Samsung OLED G9 vs ASUS PG49WCD – which OLED ultrawide will be best?

Two OLED ultrawide monitors hitting the market, how do they match up?

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Two impressive ultrawide monitors arrive in 2024, so it’s time to compare Samsung OLED G9 vs ASUS PG49WCD. While ASUS’ PG49WCD was recently spotted at Computex, Samsung are already ahead of them as the Odyssey OLED G9 pre-orders have been and gone and the OLED G9 is widely available. Regardless, we know about all the key specs and features of these two monitors, so let’s make a detailed comparison.

We’ll be taking a deep dive into everything you need to know about these two rival gaming monitors. There are some important differences between the two, but they also share a good amount of features too. ASUS are taking on Samsung, using their own QD-OLED tech against them. ASUS are fresh to the OLED ultrawide market with this ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD.

Samsung OLED G9 vs ASUS PG49WCD specs

Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC

Refresh rate

240Hz

Response time

0.03ms

Resolution

5120 x 1440

Screen size

49″

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When it comes to comparing monitors, or any other tech for that matter, specs are perhaps the key aspect to look at. First and foremost, both of these monitors are full (or super) 32:9 ultrawide monitors. You can see why there is a choice to made between them. Both monitors are also using Samsung’s QD-OLED technology, which has previously been a popular choice for TVs, but is now making its way to high-end monitors – especially since these are both 49″ displays.

	Samsung OLED G9	ASUS PG49WCD
Screen size	49 inch	49 inch
Aspect ratio	32:9, super ultra wide	32:9, super ultra wide
Display type	QD-OLED, curved monitor	QD-OLED, curved monitor
Resolution	5120 x 1440	5120 x 1440
Refresh rate	240Hz	144Hz
Response time	0.03ms	0.03ms
Brightness	1000 nits peak, 250 typical	1000 nits peak
Curvature	1800R	1800R
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)	Yes, FreeSync Premium Pro	Yes, FreeSync Premium Pro
Connectivity	USB 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1	USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB-C (90W), DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1

As you can see, there are a ton of similarities here. Since both of them are using the same QD-OLED technology, many of the display specs shape up the same. However, the key difference here is the higher 240Hz refresh rate included with the OLED G9, over the 144Hz offered by ASUS. For gaming, this will be one of the main selling points of the G9 over the PG49WCD. Both monitors have the same screen size, resolution, and response time – all of which are things consumers look out for first and foremost besides the refresh rate. ASUS have advertised that the PG49WCD will reach a peak brightness of 1000 nits, while the OLED G9 can already be seen benchmarking at a peak of 1000 nits, though both be typically much lower than this value in practice.

So overall, the OLED G9 is winning in specs. However, the extra compatibility on this ASUS ultrawide with the USB-C port and upgraded USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports gives it the edge in connectivity.

Samsung OLED G9 vs ASUS PG49WCD pre-release performance

Performance between these two monitors largely depends on the specs at play. Since the OLED G9 pulls ahead in refresh rate, it makes sense that it sees better performance. However, reliably reaching 240FPS is every game you play is going to be a challenge without the hardware to back it up.

Luckily, both the OLED G9 and ASUS PG49WCD feature variable refresh rate tech with FreeSync Premium Pro built in. This means you’ll avoid screen tearing as much as possible, even if you can’t achieve enough frames to match your max refresh rate. Since the ASUS choice here sits at 144Hz, this is a good choice to avoid screen tearing all together.

Super ultrawide monitors like this are ideal for immersive gaming, especially for the likes of racing sims. Many people also enjoy the 32:9 aspect ratio for open-world RPGs and immersive story or exploration games. Both of these monitors perform well here, but the OLED G9 is just a step ahead if you have a monster PC to back it up and achieve maximum smoothness.

Samsung OLED G9 vs ASUS PG49WCD price

Now comes the question of price. We already know the price of Samsung’s OLED G9, and it sits at an eye-watering $2,199.99. This is actually around $100 cheaper than their last gaming super ultrawide, but the difference is pretty nominal when dealing with prices this high.

As for the ASUS PG49WCD, its price is not current known. It was only recently previewed by ASUS, whereas the OLED G9 has been known of for some time and finally reached the pre-order stage. For now, we’ll have to speculate on the price of the ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD as being around or just below the $2,000 mark. It makes sense to be a cut under the OLED G9 due to it’s lower refresh rate.

Samsung OLED G9 vs ASUS PG49WCD – which is better?

Now we’ve come to the end and it’s time to reach a verdict. There’s no doubt that the OLED G9 is best if you’re looking for the maximum level of specs, even if the ASUS PG49WCD does have its number when it comes to USB connectivity options. However, the higher refresh rate is simply hard to ignore and makes the OLED G9 the ultimate gaming ultrawide.

If you’re just going to be focusing more on work or other entertainment such as movie-watching – the ASUS PG49WCD is perfect for the job. Especially since we expect it to be a little bit cheaper than Samsung’s choice.

Samsung advertise the Odyssey OLED G9 as the world’s first 49″ OLED monitor. While that may be true, ASUS are closely following it up with the ROG SWIFT OLED PG49WCD, which is due to arrive some time later this year based on current predictions.

Samsung OLED G9 vs ASUS PG49WCD FAQs

Are OLED monitors better for gaming?

OLED monitors have been around for a while, and they are definitely the perfect match for gaming. We see OLED screens that can reach high refresh rates and incredibly low response time / latency for optimal gaming performance.

What aspect ratio is ultrawide?

Both the OLED G9 and ASUS PG49WCD monitors have an aspect ratio of 32:9, equivalent to two 16:9 screens side-by-side. This is referred to as super ultrawide.

Many standard ultrawide monitors instead use the 21:9 aspect ratio, which is around a third of extra screen space over 16:9.