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LG 27GP850-B 27" vs Samsung Odyssey G9 49"

Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications

LG 27GP850-B 27"

27" · 2560×1440 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 80cm
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Samsung Odyssey G9 49"

48.7" · 5120×1440 · VA
Optimal Viewing Distance 80cm
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Specification LG 27GP850-B 27" 2021 Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 2020
Screen Size 27" 48.7" (Better)
Resolution 2560×1440 5120×1440 (Better)
Pixel Density (PPI) 109 109 (Better)
Optimal Viewing Distance 80cm 80cm (Better)
Panel Type IPS 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 1 ms GTG 1 ms GTG
HDR Certification DisplayHDR 400 DisplayHDR 1000
SDR Brightness 400 nits 420 nits (Better)
HDR Peak Brightness 400 nits 1000 nits (Better)
Contrast Ratio 1:1,000 1:2,500 (Better)
Ports 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub 1x HDMI · 2x DP · USB Hub
Color Gamut sRGB 135% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 93% (Better) sRGB 125% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 92%
Year 2021 (Better) 2020

Summary

The Samsung Odyssey G9 49" has higher pixel density (109 PPI), making it sharper at close range.

The Samsung Odyssey G9 49" allows sitting closer (80cm) while maintaining retina quality.

The Samsung Odyssey G9 49" offers a larger 48.7" display for more immersive viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: LG 27GP850-B 27" or Samsung Odyssey G9 49"?
The Samsung Odyssey G9 49" has 109 PPI compared to 109 PPI for the LG 27GP850-B 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Samsung Odyssey G9 49" requires 80cm vs 80cm for the LG 27GP850-B 27" to reach retina quality.

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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