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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 OLED (G95SD) wins by 6
Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD) — 49″ Dual-QHD · Curved · QD-OLED
Samsung

Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD)

49″ Dual-QHD · Curved · QD-OLED

92
/ 100
From $2,199
Specdex verdict

Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Odyssey G9 lands at 86 and Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD) at 92. That puts Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD) ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung Odyssey G9 if…

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

Pick Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD) if…

  • ✓49″ ultrawide with QD-OLED
  • ✓1800R curve
  • ✓240 Hz native
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Winner by scenario

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

Picture quality

Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD)

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD) leads on hdr (90 vs 62).

Value for money

Samsung Odyssey G9

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung Odyssey G9 more score per dollar ($1,699 vs $2,199).

Samsung Odyssey G9 86
vs
92 Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD)

Score breakdown

Samsung Odyssey G9
86
color 86
motion 96
hdr 62
features 84
display 0
gaming 0
ergonomics 0
value 0
Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD)
92
color 0
motion 95
hdr 90
features 0
display 95
gaming 96
ergonomics 80
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Samsung Odyssey G9 versus Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD) — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung Odyssey G9 Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD)
Panel
5120x1440 QLED
—
Size
49"
—
Refresh
240Hz
—
Release year
2020
—
Display
—
49″ QD-OLED, 1800R
Resolution
—
5120×1440
Refresh rate
—
240 Hz
HDR
—
DisplayHDR True Black 400
Connectivity
—
2× HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB hub

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

Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD)

Pros
  • +49″ ultrawide with QD-OLED
  • +1800R curve
  • +240 Hz native
Cons
  • −Massive desk footprint
  • −No DisplayPort 2.1
  • −Auto-brightness limits HDR

FAQ: Samsung Odyssey G9 vs Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD)

Which is better, Samsung Odyssey G9 or Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD)? +

Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD) worth the price? +

At $2,199, Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in gaming.

Does Samsung Odyssey G9 or Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD) 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, Samsung Odyssey G9 or Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD)? +

Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD) — leads on hdr (90 vs 62). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, Samsung Odyssey G9 or Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED (G95SD)? +

Samsung Odyssey G9 — more score per dollar ($1,699 vs $2,199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.