BenQ RD280U vs Samsung Odyssey G9 49"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
BenQ RD280U164 PPI #18
Samsung Odyssey G9 49"109 PPI #55
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
BenQ RD280U400 nits #51
Samsung Odyssey G9 49"1000 nits #7
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
BenQ RD280U93% #59
Samsung Odyssey G9 49"95% #48
79%100%
Refresh Rate
BenQ RD280U60 Hz
Samsung Odyssey G9 49"240 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage BenQ RD280U — At 65cm, the BenQ RD280U is retina (164 PPI) while the Samsung Odyssey G9 49" is not — you need to sit at least 80cm away for pixel-free viewing.
- Brightness: advantage Samsung Odyssey G9 49" — The Samsung Odyssey G9 49" is 20% brighter in SDR (420 vs 350 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 1000 vs 400 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | BenQ RD280U | Samsung Odyssey G9 49" |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 3840×2560 | 5120×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 164 | 109 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 53cm | 80cm |
| Year | 2024 | 2020 |
| Screen Size | 28.2" | 48.7" |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 1 ms GTG |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 420 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 1000 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,200 | 1:2,500 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 93% · Adobe RGB 87% | sRGB 125% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 92% |
All specifications
| Specification | BenQ RD280U 2024 | Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 28.2" | 48.7" (Better) |
| Resolution | 3840×2560 (Better) | 5120×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 164 (Better) | 109 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 53cm (Better) | 80cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | VA |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 32:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 1 ms GTG (Better) |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 1000 |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 420 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 1000 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,200 | 1:2,500 (Better) |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 1x HDMI · 2x DP · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | — |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 93% · Adobe RGB 87% | sRGB 125% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 92% (Better) |
| Year | 2024 (Better) | 2020 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: BenQ RD280U or Samsung Odyssey G9 49"?
The BenQ RD280U has 164 PPI compared to 109 PPI for the Samsung Odyssey G9 49".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The BenQ RD280U requires 53cm vs 80cm for the Samsung Odyssey G9 49" to reach 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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