Samsung has a new Odyssey OLED G9 49″ Gaming Monitor. Samsung has essentially merged two QHD (1440p) screens into a single 5120 x 1440 resolution, 1800R curved display.
Key features
- 49″ 32:9 Quantum Dot OLED Panel
- HDMI | Micro-HDMI | DisplayPort
- Dual QHD 5120 x 1440 at 240 Hz
- FreeSync Premium Pro
- 0.03 ms (GtG) Response Time
- 1 Million:1 Static Contrast Ratio
- 250 nits Brightness
- 1.07 Billion Colors with HDR10+
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Bluetooth 5.2
- 1800R Curve | Remote Control Included
The Odyssey OLED G9 features a silver metal frame that is just 4.5mm at its slimmest point.
It features a 240 Hz refresh rate, 0.03 ms response time, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support. According to Samsung, the Odyssey OLED G9 delivers exceptionally smooth and responsive graphics for fast-paced action games. The OLED display features a Neo Quantum Pro processor that is said to enhance visuals with bright highlights and deep shadows by analyzing every frame to optimize its colors, shades, and contrast.
The Odyssey OLED G9 also comes with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, stereo speakers, and smart TV functionality. The Gaming Hub allows you to access services such as Xbox Games Pass and NVIDIA GeForce NOW to stream games directly from the cloud instead of downloading them.
You can connect USB peripherals or pair the monitor with a Bluetooth device to play games without having to turn on your computer or console system.
Samsung’s Smart TV Experience allows you to watch your favorite shows and movies through services such as Netflix and Prime Video. The integrated Samsung TV Plus app offers free live content without downloads or sign-ups. Its universal guide offers suggestions based on your tastes. Also, Alexa and Bixby support let you control your smart home devices by issuing voice commands through the monitor.
You can connect devices to the Odyssey OLED G9 through the HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort inputs. The monitor detects when a device is turned on and automatically switches to it. You can further boost your viewing experience with the built-in ambient CoreSync & Core Lighting+ RGB lighting effects, which can project the onscreen colors onto the real world.
Price & Availability
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 49″ 1440p HDR 240 Hz Curved Ultrawide Gaming Monitor starts shipping on June 26th for $2,199.99 USD.