Samsung Odyssey G7 (27-inch) vs Alienware AW3418DW
Samsung Odyssey G7 (27-inch)
2020 · $449 today
8163
Alienware AW3418DW
2018 · $699 today
8054
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Samsung Odyssey G7 (27-inch) is better
- Response Time: 1ms GtG vs 4ms GtG(4.0× less)
- Peak Brightness: 600 nits (HDR peak) vs 300 nits(2.0× more)
- Refresh Rate: 240Hz, G-Sync compatible vs 100Hz (OC to 120Hz), G-Sync(2.0× more)
Why Alienware AW3418DW is better
- Resolution: 3440 x 1440 (UWQHD) vs 2560 x 1440 (QHD)(34% more)
- Screen Size: 34" (21:9) vs 27"(26% more)
- Color Gamut: 99% sRGB vs Quantum Dot, 95% DCI-P3(higher)
Verdict
Samsung Odyssey G7 (27-inch) leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Samsung Odyssey G7 (27-inch) | Alienware AW3418DW |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 27" | 34" (21:9)● |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 3440 x 1440 (UWQHD)● |
| Panel Type | VA, 1000R curved | IPS, curved |
| Peak Brightness | 600 nits (HDR peak)● | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | Quantum Dot, 95% DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB● |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz, G-Sync compatible● | 100Hz (OC to 120Hz), G-Sync |
| Response Time | 1ms GtG● | 4ms GtG |
| HDR Support | HDR600 | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Ports | DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0 | DisplayPort, HDMI |
| USB Hub | USB 3.0 x2 | USB 3.0 x4 |
| Speakers | No | No |