ASUS ProArt PA27JCV 27" Black / Silver 2024
Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS ProArt PA27JCV 27" Black / Silver 2024
The Asus ProArt 5K display receives mixed feedback from users. Many praise its image quality and value compared to the Apple Studio Display, especially for Mac users seeking a high-resolution monitor. However, significant issues include edge dimming, HDMI compatibility problems, and a few reports of complete failure, leading to a polarized sentiment.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Great value for money
- Mac-friendly 5K resolution
- Color-calibrated out of the box
- Sharp and clear display
Cons
- Edge dimming issues
- HDMI compatibility problems
- Some units completely non-functional
- Not suitable for professional editing
- Expensive for a brick
Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
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
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ProArt PA27JCV 27" | Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 49" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 5120 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 32:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,000 |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 450 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 100% Rec. 709, 99% DCI-P3, 95% Adobe RGB | 92% CIE1976 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10+ |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | 26W★ | 180W |
| Weight | 5.91 kg★ | 15.60 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ProArt PA27JCV 27" Black / Silver 2024
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong color (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong performance (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS ProArt PA27JCV 27" Black / Silver 2024
Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 31 specs.
