Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC vs Alienware AW3423DWF
Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (#1, best overall) vs Alienware AW3423DWF (#4, best value): in our Ultrawide Gaming Monitors scoring the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC totals 9.6/10 and the Alienware AW3423DWF 9.3/10. At $1,178 versus $591, the Alienware AW3423DWF costs $587 less.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC | Alienware AW3423DWF | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1178 | $591 |
| Resolution | 5120x1440 | 3440x1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz |
| Panel | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Response Time | 0.03ms GtG | 0.1ms GtG |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
How they differ in real use
Built from our ultrawide gaming monitors scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC and the Alienware AW3423DWF made our Top 5 Ultrawide Gaming Monitors, at #1 (best overall) and #4 (best value). The ultimate 49" QD-OLED experience—5120x1440 at 240Hz with 0.03ms response. Replaces dual 27" monitors with perfect blacks and infinite contrast. QD-OLED ultrawide at the most accessible price. 34" 165Hz with excellent colors—the gateway to premium ultrawide gaming.
We score ultrawide gaming monitors on Immersion (30%), Image Quality (25%), Speed (25%), Features (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC totals 9.6 out of 10 and the Alienware AW3423DWF 9.3. The widest gap is Immersion, where the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC scores 10 against 9 for the Alienware AW3423DWF — curve and aspect ratio. Value also separates them: 10 for the Alienware AW3423DWF versus 7 for the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Resolution — 5120x1440 on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC versus 3440x1440 on the Alienware AW3423DWF; Refresh Rate — 240Hz on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC versus 165Hz on the Alienware AW3423DWF; Response Time — 0.03ms GtG on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC versus 0.1ms GtG on the Alienware AW3423DWF. They match on Panel and HDR.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $1,178 for the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC and $591 for the Alienware AW3423DWF, a $587 difference in the Alienware AW3423DWF's favor. Owners praise the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC for 49" QD-OLED 32:9 and 5120x1440 at 240Hz; the most common complaint is very expensive. Owners praise the Alienware AW3423DWF for 34" QD-OLED and 165Hz at 3440x1440; the most common complaint is only 165Hz (vs 175Hz sibling).
Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC
- 49" QD-OLED 32:9
- 5120x1440 at 240Hz
- 0.03ms response
- 1800R curve
- Very expensive
- Massive desk footprint
- Not all games support 32:9
Alienware AW3423DWF
- 34" QD-OLED
- 165Hz at 3440x1440
- 0.1ms response
- Excellent colors
- Only 165Hz (vs 175Hz sibling)
- No G-Sync module
- Text fringing at edges
Which should you buy?
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC is the better fit for sim racing/flight sims and productivity + gaming — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Immersion and Speed. The Alienware AW3423DWF is the better fit for qD-OLED on a budget and immersive gaming, and the stronger choice if Value matters more to you than the overall score. If the $587 saving matters more than Immersion, the Alienware AW3423DWF is the better value. The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC is a poor fit for competitive esports; the Alienware AW3423DWF is a poor fit for maximum refresh rate.
Choose the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC if
- Sim racing/flight sims
- Productivity + gaming
- Those replacing dual monitors
Skip it if
- Competitive esports
- Small desks
Choose the Alienware AW3423DWF if
- QD-OLED on a budget
- Immersive gaming
- Color-critical work
Skip it if
- Maximum refresh rate
- Text-heavy productivity
Common questions
Is the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC better than the Alienware AW3423DWF?
In our Ultrawide Gaming Monitors ranking the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC scores higher overall, 9.6 to 9.3, with the biggest advantage in Immersion. The Alienware AW3423DWF is stronger on Value, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC cost than the Alienware AW3423DWF?
$587 more as of February 1, 2026: $1,178 for the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC against $591 for the Alienware AW3423DWF. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Immersion — 10 versus 9 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC and the Alienware AW3423DWF?
The headline spec difference is Resolution: 5120x1440 on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC versus 3440x1440 on the Alienware AW3423DWF. In use, the gap that matters most is Immersion (10 vs 9 in our scoring): curve and aspect ratio.