Samsung S49A950U 49" DQHD Curved Ultra-Wide Monitor (2021)
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Samsung S49A950U is a flagship 49-inch DQHD ultra-wide curved monitor in Samsung's 2021 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit SVA panel.
Notably, this monitor supports HDR up to HDR10+, HDR, DisplayHDR 400. Its 1800R curvature provides a more immersive visual experience. In terms of color reproduction, one can expect above average performance. The included stand comes with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments that make for a more ergonomic viewing experience. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty. It also comes with build-in speakers that make media consumption in a pinch an effortless experience.
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What we found**
Neofiliac score 91% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- HDR10+, HDR, DisplayHDR 400
- Ultra-wide form factor
- 1800R curvature
- Rich color reproduction
- Stand with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments
- High 3000:1 contrast ratio
- 10-bit display panel
- High 90.76 % screen-to-body ratio
- Build-in speakers included
Cons
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
1x Ethernet RJ45, 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x USB (Type-C; upstream; 90W; DP Alt Mode), 3x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream)
Construction
Adjustment | Height
120 mm / 4.7244 in
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
-15° ~ 15°
Adjustment | Tilt
-2° ~ 15°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Curved monitor
Speakers
2x 2W
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
90.76% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
7.63 in / 193.7 mm w/o stand, 13.77 in / 349.7 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
14.54 in / 369.4 mm w/o stand, 15.87 in / 403.1 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
47.22 in / 1199.5 mm
Weight
11.6 kg / 26 lbs w/o stand , 14.6 kg / 32 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
36:10
Brightness
350 nits / 400 nits (peak)
Contrast Ratio
3000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
Display Curvature
1800R
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
108 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.234 mm
Refresh Rate
60 Hz ~ 120 Hz
Resolution
DQHD (5120x1440)
Response Time
4 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
HDR
HDR10+, HDR, DisplayHDR 400
Operating Humidity
10 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
10 °C ~ 40 °C , 50 °F ~ 104 °F
Video
Flicker-free technology, Eco Saving Plus, Picture-by-Picture, Eye Saver Mode, Low Blue Light, Quantum Dot Color, Refresh Rate Optimizor, KVM Switch, Eye Comfort Technology, Auto Source Switch, Screen Size Optimizer, Low Input Lag Mode, Black Equalizer,...
Performance
Energy Efficiency
G
Power Consumption
55 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.5 W (off)
Production
Accessory
HDMI cable, USB 3.0 cable
Debut
2021
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