Alienware AW3418DW vs Samsung Odyssey G9
Alienware AW3418DW
2018 · $699 today
8054
Samsung Odyssey G9
2020 · $999 today
8062
Dashed outline = score at launch
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
| Spec | Alienware AW3418DW | Samsung Odyssey G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 34" (21:9) | 49" (32:9)● |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 (UWQHD) | 5120 x 1440 (DQHD)● |
| Panel Type | IPS, curved | VA, 1000R curved |
| Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 1000 nits (HDR1000)● |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB● | Quantum Dot, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 100Hz (OC to 120Hz), G-Sync | 240Hz, G-Sync compatible● |
| Response Time | 4ms GtG | 1ms GtG● |
| HDR Support | No | HDR1000 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Ports | DisplayPort, HDMI | DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0 |
| USB Hub | USB 3.0 x4 | USB 3.0 x2 |
| Speakers | No | No |