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Your price for this item is $699.99
The comparable value price is $999.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 47 reviews

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  • Display Quality

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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89%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are delighted by the expansive screen size and superb picture quality of the 49" Odyssey G9 monitor. The robust build quality and smooth refresh rate are also frequently praised, along with the ergonomic stand's adjustability. However, some users express disappointment over the lack of USB-C connectivity.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Immersion, Overall performance
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Terrific for gaming, less so for "normal" use

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    Tech Insider Network Member
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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First a disclaimer: I am more of a casual, not hardcore gamer. I agreed to review this monitor using my usual game, Microsoft Flight Simulator X. First thing, my video card would not drive this display to full resolution, so an upgrade was needed. I then discovered FSX doesn't support ultra-widescreen displays, so that needs an update as well. To save time (and money) I had my hardcore gaming daughter play some games on my computer. First, some hardware stats: Ryzen 5 5600GT, 32GB RAM, GeForce RTX3050 video card. The main game tested was Final Fantasy VII (Remake Intergrade). She has previously played this game to the end. The first thing noticed with this monitor was the ability to see so much more of the gameplay area without needing to use camera controls to "look around". She mentioned it was much more immersive and allowed her to more thoroughly enjoy the beauty and detail of the game world. She normally plays on a 43" 4K HDR display, so this ultrawide view was a significant improvement. With the display in HDR mode the images were clear and clean, and the video cut scenes were gorgeous. Even me sitting back and watching her play, it was easy to be drawn into the world and get involved, even as a spectator. For any game that supports the resolution of this display, it will look better and offer far better play. So much of the area can be seen simply by moving your head, not messing with camera controls. I cannot recommend a display like this highly enough for this sort of computer use. Since most people do more than just play games on their computer, I also wanted to mention more casual uses. I use a jigsaw web site to play some puzzles daily. The best way to work these puzzles is in full screen mode, but this display makes things a bit harder because of the sheer size of the display. I also do some video editing, and can appreciate having the space to have the editing software only on one side of the display and using the other side for something else. This is in addition to the second 32" 1080p monitor I have on the side. So I now have the equivalent of three monitors directly in front of me, which depending on my current use can be either fantastic or a bit of a pain. In most cases, it's much better. But I wanted to make sure to point out that there might be a couple of use cases it's just a bit too much. In conclusion, I highly recommend this display for serious (and even casual) gamers. It also works well for people that often have multiple windows open on their screen Just be aware that some items that use full screen might simply be made too big for comfort.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Resolution, Screen size
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    FUN GAMING EXPERIENCE

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    Tech Insider Network Member
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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As always with anything from BEST BUY, shipping was quick and the product arrived in great shape and undamaged. Set up was a little time consuming for us but alas we are seniors and surely for a younger person more adapt with today's technology it is probably a breeze. Keep in mind that his is our very first CURVED Computer Gaming Monitor, so we really don't have anything to judge it against, none the less this monitor is fantastic, it's everything that it is advertised to be and more. So crisp and clear and I swear we can see not only more detail on our favorite games than previously playing on a regular computer monitor but we can now see things that we never really noticed before, things at the peripheral edges that we didn't notice before. Deep solid Black Colors, and no lag time whatsoever that we can see. And the cherry on top is the picture in a picture feature so multi-tasking is possible without game playing interruption. Although the screen does tilt, the stand in general does not go up as high as it should, and it definitely can tip over forward a lot more easily than tip over backward and you would think that the designers would of made that the other way around. The fun and change in over all game playing experience is well worth the price and more. This is a fun product and we are very please with it. We will definitely recommend it to our friends and family.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It's a bit much...and I love it.

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    Tech Insider Network Member
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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Alright so here's the thing. I know this is targeted toward gamers, but I don't think it is the best fit for that use case. Games are generally not built for a crazy wide aspect ratio, which is what the Samsung G91F provides. It is a 32:9 aspect ratio, roughly double (for the sake of argument) of what is more along the lines of normal. That doesn't mean that some games aren't awesome on it... or can be modified in a way to make it an awesome experience. And it also doesn't *necessarily* mean that whatever stretching/distortion occurs on un-modified, non-optimized (for 32:9 monitors) games are unplayable. Take something basic, like Minecraft. Built for 32:9? Heck no! Are there FOV mods that make 32:9 acceptable (dare I say, awesome)? Absolutely! But without mods, is the general experience of playing Minecraft *better* on 32:9 versus something more mainstream? I'd say so. It's something you have to adjust to, but once you do, it's kind of incredible. The stretching on the edges almost becomes a mechanism for 'hacking' the game in a way that gives you better close-up view of an object in your peripheral that is otherwise much further away. After a couple of hours at this aspect ratio, it's almost uncomfortable to go back to a more standard 16:9 or 16:10. Alright, with that out of the way, here are some more thoughts. That said, more and more games are natively supporting ultra wide aspect ratios. 21:9 seems more standard right now in 2025, but over time I imagine that will continue to expand. Those games that do... Star Wars Outlaws, for example...it's really something. Very immersive, and if your PC hardware can push the full resolution, you're in for a real treat. What 32:9 gives you are side-by-side 16:9 screens in a single panel, which has its own fun use cases. With Picture By Picture (PBP) support, you can still play your 16:9 game on a great panel, while another machine is connected (say, a work computer) so you can get a couple of rounds in on your lunch hour without making some huge switch or putting in a KVM. At the end of the work day, turn off PBP, filp to full immersive mode, and enjoy. Oh, and during the day-- maybe that connection to your work computer allows you to push the equivalent of dual monitors on a single panel, with no bezel. And you can seriously crank on the widest spreadsheet you have. Some other things...this monitor comes well packaged, is easy to assemble, and is entirely ridiculous to look at (namely, because it's a very large piece of equipment). Everyone in my household saw it, thought it was over the top, then sat down in front of it...and in only a couple of minutes, their minds started changing. There are few products anymore that really surprise me. I generally don't care much for curved monitors, and I generally think ultra wides are better for productivity than they are gaming and entertainment. The sheer size of this one is what piqued my curiosity, and boy oh boy, I don't know how to go back to something more normal. I thought I was going to miss my 4K 32"....not even a little bit. So, it's $1000. It's big, it's ridiculous, it's over the top, and it's awesome. This definitely changed my mind on ultra wides, and I hope I can find more content to make the best use of the aspect ratio. But I do love it, and I don't think I'll be going back.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen size
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Another one that should be considered.

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    Tech Insider Network Member
    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Monitors come in all shapes and sizes, but when you go wide..it's different. Hardware: This monitor is built like a tank, and I meant that in a good way. Because it's HEAVY, and has a good base. The base on this thing is solid, which you will for sure want depending on where you are putting it. I like that it does not have the huge legs like on my previous 49 inch monitor. They were so big, I had to remove them and mount it on an arm. Not this time, this base is perfect. Screen: This is the main reason you might be buying this monitor, the screen size and orientation. It's different at first if you are new this these ultra wide screens, but once your eyes adjust after a few games you will love it. Quality is what you assumed it would be, superior to some others. Crystal clear, and good frame rates for game play. Good viewing angles, and solid performance. It has a NICE finish on it, so you will not have glare. Price: This is a sweet spot, as there are some that can cost a lot less, or a lot more. Current pricing is fair I say, base on my other options. In the end, you have to decide if you like ultra wide...or regular for games, I say this is the way. It curves around you and just looks so much better. You can also use it with other tasks, like regular day to day things. Web browsing, viewing YouTube, social media, etc. With that, it's like having 3 to 4 monitors in one. Very nice! I say buy it, and buy it now!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen size
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A very very good G9, good indeed!

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This monitor is a curved monitor, with a capital C. Make no mistake about it, this is much more curved than the G91SFSD (??) Of which I also have. The monitor is far more curved than the gentle curve of the higher end G9 but that doesn't mean either monitor is not worth buying, in fact both are, but for slightly different reasons. The first G9 that I got, well it was the best, and is the best, thing I have ever paid money for in my life. Certainly the best $1999 investment that I have ever made. Why? Because it is. That's why. The G9 monitor series is amazing. This one is much more curved, is not OLED like my other and yet has a better rate of latency than my OLED, which is still amazing at 1 second. Hooking it up is easy, I mounted mine both, one above the other (not recommended though as they don't have anywhere close to a match since this monitor is highly, highly curved, and the other is not) and it works great for me but most will not want to see such obvious differences (it's not bezel to bezel) With that being said, the monitor picture is amazing, it's a light monitor whether you mount it or use the stand. Very amazing, monitor and I can't recommend it enough!! A great value monitor at just 49" wide, heh heh. SO WORTH IT!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for at home work

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My husband has had this for a year and I have decided to purchase this for my at home office, it’s great, I can add three screens to the monitor, which is helpful, so I can multi-task work.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I have 2

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this monitor and all it features as it eliminates the need for a KVM or Regular tv for that Fact

    I would recommend this to a friend
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