Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1000 nits |
| Response time (GtG) | 5 ms | 0.03 ms |
| Screen size | 31.5 " | 49 " |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | 65 W |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 98 % | 99 % |
Between the PD3225U and Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC), the PD3225U comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery, while the Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) wins on refresh rate / peak brightness. Overall, the PD3225U scores 64.8 and the Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) scores 85.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 20.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the PD3225U if you care most about usb-c power delivery. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery. The single most decisive one: USB-C Power Delivery — 38.46% more. 90 W vs 65 W.
Pick the Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are refresh rate, peak brightness, response time (gtg), among others. The single most decisive one: Refresh rate — 300.00% more. 240 Hz vs 60 Hz.
Both ship with comparable g-sync, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: BenQ - PD3225U or Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC)?
Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) leads the current Mars Score by 20.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, refresh rate, panel type against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose BenQ - PD3225U if…
BenQ - PD3225U has the measurable edge on has usb c pd w.
Choose Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) if…
Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) has the measurable edge on refresh rate hz, peak brightness nits, response time ms.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why BenQ - PD3225U wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 38.46% more. 90 W vs 65 W.
Why Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 300.00% more. 240 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Peak brightness — 150.00% more. 1000 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 99.40% less. 0.03 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 55.56% more. 49 " vs 31.5 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 31.5 " | 49 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | QD-OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 5Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 32:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | truelead |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 240 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 0.03 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 1000 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD3225U | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C inputⓘ | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 90 Wlead | 65 W |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD3225U or Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC)?+
Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) refreshes at 240Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD3225U or Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC)?+
Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.
Does PD3225U or Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on PD3225U, 65W on Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC).