Monitors / Comparison

MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S34BG850SU

Monitor · MSI

MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED

49″ · 5120×1440 · 144 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution97
Panel100
Response time100
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S34BG850SU

34″ · 3440×1440 · 175 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 84.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate71
Resolution88
Panel100
Verdict

MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S34BG850SU are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84.

  • Resolution: MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED leads (5120×1440 vs 3440×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S34BG850SU leads (175 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S34BG850SU

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLEDSamsung Odyssey OLED G8 S34BG850SU
84Gear score84
49″Screen size34″
5120×1440Resolution3440×1440
144 HzRefresh rate175 Hz
OLEDPanelOLED
0.03 msResponse time—
≈ $850Estimated price—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED or Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S34BG850SU better?

MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S34BG850SU are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 84 and 84. Resolution: MSI MPG 491CQP QD-OLED leads (5120×1440 vs 3440×1440). Refresh rate: Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S34BG850SU leads (175 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 S34BG850SU leads (175 Hz vs 144 Hz).