ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz vs Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide
Get the Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide. The Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide wins Screen Space and Refresh Rate. It is the pricier of the two...
The Ruling
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz or Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide? Get the Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide.
The Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide wins Screen Space and Refresh Rate. It is the pricier of the two at $1,299.99, so the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz stays the pick if $534.99 matters more than those specs.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz | Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Space | 5/10 | 10/10 |
| Refresh Rate | 6/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 5.9/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz
Display option aimed at creator desks, gameplay viewing, and multi-purpose editing or streaming setups.
It gives up resolution and refresh rate to the Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide. It is the cheaper of the two, by $534.99.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide
Display option aimed at creator desks, gameplay viewing, and multi-purpose editing or streaming setups.
On paper the Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide takes resolution (5120x1440) and refresh rate (240Hz, +96Hz). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $534.99 more than the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz.
Leads on
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Resolution5120x14401440p
Higher resolution means more screen space for OBS, chat, and alerts.
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Refresh Rate +96Hz240Hz144Hz
Higher refresh rate makes gameplay smoother on your gaming monitor.
Where they’re identical
These 3 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type hdmi, displayport
- HDMI Ports 2
- DisplayPort Ports 1
The Record
7 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz and Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide?
The largest gap is resolution, where the Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide leads — 5120x1440 against 1440p. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 3 specs, including connection type, HDMI ports and displayport ports. Two monitors from ASUS and Samsung, each taking a different approach to color accuracy and screen real estate.
Which is better for streaming, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz or Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide?
Get the Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide. The Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide wins Screen Space and Refresh Rate. It is the pricier of the two at $1,299.99, so the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz stays the pick if $534.99 matters more than those specs.
What do the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz and Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide have in common?
Both share 3 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (hdmi, displayport), HDMI ports (2) and displayport ports (1). None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide worth the extra $535 over the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz?
The Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide costs $1,299.99 against $765.00, a difference of $535. The premium buys resolution (5120x1440) and refresh rate (240Hz). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.