Customer Ratings & Reviews

If you are looking for a large monitor primarily for playing games, or watching videos/movies, Netflix, etc. this might be a good value option depending on your needs. I got this on sale for $700 and for that price I feel like a got a pretty good bang for the buck. However, if you are planning to use this monitor for productivity like a work from home job it may not work out as well. I had been looking for a monitor with decent, or good HDR either 1440p or 4k and this checked enough of the boxes that I decided to try it. I personally was looking for something around 32", but I got used to the 43" after about a week and now it feels really nice having the extra display real estate. The monitor can automatically resize windows to fit into multiple layouts allowing you to have a browser window open in a narrow space on the side of the monitor while you have a game or movie in a larger window on the other side allowing multi-tasking. You would think this multi tasking ability would carry over to be useful as a productivity monitor and maybe others would have a different experience, but I sometimes have trouble seeing the mouse cursor against light backgrounds and losing it on the screen with white backgrounds. There is also some ghosting when scrolling through text on a white background although it's not too bad to my eyes. This may not be an issue for others, but I could see it causing some headaches. I personally don't use it for this often, so it's a drawback I'm okay with living with. On the subject of picture quality it really does look great in my opinion. HDR is plenty bright for me at 600nits and due to the ~360 local dimming zones it can produce deep blacks and bright whites on screen at the same time. However, keep in mind this is a 43" monitor and 360 zones isn't enough for great contrast in all content types just good. The smaller, curved variant of this same model the Odyssey Neo G7 32" (MSRP $1299) has around 1000 dimming zones on a smaller display which is going to give a better experience and might be worth considering on sale. Colors on this monitor are nice and vibrant and after some tinkering with settings have gotten a pretty nice looking picture that works for nearly all content it displays. If you are seriously considering this monitor it wouldn't be a bad idea to look at some examples on Youtube. A last point that needs to be mentioned is the smart functions and how this affects the user experience. A typical PC monitor is just going to display what's coming from your PC, but this one behaves more like a smart TV and in my experience that is not necesarrily a good thing which I find to also be the case here. The display likes going back to the "home" screen when switching inputs and the controls, while faster than what I have on my home TVs, are still laggy and slow, and to be honest when I'm using this for a PC it's just much faster and easier to go to the Netflix website rather than try to navigate the Samsung menus. In general, I think having smart functionality on a monitor is just a waste and I have never had a smart display at any price point that had controls even as responsive as a cheap roku box. I actually feel like not having this at all and slightly improving the picture with the money they spent implementing this would have been a better investment. However, this did result in the inclusion of a remote to control the volume, adjust settings, etc and this is much better to me than using the buttons on the bottom like a normal monitor. The other thing you get from this is built in speakers that are actually pretty decent. If you have a nice soundbar or PC speakers already this is probably pointless for you, but this basically replaced my speaker setup and also allows this monitor to be used as a nice mid size TV, so I can see this continuing to get use after I switch to a different monitor as a TV in another room. So overall I would recommend this to anyone looking to upgrade from a typical SDR monitor that either wants a bigger size, 4k, or maybe to use with a console as well. Since it comes with HDMI 2.1 it can be used with current gen consoles, PC, or for streaming video making it very versatile with good refresh rate and picture. If you can get it on sale (which seems to happen frequently with Samsung) it is good value at $700 for the quality you get.

I decided to sell my 48" LG CX . Never used it as a TV and the user interface can be annoying for PC and PS5 use. I am not a pixel peeper but have owned several high end monitors over time. There has been plenty of negative feedback surrounding the Neo G7. When it went on sale for 499 I decided to give it a try. Supports 144Hz via displayport and 120Hz via HDMI on the PS5. I think the picture quality for gaming is outstanding. Didn't see any need to adjust the color . Looks fine to me One small quirk is that there is no input button on the remote but not to worry. Shut off all of the start up options in the settings and just hit the home button. You can then choose what input you want to select

I have the Odyssey on my Sim Racing Cockpit. The graphics are excellent for this price range. I am currently running a PS5 but will venture into PC iRacing very soon. This monitor is easily adaptable to a racing rig or desktop gaming. It's larger than the standard 27' monitors but has very little to no flex and is not overbearing on the eyes. I love the size and the performance. This monitor is attached to a NextLevel Racing GTElite Cockpit. Would like to see more reviews on sim racing and aviation sim cockpits.

Got this at a discount. Easily switch between PC and TV modes with remote. Large screen great for gaming or chilling. Had it for 3 weeks, happy with it so far!

Good no major issues. Ugly backlight visible when completely black background viewed from an above angle which I only see standing up. Needed to buy really long mounting screws to mount it.

Good brightness, very sharp good size. I definitely recommend.

Best TV I've had the pleasure of using. Not only has it elevated my video content to the next level but it makes a great gaming monitor. It's capable of 144hz and freesync. I didn't even know about it's gaming features until I plugged my pc in. I'd recommend to anyone looking for a TV, especially if they game

Ghosting is very in game mode while trying to do anything on the internet. Turning off game mode helps but its is still very poor when scrolling. While gaming the monitor does quite a nice job and ghosting is not near as bad. I will be returning this monitor asap

Works perfectly with my computer, and has a ton of apps already installed which gives me both a monitor and a tv that runs 4k perfectly

Very nice I use it for both monitor and gaming . Nice options with huge size .

Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 43” Mini LED 4K UHD monitor is targeted for gamers and is a premium high-end gaming monitor that offers a wide range of features to enhance the gaming experience. It has a 4k UHD resolution of 3840 x 2160 with 144Hz refresh rate for a smooth video visuals and clarity for games and movies. What’s in the box : Monitor, stand(2 pieces that needs installation), power cord, HDMI cable, Remote, user manual. Setup: Comes in a big box like TV and upon unboxing all it needs is the stand installation. Back of the monitor is gloss white with the ports on right back side and the power slot on middle left. Included stand is shorter and comes in 2 pieces. The base needs to be attached with the included screws to make it a single piece. Once done it has to be inserted into the slot at the back of the monitor and there are 4 screws that needs to be tightened for more stability. Included stand provides minimum movement tilt and it does not move up or down like other monitors and not ergonomic for gaming long hours. Monitor does have an option to install wall mount (200 x200). Ports: Monitors has good number of ports to accommodate different connections. Comes with 2 USB ports, headphone jack, Display port DP, HDMI(ARC), HDMI2.1 and Lan port for direct ethernet connection. It does have speakers that is good enough to watch digital content as this monitor also serves a smart TV. It does come with the remote to adjust volume and change inputs. Display: This monitor is a 43-inch flat and not curved and uses Mini-LED technology that offers higher level of brightness and contrast, richer black details than traditional LED monitors. I do have a Samsung 49 CHG90, and this monitor is brighter comparatively. This monitor offers a 4k UHD resolution of 3840 x 2160, providing good resolution compared to the CHG90. Also supports fast 144 Hz refresh rate and 1ms(MPRT), for reduced motion blur and makes face paced games much smoother. It has both G-Sync and FreeSync that greatly reduces screen shuttering compared to G9. Support of HDR is good for high level of brightness and this monitor includes variety of gaming focused features like game mode, aim stabilizer, black equalizer that improve the gaming experience. Back of the monitor is gloss white and the front display is matte display that reduces light reflection and glare on the screen . This monitor supports wireless display where you can play a mobile game on a larger screen with the built in WIFI/Bluetooth. This monitor supports only WI-FI 5 and Bluetooth 5.2, and not Wi-Fi 6 or 6E. Not sure why it was not supporting the latest standards but if you need to stream games or 4k content faster better to plug in the ethernet in the LAN port. Smart TV experience is great without needing to turn the laptop or desktop with just a click of the apps. It has the same interface that you see on Samsung 4k TV’s and included remote makes this monitor as Television when not using as monitor and playing games or creating contents. It has apps like Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video and most of smart tv apps. Samsung Gaming hub allows instant access to cloud gaming services and you can connect your favorite gaming console like Xbox and PlayStation. One of the cool features that helps a lot when this monitor is used for work is the flex move screen. Flex move screen lets you adjust the screen size from 43 to 20 inches and also expand the aspect ratio from 16:9 to 21:9. Pros : Mini LED Technology, HDR Support, G-Sync and Freesync compatibility, Gaming focused features, 144HZ refresh rate, 4K UHD resolution, Smart TV option with remote, Matte display, Wall mounting feature, Speaker sound Cons: Lack of Wi-Fi 6 or 6E, Lack of adjustments and not ideal for ergonomics, limited connectivity with only one HDMI 2.1 port to connect multiple devices, Price Overall, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 flat screen monitor is an excellent choice for gamers that provides a highly immersive and enjoyable gaming experience with little cons as mentioned above. If you need a monitor that can also serve as a SMART TV when not using for gaming or work then this monitor can be a good choice.

For context, I do have a Samsung Odyssey Neo G9, An Alienware AW3423DW, ASUS ‎XG32VQ and have been playing around with different models to see the results. These are different category of monitors, and differently priced. For $1000, this IS a 43" Mini-LED 4k HDR monitor! For the people who don't want to read all of this, the TLDR version : for $1000, this is a TV , HDR, VRR, best compromise for computer monitor to console 4K TV/Monitor you can get, hands down. Nothing else in the market. For those not familiar, the Mini-LED technology is the competing format to OLED, producing blinding bright whites and competing blackness of OLED. Not the fault of the monitor but simply due to limitations of the technology, the OLED will always have a darker black then the mini-LED, if that's what you're looking for. What you get with this is almost all the latest technology: 4k HDR(HDR600) mini LED, VRR, AMD Freesync Premium Pro, 1ms response time!, 144hz, Viewing angle 178h/178v, matte plating for minimal glare (see photos), you get 2 HDMI2.1 with VRR (for your next gen console ps5/xbox), Displayport 1.4 and 2 USB3.0 ports in the back (if you plug it into your PC). Because this functions as a TV!, you have the option of hooking up a ethernet LAN (or you can use wifi) and set up cord-less TV (youtube/hulu/prime, etc). So the situation if you can imagine is this. You're sitting, eating your dinner, you turn on the monitor to Netflix, eat your dinner, grab a drink. Now you're done with your dinner, you turn on your pc, finish up some excel/productivity things, maybe even make a few video/editing things, last minute touches on work. Then you turn off the PC, turn on your PS5 and play some Hogwarts. It can do ALL OF THIS at the comfort of your desk, all with the latest technology (4k 120hz HDR VRR on PS5). Is it the blackest black? No, it's not OLED. Does it have the best motion blur reduction? No, it's not an IPS monitor. Is it the brightest? The bigger brother has 1000nits, so I guess not but it's very close. But it's a close second rate in every single category of all of this, and it can swap between ALL OF THESE scenarios on the fly. For the average to amateur user, you won't notice a difference. Only pro gamers will notice the blacks, or motion blur, as these are minimal and will not affect you AT ALL (see the pictures). My best advice is take the time to adjust the monitor, consider not using the gaming mode if you are bothered by the motion blur, calibrate (appropriately) the colors with whatever methods you are comfortable with, speakers are nice if you sit up close but get dedicated speakers (obviously), and finally consider this a jack of all trades, a really good jack of all trades, monitor/tv ! Bottom line Pros: Great value price to features HDMI 2.1 with VRR, with HDR10 TV built in, seamless functionality BRIGHT mini-led technology Low reflection / matte finish Built in speakers Freesync Premium Pro support No input lag! Lightning fast 1ms response time Amazing viewing angle 180/180! Amazing contrast! 1000000:1 Amazing uniformity! (no distortion at edges) Con Minimal blooming on edges, noticeable only in the darkest room Needs some adjustment to improve color/motion blur to really make the viewing experience shine Menu of the TV hub is still slow/clunky Definitely contender of the year already for best all-around tv/monitor combo!

Samsung’s Odyssey Neo G7 monitor is an amazing monitor that combines many smart tv features into a monitor. Compared to previous versions of Samsung monitor hardware, what stands out from the Odyssey Neo is the user interface. Since it is placed in the computer monitor category, the GUI looks to separate different features based on what you are looking to use it as and makes it easier to navigate to what you'd like to use. The modes featured are a Workspace mode (for computer or working from a mobile device), Gaming Hub mode (for gaming when connected to a gaming console or on a computer), and a Media mode (contains Samsung’s smart apps such Samsung TV Plus, Netflix, Disney+, and many more). Whether you are working throughout the day and have a computer connected to it or you choose to watch a tv show or movie during lunch or after work, you can switch seamlessly between the two through the GUI. The Odyssey Neo's 4K display itself is gorgeous; Samsung really hit it out of the park with the vibrant colors and super dark contrast. With Samsung’s Quantum mini-LED technology paired with VESA HDR 600, colors appear more lively, full of detail and the matte screen is able to get brighter without much glare from its surroundings (literally no glare!). When watching the Hobbit, the greenery of the Shire looked outstanding with different hues of green shining through the Neo's VA panel. In darker scenes, such as when Bilbo and Gollum were in a cave, the contrast of the blacks did not overpower or bleed on the screen and allowed for you to focus on the details of the water and rock fixtures of the cave. The HDR 600 feature really shined here and it created a VERY nice viewing experience in my opinion. The Neo also includes Adaptive Picture or Eye Saver modes to adjust the brightness and color saturation for less eye strain. Additionally, I did not notice any soap opera effect when watching shows or movies. As for the Neo's audio, I noticed it lacked detail and depth. For a monitor it performs well and actually outperforms the speakers for other monitors I’ve used but if you are going to look to use it for entertainment purposes (such as watching movies and shows), I recommend you look into getting a soundbar or external speakers for the extra oomph to accompany the beautiful display. The Samsung Neo, being considered a monitor, what really differentiates this from just buying a large smart TV? Many smart TV's neglect the multitasking and framerate technological abilities such as what the Odyssey Neo offers in my opinion. Features like Samsung's DEX (more on that below) and AMD's Freesync Premium Pro reduce the lag, screen ghosting, and motion blur that some TVs can present when gaming. Additionally, when a framerate falls below a certain threshold, AMD’s Freesync will compensate for the low framerate and speed it up itself to a higher one. In addition to the above features, the non-glare display, being able to tilt it different ways (tilt up, down, or to either of its sides), 144Hz framerate, and 1ms response time for gaming sets it apart from regular smart TVs. Overall, the Odyssey Neo brings the best features of both monitors and smart TVs in one package. You can also fit a soundbar under the screen! When your Samsung Neo is paired to a Samsung account and device, there are many more features made available. A great feature not that many people use (I'm particularly a fan of it as you can see) is the wireless DEX feature. If you own a Samsung cell phone or mobile device, you have the ability to connect to the Neo display wirelessly and use your mobile device as a computer. You can open up the apps on your Samsung phone or device and see them as app windows (similar to using a Mac or Windows computer) on the Neo. Multiple apps can be displayed across the Neo's large screen and is useful to multitask. Another very useful feature that enhances your experience if you own a Samsung mobile device is Samsung's Smart View feature. You can cast your display to the monitor and even have the option to choose to use the full screen or take advantage of the Neo's display size and cast your content to only part of the screen. Lastly, two features I wanted to mention were the Smart Calibration feature using the SmartThings app on a Samsung device and the ability to play the TV's audio from your phone. The Smart Calibration feature allows for you to automatically calibrate the quality of the video on the monitor using your device's camera. As for those that do not own a Samsung device, the Odyssey Neo also supports Apple AirPlay for casting from your Apple devices. The Samsung Odyssey Neo offers many features and conveniences but the biggest let down is the absence of a USB C port as a display connector. As more and more devices are offering USB C as a display output, the lack thereof is a bit disappointing. A second con I found for futureproofing is that it also lacks the latest DisplayPort version. The new DP v2.1 brings futureproofing as it brings the bandwidth up to the speed of HDMI’s 2.1. In this case, it would be better to use the HDMI output vs using the DP output. Another thing I noticed is there was some lag when scrolling through the menus and when loading up an app. Note: I did not experience any of the ghosting others mentioned from other reviews and tested this through web pages like scrolling through news or forums using Samsung’s Internet app and through Chrome when using Dex. When gaming, the refresh rate looked perfectly fine as well and I preferred to not use the gaming mode included on the monitor. Overall, the Samsung Neo monitor really lets you take advantage of its size and features to the greatest of its ability. Offering many different smart tv features, it offers the best of both worlds in one package. The amazing display is definitely something pictures and videos cannot fully grasp and cannot see it disappointing anyone. I recommend it for anyone looking to get a monitor that will last them for many years to come as well as those looking to enjoy a powerful monitor that includes many smart apps.

I had previously been using a BenQ 32" 4k display but it was only 60hz and had IPS glow. Still, it was a wonderful display. I switched to "ultra-ultra-wide" and moved to an LG 49" 5120x1440 144hz but the lack of true 4k and IPS glow were detriments. I do not like curved displays and while its curve was mild, I would have preferred none. Still, it was a wonderful display. When I finally thought about what I wanted in my ideal display I wanted something 32" or larger non curved with no glow, local dimming, no OLED due to burn in converns, 4k and at least 144hz refresh rate with good color reproduction. Enter the Samsung NEO 43" mini led 4k 144hz display. Arriving in classic Samsung brown boxing, inside is a display that checks all the boxes and then some. Setup was straight forward and requires just a phillips head screw driver to secure the arm to the display and then the mounting base. It is so large I feel like I'm IN my PC games and for desktop work seeing everything is a breeze thanks to the massive display size. I use a 4090 and the Samsung NEO is G-Sync compatible so you have access to all control panel settings. You don't realize how wonderful mini LED is until you are playing games or watching content with a lot of black spaces. Those near inky black reproductions just make everything else pop. You have plenty of connections from HDMI 2.1 to DP 1.4. There are USB ports and a USB hub connection if you want. If you use Samsung's SmartThings app, your display will detect it and ask if you want to connect. I use the app with my washing machine so my display picked up on it as soon as I connected it to my network. You can also use the app to setup your display too. This will also keep your NEO firmware and smart apps up to date as yes your NEO display also is a beautiful full smart app enabled display with apps of its own (Netflix, Prime, etc...) to provide media consumption with no need of external devices if you so choose. I have a spare AppleTV so I connected that via HDMI to my NEO and wow....the picture just pops in the best way. Watching Apple's "Foundation" series was a beautiful thing to behold and the mini LEDs and color reproduction made for a beautiful experience. Whether using it with my PC or AppleTV, I love having a large, full 4k experience back. Back to gaming which was one of my primary reasons for picking up this display. Playing World of Warcraft or Fallout 76 in 4k is just.....majestic. The display is just so large that everything pops and is front and center in the best way. Proper local dimming vs edge lit is a game changer in everyway especially for gaming. I picked this up primarily for gaming and to check all my "dream display" boxes and this does it and then some. There are a passable set of speakers built into the display. If it is all you have it will give you audio but in the end you would be better serve getting a decent set of speakers or using headphones but at least they're there if needed and you have nothing else. I must make note of the overall picture quality as it is very uniform and clear. The display has a matte finish but it is very subtle in application so there is no overly grainy textures or problems. I love the way it produces images. Nothing is overly saturated or washed out. Nothing is perfect though and if I had to call out a few minor faults: I felt the setup was a bit tedious. Everything requires a remote (or the smart app) to properly navigate. The display for desktop use can be TOO big depending on neck and eye positions. While the mount allows tilting forwards and backwards there is no vertical adjustment but the mounting takes into consideration this is a 43" display so it mounts maybe ~3" off the table. It is VESA compliant so you can always mount it to your needs and specifications. 43" at 4k close up things can get less sharp as 4k at 43" equals ~102.46 PPI. Overall I am incredibly pleased and I did not expect to have all my boxes checked or enjoy this display as much as I am. I am slowly but surely adjusting to the lush 43" landscape it provides and now all other displays feel small.

This is an interestingly spec'd out gaming monitor - form factor and capabilities almost makes it feel like a roided out television. The size of this thing is massive at 43", which makes gaming quite immersive without requiring an ultra-wide curved monitor. And because of its 16:9 aspect ratio, it provides sufficient vertical visibility in addition to horizontal. Overall, the colors and brightness are great and the 1M:1 contrast ratio using 4K UHD mini-LEDs is great at getting closer to OLED technology... just not quite there yet. The screen also has a non-reflective coating on there, which gives it a somewhat antiquated look about it but its intended purpose absolutely checks out. Given the size of this thing, it makes sense that the included stand doesn't swivel but NOT having the option feels a bit odd. It's VESA compatible so mounting should be easy if you really want the countertop space or want to use a swiveling mount. It comes with Samsung's Smart Hub operating system, which gives you all the normal Smart TV capabilities like Netflix, Hulu, Xbox Game Pass, etc. That being said, I still believe Samsung's Smart Hub capabilities are still a bit clunky and transitions between different inputs aren't great. Regarding inputs - note that my Alienware M17 and PS5 were compatible but I could NOT get my 2023 M2 Max MacBook Pro to connect via HDMI to this monitor at all- just lots of stuttering. Given that it's essentially just well spec'd TV for gaming, I found this incompatibility to be extremely odd- I don't know if it's a software and/or a hardware limitation. HDR600 picture quality is sufficient but it also feels a bit dated in 2023. I did experience some mild ghosting during gameplay but it wasn't horrendous. The real selling point here is the 144 Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time in a giant form factor. Also, note that Wifi is NOT 6 or 6E so serious games may want to consider using an ethernet cable. This monitor DOES achieve what it wants to but it sacrifices certain specifications that hardcore gamers will notice pretty quickly; this functions well as a medium-sized television with some boosted parameters to allow for casual gamers to enjoy it.

Since this isn’t the only Neo G7 offering, and to avoid any confusion between this and the smaller Neo G7’s, for the sake of this review I will refer to this model as the G7-43. The G7-43 has a flat, matte display, with up to a 144hz refresh rate, a 1ms advertised response time, 360 dimming zones of Mini-LED technology, an HDR600 certification, and Samsung’s own built in Smart OS which is usually reserved for their tv’s. The monitor also features a smart remote to access apps, settings, and Samsung’s built in smart UI for gamers, “Game Bar”. It boasts a thin overall profile, small display border, and plenty of tilting options with the included stand. The expected inputs are all here as well, including 1 display port and 2 HDMI 2.1 ports. DISPLAY: Because this is a Mini-LED display and not OLED, there is some noticeable blooming around bright objects on screen when displayed over a dark background. This is most apparent when you are watching movies or shows in a standard letterbox format with black bars. While the 360 zones of Full Array Local Dimming would seem sufficient for a display this size, there seems to be an issue with how they are performing in dark scenes here. For reference, I own a 65” Hisense U8G in my living room, and that also has 360 dimming zones – however, the blooming on that display is much less noticeable, and its 22 inches larger. So, if anything, this seems to have something to do with Samsung’s algorithm, which could end up being a good thing as sometimes local dimming can be improved via software updates. The same issue applies with viewing angles, as blooming becomes more apparent off-axis. There is some significant color shift as well, so you’re going to want to make sure you and anyone else viewing the monitor is doing so straight on. Secondly, if you’ve perused any customer reviews of the G7-43 so far, you’ve likely seen widespread complaints regarding ghosting. And while I did do some testing of my own, I noticed this was mitigated when setting the response time in game mode to “standard” rather than “faster” or “extreme”. Your mileage may vary, but I will say this was not a deal breaker for me as it was rarely if ever noticeable in game. There is some black smearing on this display, but again, how much this bothers you is likely down to how you plan on using the monitor. In my day to day use cases, it wasn’t something I noticed much. Though, I will admit, I have black smearing on a 34” VA ultrawide that I use daily, so perhaps I am more accustomed to it. Still, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that these drawbacks are present as they are common with VA panels. Alright, now with some of the negatives out of the way, let’s get into what this display does really well. And for me, I have to start with the brightness. While the G7-43 is slated as an HDR600 certified monitor, I would not be surprised if it was punching above that number at times. With the calibrations I did, I felt that the display was more than bright enough for all situations. Both SDR and HDR content really pop here, and while the black levels aren’t as deep as an OLED, they are much better than a standard IPS or VA panel due to local dimming. And considering my desk is flanked by not one, but two windows casting light directly onto the screen, I thought the G7-43 was plenty bright to combat any form of glare. Speaking of glare, the anti-reflective matte coating on the G7-43 is some of the best I’ve ever seen on any display. I’m not kidding when I say there is a LOT of light in my office space, and this screen had no issue whatsoever dispersing and filtering the reflections. So, while the matte screen does affect overall clarity of the image, if you are sitting further away from the screen or have bright lights around your workspace, the G7-43’s matte coating may be worth the slight loss in clarity. Moving onto colors, the G7-43 seemed a little too warm out of the box. I found that the “cool” color tone setting seemed most accurate, but even then I had to adjust the white point settings to my liking, as well as adjusting the individual RGB gains in the color space menu. This may not be something that you notice however, but it is nice that we have the ability here to dive into the settings and tune things the way we prefer. Something that isn’t offered on every monitor. SMART OS/TIZEN: Speaking of settings, Samsung is employing their usual TV interface here, Tizen OS, for all of the G7-43’s menus and smart functions. That means with a quick press of a button on the included remote, you can launch directly into some Netflix or Disney+ content. That, also means, however, that the interface has the same usual Tizen lag and hiccups that we’ve come to expect on Samsung’s displays. There are times when it seems snappy and responsive and that all is well. But, there are also moments where you’re pressing a button and waiting for a response on screen – sometimes upwards of 5, 7, or even 10 seconds. Navigating through the settings menus is usually nothing too cumbersome, but Tizen tends to strain hard when you try switching between apps, inputs, or generally just taxing the software beyond volume or picture adjustments. Again, this can vary from time to time, but it lacks a consistently smooth experience across the board, and slow UI’s are beginning to be something that’s difficult to stomach nowadays. This is 2023, not 2013, after all. Navigating this interface is made more simple than usual for a monitor though, as Samsung has included one of their best smart remotes I’ve ever seen. Slightly smaller and lighter in form than the accompanying remotes for Samsung’s tvs, this little guy is refreshingly simple but with plenty of tactile and clicky button action. There are also voice search features here, with the ability to set either Alexa or Bixby as your search assistant. Using Bixby as mine, it handled normal commands fine when it came to switching between apps or inputs, with the usual Tizen lag of course. GAMING: Speaking of lag… let’s discuss the G7-43’s gaming performance. I tested a miriad of competitive shooter titles, between the likes of Halo, Battlefield, and others – and not once did I ever notice any perceivable amount of input lag. Even outside of game mode, the G7-43 is an admirable performer. But switch it into game mode, and it flies. There was never a moment where I felt the action from my fingers wasn’t translating to the action on screen. Basically, you’re fine here – it performs as any suitable gaming monitor should. And since we’re talking gaming, what about Samsung’s Game Bar functionality? Well, it’s alright. It loads up with the same sluggish response that you’d expect from a Tizen interface, but it does offer some nice UI info, including an FPS counter, picture modes, and even an “ultrawide game view” if you wanna try out a 21:9 format. Ultimately, it gets the job done, but I still find LG’s implementation to be slightly more refined here. What is refined is the refresh rate – the G7-43 boasts a capability of 144hz, which, for any monitor on the market of this size is impressive. If you’re shopping in the plus +40inch display category, your options are plenty limited, though that is thankfully beginning to change. For awhile, LG dominated this size category with its OLED offerings but those are capped at 120hz. While the extra 8% of hz on the G7-43 may not seem like much, it’s a nice bump up from the competition, especially at 4k. OVERALL: So, is the G7-43 a worthy buy at its current price point of $1000? Well, that likely depends on your own personal needs. Do you game in a brightly lit room and value an excellent matte screen with high HDR brightness? Do you require a smart interface with app and input switching available via an included remote? Are standard monitor sizes just too small and you’re ready to make the jump to something that can double as both monitor and TV in a gaming space? For the right person, the G7-43 is likely a great option. It has a bright, vivid display, high refresh rate, and plenty of gaming features, including a small and compact remote if and when you want to stream some content. For all others though, I think this is a wait for sale. It doesn’t do anything exceptionally well, other than brightness, and while it’s well rounded enough in all aspects, I think it’s a far more compelling purchase at say, $799, or even $850. It’s just hard to recommend this over something like the LG C2 which is currently selling for $899 and has a better UI, glossy display, and the true blacks of OLEDs. That isn’t to say the G7-43 can’t stand on its own, however, and for $1000 there is still an argument to be made regarding its value, especially as a large format Mini-LED monitor. But for me, I think Samsung needs to fine tune this software a biiiit more before it truly stacks up at that price point.

amsung 43" Odyssey Neo G7 4K UHD 144HZ 1MS VEA Display HDR600 Smart Gaming Monitor First impressions: It's usably HUGE ! if you have not gamed or just driven daily on a monitor this large - you might be in for a bit of a shock. A 43" flat display hits the sweet spot between "enormous for gaming" and "massive productivity" for a daily use monitor. Notably this display supports up to 144HZ Refresh at 4K resolutions and can run continiously at 144HZ with supported Intel, Nvidia and AMD graphics. Testing: I have two desk setups - one is for work and one is for "play" - I.e. graphics work, gaming, surfing and entertainment. I have a mix of options to connect including one gaming rig, An M1 Macbook for software development and a dell PC laptop with an integrated hybrid Intel / Nvidia graphics and also one tiny PC that has integrated AMD graphics for an upcoming project. This allows for a full smorgasboard of input scenarions and I tested them all. I had no issue using Thunderbolt to displayport, USB-C to displayport, USB-C to HDMI etc . . . I was able to connect every device via some combination of cables and achieve high refresh rates, including using the hybrid graphics from a Dell laptop. Notably you will want to make sure you have proper HDMI and other cables - a single cable can make the difference between a 30HZ refresh and 144HZ - especially if older HDMI cables are used. Gaming - . . . It's big ! The fast refresh rates combined with gaming mode / anti-lag make this a fantastic gaming monitor. I even enabled the lighting effects. 43" is the perfect large size for a flat display. It fills your visual field with game and is very immersive. Color / Black Level / consistency comparison with a 42" LG C2 OLED - This is a really tough comparison - Both displays offer various advantages so I will try compare MY experience. Hopefully this helps someone who is on the fence as to which technology to purchase - The best way to say it - After a few days of using each display and switching them - Home versus Work spot - twice - this Samsung 43" became my daily productivity monitor. It won the spot for all day use versus the OLED. The contributing factors to this were the matte display finish, the incredibly controlled backlighting, the overall lower eyestrain and the lack of worry about leaving static content displayed for long periods of time. You win Samsung ! Audio - I was in for a bit of a suprise when testing the integrated speakers. I generally assume any speakers included in a TV or monitor are there for convenience and likely won't sound very good. I'm going to rate these as "Way better than O.K.!" - they create a resonable stereo image, they perform well at low to mid volume levels and the overall sound profile is mid heavy with decent highs. I can also tell you they are better than 95% of the speakers included in any televison, monitor or gaming monitor that I have ever heard which could be considered high praise ! What I love - It's HUGE, It's anti-glare and fantastic image quality Smart "TV" functionality - Very fluid with Netflix, HBO Max, Streaming Games Room for improvement - Samsung - please publish an ICC Profile for this display. Fast input switching - It's too many clicks to change inputs.

Review Samsung odyssey Let’s talk Smart TV first, because it’s what you get as soon as you unbox this monitor and are prompted with setup. The setup was fine, though surprisingly long for connecting with the SmartThings app I’d already had setup on my phone. During setup, I noticed some lag when using my phone to control the monitor, and I thought maybe it was just my WiFi connection —it was not. I switched to the included tv-style remote, and the input still feels laggy just scrolling through icons on the screen. I found myself going too far or not far enough, struggling to choose the right app on the screen because the remote and the SmartThings remote were not responsive. It’s basically the same experience I got when I bought my mom a $25 Smart USB style streaming stick, and extremely disappointing to see in such a premium product. Hopefully it’s something they can correct with a software update, but it seems like they didn’t include a sufficiently powerful processor to run the Smart TV features. Jumping over to appearance. The monitor itself is beautiful, with a smooth white back and matte finish. The matte finish significantly reduces glare, and even when the monitor is off, it doesn’t reflect objects like a normal monitor typically does. Functionality of ports. On the rear of the monitor, there are a number of ports, of note 2 USB ports I was able to use to connect my mouse and keyboard directly to the monitor instead of running them to my tower. The power controls, however, are awkwardly placed under the front of the monitor with no indication where those buttons are. I had to pull out the manual to figure out how to power it on, and even knowing where the button is, I still fumble around to find it. I like the fact that it is hidden, given how clean and beautiful the overall display is, but they failed in the form over function category, a slightly recessed area with more prominent buttons could have retained a similar aesthetic without compromising functionality. Now to the part most people care about, the graphics and performance. I found the display overall to be very responsive when playing various games, ranging from League of Legends to ARK. However when performing a simple test like scrolling through web pages, the refresh rate didn’t feel like it lived up to my expectations and noticeable blur occurred. Overall, with a premium product like this, I have a high expectation that all features will live up to the premium quality of the product, if there was no smart functionality built in, I’d give this product 4/5 stars for overall performance. However the smart functionality is a primary component of this monitor, and it deserves a 1/5 stars that is frankly embarrassing. Not only does it make using the Smart features cumbersome, it makes switching between Smart display feature and computer input painful. Unless the smart features can be resolved with a future firmware update, I can’t in good conscience recommend this product.

[Employee of bestbuy] For the price I got it at, which was 699, this monitor was a steal for what you get. The size combined with the Mini-LED display is great. The only thing I will say as a negative is the ghosting can sometimes be noticeable but not usually when gaming. Wait for a sale for sure.

This monitor is a difficult one to review so I will try to keep it short. There are things I love about this monitor and things that aggravate me. First off, this monitor is not at all calibrated out of the box. In fact, the picture looks absolutely horrible when you first use it connected to a computer. I had to adjust almost every setting on the monitor before I got an image I was happy with. There are several YouTube videos that can help you with this. But once I made the adjustments it became one of the best-looking monitors I have ever used, and I am very happy with the image. However, the main issue I have, which is the reason I took off one star, is that this monitor has issues waking up while connected over DisplayPort. I have researched this issue and tried different things but I still have issues waking up the monitor when the computer puts it to sleep. The monitor wakes up with the PC but fails to re-connect and says it cannot find a signal on the DisplayPort. The only way to reconnect it is to either re-plug it in or hold down the monitors power button to reboot the monitor. The best option I have found so far is to turn off the monitor when you are done using the computer, but I often forget since I am used to just letting the computer sleep the monitor. The last issue I have had with this monitor is that it does not auto-switch well between video sources. I use this monitor with my desktop and work laptop. All prior monitors I have used would quickly auto switch between sources when I would project each computer to use and unuse the monitor. This monitor goes into a timeout mode for 60 seconds when it loses signal with the current input and will not auto switch to another input, so you have to manually open up the monitors menu and switch it to the other input. Other than these two aggravating connection issues the monitor is fantastic once you adjust its settings to your liking.