Samsung Odyssey G9 C49G95T 49" DQHD Ultra-Wide Curved Gaming Monitor (2020)
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Product Overview
Odyssey G9 is Samsung's flagship 1000R-curved gaming monitor that won CES Innovation Award 2020. Measuring 49 inches, the Odyssey G9 sports a 32:9, Dual-QHD panel with 240 Hz refresh rate, low input lag, and G-SYNC / FreeSync compatibility.
Samsung has given the Odyssey G9 its coveted QLED full-array LED backlighting technology found in its high-end smart TVs that significantly improves the dynamic range and color reproduction.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 93% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- DisplayHDR 1000
- Ultra-wide form factor
- 1000 curvature
- Rich color reproduction
- Stand with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments
- High 2500:1 contrast ratio
- 10-bit display panel
- Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
- High 96.03 % screen-to-body ratio
Cons
What external reviewers found***
External score 75% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb color accuracy
- Excellent motion handling
- Gorgeous 4K display
- Great value for money
Cons
- Terrible local dimming feature
- Expensive for a gaming monitor
- Mediocre backlight bleed
- No HDR
- Mediocre contrast ratio
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
2x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 1x HDMI 2.0
Construction
Adjustment | Height
120 mm / 4.7244 in
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
-15° ~ 15°
Adjustment | Tilt
-3° ~ 13°
Camera
No
Colors
Black, White
Form Factor
Curved monitor
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
96.03% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
11.46 in / 291 mm w/o stand, 16.39 in / 416.4 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
14.31 in / 363.5 mm w/o stand, 16.43 in / 417.2 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
45.18 in / 1147.6 mm
Weight
14.1 kg / 31 lbs w/o stand , 16.7 kg / 37 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
36:10
Brightness
420 nits / 1000 nits (peak)
Contrast Ratio
2500:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits, 1073741824 colors
Display Curvature
1000R
Display Diagonal
49" (48.82 in / 1240 mm)
Display Type
SVA, Anti-glare/Matte, Samsung
Gamut
92% Adobe RGB, 95% DCI-P3, 88% NTSC, 125% sRGB
Pixel Density
109 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.233 mm
Refresh Rate
60 Hz ~ 240 Hz
Resolution
DQHD (5120 x 1440)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
HDR
DisplayHDR 1000
Operating Humidity
10 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
10 °C ~ 40 °C , 50 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium
Video
Black Equalizer, Smart Eco Saving, Quantum Dot Color, Super Arena Gaming UX, Flicker-free technology, Eco Saving Plus, Low Blue Light, Picture-in-Picture, Off Timer Plus, Infinity Core Lighting, Game Mode, Adaptive-Sync technology, Picture-by-Picture, ...
Performance
Energy Efficiency
C
Power Consumption
108 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.5 W (off)
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable, USB 3.0 cable
Debut
2020
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 83%The Samsung Odyssey G9 Gaming Monitor is expensive. It offers an incredible (and huge) picture thanks to its class-leading brightness and contrast. It handles fast motion very smoothly, and while input lag is slightly higher than we like to see in a high-end gaming monitor, it's still quite low and should satisfy most gamers.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Class-leading brightness and contrast
- Superb color accuracy
- Excellent motion handling
Cons
- Input lag could be lower
rtings[2]
Reviewer score 45%The Samsung Odyssey G9 is an overall good monitor. It has great gaming performance thanks to its low input lag, fast response time, and high refresh rate. Its large screen provides plenty of space to work comfortably, and it has a high pixel density to render text clearly. Unfortunately, it has sub-par ergonomics and narrow viewing angles, which isn't ideal for sharing content or playing co-op games.
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Pros
- Large screen and high resolution
- Low input lag
- High pixel density
- Wide color gamut
Cons
- Sub-par viewing angles
- Mediocre contrast ratio
- Terrible local dimming feature
t3[3]
Reviewer score 69%Odyssey G9 is the best ultra-wide gaming monitor on the market. Its 109ppi, 5120x1440 resolution and 240Hz refresh rate will require a serious gaming machine to fulfil its potential. PBP (picture-by-picture) mode also deserves a shoutout, and should interest streamers, YouTube tutorial obsessives and anyone gaming with friends on video chat.
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Pros
- G-sync and FreeSync
- Bright, vibrant screen
- Excellent PBP (picture-by-picture) mode
Cons
- Very heavy
- No built-in speakers
techradar[4]
Reviewer score 90%The Samsung Odyssey G9 is an absolute masterclass when it comes to productivity. The wide field of vision helps boost immersion in games like Assassins Creed Odyssey. Samsung has also included built-in picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture support. The 5,120 x 1,440 display resolution isn't quite 4K, but it's close.
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Pros
- Gorgeous design
- Built-in picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture support
- Great value for money
Cons
- Expensive for a gaming monitor
tomsguide[5]
Reviewer score 78%Odyssey G9's gaming-focused features were a delightful plus in almost every scenario. Its 1ms gray-to-gray response time kept our interactions in games snappy. The large amount of space is not universally well utilized. If you have a high-end graphics card, a spare $1,700 or so, an excess of desk space (or a sizable hunk of wall), you probably won't be disappointed.
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Pros
- Sleek, premium design
- Gorgeous 4K display
- High refresh rate (up to 240 Hz)
- Comfortable keyboard and mouse
Cons
- Expensive for what you get
tomshardware[6]
Reviewer score 83%The 49-Inch Odyssey G9 ships in its Custom picture mode and does not require calibration. Normal color temp is right on D65, and gamma mode 1 is perfectly in line with 2.2 spec. Color gamut accuracy is also excellent for both DCI-P3, plus sRGB if you choose the sRGB mode.
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Pros
- Incredibly bright
- Excellent color gamut accuracy
- Good speakers and headphones
Cons
- No HDR
- No HDR
trustedreviews[7]
Reviewer score 78%The Samsung Odyssey G9 is one of the most ambitious gaming monitors on the market. The 49-inch diagonal dominates any desk, and it’s paired with a 32:9 aspect ratio, a vast 5120 x 1440 resolution, a 240Hz refresh rate and the 1000R curve. Build quality is rock-solid, and the panel has two DisplayPort connectors, an HDMI port and two USB 3.0 ports. It works with AMD and Nvidia graphics cards and delivers butter-smooth performance in the fastest games thanks to the latest syncing technology.
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Pros
- Super-wide design
- Great contrast
- Great value for money
Cons
- Mediocre backlight bleed
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References
- ^ Samsung Odyssey G9 Gaming Monitor Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-odyssey-g9-gaming-monitor. 2020-12-30. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Samsung Odyssey G9 Monitor Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/samsung/odyssey-g9. 2020-10-23. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Samsung Odyssey G9 Review: A mansion-class 49-inch gaming monitor . [t3]. https://www.t3.com/reviews/samsung-odyssey-g9. 2021-08-20. Retrieved 2021-11-03.
- ^ Samsung Odyssey G9 review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/samsung-odyssey-g9. 2020-12-04. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Samsung Odyssey G9 monitor review: Ridiculous in the best possible way. [tomsguide]. https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/samsung-odyssey-g9-review-ridiculous-in-the-best-possible-way. 2021-07-12. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
- ^ Samsung 49-Inch Odyssey G9 Gaming Monitor Review: Big Screen, Big 1000R Curve. [tomshardware]. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/samsung-49-inch-odyssey-g9-review. 2021-06-15. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ Samsung Odyssey G9 Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-odyssey-g9. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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