Huawei MateView GT 27 vs Samsung Odyssey G9 49"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Huawei MateView GT 27109 PPI #55
Samsung Odyssey G9 49"109 PPI #55
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Huawei MateView GT 27600 nits #22
Samsung Odyssey G9 49"1000 nits #7
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Huawei MateView GT 2790% #60
Samsung Odyssey G9 49"95% #48
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Huawei MateView GT 27165 Hz
Samsung Odyssey G9 49"240 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage Samsung Odyssey G9 49" — Neither screen reaches retina quality at 65cm. The Samsung Odyssey G9 49" gets there at 80cm vs 80cm for the Huawei MateView GT 27.
- 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 600 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | Huawei MateView GT 27 | Samsung Odyssey G9 49" |
|---|---|---|
| Contrast Ratio | 1:4,000 | 1:2,500 |
| Year | 2022 | 2020 |
| Screen Size | 27" | 48.7" |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 5120×1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 4 ms GTG | 1 ms GTG |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 420 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 1000 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 90% · Adobe RGB 85% | sRGB 125% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 92% |
All specifications
| Specification | Huawei MateView GT 27 2022 | Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 48.7" (Better) |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 5120×1440 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 109 | 109 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 80cm |
| Panel Type | VA | VA |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 32:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 240 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Response Time | 4 ms GTG | 1 ms GTG (Better) |
| HDR Certification | None | DisplayHDR 1000 |
| SDR Brightness | 350 nits | 420 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 1000 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:4,000 (Better) | 1:2,500 |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · 1x DP | 1x HDMI · 2x DP · USB Hub |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 90% · Adobe RGB 85% | sRGB 125% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 92% (Better) |
| Year | 2022 (Better) | 2020 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Huawei MateView GT 27 or Samsung Odyssey G9 49"?
Both have 109 PPI.
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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