LG BL55U 27BL55U-B 27" Black 2019
LG
55 Overall Score
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Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
Samsung
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
LG BL55U 27BL55U-B 27" Black 2019
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Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
82 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" widescreen curved monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its immersive gaming experience, vibrant QD-OLED picture quality, and productivity benefits over dual-monitor setups. Users praise the easy installation, high refresh rate, and VRR support, though one reviewer reports a failure within 7 months. The Picture-by-Picture feature is confirmed for dual-computer use, and it is recommended for video editing on a Mac Studio.
Pros
- Immersive gaming experience
- Vibrant QD-OLED picture quality
- Easy installation
- High refresh rate and VRR support
- Productivity boost over dual monitors
Cons
- Reported failure within 7 months
- Requires strong GPU for high settings
Immersion 4
Picture quality 3
Productivity 3
Ease of setup 2
Refresh rate and vrr 2
Reliability 1
Scores
Entertainment
Gaming
Office
Creative
Professional
Portable
Specifications
| LG BL55U 27BL55U-B 27" | Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 49" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 32:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,000 |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 98% (CIE1931) | 92% CIE1976 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit (1.07 Billion colors) | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10+ |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| Speakers | — | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | 36W★ | 180W |
| Weight | 5.99 kg★ | 15.60 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG BL55U 27BL55U-B 27" Black 2019
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong color (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (78th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average social proof (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong performance (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Odyssey G95C 49"
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 31 specs.