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Samsung C49RG9/CRG9
LG 49WL95C-W
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Max Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Size
49"
Pixel Type
VA
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
HDR10
Yes
Native Resolution
5120 x 1440
Max Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Size
49"
Pixel Type
IPS
Variable Refresh Rate
No VRR
HDR10
Yes
Native Resolution
5120 x 1440
Our Verdict
Samsung C49RG9/CRG9
LG 49WL95C-W
Although they use different panel technologies, the Samsung C49RG9/CRG9 is slightly better than the LG 49WL95C-W for most uses, and is much better for gaming. The LG has better viewing angles, which might be better in some cases, but the Samsung is significantly brighter, especially in HDR, and it has a better contrast ratio. The CRG9 is also much better than the LG for gaming, as it has a faster refresh rate, much faster response time, lower input lag, and it supports FreeSync.
Variants
- C49RG9 (49")
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.6
7.5
SDR Brightness
8.8
6.9
Horizontal Viewing Angle
5.9
8.3
Vertical Viewing Angle
5.6
6.8
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
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Curved
Yes
Yes
Curve Radius
1800R
3800R
Size
49"
49"
Weight (without stand)
26.0 lbs (11.8 kg)
26.2 lbs (11.9 kg)
Weight (with stand)
32.6 lbs (14.8 kg)
33.5 lbs (15.2 kg)
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build Quality Picture
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Ergonomics
6.5
5.7
Ergonomics Picture
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Back Picture
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Height Adjustment
4.7" (12.0 cm)
5.3" (13.5 cm)
Tilt Range
-15° to 2.5°
-15° to 2.5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
No
No
Swivel Range
-15° to 15°
-15° to 15°
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Stand
Stand Picture
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Thickness Picture
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Base Width
24.2" (61.5 cm)
29.4" (74.7 cm)
Base Depth
12.4" (31.5 cm)
13.6" (34.5 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
13.8" (35.1 cm)
8.5" (21.6 cm)
Weight (With Display)
32.6 lbs (14.8 kg)
33.5 lbs (15.2 kg)
Display
Display Picture
Size
49"
49"
Housing Width
47.3" (120.1 cm)
Housing Height
14.6" (37.0 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
7.6" (19.3 cm)
4.3" (10.9 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
26.0 lbs (11.8 kg)
26.2 lbs (11.9 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.5" (1.3 cm)
0.9" (2.3 cm)
Controls
Controls Picture
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In The Box
In The Box Picture
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Power Supply
Internal
Internal
Back
Back Picture
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Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.5" (1.3 cm)
0.9" (2.3 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
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Thickness (with stand)
13.8" (35.1 cm)
8.5" (21.6 cm)
Thickness (without stand)
7.6" (19.3 cm)
4.3" (10.9 cm)
Picture Quality
Contrast
7.4
5.7
Checkerboard Picture
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Native Contrast
2,262 : 1
850 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
2,359 : 1
N/A
Local Dimming
2.0
0.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
Yes
No
Backlight
Edge
Direct
SDR Brightness
8.8
6.9
Real Scene
622 cd/m²
249 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
904 cd/m²
254 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
953 cd/m²
259 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
932 cd/m²
259 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
890 cd/m²
258 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
891 cd/m²
258 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
899 cd/m²
254 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
947 cd/m²
258 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
892 cd/m²
258 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
708 cd/m²
258 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
590 cd/m²
258 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.004
0.001
Minimum Brightness
37 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
8.3
6.6
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
DisplayHDR 1000
Real Scene
649 cd/m²
353 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
981 cd/m²
388 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
1,023 cd/m²
395 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
951 cd/m²
395 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
753 cd/m²
395 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
698 cd/m²
487 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
967 cd/m²
388 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
1,009 cd/m²
395 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
941 cd/m²
394 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
744 cd/m²
394 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
614 cd/m²
393 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.028
0.001
Horizontal Viewing Angle
5.9
8.3
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Graph
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Color Washout From Left
30°
44°
Color Washout From Right
30°
46°
Horizontal Hue Graph
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Color Shift From Left
47°
50°
Color Shift From Right
52°
53°
Horizontal Lightness Graph
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Brightness Loss From Left
33°
47°
Brightness Loss From Right
34°
49°
Black Level Raise From Left
18°
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
19°
70°
Gamma Shift From Left
17°
55°
Gamma Shift From Right
16°
56°
Vertical Viewing Angle
5.6
6.8
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
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Color Washout From Below
30°
31°
Color Washout From Above
31°
32°
Vertical Hue Graph
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Color Shift From Below
58°
29°
Color Shift From Above
57°
37°
Vertical Lightness Graph
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Brightness Loss From Below
31°
34°
Brightness Loss From Above
31°
35°
Black Level Raise From Below
14°
53°
Black Level Raise From Above
13°
70°
Gamma Shift From Below
12°
32°
Gamma Shift From Above
9°
33°
Gray Uniformity
7.1
8.7
50% Uniformity Picture
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50% Std. Dev.
2.922%
2.836%
50% DSE
0.201%
0.108%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.375%
5% DSE
0.029%
Black Uniformity
4.4
5.2
Native Black Uniformity Picture
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Native Std. Dev.
2.552%
2.527%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
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Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
8.187%
N/A
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
8.1
6.7
Pre Calibration Picture
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Pre Gamma Curve Picture
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Pre Color Picture
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Picture Mode
sRGB
Custom
sRGB Gamut Area xy
97.2%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
3.56
3.55
Color Temperature (Avg.)
5,902 K
6,781 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.20
2.22
Color dE (Avg.)
3.44
3.74
Contrast Setting
N/A
70
RGB Settings
Default
50-50-50
Gamma Setting
Default
Mode 2
Brightness Setting
100
18
Measured Brightness
648 cd/m²
102 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
9.4
9.6
Post Calibration Picture
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Post Gamma Curve Picture
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Post Color Picture
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Picture Mode
Custom
Custom
sRGB Gamut Area xy
96.1%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.55
0.41
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,468 K
6,500 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.19
2.18
Color dE (Avg.)
0.67
0.72
Contrast Setting
75
50
RGB Settings
50-58-69
53-50-51
Gamma Setting
Mode 1
Mode 2
Brightness Setting
10
30
Measured Brightness
98 cd/m²
100 cd/m²
ICC Profile
SDR Color Gamut
9.0
8.4
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
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sRGB Coverage xy
97.1%
94.3%
sRGB Picture Mode
RTS
Custom
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
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Adobe RGB Coverage xy
82.8%
73.4%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
RTS
Custom
SDR Color Volume
9.6
8.8
sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
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sRGB In ICtCp
97.7%
96.3%
sRGB Picture Mode
RTS
Custom
Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
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Adobe RGB In ICtCp
88.8%
80.0%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
RTS
Custom
HDR Color Gamut
7.9
6.4
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
No
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
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DCI-P3 Coverage xy
89.3%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
RTS
Custom HDR
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
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Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
63.4%
56.1%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
RTS
Custom HDR
DCI P3 xy
72.2%
HDR Color Volume
7.5
5.8
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
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DCI-P3 In ICtCp
77.4%
61.5%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
RTS
Custom HDR
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
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Rec. 2020 In ICtCp
60.8%
53.9%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
RTS
Custom HDR
Image Retention
10
Image Retention Picture
IR After 0 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 2 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 4 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 6 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 8 Min Recovery
0.01%
IR After 10 Min Recovery
0.02%
Reflections
7.9
8.1
Average Room
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Average Room Off Picture
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Bright Room Off Picture
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Screen Finish
Matte
Matte
Total Reflections
4.7%
5.5%
Indirect Reflections
3.1%
5.2%
Calculated Direct Reflections
1.6%
0.3%
Text Clarity
7.5
7.0
ClearType On
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ClearType Off
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Pixel Type
VA
IPS
Pixels
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Subpixel Layout
RGB
RGB
Gradient
9.1
9.9
Gradient Picture
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Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Color Bleed
10
Color Bleed Horizontal
Pixel Row Error
0.002%
Color Bleed Vertical
Pixel Column Error
0.002%
Motion
Refresh Rate
8.0
Native Refresh Rate
120 Hz
60 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
120 Hz
60 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
120 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
60 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
100 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
30 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
FreeSync
Yes
No
G-SYNC
No
No
VRR Maximum
120 Hz
N/A
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
No VRR
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort
No VRR
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
No VRR
Native
120 Hz
60 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
120 Hz
60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
No
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
6.3
7.7
Motion Blur Picture
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Response Time Table
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Recommended Overdrive Setting
FreeSync (Ultimate Engine)
Normal
Rise / Fall Time
7.4 ms
8.9 ms
Total Response Time
16.1 ms
14.8 ms
Overshoot Error
0.0%
0.3%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
16.6 ms
9.2 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
32.4 ms
14.3 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
0.0%
0.0%
Response Time @ 120Hz
6.3
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Recommended Overdrive Setting
FreeSync (Ultimate Engine)
Rise / Fall Time
7.4 ms
Total Response Time
16.1 ms
Overshoot Error
0.0%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
16.6 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
32.4 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
0.0%
Response Time @ 60Hz
5.7
7.7
Motion Blur Picture
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Response Time Table
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Recommended Overdrive Setting
FreeSync (Ultimate Engine)
Normal
Rise / Fall Time
8.2 ms
8.9 ms
Total Response Time
19.3 ms
14.8 ms
Overshoot Error
0.7%
0.3%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
16.9 ms
9.2 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
35.5 ms
14.3 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
6.6%
0.0%
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
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Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
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Backlight Strobing (BFI)
No
N/A
Maximum Frequency
N/A
N/A
Minimum Frequency
N/A
N/A
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
Pulse Width Control
No BFI
Pulse Phase Control
No BFI
Pulse Amplitude Control
No BFI
VRR At The Same Time
No BFI
Image Flicker
10
10
Backlight Picture
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Flicker-Free
Yes
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Inputs
Input Lag
8.5
8.9
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
5.2 ms
9.4 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
5.2 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
29.5 ms
9.4 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
N/A
Variable Refresh Rate @ 60Hz
N/A
10 Bit HDR
N/A
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
N/A
N/A
Resolution And Size
8.8
9.0
Native Resolution
5120 x 1440
5120 x 1440
Aspect Ratio
32:9
32:9
Megapixels
7.4 MP
7.4 MP
Pixel Density
109 PPI
109 PPI
Measured Screen Diagonal
48.8"
48.8"
Screen Area
623 in²
623 in²
PS5 Compatibility
7.0
PS5 Compatibility Photo
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
No
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
6.7
XSX Compatibility Photo
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
No
Inputs Photos
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Video And Audio Ports
DisplayPort
2 (DP 1.4)
1 (DP 1.4)
Mini DisplayPort
No
N/A
HDMI
1 (HDMI 2.0)
2 (HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
DVI
No
No
VGA
No
No
Daisy Chaining
No
3.5mm Audio Out
1
1
HDR10
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Audio In
No
3.5mm Microphone In
1
No
DisplayPort Out
No
USB
4
4 (USB 3.0)
USB C
0
1 (USB, USB PD, DP Alt Mode)
Digital Optical Audio Out
No
Analog Audio Out RCA
No
Power Supply
Internal
Internal
USB
USB-A Ports
4
4 (USB 3.0)
USB-A Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-B Upstream Port
Yes
USB-C Ports
0
1 (USB, USB PD, DP Alt Mode)
USB-C Upstream
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Rated Speed
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Power Delivery
No USB-C Ports
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
No USB-C Ports
Thunderbolt
No
macOS Compatibility
macOS Screenshot
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
No
Yes
RGB Illumination
Fixed (On/Off)
No
Multiple Input Display
PBP
PBP
KVM Switch
No
HDR10
Yes
Yes
On-Screen Display (OSD)
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Controls
Controls Picture
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In The Box
In The Box Picture
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