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Alienware AW3418DW vs Samsung Odyssey G9

Alienware AW3418DW

2018 · $699 today

8054
Samsung Odyssey G9

2020 · $999 today

8062
Image qualityRefresh & responseColour accuracyConnectivityErgonomicsValue
Alienware AW3418DWSamsung Odyssey G9

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Why Alienware AW3418DW is better

  • Color Gamut: 99% sRGB vs Quantum Dot, 95% DCI-P3(higher)

Why Samsung Odyssey G9 is better

  • Response Time: 1ms GtG vs 4ms GtG(4.0× less)
  • Peak Brightness: 1000 nits (HDR1000) vs 300 nits(3.3× more)
  • Refresh Rate: 240Hz, G-Sync compatible vs 100Hz (OC to 120Hz), G-Sync(2.0× more)
  • Resolution: 5120 x 1440 (DQHD) vs 3440 x 1440 (UWQHD)(49% more)
  • Screen Size: 49" (32:9) vs 34" (21:9)(44% more)

Verdict

Samsung Odyssey G9 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.

Spec by spec

SpecAlienware AW3418DWSamsung Odyssey G9
Display
Screen Size34" (21:9)49" (32:9)
Resolution3440 x 1440 (UWQHD)5120 x 1440 (DQHD)
Panel TypeIPS, curvedVA, 1000R curved
Peak Brightness300 nits1000 nits (HDR1000)
Color Gamut99% sRGBQuantum Dot, 95% DCI-P3
Performance
Refresh Rate100Hz (OC to 120Hz), G-Sync240Hz, G-Sync compatible
Response Time4ms GtG1ms GtG
HDR SupportNoHDR1000
Connectivity
PortsDisplayPort, HDMIDisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0
USB HubUSB 3.0 x4USB 3.0 x2
SpeakersNoNo