MSI Optix G32CQ4 Vs Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)

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MSI Optix G32CQ4

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Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)

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MSI Optix G32CQ4 vs Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)MSI Optix G32CQ4Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)

Why is MSI Optix G32CQ4 better than Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)?

• 14.58% higher refresh rate?165Hzvs144Hz
• Has anti-glare coating?
• 20% higher static contrast ratio?3000:1vs2500:1
• 16.67% bigger screen size?31.5"vs27"
• 15.15% more coverage of the sRGB color space?114%vs99%
• 1 more HDMI ports?2vs1
• Has AirPlay?

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Why is Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A) better than MSI Optix G32CQ4?

• Supports color calibration?
• 17.2% higher pixel density?109 ppivs93 ppi
• 983.3 million more display colors?1000 millionvs16.7 million
• Supports total tilt?
• 33W lower power consumption in operation?25W vs58W
• Has a swivel stand?
• Supports portrait mode?
• Supports HDR10?

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Display

Display type

LED-backlit, LCDMSI Optix G32CQ4

VA, LCD, LED-backlitSamsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)

The type of technology used in the display.response time

1 msMSI Optix G32CQ4

1 msSamsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)

Response time is how long it takes for a display to change the state of pixels, in order to show new content. The less time it takes to respond, the less likely it is to blur fast-changing images.screen size

31.5"

27"

The size of the screen (measured diagonally).resolution

2560 x 1440 px

2560 x 1440 px

Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.pixel density

93 ppi

109 ppi

Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.Adaptive synchronization

AMD FreeSync

AMD FreeSync

The type of adaptive synchronization technology supported.has anti-glare coating✔MSI Optix G32CQ4✖Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)Anti-glare helps to reduce the external reflections of light coming from outside the display.refresh rate

165Hz

144Hz

The frequency at which the display is refreshed (1 Hz = once per second). A higher refresh rate results in smoother UI animations and video playback.maximum horizontal viewing angle

178º

178º

Horizontal viewing angle is the maximum angle at which a display can be viewed with acceptable visual performance.Show more

General info

Type

Curved, GamingMSI Optix G32CQ4

GamingSamsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)

The type of monitor.release date

5 years ago07/07/2020MSI Optix G32CQ4

4 years ago06/21/2021Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)

The date the product first became available for purchase.EU energy label

G

F

The EU energy label rating.supports total tilt✖MSI Optix G32CQ4✔Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)Total tilt adjustment is the ability for the monitor head to move up and down. Tilt adjustment enables a user to change the viewing position of the display, creating a more comfortable view of the screen.Has a swivel stand✖MSI Optix G32CQ4✔Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)A swivel stand allows you to adjust the position of the display left or right, so you can position it to the desired angle.Supports VESA mount✔MSI Optix G32CQ4✔Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)The VESA mount is a standard used by most manufacturers. A device that supports the VESA mount can be mounted on many different supports, from arms to wall mounts.height

509.5 mm

382.8 mm

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.width

709.4 mm

614.6 mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.thickness

248.9 mm

120 mm

The thickness (or depth) of the product.Show more

Colors

brightness (typical)

250 nits

250 nits

A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.supports color calibration✖MSI Optix G32CQ4✔Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)A properly calibrated screen represents colors as they are and i.e. you can conduct a photo shoot while verifying your photos in real time. An internal sensor and/or colorimeter is usually included for trouble-free calibration.display colors

16.7 million

1000 million

Number of colors that a display can accurately reproduce.bit depth

8-bit

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Bit depth is the number of bits used to indicate the color of a single pixel. The more bits, the more color range a panel displays. An 8-bit panel uses 256 levels per channel and displays 16.7 million colors, while a 10-bit one reaches 1024 and displays 1.07 billion colors.contrast ratio

3000:1MSI Optix G32CQ4

2500:1Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)

Contrast ratio is the visual distance between the lightest and the darkest colors that may be reproduced on the display. A high contrast ratio is desired, resulting in richer dark colors and more distinctive color gradation.Adobe RGB coverage

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This shows the percentage of Adobe RGB covered by the device.sRGB coverage

114%

99%

The percentage of the sRGB color space that the device covers. sRGB is an RGB color space that HP and Microsoft created to use on monitors, printers, and the Web.

Connectivity

HDMI ports

2

1

More HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.supports Thunderbolt✖MSI Optix G32CQ4✖Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)Thunderbolt is a connection over cable that carries both data and display signals over a single cable, while simultaneously providing power.DisplayPort outputs

1

1

Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort.DisplayPort version

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DisplayPort 1.2

DisplayPort is an audio and video interface. Newer versions have higher bandwidth, which supports increased resolutions and frame rates. has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack✔MSI Optix G32CQ4✔Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.has a DVI connector✖MSI Optix G32CQ4✖Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)Devices that have a DVI connector (usually computers and notebooks) can be connected to the TV set.USB ports

0

0

With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.Has USB Type-C✖MSI Optix G32CQ4✖Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.HDMI version

HDMI 2.0

HDMI 2.0

Newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.Show more

Power

operating power consumption

58W

25W

How much power the device consumes when it's in use.standby power consumption

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0.3W

The power consumption in standby mode, also called energy-saving mode, measures the amount of power the device consumes when shut down but still plugged in.annual power consumption

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The more power per year a device consumes, the less energy efficient it is, making it more costly over time.

Features

has PiP✖MSI Optix G32CQ4✖Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)Picture-in-Picture (PiP) allows you to watch video in a small, movable window that stays on top of other content.has stereo speakers✖MSI Optix G32CQ4✖Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.has built-in smart TV✖MSI Optix G32CQ4✖Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)Devices with built-in smart TV features (such as Android TV or webOS) allow you to access popular streaming apps without the need to purchase/connect a separate smart TV device.has a remote control✖MSI Optix G32CQ4✖Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.supports Dolby Digital✖MSI Optix G32CQ4✖Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)If the device supports Dolby Digital it can deliver up to six different audio channels (sides) for a much better sound quality.supports Dolby Digital Plus✖MSI Optix G32CQ4✖Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)If a device supports Dolby Digital Plus it can deliver up to fourteen different audio channels (sides) with improved bitrates, for a much better sound quality.has DTS Surround✖MSI Optix G32CQ4✖Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)DTS Surround is a high-quality audio codec that supports up to six audio channels, with good bitrates and audio quality.has an ambient light sensor✖MSI Optix G32CQ4✖Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)An ambient light sensor adjusts the luminance of the device according to the amount of natural light that surrounds it.has a front camera✖MSI Optix G32CQ4✖Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)A front camera, also called secondary camera, can be used for video chats/selfies.Show more

Miscellaneous

height adjustment range

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12 cm

Devices with height adjustment provide a full range of height possibilities resulting in maximum comfort.supports HDR10

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✔Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)HDR10 is an HDR (high dynamic range) video technology. Compared to standard dynamic range (SDR) video, HDR10 video has greater contrast and color depth, resulting in more realistic images.HDMI ports (side)

0

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HDMI ports on the side are easier to access than those in the back and can be useful for plugging and unplugging devices quickly.supports USB recording

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✖Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)USB recording is the capacity of the device to record content into plugged in USB devices.is DLNA-certified✖MSI Optix G32CQ4✖Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)All DLNA-certified products are compatible with one another. When different devices are connected to the same network, data can be transferred easily between them.audio input ports

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0

More audio input ports mean that more audio devices such as microphones and keyboards can be connected at once.has an external memory slot✖MSI Optix G32CQ4✖Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.has a sleep timer

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✔Samsung Odyssey G5 27" (G50A)A sleep timer is a function that shuts off the power after a preset amount of time.

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