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Apple Studio Display — 27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3
Apple

Apple Studio Display

27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3

87
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
Apple Studio Display wins by 1
Samsung Odyssey G9 — 49″ · 5120x1440 QLED · 240Hz
Samsung

Samsung Odyssey G9

49″ · 5120x1440 QLED · 240Hz

86
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict

Apple Studio Display takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Studio Display lands at 87 and Samsung Odyssey G9 at 86. That puts Apple Studio Display ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Apple Studio Display if…

  • ✓Razor-sharp 218 ppi
  • ✓Great color out of the box
  • ✓Single-cable dock via TB3

Pick Samsung Odyssey G9 if…

  • ✓Current panel tech
  • ✓Strong factory calibration
  • ✓Modern connectivity
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

Apple Studio Display

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Apple Studio Display leads on color (92 vs 86).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Apple Studio Display 87
vs
86 Samsung Odyssey G9

Score breakdown

Apple Studio Display
87
color 92
motion 72
hdr 60
features 80
Samsung Odyssey G9
86
color 86
motion 96
hdr 62
features 84

Specs side-by-side

Apple Studio Display versus Samsung Odyssey G9 — full spec comparison
Spec Apple Studio Display Samsung Odyssey G9
Panel
IPS LCD
5120x1440 QLED
Resolution
5120×2880
—
Refresh
60Hz
▲ 240Hz
Connectivity
Thunderbolt 3, 3× USB-C
—
Size
—
49"
Release year
—
2020

Apple Studio Display

Pros
  • +Razor-sharp 218 ppi
  • +Great color out of the box
  • +Single-cable dock via TB3
Cons
  • −60Hz only
  • −No HDR
  • −Webcam mediocre

Samsung Odyssey G9

Pros
  • +Current panel tech
  • +Strong factory calibration
  • +Modern connectivity
Cons
  • −Stand footprint large on bigger sizes
  • −HDR varies by model
  • −OLED burn-in risk

FAQ: Apple Studio Display vs Samsung Odyssey G9

Which is better, Apple Studio Display or Samsung Odyssey G9? +

Apple Studio Display scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Apple Studio Display worth the price? +

At $1,599, Apple Studio Display delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in color.

Is Samsung Odyssey G9 worth the price? +

At $1,699, Samsung Odyssey G9 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in motion.

Does Apple Studio Display or Samsung Odyssey G9 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for picture quality, Apple Studio Display or Samsung Odyssey G9? +

Apple Studio Display — leads on color (92 vs 86). Color accuracy and HDR performance.