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Samsung Odyssey G5 vs Samsung Odyssey G9 S49FG916

Monitor · Samsung

Samsung Odyssey G5

34″ · 3440×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution88
Panel66
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Monitor · Samsung

Samsung Odyssey G9 S49FG916

48.7″ · 5120×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution97
Panel66
Verdict

Samsung Odyssey G5 and Samsung Odyssey G9 S49FG916 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G9 S49FG916 leads (5120×1440 vs 3440×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Samsung Odyssey G5 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

Samsung Odyssey G5

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey G9 S49FG916

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Samsung Odyssey G5Samsung Odyssey G9 S49FG916
74Gear score74
34″Screen size48.7″
3440×1440Resolution5120×1440
165 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
VAPanelVA

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 Samsung Odyssey G5 or Samsung Odyssey G9 S49FG916 better?

Samsung Odyssey G5 and Samsung Odyssey G9 S49FG916 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G9 S49FG916 leads (5120×1440 vs 3440×1440). Refresh rate: Samsung Odyssey G5 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Samsung Odyssey G5 leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).