Super Ultrawide Gaming is GLORIOUS - I'm swapping to the Samsung Odyssey G9 49-inch monster monitor

This is a lifestyle review of the Samsung Odyssey G9. I've been using this monitor for around three weeks and I've fallen in love with it. So much so I'll be buying one and you should too. Though it is expensive as chuff and you'll need a big desk!

**update, this review unit had to go back, but I've now bought my own and it's still just as awesome. It is worth noting there's an issue with RTX 30-series cards having problems with 240Hz on the Samsung Odyssey G9 though. Google it.

Features include:
- QLED Quantum Dot screen technology
- 1000R curve
- HDR1000 and HDR10+
- 5,120 x 1,440 resolution, 1ms response time, 240Hz refresh rate
- G-Sync compatible
- Picture-by-picture mode
- 2500:1 Contrast Ratio Static

This monitor is fantastic for gaming and includes some serious specs and some really nice highlights. It's hard to do a super ultra wide monitor justice, but essentially this screen gives you a much wider peripheral view of the gaming world, meaning you're a lot more immersed in the game.

For me the highlights are the stunning visuals in games, both with HDR on and off and just the sheer awesomeness of it. The Samsung Odyssey G9 is essentially two 27-inch monitors stitched together and you can actually use it as such should you need to. This is a highlight for me, as on Friday and Saturday I usually stream on YouTube or Twitch and if you're doing that you really need a 16:9 resolution. Plugging in two DisplayPort cables, you can use picture-by-picture mode to tell your PC that you have two displays and treat it as such - with the two sides showing 2560 x 1440 pixels at 120Hz. When not in that mode, you can enjoy single player games at 5120 x 1440, 240Hz.

For multitasking, the G9 is also great as you can basically have four decent sized browsers or apps side-by-side to allow for easy working and productivity. I also like simple things like eye saver mode which makes it easier on the eye to use for gaming and the fact that everything is controlled with one button - rather than several.

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(watch out for older models such as the 1080p version and CRG9, don't buy the wrong one!)

Specs of the G9 include:
Screen Size 49
Active Display Size (HxV) (mm) 1191.936 x 335.232
Screen Curvature 1000R
Aspect Ratio 32:9
Panel Type VA
Brightness (Typical) 420 cd/m2
Peak Brightness (Typical) 1000 cd/m2‎
Brightness (Min) 300 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio Static 2500:1 (Typ.)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio Mega DCR
HDR(High Dynamic Range) Yes
Resolution 5,120 x 1,440
Response Time 1 ms (GtG)‎
Viewing Angle (H/V) 178°/178°
Color Supported Max 1.07 B
Color Gamut (NTSC 1976) 88 % (Typ.)
Color Gamut (DCI Coverage) 0.95 %
sRGB Coverage 125 % (Typ.)
Adobe RGB Coverage 92 % (Typ.)
Refresh Rate Max 240 Hz
Quantum Dot Color
Display Port 2‎
Display Port Version 1.4
HDMI 1‎
HDMI Version 2.0
USB Ports 2
USB Hub Version 3
Factory Tuning Yes
Color Mode High-Brightness / Custom / FPS / RTS / RPG / sRGB / AOS / Cinema / Dynamic contrast

Downsides of the monitor from what I've seen:
- HDR mode can be a PITA and problematic with some games
- If you have two DP cables plugged in adaptive sync can cause Windows to think there are two screens

0:00 Hellooo
0:03 Odyssey G9 in action
1:00 Odyssey G9 coming out of the box
1:45 The curve
2:57 Specifications
3:55 Showing off Assassins creed on maximum settings
4:55 Picture by picture mode
6:46 Showing off Red Dead
9:35 Using the Odyssey G9 for video editing
10:26 Using the Odyssey G9 for work
10:45 Menu options and settings
13:13 HDR and other little Problems
17:30 Problems with ultrawide monitors
18:20 Viewing angles
18:40 Watching movies
19:21 Headphones stand
19:35 What comes in the box
20:45 Tidying the cables
21:23 Infinity core lighting display
22:35 Speakers

PLEASE NOTE

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[TheProvokedPrawn]

See the deals on the Samsung Odyssey G9 (note these are affiliate links that earn a commission at no extra cost to you):

[jackshiels]

This was a really relaxing monitor review.

[DCYPHR]

This monitor has changed my thoughts on so many games, the level of immersion is just incredible. the best upgrade I've made recently. Games literally feel like new again.

[TheProvokedPrawn]

If you're wondering, the spec of the machine running it is:
Motherboard - MSI Meg Z490 Godlike
CPU - Intel Core i9-10900K
HDD - Toshiba 6TB high-performance hard disk drive
SSD - Samsung Evo 860 Pro SSD 1TB

[weiss]

told my parents i needed this for online classes, i promise ill get all a's.. Had all the notes up on the side and got A's in my tests.. LOL

[kamransalahuddin]

No joke, this is probably the best review I’ve ever seen

[swain]

I’ve spent the entire day watching videos on this monitor, trying to make my case for buying it. This video is by far the most comprehensive and informative of the day. Fantastic review, covered all my questions perfectly.

Thanks so much.

[timjohnstoneau]

I've watched a bunch of other videos about this monitor but this by far is the best! Thank you!

[gabrielpezzinigazzaneo]

With that voice, I could probably listen to you discuss the texture of pineapples for 5h straight...
very good review btw....

[DTWAIRSOFT]

0:00 Hellooo
0:03 Odyssey G9 in action
1:00 Odyssey G9 coming out of the box
1:45 The curve
2:57 Specifications
3:55 Showing off Assassins creed on maximum settings
4:55 Picture by picture mode
6:46 Showing off Red Dead
9:35 Using the Odyssey G9 for video editing
10:26 Using the Odyssey G9 for work
10:45 Menu options and settings
13:13 HDR and other little Problems
17:30 Problems with ultrawide monitors
18:20 Viewing angles
18:40 Watching movies
19:21 Headphones stand
19:35 Whatscomes in the box
20:45 Tidying the cables
21:23 Infinity core lighting display
22:35 Speakers

[Big_Computer]

Great video, and I find very funny to watch odyssey g9 reviews on the odyssey G9 :) Never going back, just having four or more windows open at once is so so cool. The productivity is insane, coming from 16:9 60hz, what a gigantic difference

[nakquada]

Never watched your videos before, so this was my first one, but man you are a soothing reviewer haha

[ThBraveBraveSirRobin]

Love the way people describe this as huge. I remember trying to fit a 22" CRT monitor on a desk. Now that WAS huge.

[mrCetus]

This video convinced me to buy it. I have it for couple of months now and I am happy with it.
I do not use picture in picture though.

Few comments I observed:
Pros:
Gaming has changed to be much better and more immersive but what has mostly changed for me is using the PC as a workplace. Previously I have had two 24'' monitors and whenever I come back to that setup to my office it just doesn't feel right any more. One huge monitor seems to be much better in that context.
Watching movies is great, finally the movie is at the centre of the desk and it is not that bad for multiple people watching when taking angle of the monitor into consideration.

Cons:
If you are planning to buy this monitor, brace yourself. Couple of first days is really tough to get used to it. Some people experience nausea, it wasn't that bad for me but I felt strange.
Back of it looks nice but is really not that practical, especially the place for cables, you need to spend some time on it to make it close nicely.
Updating the firmware on it might be pain. For me it was. I have tried 8 different pendrives before one started to be recognized by the monitor. If that happens to you as well I suggest to leave it there and close the cover. You will have access to it from you PC (if you connected USB from the monitor) and next updates will be easier to do.
If you are using Windows it is not that great with managing windows. You can use PowerToys from Microsoft but it is far from windows managers that linuxes offer.

Neutrals:
You need powerful machine to get full of the monitor on new games.

[zuu]

Bliss! I love working and gaming in ultrawides for the real estate, but this is another order above! Thanks for the in depth review. I know reviews back in the early summer noted problems with flickering and casing tear away so I was wondering if Samsung had fixed that. Thanks again.

[mc-fine]

Got mine last week. Quite happy with it so far. Good review! Think you covered most of the important stuff

[JW-rmci]

You’ve got a radio voice, it’s like I was listening to a smooth radio station.

[TheProvokedPrawn]

I have bought one now. Direct from Samsung and it's glorious still. 😁 Two monitors, no problems.

[dacbiet]

My friend got the Odyssey G9 and after I tried it out, I immediately bought the CRG9 for $899 on Amazon. It might not be the same thing but playing on a 5120x1440p, it is an experience that I can't go anything less than that.

[myturnplay]

That is a glorious pc setup u got. Seeing Microsoft Flight Sim in action there...blown away 🤯