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Screen Size | 49 Inches |
Resolution | QHD Ultra Wide 1440p |
Aspect Ratio | 32:9 |
Screen Surface Description | Curved |
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- OLED & NEO QUANTUM PROCESSOR PRO: With the advanced Neo Quantum Processor Pro, every frame on the OLED panel is instantly analyzed and optimized for maximum quality; Colors, shades and contrast come together to deliver a bright, brilliant picture
- 49" DUAL QHD: A screen as wide as two quad high definition monitors delivers maximum space to take in all the pin-sharp detail; It wraps around your field of vision with 1800R curvature to put you fully into your character's shoes
- DisplayHDR TRUE BLACK 400: Uncover every secret with infinite expression; See true black and dark colors on screen without pixel light bleed for supreme color and depth expression in every game
- 0.03ms(GTG) RESPONSE TIME & 240Hz REFRESH RATE: Samsung OLED with Quantum Dot technology delivers 0.03ms(GTG) response time; HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort connections keep you ahead of the competition with the 240Hz refresh rate
- AMD FREESYNC PREMIUM PRO: Hyper action made seamless; Fast-action and complex game scenes are projected stably and stutter-free with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro to power your competitive edge
- WHERE GAMING COMES TOGETHER: Gaming Hub allows instant access to streaming services and consoles; Smooth visuals and responsive gameplay are powered by Samsung’s advanced game streaming technology without downloads – just turn on and play*
- GAME BAR: Now, you can easily view the status of the most important settings such as FPS or HDR; Modify the screen ratio, zoom in on the Minimap, or change the game picture mode without ever leaving your game screen**
- SMART TV EXPERIENCE: Take a break from long gaming sessions to catch up on must-see streaming content with only a WiFi connection; Samsung TV Plus offers free live content with no downloads or sign-ups and tailored suggestions from Universal Guide***
- BUILT-IN SPEAKER: Built-in speakers reduce setup time and desktop clutter from external wires and speakers; Take your game to the next level by never missing an audio cue
- VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY: Tap into a multitude of input options; The HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort, and USB Hub lets you easily hook up to your favorite devices while maintaining a streamlined setup****
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Brightness | 4.4 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 4.4 | — | 4.3 |
Picture quality | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.3 | — | 4.2 |
For gaming | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.3 | — | 4.2 |
Screen quality | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.1 | — | 4.1 |
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display size | 49 inches | 45 inches | 49 inches | 49 inches | 44.5 inches | 34 inches |
resolution | QHD Ultra Wide 1440p | QHD Ultra Wide 1440p | QHD Ultra Wide 1440p | QHD Ultra Wide 1440p | QHD Ultra Wide 1440p | QHD Wide 1440p |
display technology | OLED | OLED | QLED | oled | OLED | QHD |
hardware interface | hdmi, displayport, usb | hdmi, displayport, usb c, 3 5 mm audio, usb3.1 a | usb, hdmi | usb c | hdmi, displayport, usb3.0 a, usb3.0 b | hdmi, displayport |
viewing angle | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | — | — | — |
mounting type | VESA Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
HDMI ports | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 |
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Brand | SAMSUNG |
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Series | G95SC |
Item model number | LS49CG954SNXZA |
Item Weight | 28.4 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 9.33 x 47.04 x 20.84 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.33 x 47.04 x 20.84 inches |
Color | Aluminum Silver |
Power Source | AC |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
ASIN | B0C48D7Q22 |
Country of Origin | Vietnam |
Date First Available | June 12, 2023 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #6,077 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #238 in Computer Monitors |
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Introducing the world's first 49" OLED monitor, the Odyssey OLED G95SC with Neo Quantum Processor, which brings brighter whites, deeper blacks and near infinite color contrast. Its curved screen wraps around your field of view for truly engrossing gameplay in up to 32:9 aspect ratio. With a hair-raising 0.03ms response time on the 240Hz refresh rate screen, you can react to your opponent’s every move quicker than ever before. In addition, Gaming Hub allows you to instantly access top streaming services and your favorite consoles.
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Customers like the viewing experience of the monitor. They say it's mind-blowing for gaming and makes gaming much more enjoyable. They are happy with the image quality. However, some customers have reported issues with flickering and build quality. They mention that the internal build quality is clearly not very good, the flimsy plastic cover is useless, and the factory stand is rather weak. Opinions are mixed on performance, value, pixels, and quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the monitor. They mention that it has a beautiful picture, it's more eye pleasing, and most content looks spectacular. They appreciate the good contrast for an LCD monitor, and the colors look crazy awesome. The picture is great for gaming setups and adequate for watching video and general use cases. The curved display looks cool and it'll clean than having two displays side by side.
"...But I don't see a lot difference, I like the screen, is a good picture, comparable to my old quality IPS...." Read more
"...on an ultrawide but with the 1000r curvature, this truly is more eye pleasing and has me on the hook...." Read more
"...The contrast ratio is great with the OLED panel of course-..." Read more
"...Superior image quality and HDR on top of it made it even better...." Read more
Customers find the viewing experience of the monitor mind-blowing, incredible, and immersive. They say it makes gaming much more enjoyable, and is great for productivity or gaming. Customers also mention that the screen is definitely geared towards gaming, with the extra space a bonus for productivity.
"...2. Its huge amazing for productivity.3. response times are great. Better than really any other monitor I have owned4. HDR is decent...." Read more
"...Video playback is great, except in situations where widescreen videos have baked in letterboxing...." Read more
"...double-wides for gaming but this one seems to also display text and spreadsheets pretty well...." Read more
"...for the monitor, to make everything look bright, colorful and easy to see, specifically text:Game => Refresh Rate => 240 Hz..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the monitor. Some mention it's amazing, spectacular, and an absolute piece of perfection. However, others say that it'll display a completely black screen and is defective. The HDR is mostly bad, and the monitor just stays black.
"...screen curve for work flow this only 1000R ultrawide, and quality display...." Read more
"...warzone - 100 to 150 ish range of fpscyberpunk - struggles to maintain 60 and often dips to 40 or 30 with settings all the way...." Read more
"...There is not a single visible bad pixel. The monitor is HEAVY and solid, and comes with a large sturdy base to hold it up...." Read more
"...is that sometimes when you switch from PBP to Fullscreen, the monitor just stays black...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the monitor. Some mention that it works very well, the drivers works great, and GSync works fine. However, others say that it stopped working within two months.
"...3. had some problems running this with another monitor. swapped cables, etc. isolated problem to the DP port on my 2070 super graphics card...." Read more
"...Everything works perfectly fine. I haven't heard any crackling noise and there is no light bleed...." Read more
"...The monitor is not perfect, however. I find that it tends to have issues in certain modes and needs a lot of setting changes for some game titles..." Read more
"...All you need to know is that it works fine. Now some people reported that sometimes it never turns on again and they had to return it...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the pixels of the monitor. Some mention there is not a single visible bad pixel, leakage, or unglued seams. The picture quality and refresh rate are amazing. However, others say they only just noticed more pixel problems and a small grouping of dead pixels.
"...5. Dual Display Port6. Curve !!!Cons:1. May have stuck pixels2. May have really bad horizontal lines3...." Read more
"...First, the quality is perfect on my monitor. There is not a single visible bad pixel...." Read more
"...of ownership is the weird sagging of the VESA bracket and the stuck blue pixel that just appeared today...." Read more
"...Love it!The Cons of this monitor:- It came with a dead pixel, but hopefully yours will arrive without that issue.-..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the monitor. Some mention it's worth the money, it'll last a long time, and is wonderful for gaming and productivity. However, others say it'd be better off buying a cheaper monitor.
"...are product breaking, it is definitely annoying and disappointing for a product of this price...." Read more
"...I am so happy these monitors are on the market now at approachable price...." Read more
"...Bottom line - I love it despite the relatively high cost...." Read more
"...as much invested in the PC and video card as I do then this is absolutely worth it. The monitor is how you use and how you see your PC...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the flickering of the monitor. They mention that it flickers randomly, blinks where the brightness changes, and interrupts their work. Some say that the adaptive sync on some games would flicker.
"...like having to manually reset power (unplug/replug), and flickering under heavy load...." Read more
"...optimization prompt comes on in the middle of the screen in an annoying interruption after a few hours of gaming...." Read more
"...hear that stupid notification sound CONSTANTLY and the display turning on and off repeatedly. Only fix is to turn it off manually...." Read more
"...Also one problem I had with monitor was with adaptive sync on some games would flicker, I found out you can fix that by going into the monitor's..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the build quality of the monitor. They mention that the internal build quality is clearly not very good, the flimsy plastic cover is useless, and the factory stand is rather weak. The monitor has a random massive screen tear every 1-5 minutes. The hardware needs a real redesign for longevity, and it's faulty.
"This model of this monitor appears to have really poor QA and Fabrication. There are multiple monitors models for the 49 in g9...." Read more
"...want the refresh rate the screen is capable of but the bundled HDMI cable is low quality...." Read more
"...Unfortunately, it seems that the hardware needs a real redesign for longevity as I expect a $1,500.00 monitor to last longer than a year...." Read more
"...What I don’t like about it: It has a very plasticky feel to it; the back panel is made entirely of plastic and perhaps it is user error, but i have..." Read more
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Bought this used/renewed. One 'dead pixel' maybe why was returned? Still I don't feel chances are much different for getting perfect panel buying new. But.. "Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good." If expectation is perfection I recommend different and more established monitor size/curve and tech. I am so happy these monitors are on the market now at approachable price. But the pixel fault class for this monitor is II, so a few dead pixels are within parameters. The "perfection" some claim this price demands would actually make this monitor cost 3X as much I'd guess. Reasonable compromise. This was at the limit of how much I could invest on a single monitor. a dead pixel doesn't much subtract from it function. And I REALLY wanted a 1000R ultrawide.
Had hard time gauging what expect, but is as I suspected that the pictures/videos all kind of distorted the monitor appearance for me. Not as curved as I thought it might be, which almost a shame because some crazy imaginings of what might be like. Interestingly I think the curve tapers off at the edges as well. I was under impression these were all consistent arc's .. but pretty sure no, held flat edge along it and gap appear flat at edge. probably some science behind using a progressive curve for functional ergonomics, i just thought the curve was consistent. But yea, I thought the curve would be more. And from researching already knew the curves of most monitors was not stacking up to what I expected when I thought of transitioning to curved monitor design. If I going doing something different I like it to be really different. heh
Optimal viewing distance for 1000R is 1m (3 feet) .. even kicked way back w/ feet on desk, that still closer to optimal viewing distance than even an "aggressive" 1500R curve. Optimal viewing distance of 1800R is a1.8m or almost 6 feet. If that distance from monitor it time to look at TV's.
So yea. I read a lot of tech reviews on this monitor saying only buy if looking for high FPS gaming monitor. I think they've lost touch a little with the common cyberspace nerd. Yes, for browsing, trolling forums, researching or writing, most the high end features of this monitor is lost, and for bang for buck is other panels that will get you the pixel screen space. HOWEVER if the science on the curve is to be believed, the reduction in eye strain over long hours of screen viewing more then compensates for the price difference of a lesser curve, making this the ultimate albeit expensive simple desktop monitor. More than just a reduction of eye strain too, but also faster more efficient work flow in the sense of less time-distance of eye travel and head turning almost like overclocking your organic data input.
..so this does something a more flat ultrawide couldn't and reduces the argument for staying w/ dual 27" setups where one monitor can be angled, important for some workflows, even as going to 49" over dual setup is like adding an extra screen given that most web pages are designed for about 60% the width of standard screen. I'm using Windows PowerToys w/ fancy zones (all free) .. at the moment have it set 3 screen across, though 4 screens across is comfortable too I but transitions webpages into their "narrow" format.
Sure for workbench type workflows I'd want a flatter panel. but i just sit and use computer, so didn't want go below 1200R
Really had considerable fear of using a non-IPS panel. But they don't yet have what I call real curve as I wanted more my main center monitor. But I don't see a lot difference, I like the screen, is a good picture, comparable to my old quality IPS. I wouldn't have bought this if it didn't have 10bit color. I'm running it at 120Hz. I do like that in a couple years I'll be able to run it faster, maybe when doesn't cost quite as much electricity for a video card to move the pixels but for as little as I notice would be overkill for my uses today.
Now let's get back to the "dead pixel" on mine. I used camera to zoom in on it and what I saw was unexpected and interesting. my "dead pixel" magnified looks like a stain on the threads of a cotton weave. science behind how these are manufactured must be crazy interesting. As all the progress of science is.
Early adopter isn't usually my style, but in this case, waiting a few years was greater cost then pulling the trigger now. In 5 years I'll probably add a 49" DQHD+ OLED when they exist. DQHD+ is 5120x1600, this is DQHD 5120x1400. So I guess a DQHD+ monitor to keep same horizontal measure would be more like 52" or 55. and crazy heavy. Reminder: 49" is the diagonal measurement. a standard that doesn't work as well for ultrawides. I think this is 47" width but hard to measure the curve, is 45" straight across so I guess the curve only eats about 2" from actual width.
People talk about gaming but I not seen anyone yet mention the most important metric of a new monitor like this. Yes, the Winamp Milkdrop screensaver looks every bit as amazing as you would imagine on this monitor. (don't forget tweak the settings) Not saying that why I bought the monitor, but I'm not saying it isn't either.
Looking forward to seeing some MMORPG's on this. going try some flight sims on this too should be fun.
For the price of this you could get three 34". But for fully exploiting screen curve for work flow this only 1000R ultrawide, and quality display.
Writing this review I remembered the Infinity Core Lighting, figured out how turn it on, spent lot time debating if mine is defective or it suppose to be this dim. still not sure. It glows, can set the color, but doesn't project light, I mean the power button alone on an Alienware monitor projects more light I think. Is impressive such a large ring can light up while projecting so little light really. So if you want light behind your monitor you will still have to add that. which is fine, monitors should stick to being monitors. But sense I can't see behind my monitor it useless. So... should they not have feature it? rethought it, and actually I am glad they made the back look the way it did. it adds to the utility of ultrawide that they can be on display in open area's without an obnoxiously dull back panel wall.
I have not updated the panels bios yet, seems ok as is. Also will try track down which manufacturing batch mine is from for those interested in that.
Not sure if is just me getting older, or an increase in the density of media content, but I'd increasingly found my dual 27" setup super insufficient. When one died I really fell behind in being able to stay organized. I have panic attacks thinking about the time of single 16:9 monitor. This thing is heavy and awkward, but I couldn't imagine computing any other way anymore. To me, this now is just a proper monitor and don't know how anyone works on anything else. I mean 34" uw I can manage on in a pinch. But this what you wanna have at base camp.
49" 1000R is approaching perfection of the monitor format. It's all about that curve.
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1. at 120Hz, >50% brightness .. the heat from this not much for a monitor. worried it might be exaggerated all the time but instead is probably some efficiency gains over 2x27" yielding less heat at comparable performance settings it seems and I'd guess.
2. the noise some commented on I finally heard. my environment noisy (so i run soundmachines) so didn't hear. when I first noticed, sounded like.. a 'stink bug' flying into thing, but they are absent this year / didn't see anything. next time realized it was the monitor. doesn't sound like thermal expansion, though that easier way to explain it, so might as well stick with the story. sounds to me electrical in origin, when at it loudest almost like degaussing. So tested this in a quiet environment and is way more common than I was previous catching and I can better understand why they thought was thermal expansion noise. does now sound more like taping (maybe similar but not as loud noise my creaky chair sometime make) and I wouldn't of thought was electrical in source. I should know more about the components of these things that I could give a theory of source, but sounds like something like capacitors/transistors or sort of thing that is discharging, phase changing or otherwise just doing something that makes noise on occasion. heck, could even be some sort of automated localized degaussing when something triggers the need for it. but whatever. my monitors a sound machine. that's cool. :p I like a little personality.
3. had some problems running this with another monitor. swapped cables, etc. isolated problem to the DP port on my 2070 super graphics card. this worked fine in that port, but when added another monitor, I could no longer use this from that port. switched this to different port and smooth sailing sense. i think that is weird, should matter what DP port, but it happened. it had me scared too, glad was my computers fault. had no problems running this and a 38" 1600p ultrawide. running this with a 34" 1400p uw at moment, eventually I will be running all three on my 2070s and will see how it does. will only game single monitor mode so shouldn't be problem.
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024
The production dates are of importance to this specific statistic. The pre-july models SHOULD come with a blue round sticker indicating QC was rechecked and the bottom portion of the box may have new tape over it. 8th and 9th digit of your serial number is used to determine the manufacturing dates in case anyone is interested. "N" Stands for 2020 and the number after "5,6,7" corresponds with the production Month which I am sure there will be more in production as the year continues.
The importance of these dates is purely statistical and the primary concern for issues would be the backlight bleeding and glitching issues with Freesync on. By no means this applies to everyone who received their monitors in proper working condition but to those affected out of the pool of collected results. Normally I shy away from these but investing north of 1k has my research instincts firing on all cylinders. With that said, I would like to put it in perspective to the enthusiasts who want it laid out in easier terms.
May production dates were a coin toss of near 50/50 as notified by the packaging serial number N5
June production models were the most affected according to the pool of collected serial numbers and reviewers.(N6)
July productions were the very least affected and research shows samsung revised their QC guidelines. (N7)
So your chance of having a fully functioning / no bezel separation model for the July production dates are high and as long as the carrier delivering your package does their diligence, you will most likely be in the clear.
Again the issues mentioned above are purely statistical and based on a group of reddit members. Keep in mind, negative reviews happen more quickly than those who have positive experiences with the product. I am positive that there are many positive experiences not publicized and as I am writing this, the 52 reviews on amazon is not the whole population of G9 users.
My biggest issue was table size and after researching the specs, realized I will have little to no room for my keyboard and mouse pad. I decided to have a desk mounted solution which amazon carries and it has worked out perfect for me and my other ultra wide monitor without a hitch. I will be writing a review on that as well. Link for the mount here: https://www.amazon.com/WALI-Monitor-Adjustable-Capacity-GSM001XL/dp/B07NLMLLT6/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=heavy+duty+monitor+mount&qid=1601493145&sr=8-5
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Holy SH! batman! The ever so small dream of being in the future like some sci fi movies you probably won't be able to enjoy on this monitor due to it's 32:9 aspect ratio.... well the dream is now finally a reality and it's great! Not to say this is my first experience on an ultrawide but with the 1000r curvature, this truly is more eye pleasing and has me on the hook. Some say the angle is too aggressive but I believe the general consensus would say, you will adapt my overly critical friend. Shopping on amazon and searching for Odyssey G9 issues was never so much easier on this monitor. The initial settings Samsung has it pre-set to did cause some ghosting but with a quick search on google, the issue was solved and understood. (adjust your response time to "standard" and ghosting will be gone). I have tested functionality with free sync on looking for glitches or screen tearing which I have not been able to replicate. I may have to do further testing and more adjustments in graphical settings in an attempt to replicate some of the issues however I am starting to believe this could be due to cable choices of majority users (factory Samsung provided cables). I am by no means a cable engineer but I have done plenty of research which shows a quick cable change to a more superior put these issues to rest. HDR mode functions without a glitch, 240hz settings with freesync (in monitor options) work fine again without tearing or flickering, however I do not believe my GX701 or the 2080's current software is capable of recognizing this monitor as a gsync monitor so further testing and updates will be provided as I dig deeper into this option filled monitor.
Now the main reason why I opted for this monitor was 2 things. The curve, and future proof. This monitor is full of features where the future is headed. Upgrading the monitor would most likely be the least of my worries for any of my other future hardware changes. I mainly use my computer for productivity and I do enjoy good quality gaming such as COD / Destiny 2 which is not as demanding as some of the other games out on the market. This monitor is more or less perfect for my application and truly sets a new standard to my home office / man cave vibe.
I do currently have a small hiccup but I do believe the upcoming firmware updates will take care of these issues.
-Turning off the computer does not turn off the monitor. (every single monitor I have had in the past never had this issue and they were all samsung monitors on this specific laptop).
****fixed**** samsung's website has a software (not firmware) for this monitor. Installed it and everything went back to normal correcting this issue.
-Gsync functionality with my current graphics card 2080 max q (laptop) does not give me the gsync functionality. (software update waiting from nvidia, and yes my laptop has a built in gsync monitor)
In terms of Cable, I am currently using: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087QJ4WHR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share 10ft cable as my laptop sits to my left and the monitor stand base to my right. The excess is just enough (wish it was 1ft longer) for proper cable management.
Conclusion:I personally have no issues with Samsung's Odyssey G9. I have returned 1 prior to this as I purchased it from best buy and video caught the fedex driver dropping my package and the production date was N5 meaning May of this year with a blue QC sticker. I didn't even bother opening and brought it straight back in for the return. The one I am currently reviewing is a N7 (July Production date model) and with much confidence I opened this package with a smile and am very pleased with this monitor hence my 5 star review.
**UPDATE**
It has been well over a month with no additional software downloads or changes to my hardware. Everything works perfectly fine. I haven't heard any crackling noise and there is no light bleed.
Added some photos to help and entertain you folks of my set up!
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2020
The production dates are of importance to this specific statistic. The pre-july models SHOULD come with a blue round sticker indicating QC was rechecked and the bottom portion of the box may have new tape over it. 8th and 9th digit of your serial number is used to determine the manufacturing dates in case anyone is interested. "N" Stands for 2020 and the number after "5,6,7" corresponds with the production Month which I am sure there will be more in production as the year continues.
The importance of these dates is purely statistical and the primary concern for issues would be the backlight bleeding and glitching issues with Freesync on. By no means this applies to everyone who received their monitors in proper working condition but to those affected out of the pool of collected results. Normally I shy away from these but investing north of 1k has my research instincts firing on all cylinders. With that said, I would like to put it in perspective to the enthusiasts who want it laid out in easier terms.
May production dates were a coin toss of near 50/50 as notified by the packaging serial number N5
June production models were the most affected according to the pool of collected serial numbers and reviewers.(N6)
July productions were the very least affected and research shows samsung revised their QC guidelines. (N7)
So your chance of having a fully functioning / no bezel separation model for the July production dates are high and as long as the carrier delivering your package does their diligence, you will most likely be in the clear.
Again the issues mentioned above are purely statistical and based on a group of reddit members. Keep in mind, negative reviews happen more quickly than those who have positive experiences with the product. I am positive that there are many positive experiences not publicized and as I am writing this, the 52 reviews on amazon is not the whole population of G9 users.
My biggest issue was table size and after researching the specs, realized I will have little to no room for my keyboard and mouse pad. I decided to have a desk mounted solution which amazon carries and it has worked out perfect for me and my other ultra wide monitor without a hitch. I will be writing a review on that as well. Link for the mount here: https://www.amazon.com/WALI-Monitor-Adjustable-Capacity-GSM001XL/dp/B07NLMLLT6/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=heavy+duty+monitor+mount&qid=1601493145&sr=8-5
Now for the monitor experience itself! (Finally)
Holy SH! batman! The ever so small dream of being in the future like some sci fi movies you probably won't be able to enjoy on this monitor due to it's 32:9 aspect ratio.... well the dream is now finally a reality and it's great! Not to say this is my first experience on an ultrawide but with the 1000r curvature, this truly is more eye pleasing and has me on the hook. Some say the angle is too aggressive but I believe the general consensus would say, you will adapt my overly critical friend. Shopping on amazon and searching for Odyssey G9 issues was never so much easier on this monitor. The initial settings Samsung has it pre-set to did cause some ghosting but with a quick search on google, the issue was solved and understood. (adjust your response time to "standard" and ghosting will be gone). I have tested functionality with free sync on looking for glitches or screen tearing which I have not been able to replicate. I may have to do further testing and more adjustments in graphical settings in an attempt to replicate some of the issues however I am starting to believe this could be due to cable choices of majority users (factory Samsung provided cables). I am by no means a cable engineer but I have done plenty of research which shows a quick cable change to a more superior put these issues to rest. HDR mode functions without a glitch, 240hz settings with freesync (in monitor options) work fine again without tearing or flickering, however I do not believe my GX701 or the 2080's current software is capable of recognizing this monitor as a gsync monitor so further testing and updates will be provided as I dig deeper into this option filled monitor.
Now the main reason why I opted for this monitor was 2 things. The curve, and future proof. This monitor is full of features where the future is headed. Upgrading the monitor would most likely be the least of my worries for any of my other future hardware changes. I mainly use my computer for productivity and I do enjoy good quality gaming such as COD / Destiny 2 which is not as demanding as some of the other games out on the market. This monitor is more or less perfect for my application and truly sets a new standard to my home office / man cave vibe.
I do currently have a small hiccup but I do believe the upcoming firmware updates will take care of these issues.
-Turning off the computer does not turn off the monitor. (every single monitor I have had in the past never had this issue and they were all samsung monitors on this specific laptop).
****fixed**** samsung's website has a software (not firmware) for this monitor. Installed it and everything went back to normal correcting this issue.
-Gsync functionality with my current graphics card 2080 max q (laptop) does not give me the gsync functionality. (software update waiting from nvidia, and yes my laptop has a built in gsync monitor)
In terms of Cable, I am currently using: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087QJ4WHR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share 10ft cable as my laptop sits to my left and the monitor stand base to my right. The excess is just enough (wish it was 1ft longer) for proper cable management.
Conclusion:I personally have no issues with Samsung's Odyssey G9. I have returned 1 prior to this as I purchased it from best buy and video caught the fedex driver dropping my package and the production date was N5 meaning May of this year with a blue QC sticker. I didn't even bother opening and brought it straight back in for the return. The one I am currently reviewing is a N7 (July Production date model) and with much confidence I opened this package with a smile and am very pleased with this monitor hence my 5 star review.
**UPDATE**
It has been well over a month with no additional software downloads or changes to my hardware. Everything works perfectly fine. I haven't heard any crackling noise and there is no light bleed.
Added some photos to help and entertain you folks of my set up!
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Reviewed in Mexico on December 18, 2023
There are no defects with my monitor so it seems the quality issues with earlier units have been resolved. I have been using it for several weeks and don't see any dead pixels. There is no light leakage as has been mentioned by others.
The monitor throws a lot of heat since I use it continuously all day. I don't think this will be an issue in my office but it might make a small room quite warm.
Windows sometimes tries to use the headphone pass-through as the speaker source but it's easy to change the output back to my headphones or speakers. I don't know if this is a Windows quirk or not but it's not a big enough issue for me to spend time trying to fix.
The price of the monitor is a little high but mine is worth every penny. I no longer have to tab between windows or scroll left or right in a window to see all the content. The Samsung Easy Box app lets you switched between predefined layouts and snap your windows into position. You can also adjust the size of the zones to fit your needs.
Reviewed in Canada on May 4, 2021
There are no defects with my monitor so it seems the quality issues with earlier units have been resolved. I have been using it for several weeks and don't see any dead pixels. There is no light leakage as has been mentioned by others.
The monitor throws a lot of heat since I use it continuously all day. I don't think this will be an issue in my office but it might make a small room quite warm.
Windows sometimes tries to use the headphone pass-through as the speaker source but it's easy to change the output back to my headphones or speakers. I don't know if this is a Windows quirk or not but it's not a big enough issue for me to spend time trying to fix.
The price of the monitor is a little high but mine is worth every penny. I no longer have to tab between windows or scroll left or right in a window to see all the content. The Samsung Easy Box app lets you switched between predefined layouts and snap your windows into position. You can also adjust the size of the zones to fit your needs.
Only issue I had is it IS NOT plug and play.
I could only get it working in full wide screen with the Display Cable. My HDMI cable may be to old of version.
And Text was nearly on readable. I had to setup Windows Clear Type in order to get it to look it's best.