Samsung Odyssey G9 vs Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ
Samsung Odyssey G9
2020 · $999 today
8062
Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ
2018 · $1,099 today
8054
Dashed outline = score at launch
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)
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)
Verdict
Samsung Odyssey G9 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Samsung Odyssey G9 | Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 49" (32:9)● | 27" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 1440 (DQHD) | 3840 x 2160 (4K)● |
| Panel Type | VA, 1000R curved | IPS (AHVA) |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nits (HDR1000) | 1000 nits |
| Color Gamut | Quantum Dot, 95% DCI-P3 | Quantum Dot, 97% DCI-P3● |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz, G-Sync compatible● | 144Hz native G-Sync |
| Response Time | 1ms GtG● | 4ms GtG |
| HDR Support | HDR1000 | HDR10 with FALD |
| Connectivity | ||
| Ports | DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0 | DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0 |
| USB Hub | USB 3.0 x2 | USB 3.0 x2 |
| Speakers | No | No |