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BenQ SW272U — 27″ · 4K IPS AdobeRGB · 60Hz
BenQ

BenQ SW272U

27″ · 4K IPS AdobeRGB · 60Hz

88
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
BenQ SW272U wins by 2
Samsung Odyssey G9 — 49″ · 5120x1440 QLED · 240Hz
Samsung

Samsung Odyssey G9

49″ · 5120x1440 QLED · 240Hz

86
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict

BenQ SW272U takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, BenQ SW272U lands at 88 and Samsung Odyssey G9 at 86. That puts BenQ SW272U ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick BenQ SW272U if…

  • ✓Current panel tech
  • ✓Strong factory calibration
  • ✓Modern connectivity

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

Tie

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

BenQ SW272U

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

BenQ SW272U more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,699).

BenQ SW272U 88
vs
86 Samsung Odyssey G9

Score breakdown

BenQ SW272U
88
color 88
motion 72
hdr 62
features 86
Samsung Odyssey G9
86
color 86
motion 96
hdr 62
features 84

Specs side-by-side

BenQ SW272U versus Samsung Odyssey G9 — full spec comparison
Spec BenQ SW272U Samsung Odyssey G9
Panel
4K IPS AdobeRGB
5120x1440 QLED
Size
27"
49"
Refresh
60Hz
▲ 240Hz
Release year
2024
2020

BenQ SW272U

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

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: BenQ SW272U vs Samsung Odyssey G9

Which is better, BenQ SW272U or Samsung Odyssey G9? +

BenQ SW272U scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is BenQ SW272U worth the price? +

At $1,199, BenQ SW272U delivers a Specdex score of 88 — 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 BenQ SW272U 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 the better value, BenQ SW272U or Samsung Odyssey G9? +

BenQ SW272U — more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.