Samsung G9 OLED G95SC
Samsung G9 OLED G95SC provides an incredibly wider field of view by combining two QHD resolutions together on its large 49-inch display. With a slight curvature in its screen, the G95SC provides an immersive experience from two meters away. Boasting an OLED panel makes it a terrific choice for watching movies, color grading, and gaming.
Samsung G9 Neo G95NA
Samsung G9 Neo G95NA has a bright and extraordinarily wide screen to provide more details. It boasts a dual QHD resolution on a VA panel, featuring Quantum mini LEDs to enhance the picture quality through fantastic HDR support. Running at 240Hz refresh rate with 1ms GtG response time, it is pretty fast for competitive gaming and delivers an immersive experience through a deep curvature.
Samsung’s monitor lineupconsists of budget and premium displays that tend to outperform their competitors when it comes to innovation. Samsung was the first to introduce its first-ever 49-inch gaming monitor back in 2017, encouraging other monitor manufacturers to do the same. However, till the time when other monitor vendors tried to catch up to the trend, Samsung was already ahead with its newer offerings, which include the Odyssey Neo G95NA mini-LED and Odyssey OLED G95SC gaming monitors.
The unusual 49-inch display size attracts a lot of people since they are wider thanthe regular 21:9 ultrawide monitors. It’s like two regular monitors joined together without any bezel between the two. With many of the specifications being common between the two said monitors, it can get quite difficult to choose between them. This leads to this detailed comparison between the two displays, which will explain every similarity and difference between the two monitors, and will eliminate all kinds of dilemmas.
Specifications
The majority of the specs of the Odyssey OLED G9 and Neo G9 Mini-LED are identical. Even the outward appearance might make them look identical. However, there are quite a number of differences between the two in every area, which may or may not be immediately apparent. First, we will take a look at the primary specifications of the two displays, followed by the differences in performance, connectivity, sound, and ergonomics.
Samsung Odyssey OLED G95SC
The Odyssey OLED G9 features a dual QHD form factor with a 32:9 aspect ratio, featuring a 5120x1440p resolution. The screen size is 49 inches and boasts an 1800R curvature. It’s a premium display from the company, using an OLED panel known for its unmatched picture quality through incredibly high contrast and quick response.
Odyssey OLED G9 is not a regular 60Hz monitor, but has an incrediblyhigh refresh rate of 240Hz, which is generally available only on high-end gaming monitors for competitive gaming. Even though it’s unusually big as a gaming monitor, it brings its competitive nature to the table through its incredibly low response time of 0.03 ms.
Its brightness stays at 250 nits, with a guaranteed minimum of 200 nits. However, it does provide HDR10 support to enhance the brightness to provide vivid details. As you can expect, the contrast ratio of this display is 1M:1, as each pixel acts as an individual light source.
Lastly, the monitor is also equipped with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, which is AMD’s flagship adaptive sync feature for eliminating screen tearing while gaming. Even though the monitor is listed as “Nvidia G-Sync-compatible”, it simply means that its FreeSync Premium Pro will also workwith Nvidia GPUsand not because it has an Nvidia G-Sync module.
Samsung Odyssey Neo G95NA Mini-LED
Coming to the Mini-LED panel, the Odyssey Neo G95NA boasts a similar look as the OLED G9 but has some major differences. The most apparent difference isits highly curved panel. Unlike the OLED G9, which has an 1800R curvature, the G95NA brings a 1000R curvature, making both ends of the screen closer to each other.
The Neo G95NA also comes with a 5120x1440p resolution on 49-inch screen size, but the panel used is VA. The VA panel is one of the cheapest panels on the market, but the G95NA uses a Quantum Dot Mini-LED layer underneath to provide an enhanced viewing experience. This is why the monitor claims to have incredibly high brightness levels of up to 420 nits without HDR.
The minimum brightness level is 300 nits, which is already higher than the brightness of the OLED G9. However, with the HDR enabled, the Neo G9 panel can go up to 2000 nits of brightness. As of now, it’s just a theoretical number and, even though it might not translate to very clear and crisp picture quality in well-lit environments, it’s almost guaranteed that the Neo G9 will have better HDR than the OLED G9, as OLED panels generally suffer from poor brightness levels.
Nonetheless, if we move on to its gaming features such as refresh rate, response time, and adaptive sync, everything remains the same except for the response time, which is significantly higher than what the OLED G9 brings. The OLED G9 has a 0.03 ms GtG response time while the Neo G9 has 1 ms GtG. Technically, both are incredibly fast, but the OLED G9 should transition almost instantaneously to each successive frame.
Performance
When it comes to picture quality, the OLED G9 is simply the top dog. OLED panels have each of their pixels acting as individual light sources, unlike the VA panel, which needs a separate backlight source. It’s true that the Neo G9 has a brighter display, but the OLED G9 represents high color accuracy. Additionally, the G9’s vivid details mean that the difference between the brightest and the darkest shade is almost one thousand times higher than what is found on a regular 1000:1 contrast monitor.
But OLED panels also face burn-in problems, which cause image retention for a few minutes, particularly if the elements on the screen remain static for a long time. In gaming, this shouldn’t be a big problem, but most games do provide some kind of HUD or progress tracker at the corners of the screen.
Talking about the color reproduction, both displays are quite good, but the OLED G9 provides a wider DCI-P3 color space with 99% spectrum coverage. On the other hand, the Neo G9 provides several color spaces, including 125% sRGB, 92% Adobe RGB, and 95% DCI-P3. On paper, it might look like the Neo G9 brings a wider color spectrum, but in reality, the OLED panel is far superior in providing accurate colors as each pixel is individually lit.
Despite all of this, the OLED G9 isn’t going to be very bright. With a typical brightness of 250 nits, it’s just another regular monitor in terms of brightness, making it unsuitable for use in very bright rooms, but the Neo G9 already comes with high brightness levels that surpass 400 nits without the need for HDR. Thankfully, the Neo G9 also has excellent HDR support, reaching up to 2000 nits in brightness levels. This is, however, a theoretical number, and it may not necessarily translate to uniform brightness at such a high level. Nonetheless, the Neo G9 is going to be bright enough even when exposed to direct sunlight.
Both displays are equal when it comes to smoothness, but the OLED G9 is 33 times faster in response. It’s like the next frame appears instantly without causing any ghosting whatsoever. While the Geo G9 is also competitive in nature, the OLED G9 is the ultimate choice for professionals.
Another big difference between the performance of the two is how different their immersion is. OLED G9 provides an 1800R curvature, which in simple words means that if a complete circle is drawn by extending its curvature, the radius of the OLED G9 is going to be approximately 1.8 meters. This would mean you will have to sit no further than 1.8 meters from the screen if you want to have an immersive experience.
On the other hand, the Neo G9 provides a more significant 1000R curvature, which is equal to the curvature of an actual human eye and requires you to sit around one meter away from the screen. This makes the Neo G9, overall, a more immersive display than the OLED G9 as smaller details will be visible quite easily than sitting 1.8 meters away from the OLED G9.
Connectivity
Modern gaming monitors don’t just come with a few HDMI or DP ports, but they also offer some generous connectivity options as well. This may include ports for the peripherals or for charging. The OLED G9 is hands down the superior one when we check its rear I/O. It is not a regular gaming monitor, but a smart one too, allowing you to connect it to your phone via wireless mode. This is a significantly handy option and lets you use the OLED G9 as a TV for streaming through your phone.
It also brings more USB ports and an additional Micro HDMI port apart from the DisplayPort andHDMI output connectors. The Neo G9 is limited to DP, HDMI, and USB ports. However, it has two HDMI ports instead of one on the OLED G9. Moreover, you can find a headphone jack on the Neo G9, which is unavailable on the OLED G9. However, this isn’t something that can overshadow the smart features of the OLED G9.
Sound
As said previously, the Neo G9 comes with a headphone jack, but on the OLED G9, this is compensated for via dedicated speakers. This might be a deal-breaker for many, considering how handy these can be in cases where users don’t have dedicated speakers, or if someone gets tired of using the headphones for too long.
While these speakerscan’t compete with dedicated surround sound setups or even budget stereo speakers, they are still loud enough. With a pair of 5W speakers, you can expect the OLED G9 to produce quite satisfactory volume levels. However, there is no subwoofer to replicate the bass and the speakers aren’t going to produce a surround sound experience. Nonetheless, built-in speakers are highly sought after in premium gaming monitors by most users and the OLED G9 wins here once again.
Ergonomics
As the OLED G9 has a smaller curvature than the Neo G9, it may take more space on the desk in width, but the Neo G9 will be a little more compact than the former. While the screen itself is not going to sit straight on the desk, the OLED G9 does tend to leave less space for other computer components, especially the tower.
Coming to the adjustability, the OLED G9 has a different type of monitor stand than the Neo G9. It’s much more stable than the Neo G9 and looks premium. The Neo G9 brings a traditional V-shaped base on its stand, which takes up more space on the desk. If you have a desk that provides less than 2.5 feet of depth, it’s recommended that youupgrade your desk to a better onefor the G9. Stands like this generally create problems with making clearance for the peripherals.
Another great alternative is to buy adedicated monitor standto have more versatility but again, not every monitor stand is going to support such a big display size. The native monitor stands on both monitors are quite satisfactory if we look at their ergonomics. By providing ample adjustments, including title, pivot, swivel, and height adjustment, they are equally good.
On the weight scale, the OLED G9 is four pounds lighter than the Neo G9 with a stand attached. Without the stand, the OLED G9 drops down to just 20 pounds from 28 pounds, making a significant weight reduction compared to the Neo G9, which weighs six pounds lighter without the stand. A clear illustration of why the OLED G9’s stand is of more premium quality and sturdy.
Pricing
If we go by the launch price of both monitors, the Neo G9 Mini-LED display makes no sense at $2200. The OLED G9, on the other hand, was launched at $1800. Going just by the original MSRP, the OLED G9 looks a much more appealing purchase, but if we go by the current pricing of these displays, the Neo G9 starts to look somewhat better, but still has less value to give than the OLED G9.
Occasionally, boththe OLED G9andNeo G9are available for $1100 on Samsung’s official website. This makes it quite easier to choose between the two. However, this is not currently the case and the difference in cost may be even greater on third-party retail sites such as Amazon, Best Buy, Newegg, and similar online e-commerce platforms. Unless the Neo G9 is cheaper than the OLED G9, it doesn’t seem to be as attractive as the latter.
Conclusion
The current era is of immersive gaming and while manufacturers keep on producing more premium quality 16:9 and 21:9 monitors, the 32:9 remains to be a luxury dream for many. Samsung’s ultra-wide gaming monitor lineup is clearly ahead of its time and offers modern aesthetics and high-end specifications. While from the pricing itself, it may seem that the OLED G9 monitor might be much superior, at the end of the day, it really boils down to your requirements.
As for the OLED G9, there is no doubt that it completely blows the Neo G9 out of the water with its fantastic OLED panel, which offers unparalleled color reproduction, incredibly low latency, and a more premium stand. Moreover, the connectivity features such as wireless capability make it convenient for users to pair it with their smartphone. On top of that, a good pair of built-in speakers can come in handy anytime. It’s as big as the Neo G9 mini-LED monitor, but is more suitable for playing from the couch if that is preferable.
On the other hand, the Neo G9 mini-LED cannot be matched in brightness and vivid clarity through its HDR support. Usable even under the sun, the Neo G9 is by far one of the brightest monitors available on the market. It may not be as responsive as the OLED G9, but it is more immersive. Thanks to the 1000R curvature, now you can play games on it from just a meter away.
FAQ
Q: Are Dual QHD monitors worth it?
Dual QHD monitors are typically good for games where you want to have a big field of view for a more immersive experience. These may not be ideal for regular gaming or watching movies, but are ideal for playing games of specific genres, like racing.
Q: Is a 32:9 ratio better than 21:9?
Depends on how much content you want to be displayed on the screen. 32:9 monitors can be too wide and they generally require more desk space than the 21:9 ratio monitors. Also, more games are compatible with 21:9 ratio than 32:9 monitors.
