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Samsung Odyssey G9 — 49″ · 5120x1440 QLED · 240Hz
Samsung

Samsung Odyssey G9

49″ · 5120x1440 QLED · 240Hz

86
/ 100
From $1,699
VS
Samsung Odyssey G9 wins by 2
BenQ EW2880U — 28″ · 4K IPS HDR
BenQ

BenQ EW2880U

28″ · 4K IPS HDR

84
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

Samsung Odyssey G9 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Odyssey G9 lands at 86 and BenQ EW2880U at 84. That puts Samsung Odyssey G9 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung Odyssey G9 if…

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

Pick BenQ EW2880U if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware
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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 EW2880U

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

BenQ EW2880U more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,699).

Samsung Odyssey G9 86
vs
84 BenQ EW2880U

Score breakdown

Samsung Odyssey G9
86
color 86
motion 96
hdr 62
features 84
BenQ EW2880U
84
color 84
motion 72
hdr 62
features 82

Specs side-by-side

Samsung Odyssey G9 versus BenQ EW2880U — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung Odyssey G9 BenQ EW2880U
Panel
5120x1440 QLED
4K IPS HDR
Size
49"
28"
Refresh
240Hz
—
Release year
2020
2023

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

BenQ EW2880U

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −OLED burn-in risk

FAQ: Samsung Odyssey G9 vs BenQ EW2880U

Which is better, Samsung Odyssey G9 or BenQ EW2880U? +

Samsung Odyssey G9 scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung Odyssey G9 worth the price? +

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

Is BenQ EW2880U worth the price? +

At $499, BenQ EW2880U delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in color.

Does Samsung Odyssey G9 or BenQ EW2880U 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, Samsung Odyssey G9 or BenQ EW2880U? +

BenQ EW2880U — more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.