SAMSUNG 49-Inch Odyssey G9 Series DQHD 1000R Curved Gaming Monitor, 1ms(GtG), VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 240Hz, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, Height Adjustable Stand, LS49CG954ENXZA, 2024 Electronics

4.0 out of 5 stars

Incredible screen but it does has it’s quirks

The screen is way bigger than you think it would be.It looks incredible and the games that support the super ultra-wide resolution are amazing to experience.But the screen does has its quirks, whenever you bring the screen out of standby mode you get these annoying OSD overlays and I have been experiencing the screen going blank intermittently for a second or two which is annoying.but besides that the OLED is amazing to experience

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Incredible Immersive Display for Gaming and Productivity

The Samsung 49-inch G9 Series is an absolute game-changer for anyone looking to elevate their gaming or productivity setup. The ultra-wide 49-inch curved display is stunning, offering a truly immersive experience that pulls you right into the action. The 5120×1440 resolution ensures everything looks crisp and clear, whether you’re gaming, editing, or multitasking.The 240Hz refresh rate combined with G-Sync and FreeSync support makes for buttery-smooth gameplay with no tearing or stuttering. It’s perfect for fast-paced games, and the HDR1000 adds vibrant colors and deep blacks, making every detail pop.For productivity, the G9 is like having two monitors in one without the annoying bezels. The screen real estate allows for efficient multitasking, with plenty of space for multiple windows and apps to be open simultaneously.The design is sleek and modern, with customizable RGB lighting on the back that adds a nice touch to your setup. The stand is sturdy and adjustable, though the monitor itself is quite large, so make sure you have enough desk space.The only downsides are the size, which might be overwhelming for some setups, and the price, which is on the higher end. But if you’re serious about gaming or need a powerful tool for productivity, the Samsung G9 Series is worth every penny.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

So close to perfection…

During the pandemic, my husband and I both started to work from home. We are both in the creative field, working in design and advertising, so we splurged for one of these to put in our home office for my husband to hook his MacPro laptop to. I was running a iMac Pro, with a side monitor, so I had no need for it at the time. His G9 is perfect, a 2020 model, three years on, no issues, no light leaks, no dead pixels. When my employer upgraded my work-from-home setup to a brand new MacPro laptop, M2, all bells and whistles, I jumped at the chance to also work on this magnificent monitor so purchased this for myself to set up in my home office. I haven’t had the same luck. Even with perfect shipping, no visible damage to the box, my brand new 2023 monitor has a couple of dead pixels and less than stellar sharpness and focus where type and critical alignment in programs like Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator are crucial. Despite trying all available settings, in the monitor and from the laptop itself, it’s hard to justify paying this much for a monitor with out-of-the-box issues. I’ll probably return this one and get the same, before my return window closes, hoping that the second one is better.UPDATE: 5/27/23 The third time was the charm. I returned the first one, received the second one and set it up, ran a preliminary test and the screen looked perfect. I proceeded to take the shielding plastic off the edges, and to my horror, discovered that the upper left side of the frame was cracked and scratched, with the frame slightly pulling away from the screen. Needless to say, that one went back the very next day. The third G9 arrived two days later. I just finished unboxing and testing and I’m cautiously optimistic that this one is a keeper. No dead pixels on arrival, no fuzzy or unfocused areas in any zone of the monitor and no cracked and scratched frame. Fingers crossed, this one will be the one that lasts.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Great for gaming, but annoying without firmware updates

Love this monitor for gaming, its truly “game changing” immersion.Pros:It’s rather quick, no noticeable input lag or smearing240hzGsync/FreesyncWIDE!!! game immersion is next level.Curve is also PERFECT about 1m away and I believe goes a long way making it feel immersiveCons:-HDR is almost completely useless/broken-It creaks, pops, and ticks A LOT while warming up and cooling down.-There is a minor amount of VA ghosting but this monitor is fast and it is almost impossible to see-Freesync works most of the time? This is probably driver related, but it doesn’t reliably work and using it also disables other features.-Firmware updates can be awful and might require trying a dozen different USB drives to get it to work-Firmware updates ARE REQUIRED as this monitor has countless bugs because of the super ultrawide format and 240hz to get this thing to work properly-Driver issues with DSC have been mostly rectified and DSC (compression) is required to run this at 240hz 10bit-Issues because of the resolution…-BIOS cannot support running this at 240hz full res because the bitrate is crazy high (firmware has mostly fixed this)-Power save mode is broken (in my case) and it turns off then the computer sees the hardware disappear, then windows finds new hardware, screen turns on then this repeats CONSTANTLY so you hear that stupid notification sound CONSTANTLY and the display turning on and off repeatedly. Only fix is to turn it off manually.-Sometimes you have to disconnect the monitor, psycically disconnect power from both your PC and this monitor and plug them back in to get it to recognize it or/use another monitor then switch back this this. (firmware has seemingly fixed this)-Flickering with freesync or at 240hz (drivers plus firmware has mostly fixed this)-Did I mention firmware? UPDATE IT!!!!as far as desktop use, its kinda meh as browsers and most things just aren’t made for 5120×1440 and you’ll find yourself turning your head a fair bit or having to deal with awkward window management that isn’t the case if you use the PIP modes or true dual monitors. This isn’t a problem with games as though aside from the games with a UI that is anchored at the edges.Overall I love it, but it comes with a rather long list of annoyances that have left me rather frustrated, but the newest firmware and drivers have mostly fixed all the problems with this thing. I’m glad I got this after most of the firmware updates, as the annoyances I’ve had must have been close to unbearable for the early adopters.It’s a pretty solid recommendation for gaming now though, and it’s honestly better than any 4k display in my experience aside from its utterly crap HDR. HDR is mostly broken on windows anyhow.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Feels like 4k.

Bought this after my 43″ 4k OLED broke. I was worried about going from 4k to 1440p but figured I’d give it a shot. The pixel density on the G9 was better than my 4k monitor so I was hopeful. I am impressed at how well this monitor looks and can barely tell the difference. This is my first ultrawide monitor and I am not disappointed.Some games don’t support the native resolution of 5120 x 1440, but if you search around, you can find some work around. Paired with my 4090, this monitor definitely puts it to the test of hitting high frames on some newer demanding games but I can always find a sweet spot.I have had some weird screen glitches when going from a game running HDR and tabbing back to my desktop(fifth picture). But after each heart attack, I was able to fix it by turning the monitor off then back on a few times. I honestly hope it doesn’t happen anymore I hate having to return or send monitors in for repair.Overall I love this monitor and wish I could justify buying the 4k version.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

The specs are impeccable

For a curved monitor this is the bee’s knee’s. I will say it’s hard to move so if your moving be prepared to make sure you wrap it up very carefully it’s an odd shape so you can imagine transporting it can be difficult and it’s not as light as you’d think. The monitor though is definitely worth the price my step son is in love!When he goes to his moms he takes it when he comes home he brings it. It’s almost like that’s his life line! The colors the specs the angles are so clear! It’s an awesome monitor!I paid about a grand for it and it’s worked well ever since I bought it for him!Best gift he’s gotten yet!

5.0 out of 5 stars

It quite literally doesn’t get any better than this.

I went in with this purchase a little skeptical because I’ve been reading about the rocky launch with this monitor, but from the first five days of owning it so far, I think those issues with flickering and QC are for the most part addressed. For what it’s worth, this screen ticks SO many areas and it’s undoubtedly the best gaming monitor on the market, and playing games on it now feels like I’m revisiting most of them. If you combine the large screen with desktop productivity apps like Fancy Zones, you can really get that dual monitor-esque experience with just the joys of having a single display.Pros:+ Lots of desktop space!+ Ridiculously bright. 1000 nits!+ 1440p/240hz works flawlessly. (No flickering happening here.)Cons:- Potential performance hits in games. Went from 2140x1440p to 5140x1440p and my 2070 Super wants to cry a bit. May need to turn down some options.- Running high/max brightness makes this thing warm up, and it really radiates off the screen and back a bit. Can make your room a bit toasty.- Heavy. If you can’t pick up your typical gaming PC, might need a friend around to move this thing around.- Game compatibility. Some games eat this resolution up nicely, others don’t and produce crazy fisheye effects on the sides or little artifacts. Might be wise to look up how your games perform on such a wide aspect ratio. League of Legends for example has the minimap way too far out of your field of view but gives you part advantage of seeing the map, but the resolution is also so wide that sometimes you see bits of the map that were never designed to be seen period, like out of bounds level kinds of territory. Other games like Final Fantasy XIV which do nicely with it allow you to see much more on the screen without any fisheye effects.- Watching HDR is kinda’ bad because of the local dimming zones. Since 16:9 content produces black bars on the sides, high brightness zones on the screen produces a faint glow on the edge of content. Windows HDR actually makes this screen look hella’ worse. Like, washed out worse. Don’t use it. Other than that, SDR content looks about the same as any other screen.- Price!One big thing to take note of is if you’re going to try to use this in 10-bit, 1440p240hz, remember: you need a GPU that supports DSC. Any of the 20-series GeForce cards will do, but I don’t know about anything on the AMD side of things. I know I wrote way more cons than I did pros, but a lot of these cons are simply in result of transitioning from 16:9 to 32:9, and with a monitor of this size, there’s a lot more you should be aware of before jumping into the ultrawide territory. The performance hits should be heavily considered, and you definitely should research how most of your games will react to being played at such a wide resolution. Nonetheless, if I’m viewing this monitor as it stands now, it’s straight up the best one.

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3.0 out of 5 stars

Pretty good SDR monitor, “meh” HDR performance.

This monitor is a good SDR monitor, with very good response times for an LCD panel. Good contrast, for an LCD panel, and a very high refresh rate for the resolution it offers.At 240hz, being dual 2560 x 1440 makes this monitor the highest effective bandwidth monitor out there. And it’s response time, is among the best for an LCD monitor. And even though VA gets often criticized for black smear, Samsung has solved this completely.Now, you’ll notice I said “for an LCD panel” quite a few times, and that’s because for this money, well into the 2020’s , I would much rather have this monitor be an OLED.I have it right next to an LG B9 OLED television, and it just puts the picture quality of this monitor to shame…All of a sudden, the contrast that seemed good for an LCD monitor, is crap (especially in HDR mode, which I’ll talk about later)Now, I understand that Samsung is simply unable to mass produce big OLED displays, because of poor yields on large sized RGB OLED panels. But it doesn’t change the fact, that LCD just feels like an ancient technology at this point, with OLED now being the best for what has now been years, on bigger WOLED TVs, and smaller RGB screens.So, I get that there’s no way that Samsung could’ve released this as an OLED, so let’s move to what they could have, and should have done, to make this monitor all it could be, for a very expensive LCD monitor:The HDR performance is a bit of a joke for low APL scenes (average picture level) all of a sudden, the decent contrast is horrible, and everything will look washed out when you enable HDR (it goes from like a 2,000:1, to 500:1 contrast ratio)For the HDR to be usable at all, you have to display high APL content only, where dark scenes are non-existent. And while there’s content out there that fits the bill (games like the last two Assassin’s Creed for example, that have really bright outdoor scenes, and it looks great on those) most content, has darker scenes, and for that type of content, the SDR mode actually looks better than the HDR mode, and that’s a damn shame…The reason for this unfortunate HDR performance is simple: It packs a really, really bright backlight, but with very few zones, so the panel gets overwhelmed, so the very intense light output tanks the contrast.10 zones feels like they cheaped out a bit, considering the MSRP the monitor commands, and it’s the main reason the HDR performance is so bad (not saying it would be “amazing” even with 1,000 zones, but it would at least be usable)But at least Samsung had the sense to include a lower brightness HDR mode (Local dimming set to off) which significantly cuts the brightness output off, and makes the HDR more usable for darker content, but I wouldn’t call it a big improvement, and then you’d be sacrificing peak brightness for only slightly better contrast.So, the HDR is mostly bad, but can be usable on high APL content, and look quite good on very bright scenes.And while I’m talking about the backlight, I have to report that I was pleasantly surprised with the screen uniformity performance…. For such a big display, to have my unit not show any “dirty screen effect” that is very common on LCD panels, is very impressive. This is the most uniform screen I’ve ever seen on an LCD monitor.Now, let’s talk about the form factor, which is the main reason this thing exists in the first place, and this is where this monitor comes into its own:This monitor will DOMNIATE your setup. It will be, by far the most noticeable object in the room you place it in, and in all the right ways.For the people that are worried that this curve will be too much compared to other, less curved monitors, don’t be: your brain adjusts to the curve, and will make the curve feel very natural.In fact, if you stare at a flat display right after having used this monitor for a while, the flat display will SEEM to be curved outwards! Just like those 90’s CRT monitors (brains are mysterious objects…)As big as this monitor is, it now makes the vertical real estate feel a bit gimped for its size… I think this monitor would be even better, if it was 2x 16:10 monitors, instead of 2x 16:9.Anyway, I’ll just add a TL;DR pros and cons section, because I could talk about this monitor a lot more, and the review is already getting too long:THE GOOD:-The size, and form factor of the monitor will dominate your setup, in all the right ways.-Good contrast for an LCD monitor, without the usual VA panel drawbacks.-Incredible response time for an LCD panel.-Dual 2560×1440 at 240hz is mind boggling, and the fact that most games will always be under 240hz, makes sure you don’t even have to worry about vsync being on, as you’ll be under 240 FPS the vast majority of the time.THE BAD:-THe HDR mode tanks contrast ratio, because it only has 10 local dimming zones.-The color gamut, while noticeably wider than sRGB on the HDR mode, is not quite where it should be for aquantum dot panel, but at least it is better than sRGB.THE UGLY:-An MSRP of $1,700 on an LCD monitor in 2020. You can get bigger OLED televisions for similar money!-Realizing that even though this monitor is very big, you kind of want it to be bigger vertically. (2x 16:10 displays, instead of 2x 16:9 displays would be even nicer IMO, or just release a dual 16:9 30″ version…)One last thought before I wrap this up, and a rating explanation:In a vacuum, where OLED displays didn’t exist, this monitor’s price would be a lot easier to justify.But we don’t live in that world, and we’re now well into the 2020’s… I’m hoping Samsung QD-OLED monitors arrive sooner than later, because LCD has now long overstayed its welcome. This is the last LCD display I’ll ever buy.The reason for my 3 star rating, is mainly because of the very high MSRP for what is, in the end, an LCD monitor. And as good as the LCD panel is (it’s VERY good for an LCD!) it just doesn’t come close to an OLED display.If it was cheaper, or at least had more local dimming zones, I wouldn’t have a problem with it’s price.I’ll just leave you with the fact that, while the VA panel does a lot to make it one of the best LCD panels in the market (good contrast, and the class leading response times) OLED still does that better, and I can’t ignore that.

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2.0 out of 5 stars

Not perfect, but impressive when it’s working.

This monitor is a total beast, but is not without its faults. I waited on purchasing this unit because of the noted manufacturing defects and general teething this monitor was reportedly experiencing. I’ve gotten my hands on one of the later manufactured units and on the face, this monitor is glorious. The screen is definitely geared towards gaming with the extra space a bonus for productivity (but not a “need”). A single large display is very refreshing over a triple screen setup that I had before. The brightness is very strong for me so no complaints there. The picture doesn’t quite have the darkest blacks but I don’t notice when playing a game or working. Refresh rate is excellent! I am coming from a 144hz display and the difference here is noticeable.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 and programs to display properly. This is expected with a product like this, but there is more than just setup for each title. To confirm, I did ensure that the firmware is the latest from Samsung.Occasionally the monitor won’t go to sleep properly, and will sit on my desk and “cycle” my Windows lock screen every 10 seconds. (black screen, then lock screen, then black screen. Repeat ad infinitum.)Rarely, the monitor will not recognize signal from my primary desk PC and will be a black screen upon boot. When I encounter this, I need to use my secondary display (Asus brand) to shut down or restart Windows. So far, a restart will resolve this every time.Rarely the screen will turn black during a gaming session (Sea of Thieves). This happens less than once every two weeks. The issue seems to resolve itself after about 20 seconds. I suspect there could be a setting in the Nvidia control panel that may resolve this such as dynamic v-sync or something similar. It has not happened enough for me to investigate.Once, the monitor was stuck in a power loop when my work laptop had to be shut down unexpectedly. I had to disconnect power from the monitor to resolve this. Not sure why the display behaved this way when the HDMI signal was dropped unexpectedly, but it is worth mentioning here.As I mentioned earlier the screen is not really meant for photo editing. The picture is great for gaming setups and adequate for watching video and general use cases. There are solutions on the market with better picture quality for sure.While none of these issues are product breaking, it is definitely annoying and disappointing for a product of this price. Just be aware that when you purchase a new product and first of its kind from a manufacturer, there will be growing pains.Overall, I do not regret the purchase. If you don’t mind occasionally tuning or working on settings to keep your PC running alright, you will probably be fine with this monitor. If you want a “set and forget” monitor, there are better (and cheaper) options in the market.I gave 3 stars but would consider my rating 3.5 stars. If the issues noted were resolved I’d be closer to a 4.5 on my rating.Edited 08/01/2021: Corrected spelling mistakes.Edit #2: 12/06/2021: So this monitor had a problem with flickering that turned out to be a known issue. The issue crops up when enabling HDR, as well as when displaying certain muted colors. The monitor would show horizontal lines across the screen, much like a tiny grid of pixels had failed. Very unfortunate.I contacted Samsung directly for this issue for options.The bad: Samsung did address my concern, but the entire process took well into 7 weeks. I had to call Samsung 4 different times and cite my case number to get them to move forward with each step of the replacement procedure. At first I thought they intended to refund the monitor and I send it back, but they opted to replace the screen using a license dealer near me.The good: After all said and done, I have a new display installed on my Ergotron arm, and the unit does NOT flicker with HDR enabled. So far, the display is working properly.I raised my review by 1 star to 4 stars. So, in spite of being so long, why did I raise my review?I work in medical devices and I can tell you there is no shortage of delays and problems when it comes to bringing a new product to market. The Odyssey G9 is setting a lot of trends and this is a completely new platform for Samsung. When you are an early adopter of a product such as this, you need to understand that there will be delays and problems as the product is teething. I am giving a LOT of leeway to Samsung on this one given how satisfied I am with the monitor itself. You better believe that I’d be a lot more impatient if this were a Samsung Galaxy phone.All-in-all, it is a worthwhile purchase for me and I am pleased with the results so far.Edit #3: 11/20/2022: Well here we are, almost 1 year after my replacement from Samsung was installed. The time with the monitor has been great, though, the system has had a very occasional (once every few months) behavior in which the monitor would show a blank white or black screen and seemingly power cycle. This would be a disruption that eventually would lead to me restarting my system to resume normal operation. While annoying, I reasoned that this is due to the “Odyssey” platform being new for the market and that these behaviors are likely part of owning this new technology.Unfortunately, this past Thursday during a gaming sessions with some friends online, the monitor displayed an all white screen mid-game. Windows immediately dropped the video drivers and the PC began to behave strangely. The Odyssey G9 is now displaying a completely black screen with the video drivers enabling then disabling within Windows at 15 second intervals. I suspect the monitor has suffered a hardware failure and that the unit is power cycling repeatedly.I’ve logged into my Samsung account and found that the warranty expired in June. I am currently waiting on their website (seems to be down) to inquire on repair cost.Because the monitor is a workhorse for me, I have decided to replace the unit entirely with another brand. I will attempt to repair the G9 and then sell it. I love the monitor. When it works, it’s glorious! 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.Review downgraded to 2 stars due to unreliability of the product. Recommend buyers beware!

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Twice as wide, which is good and bad

For productive work, such as work in Visual Studio, Blender, Substance Painter, Photoshop, and similar software, this screen is amazing. You have all the space you need to expand your work space toolbars and then some.They mention the curve of this screen is the same as the human eye, but unless you are a cyclops with your single eyeball positioned in the exact center of the curve angle, this won’t make much difference. Your eyes will still need to adjust to distances as your vision pans around the screen. But this is a good thing. We have to do the same type of thing in the real world when we look around, and this type of action exercises our eye focus anyway.For movies, shows, videos, etc., this screen is not quite what you would expect. Any video you watch will need to have been developed for this ridiculous aspect ratio, and you are not likely to find very many. At least not until screens of this type become extremely common. So expect all of your movies and videos to come with black boxes on the left and right. The only way to resolve this is to crop the top and bottom of the screen, which, with a screen of this proportion, would mean losing half of the display in some cases. Definitely not worth it. I would not recommend buying this display if your sole purpose is to watch videos on it. However, watching videos with these black boxes on the sides is no worse than watching them with a normal screen, so it doesn’t really hurt anything.While I haven’t done a lot of testing in games yet, I would assume the experience will be mostly positive. Good game engines will adapt to any resolution (regardless of how ridiculous the proportions), but expect to have some strange behavior in games that did not test for screens this wide. For example, when a screen / viewport is wide like this, the center point of a 3D game camera must be dropped back farther to compensate. The view of a video game camera is in the shape of a pyramid, where the camera origin is at the tip (top of the pyramid): in order to fit such a wide screen into view, the position of the camera (tip of the pyramid) must be dropped back far enough so that the base of the pyramid shape fits the entire screen. So if a game camera is positioned for certain logical reasons, such as to remain a certain distance from the player, expect to see some weird view issues there, where the game will stay far too zoomed in. Good game engines will compensate for this by detaching the camera origin from its game world position, and move it back independently, based on the size of the screen. But like I said, they will need to test their game engine under such circumstances to even realize the need for it. So you’re likely to run into this problem occasionally. If you need the screen to work with a specific game, you may be able test for this problem by running the game in windowed mode, and resizing the window to be very wide. If the game permits you to resize the window to be very wide, and still works well with that size window, you are pretty safe in assuming this screen will work well with it.So my recommendation is to definitely go for it, if you intend to use this display for productive purposes. The massive amount of space makes it nearly impossible to run out of room. And for those of us who need distractions, or want to work through a video tutorial, its very easy to play a video on one side of the screen while working on the other.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Don’t worry about image quality just because it’s a VA panel

I mainly wanted write this review to provide some advice.First because of the aspect ratio, do expect there to be some compatibility issues. For example, when I go into the BIOS on my computer the text is so bad I can’t even read it. Also, a lot of games put stats or inventory on the sides of the screen. There is a good chance that the info you are used to seeing easily by moving you eye, you will likely have to now move your head to see.Second, don’t use the HDR. I know Windows 11 supports it and a lot of games support it, but just don’t use it. When I turned on HDR, it cause most colors to become washed out looking and others to look super bright. The image quality and brightness looks great without it.I went from an Acer X34 Predator monitor, which uses an IPS panel to this. I was worried the colors wouldn’t look as deep as the IPS panel. Colors are deep and don’t look washed out.Oddly enough, when I have certain applications open, it does cause the image to flicker for some reason. Not sure why and there doesn’t seem to be any reason from one application to another.Edit: Was able to determine flickering was caused by the FreeSync. After turning it off in the monitor options the flickering went away. I use a Nvidia GPU. Issue might not be present with an AMD GPU.The 1000R curve is nice. It does take a little getting used to.All in all, this is a great monitor, but I would probably suggest just going with a 21:9 aspect ratio is stead of a 32:9 like this monitor.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great Product Perfect for Productivity and Some Games

The picture quality is excellent, the box includes three cables—one DisplayPort 2.1, one HDMI, and one micro HDMI. I only used the DisplayPort 2.1 cable because the included HDMI cables couldn’t support the 5120×1440 resolution. To achieve the full 5120×1440 resolution on my other devices, I had to purchase 8K-rated HDMI and micro HDMI cables separately.The USB setup was a bit challenging initially. I resolved it by using a USB splitter to increase the number of ports. I connected the splitter’s output to the monitor’s USB input port, plugged my three PCs into the splitter’s inputs, and connected my keyboard and mouse to the USB outputs on the monitor. This effectively transformed the monitor into a USB hub and KVM switch, allowing seamless switching between my devices.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great so far.

Think the LCD version is great although saw the OLED version the other day @ BestBuy and there is no comparison the blacks are deeper and everything pops out. The unit arrived in good condition I kept the box just if I have to move it again the bent displays are very fragile and can’t take much e little tick and they crack they are under tension I destroyed two other ones by not being careful not this type but a Dell and Samsung curved 34 inch. So tip keep the box. The screen itself generates a lot of heat the display front is hot this part worried me for longevity. Colors are accurate however when you turn your head in front of it and black parts in the corners look grey just a problem with LCD’s in general.The high refresh rate gets easily handled by my laptop a Dell 5570 with a video card over a USB to HDMI adapter gets to 240hz my desktop also no issues with a RTX 3060 full res and refresh rate.so far so good reading the reviews am worried about cracking but future will tell.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Careful what GPU you have

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is an incredible monitor, but it heavily depends on the GPU you’re using. I own an RTX 3070 Ti, and unfortunately, it’s not quite powerful enough to handle gaming at this monitor’s full capabilities. I’ve struggled to play in full screen, and even when setting the resolution to 2560×1440, the monitor still struggles to deliver a smooth experience. Using windowed mode doesn’t significantly improve performance either.I’ll most likely return this monitor and repurchase it when I can upgrade to a more powerful GPU, like the 5080 Ti. If you think many games support this monitor’s native resolution effortlessly, think again. It’s not the monitor’s fault, it’s a fantastic piece of hardware that would be wasted on my current setup because I can’t use it to its full potential.On the other hand, for productivity, it’s absolutely outstanding. With tools like PowerToys, this monitor becomes a must-have in every household for multitasking and productivity. That’s why I still gave it 5 stars. The issue lies with my GPU, not with the monitor itself.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

SAMSUNG 49″ Odyssey OLED G9 (G95SC) Series Curved Smart Gaming Monitor, 240Hz

The Samsung 49″ Odyssey OLED G9 (G95SC) Series Curved Smart Gaming Monitor is a cutting-edge display that offers an immersive gaming experience. With its 5120×1440 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and 1800R curvature, this monitor delivers stunning visuals and smooth gameplay.  Key Features:Dual QHD Resolution: Experience the clarity and detail of a 5120×1440 resolution, providing a wider field of view and more immersive gameplay.  240Hz Refresh Rate: Enjoy incredibly smooth and responsive gameplay with a blazing-fast refresh rate.  1800R Curvature: Immerse yourself in the game with a curved screen that wraps around your field of vision, enhancing the gaming experience.  OLED Technology: Enjoy deep blacks, vibrant colors, and infinite contrast for a more realistic and immersive picture.  Quantum Dot Technology: Experience a wider color gamut and more accurate color representation.  Gaming Hub: Access your favorite gaming services and streaming platforms directly from the monitor.  Pros:Stunning visuals: The 5120×1440 resolution and OLED technology deliver incredible picture quality.  Smooth gameplay: The 240Hz refresh rate ensures smooth and responsive gameplay, even in fast-paced games.  Immersive experience: The curved screen and wide field of view create a truly immersive gaming experience.  Gaming Hub: Easily access your favorite gaming services and streaming platforms directly from the monitor.  Cons:Price: The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is a premium monitor with a corresponding price tag.Size: The large size may not be suitable for all setups.Potential for burn-in: OLED screens can suffer from burn-in if not used properly.  Overall:The Samsung 49″ Odyssey OLED G9 (G95SC) Series Curved Smart Gaming Monitor is an exceptional choice for gamers seeking the ultimate immersive experience. With its stunning visuals, smooth gameplay, and advanced features, this monitor is sure to elevate your gaming sessions to new heights.

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3.0 out of 5 stars

Awesome looking OLED display! HORRIBLE Samsung Tizen OS! Get the version that DOES NOT HAVE TIZEN

**Update – Still very happy with how this monitor looks. But not happen with Tizen OS. If you want this amazing OLED display, get the version of the G9 that does not haven Tizen – MSRP is a bit less, but street price is probably the same ($1100-1200). Besides really annoying input switching logic and aggressive screen blanking (to prevent burn in, which is generally a good idea with OLED), Tizen OS also has Bluetooth that you can’t disable – so enjoy getting random OSD pop-ups asking if you want to let your neighbors connect to your display. It -might- be defeatable if I want to try to get it into dev mode and use some codes that work on Tizen TVs, but haven’t bothered yet. But why is this crap on there in the first place? And why did a security researcher rip Tizen OS as being the least secure commercial software he’s ever seen? WTH, Samsung? So yeah, great looking OLED display, but garbage software – avoid the Tizen OS version.**Original postRecently on sale for a price that was too good to pass up. Specifically wanted a version that supported G-Sync . Initially it’s a little strange to use given the super wide display characteristics, but I got used to that pretty quickly.The display looks phenomenal. Am recently using this with an RTX 4090 laptop card that can drive it at 240Hz. Will shortly be paired to a desktop system with desktop version of same card. Wish monitor had a 2nd display port input (has 1 x Displayport, 1 x HDMI), but no complaints otherwise. Expecting to use this mostly for gaming, and some personal coding/dev projects.And I’m saving the rather large packing box and shaped foam protective packing material – can’t imagine ever moving this display without it due to the curved nature of the screen. Recently mounted this large display on a monitor arm, not so much to move display around as much as to reclaim limited desk space from the large and sturdy OEM monitor base.EDIT – Removing 2 stars on account of some issues I’ve run into post-purchase:1 – Post-purchase paranoid re: OLED burn-in – I was aware before purchase that OLED had burn-in issues, but subsequent reading & viewing of others’ experiences with OLED displays and Samsungs in particular convinced me to change my usage of Windows insofar as I removed all my desktop icons, hide my task bar, and rotate my desktop backgrounds every 30 seconds. I’m probably overreacting a bit here given that I am not using this as a productivity display, or even for more than a few hours at a time/day, but I really do not want my fantastic looking new monitor to suffer any sort of burn-in for a long time (4-5 years minimum). One thing that has not changed is that this display looks absolutely amazing compared to any other display I’ve ever used.2 – The bigger issue is that the display does not show the POST screens when coming out of hibernation. I am running this display at 5140×1440, 240Hz, 10-bit (set via nVidia control panel) because my RTX 4090 supports that display mode. Generally, I prefer to sleep rather than hibernate my machines, but for reasons (thanks, Microsoft!) Windows 11 machines in general and this machine in particular refuses to sleep for more than 15 seconds at a time, which had it waking the display up constantly. So I’ve opted to hibernate the machine between usage sessions (I don’t like rebooting because then I have to relaunch all my apps between sessions), and that’s when I ran into those no-POST screens at 240Hz issue. All my drivers have been updated, I’m using a HDMI 2.1 ultra high speed cable, or a DP 1.4 cable, either of which should support 5140×1440 at 240Hz with DSC enabled, and the display has the latest Samsung firmware. People have been posting about this blank screen issue at 240Hz for over a year, and logged tickets with Samsung to no avail. So it’s not like Samsung hasn’t had an opportunity to work this problem. At this point I know based on the PC and keyboard RGB light status when it’s likely to be waiting for boot password input, enter my password, and then watch the RGB lights cycle as it boots into Windows. But before I figured that out I was doing hard reboots with the power button thinking the machine had crashed. Some folks have said turning the display off and back on fixes the POST issue, but that has not worked for me. On restart, I do see the POST screens, but not when resuming from hibernation.3 – The built in Samsung OS / software is really annoying. I bought this display because I wanted a spectacular display for my Windows machine and this monitor IS that. But I really do not like the Samsung overlays or the native management software – when troubleshooting the blank POST screen all that extra software got in the way of me diagnosing the issue. It was hard to tell if the display was simply switching away from the desired input (claiming no signal), or putting itself to sleep, or even WHAT it was doing with the constant power state changes (off, powering up, showing the power-up overlay, showing the built-in desktop/home screen, etc.). Sometimes I really just wished for a simple monitor that would reliably show me what was signal was being sent (or not sent) from the PC so I could tell what was really going on. Make no mistake: when everything is working well, it’s fantastic. Otherwise this display makes a good case for why we don’t need so many layers of software mediating our user experience – or at least provide end users with a way to disable all this nice-to-have but hardly essential bloat. In my case, 100% of my usage of this display is driving it with a Windows 11 gaming machine and I don’t need it to do anything else.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Pain to set up for computer.

It is a pain to set up for a computer monitor and get the setting changed from gaming to PC. But once you figure it out and get it adjusted it’s great. Give yourself a couple hours. Do your online research on setup. Samsung is no help

5.0 out of 5 stars

Great for what it works for, requires some configuration for what doesn’t.

I bought this beast (240Hz QLED model, not mini-LED, so the “middle” one) to replace two 27″ ASUS 144Hz 2k monitors (VG27AQ if anyone is curious). My use cases include a gaming PC and a 2020 MacBook Pro (Intel). It works great for both, but it does require some tweaking in some cases.Examples:1. For my work MBP, I purchased the software “Rectangle Pro” which is essentially an alternative to magnet and beefs up the MacOS window snapping and allows macros for specific window combinations. I am a software engineer and essentially use one fourth of the left side for email and terminal, middle 2/4 for browser or IDE and right fourth for slack/teams. In this setup it’s a dream. There are some reviews around YouTube saying that these models are not good for productivity. That’s just flat out wrong. If you are used to using two monitors, in my case two that take up the same amount of space, it works perfectly. I would say even better due to the 1000R curve and no bezels in the middle.2. For gaming, you may need to fiddle with some settings to either play in borderless windowed mode (which usually runs at native resolution and takes up the whole screen, no black bars) or Fullscreen native. In other cases I just run the games in windowed mode at 2560×1440 and center them (preference over black bars)Tested Working Well- Halo Infinite (allows Centering HUD)- Deep Rock Galactic (Natively supports 32:9)- Red Dead Redemption 2 (windowed borderless works great)- Ready or Not (Natively supports 32:9)Required some tweaking:- Elden Ring (windowed 2560×1440)- Sea of thieves (supported Natively, but I had to stick to default FOV to avoid motion sickness)Also it’s worth mentioning that cutscenes rendered outside game engines usually have black bars on the left and right of the content, sometimes loading screens too.Some other notes:- I docked a star for picture quality because the HDR on this isn’t quite up to snuff in Windows 11 at least. There are times when it’s washed out (after leaving an HDR game for instance) and I have to power the monitor off and on to get it looking normal again, more of a windows HDR bug probably though.- This is not specific to this monitor as I’ve had this issue with ASUS, LG and even an Apple Thunderbolt display that I have from years ago. Sometimes the MacBook just doesn’t want to detect the monitor or display to it. This is likely a MacOS issue (sorry apple fans, they aren’t perfect).- Density (ppi) is low in this panel compared to others. I haven’t noticed any trouble with legibility after turning sharpness down to 60. Otherwise most content looks spectacular.- Yes, it makes “popping” sounds. All monitors sort of do to some degree but this one it’s pretty prevalent and audible. The sheer size of the panel shroud and the fact that it’s a panel capable (and in my case running at) 240Hz, it generates a lot of heat and dissapates a lot of it as well. I’m used to it,but some folks may be paranoid about defects.All in all, other than the hit to your wallet, it’s a great choice as long as you have the desk space (or a heavy duty arm). Unless you need super pixel density and color accuracy, this is going to serve almost any use case pretty well.

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1.0 out of 5 stars

doesn’t always turn on (scared me during my Windows Operating Reset thought i loss my pc)

And even then sometimes it doesn’t display I called Samsung they gave me instructions which did not fix the issue Last purchased Jun 14, 2023 I procrastinated in returning this item now its too late too, the only thing i can say if your stuck with this like i am is if you have a quest 3 you can see the pc windows if the monitor doesn’t turn on and what i did was turn off hdr then the monitor screen came on idk why also i get screen flickering when adaptive sync is on and i have a NVidia 3080ti besides the issues it is great but don’t try to reset your pc with this monitor because it will restart to reset and the monitor wont display in THE MIDDLE OF A OS RESET which messed up my first windows reset because i had to restart the pc cuz the monitor didn’t display this monitor has caused me and my dad many problems trying to fix it and stress I would not advice purchasing it again to be honest im scared to buy another monitor period after this journey I have the tried the Dp2.1 whatever the highest is and the hdmi its always the same every morning I ponder how my day is going to go is the monitor going to turn on or will I be troubleshooting it is very tiresome if you read this please replace my monitor send it to get it repaired send me a new one this is the second time i bought this monitor only because the first one I was moving my room around it the screen cracked, so I have been a valid customer in purchasing a second at paying for paying so much I think I should get a break I am more worried about is it going to work in the future when i get a new pc setup or is it going to cause more issues like it allready has my pc works fine its a alienware aurora r13 with all the updates and i updated this monitor as well to software verision M-T9549GGAA-1016.0I like to fix things I kept thinking I fixed this monitor but a year later i realized i have not and i wish i returned it almost had a breakdown after the monitor didnt turn on when i was resetting my windows pc i thought i destroyed my pc thank god I didn’t but there are chances that can happen if you have to reboot during a OS Installation…so if screen won’t turn on and your stuck my instructions are1.turn monitor on wait 3 seconds then pc (if your pc is different then my Processor:”12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KF it might be different times)2. make sure you remove your login password so the pc boots to windows then use the quest link to turn off hdr that worked once so far, offcouse i could turn hdr back on after the monitor was on and it didn’t intefere yet so idk why that worked.3.if your screen is flickering on desktop turn off adaptative sync on in the monitor settings (which im upset I can’t use which is part of the reason i purchased)

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great Purchase

I purchased this Monitor for my home business. I have had it for going on a year. It was a great investment and intergreat with all my other devices allowing me to effortlessly carry out my business goals.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Everything I dreamed of

I have been wanting this monitor since I saw it on display at a Best Buy many years ago but could never justify the price. It finally went on sale and I am so happy I got it. Absolutely recommend

3.0 out of 5 stars

Firmware and Drivers will not update..

I am going to keep this short. I am returning this monitor tomorrow. First off the good. The build quality is top notch and the monitor is stunning looking. The screen is bright and the picture quality is phenomenal even though I am not getting all of the gaming and picture controls due to not being able to update the firmware and drivers. I am getting full resolution but my refresh rate will not go above 60hz I believe due to lack of firmware update. I contacted Samsung 3 weeks ago about the problem and I explained my problem. First of I was using a USB cord connected to my computer instead of using a USB stick to upload. I figured this out from youtube as not one of the representatives told me I needed a USB stick, not a cord. So I finally purchased a flash drive and the monitor would not recognize the USB drive plus it says the file is corrupted on both the firmware and drivers. When I go to set up the driver I cannot finish as the only option available is to delete it. For the next issue. I have been waiting on a service contact to set up a repair. 3 weeks in and going on around 7 phone calls including calls for tech support I still not have received an email or text to set up for repairs. I spoke with a rude lady last week who told me it could take up to 2 weeks. I have less than 2 weeks to return the monitor so I cannot wait. Customer service is horrible and at this point, I believe the monitor is defective as it will not read the USB flash drive when installed in the update drive on the monitor. A few more good and bad. This thing needs a remote as it has this stupid toggle switch that is small and awkward to use. Even without the update, I am getting a beautiful picture in 5k resolution. I purchased this for stock and day trading and my charts look amazing. The text has zero blur and it was easy to set up with a little tweaking I have it adjusted perfectly. I’m too lazy to send some photos but my think or swim trading platform looks better than I could imagine. Picture quality 10, ease of use 8, customer service 1. A few other things I don’t like is that every time I hook up my laptop I have to reconnect 5 connections and go into settings to set the resolution for the monitor. My next monitor will have blue tooth. Also, my computer has all next gen hookups and the monitor will not read anything higher than USB 3.0, my computer is next-gen 3.2 so I could not use the monitor cord that came with the computer and had to purchase a different cord. Also, I wish it had USB-c that was compatible with my computer. That sums it up. I think it is a great computer but it’s getting a bit outdated and with the terrible customer service and terrible updates along with what looks like a faulty USB input it is getting returned tomorrow,

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Game Developer’s Review

Even with most of my waking hours spent on my computer, I wasn’t sure if splurging on this monitor was going to be worth it. For the previous 4 years, I’d been running a perfectly functional dual monitor setup, but there was always something appealing about the ultrawide market. Overall, I think the pro’s outweigh the cons, I’m glad I made my purchase.Gaming:I primarily play FPS games, but dabble in nearly all genres – MOBAs, MMOs, SP/RPG etc. My experience playing games has been almost entirely positive with this screen, but really it comes down to the game you’re playing.Games are usually very unique pieces of software. Some games, such as cyberpunk, support ultra wide perfectly – and when you’re driving through night city with a panoramic view, it’s unlike anything you’ll experience on even a large standard monitor. However, many games might come with a few quirks that you’ll have to navigate. The UI might not scale, your peripheral vision may stretch, or heck the game might just throw up black bars for anything outside of 16:9. Ultrawide support is entirely in the hands of the developers, but the good news is, as more people buy these monitors, game engines are getting better about supporting these crazy configurations.If you hate bugs, or play games like CS:GO where every pixel must stay in sight at all times, this might not be the monitor for you. If you value a beautiful picture, and enjoy riding the roller coaster of cutting edge technology, go for it.Multitasking:As mentioned before, I came from a dual monitor setup. To be honest, when I got this monitor, I wasn’t sure that there would be any change my in productivity. Fortunately, there’s a phenomenal little program by Microsoft called FancyZones that helps you simulate that multimonitor effect. All of a sudden it felt like I had 3 monitors! If you don’t mind the extra setup, you can arrange your fake monitors how ever you’d like. As a game developer, this is especially useful. I’ll often have code, slack, discord, the game, the console, etc. all open in a FancyZone layout that’s highly specific, but lets me work maybe 10% faster than a dual monitor setup.Display Quality:There’s plenty to read on other reviews about OLED vs QLED, refresh rate, etc. so I won’t cover that here. It’s top of the line. Just make sure you have a video card that can power it for your use cases.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

A really big monitor but be aware of some shortcomings

I got this to use with my Apple MBP 16 (late 2019 model). I preferred this supper wide single screen to having 2 separate monitors as I wanted a cleaner setup with less stands and cables and no bezels between the screens.I initially had problems connecting this monitor to my Mac. There is no USB-C/Thunderbolt connector on this monitor, unlike other monitors, and none of the included connected cables work with a Mac. I had to purchase a separate USB-C to DP cable. I had tried using an Apple Thunderbolt to HDMI dongle that I was using for a 34″ monitor that I was replacing, but using that dongle with the HD IS output wouldn’t get a good signal on this larger screen.. The sync kept dropping. Another reviewer had the same problem and made the DP cable recommendation, and I can confirm that works.Note: This monitor does work with my Razer 15 rtx2070 q-max laptop using only HDMI from the laptop, I used the Razer laptop to verify the monitor was working correctly while trying to troubleshoot the Mac problem. Be aware there is only 1 HDMI port on this monitor. I think Samsung wants us to use DP.Overall the monitor is really nice, but I have 2 complaints about it:1) it’s not as bright as other monitors. The Asus 34″ ProArt I replaced was a lot brighter and matched the MBP for color accuracy and brightness very nicely. Colors are not as good on the Samsung as they were with the Asus ProArt.2) the wiring area cover was warped and doesn’t close flush with the back on the monitor. The left side pops out. I only have power and the days connector back there, so nothing is causing any pressure on the cover.. it’s just a manufacturing flaw.. Since my desk is not against a wall, the monitor back faces the entry to the room so this flaw is very visible and looks ugly/cheap. I used a small piece of tape to hold the cover fkush and that is holding, but a $1300 monitor should not have this kind of quality problem. I’ll probably call Samsung to ask for a replacement cover soon.Be aware that Samsung has announced a replacement to this monitor for mid-2021 that will include mini LED backlighting, so that change may help address the brightness shortcoming on this model. You’ll need to see if reviews that compare the 2020 model to the updated one mention if there’s a difference.Sadly, neither this nor the upcoming 2021 update have support for Thunderbolt/USB-C charging (or even the ports!) for attached laptops. The Asus monitor did, although the output was only something like 60W. The missing port on this Samsung seems to be an omission that will limit the usefulness of this monitor to only a few years when I expect Thunderbolt/USB-C connections will be the standard. Until then, the connectivity options on this monitor are decent but limited.

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