ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34" vs Samsung Odyssey G9 49"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34"
33.94" · 3440×1440 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 80cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34"110 PPI #47
Samsung Odyssey G9 49"109 PPI #55
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34"1300 nits #3
Samsung Odyssey G9 49"1000 nits #7
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34"99% #2
Samsung Odyssey G9 49"95% #48
79%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34"240 Hz
Samsung Odyssey G9 49"240 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34" — Neither screen reaches retina quality at 65cm. The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34" gets there at 80cm vs 80cm for the Samsung Odyssey G9 49".
- Brightness: advantage Samsung Odyssey G9 49" — The Samsung Odyssey G9 49" is 56% brighter in SDR (420 vs 270 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 1000 vs 1300 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34" | Samsung Odyssey G9 49" |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 110 | 109 |
| Response Time | 0.0 ms GTG | 1 ms GTG |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 1000 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500,000 | 1:2,500 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 135% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% | sRGB 125% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 92% |
| Year | 2024 | 2020 |
| Screen Size | 33.94" | 48.7" |
| Resolution | 3440×1440 | 5120×1440 |
| SDR Brightness | 270 nits | 420 nits |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34" 2024 | Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 33.94" | 48.7" (Better) |
| Resolution | 3440×1440 | 5120×1440 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 110 (Better) | 109 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 80cm |
| Panel Type | OLED | VA |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 32:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Response Time | 0.0 ms GTG (Better) | 1 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 1000 |
| SDR Brightness | 270 nits | 420 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1300 nits (Better) | 1000 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500,000 (Better) | 1:2,500 |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 1x HDMI · 2x DP · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | — |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 135% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% (Better) | sRGB 125% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 92% |
| Year | 2024 (Better) | 2020 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34" or Samsung Odyssey G9 49"?
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34" has 110 PPI compared to 109 PPI for the Samsung Odyssey G9 49".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
Both require 80cm for retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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