 144Hz native G-Sync(1.7× more)
Verdict
Samsung Odyssey G9 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ | Samsung Odyssey G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 27" | 49" (32:9)● |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K)● | 5120 x 1440 (DQHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS (AHVA) | VA, 1000R curved |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1000 nits (HDR1000) |
| Color Gamut | Quantum Dot, 97% DCI-P3● | Quantum Dot, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz native G-Sync | 240Hz, G-Sync compatible● |
| Response Time | 4ms GtG | 1ms GtG● |
| HDR Support | HDR10 with FALD | HDR1000 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Ports | DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0 | DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0 |
| USB Hub | USB 3.0 x2 | USB 3.0 x2 |
| Speakers | No | No |