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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 355 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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Customers highly value the overall performance and screen size of the 49" Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor. The monitor's refresh rate and OLED quality are also appreciated, along with its crisp resolution. Some customers have expressed concerns about the internal speakers, connectivity, and port selection. Glare was not an issue for the customers.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Oled quality, Overall performance, Refresh rate
    Cons mentioned:
    Port selection

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    OLED gaming monitor

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

    This is possibly the best monitor I’ve ever used. The refresh rate on FPS games are insanely crisp. No lag at all. The OLED is super clear. Definitely have an advantage in online gaming now. Don’t think I would switch unless it’s the same monitor, just bigger. The Picture in Picture has a bunch of options. You can play 2 different consoles at the same time if you wanted or watch tv and play. Just wish there was more than one hdmi port and a controller for the monitor. Other than that, I’m super happy and impressed with this Samsung.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Oled quality, Refresh rate, Screen size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Best Review Ever – A Life-Changing Monitor!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is, without a doubt, the best monitor I’ve ever seen or used in my life. The Samsung 49” Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SD) is absolutely perfect – the image quality, the ultra-wide display, the 240Hz refresh rate, the stunning OLED clarity… it’s simply mind-blowing! I highly recommend it to anyone who has the privilege of experiencing it. Whether you’re a gamer, content creator, or professional – this monitor will transform the way you work and play. And a special thank you to Best Buy for extending my credit limit and making the financing possible. This was the best purchase I’ve ever made, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity. If you’re thinking about it – go for it. You won’t regret it. This monitor is perfect and fantastic in every way!

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

    Color, Clarity, and experience

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this monitor during a Memorial Day sale for about 50% off, and let me tell you… At that price, this monitor is a steal. I use this monitor for Gaming. I recently played Outer Wilds after getting this monitor, and the level of immersion with the deep blacks and bright lights juxtaposed really made the experience memorable. You really can’t beat the color and lighting on an OLED panel. Pros: - Color reproduction: phenomenal. I grew up with CRT’s, the (former) Gold Standard for deep colors. This OLED panel really brings back that feeling of seeing games like Majora’s Mask and Donkey Kong 64 and their vivid, bold color schemes. - Response time: instant. 0.03ms response time is faster than my little peanut brain can process, and it shows when it comes to competitive shooters, or high-motion sequences in games like Sonic, Forza, etc. - Brightness: Blinding. I won’t spoil any details of Outer Wilds, but there’s some scenes where you will get absolutely flash banged by the brightness. I’m not sure what the nits value is but it’s gotta be pretty high. This monitor stands out even in a sunlit space. -Resolution: 5120x1440p is the Goldilocks zone for someone like me who likes detail but greatly values performance. Personally, I don’t think there’s a discernible difference between 2k and 4k on anything smaller than a 27” panel. With the increased width resolution, you lose nothing when it comes to detail. Also, 5120x1440p is less demanding than 3840x2160p so if you can run games at 2k, you can run them at 2k ultra wide. Cons: - Aspect ratio compatibility: Most modern shooters/FPS games will have built in 32:9 support. Not all games do this equally well, and there will be many that introduce a strong fisheye effect. Many games do not support it at all and you either get squished wide picture or the game will just use the pixels that comprise the 16:9 space of the screen (which honestly isn’t that bad because OLED panels basically turn off inactive pixels, so you don’t see that hazy gray border on either side of your picture window.)

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gamer

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

    This monitor is absolutely perfect. Ever since I got it, my daily routine has completely changed for the better. I can work much faster and more efficiently, and the image quality is outstanding in every situation. Whether I’m working or gaming, everything looks incredibly sharp, smooth, and immersive. Games look amazing, and productivity tasks feel much more fluid. It’s the perfect monitor for both gaming and work, and I highly recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Oled quality, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Screen is peak

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Gaming and multi tasking on this is really good. Cant beat oled and yeah its pretty wide but not very rall so games that do not support 5120×1440 is gonna have bars but rpg games are beautiful on this.

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

    Only if you enjoy stunning visual quality

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Every day I enjoy this monitor more and more. If your into gaming or work related tasks this OLED can literally be what ever you need it to be. My last monitor was a 45 inch 1440p 200hz DQHD I used for gaming mostly. But in my need to up grade this BEAST just kept calling me. Let me just say OLED tech is just in a class of its own with visual quality and color accuracy then add 240hz to the mix and you are in for a wild ride playing games like Cyberpunk for example. The extreme details and popping colors only compliments this 49 inch behemoth. The HDR 10 specification this monitor comes equipped with works perfectly with windows giving you even more eye candy to enjoy. Samsung truly out did themselves with this one and I'm just glad Best Buy had the perfect sale at the perfect time making this the perfect opportunity to invest in this (Experience) yes this is not just a monitor its by all means an experience. I've heard people say once you go OLED you never go back now I see what they mean. My other monitor was cool but this is more like the Major Leagues. Dive into the settings and make it yours by pushing the limits of this monitor. Perfect for gaming but can do anything and like my title said get this monitor... ONLY if you enjoy stunning visual quality. Enjoy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Refresh rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Smooth, bright, and super clean

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

    This monitor is crazy good. The picture is insanely sharp, colors pop like crazy, and the high refresh rate makes every game feel buttery smooth. No dead pixels, no lag, no issues at all. Setup was fast and the build quality feels solid. For the price, this thing is a monster. Absolutely worth it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality

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

    Works great, with built-in display size options and excellent image quality. It’s ideal for research and writing, allowing documents and sources to sit side by side. It’s also fantastic for gaming, playing ARC Raiders on an ultrawide is an incredible experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Refresh rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best monitor out there!!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am thoroughly convinced that this is the single greatest monitor out there. It looks phenomenal, the colors are amazing, the refresh rate is absolutely killer. I'm in love

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Estimating and design

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

    I use this for design work and it is amazingly. I can use it as 3 screens when needed

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Refresh rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung - 49" Odyssey OLED G9 - Great monitor!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First off, I have never had a 49" screen. I have always used a quad setup to get the "real estate" that I needed. That being said I will never go back to a quad! I have a 34" above for all other contant "streaming services, discord, etc." The 49" has a wonderful screen and the setup was very easy for me to use. Great color and the referesh rate is not to bad. The PnP is nice as well! For just a bit above 1k , I don't think there is another monitor on the market that can beat the quality of this! I have a 5070ti and the quality of the game play at 1440 is awesome! Specs of my system: AMD 7 9700x MSI - MAG B650 Tomahawk PNY Nvidia 5070ti Corsair 64Gb DDR5 6000 Mhz Samsung 2TB M.2 990 evo plus

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Everything I wanted And More!

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

    I have loveeeed my monitor since I got it back in June 2025. I stalked it until I found one for a little cheaper via open-box as I am building my streaming gamer situation at home. This monitor is a big part of my setup and also fits perfectly into my work life. This 49 inch screen holds unlimited windows for me to have easily available as I go about my work day. I don't want to be "long winded" (lol) so I will finish with this was one of best purchases and daily usage from Best Buy. Twitch: Methodical_Made

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bigger is better.

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Beautiful bright picture. I even had to turn the brightness down. Once you go ultrawide, you never go back. Once you go super ultrawide, 16:9 feels like ancient technology. Games look incredible (when supported), great for productivity. Got mine open box for $900.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Resolution

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic monitor

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My first experience with any kind of ultra wide let alone a super ultra wide and it is awesome. The oled panel is really bright and colors are amazing. Nearly all of the games I am playing support the high resolution and it puts my 5070 ti through its paces.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love It!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I went from a dual monitor setup to this and its a night and day difference it productivity and ease of use. No more lag between monitors or wondering where your curser is. If you think this is only for gaming you’re wrong - this monitor allows me to look at plans at scale and not need to constantly change zoom settings - while trasking my takeoff on the same scrreen using the magnet app.

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

    It's GOOD!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the size monitor that it is, I like it. I can get over the hight difference when in Full Resolution. I play my games and I can still reach 200+ FPS. I am now playing all my games that I never got to play just to see the full pan view. I also split my applications and it helps me to do my classwork in school with finesse. I love the PIP mode which can be used in many different ways when you add additional monitors. I am proud of my setup now and I get compliments. I also get some immature kids ranting about the thing but they probably can't afford it and are just talking with no experience. So far, I love this monitor and will use it daily.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Odyssey OLED G9

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great purchase, the only down side is that my pc struggles to maintain this ratio. I am upgrading the CPU and GPU on my pc to help maintain this ratio in my games but the monitor it's self has been a beast and was more than worth the money

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    So fresh and so clean....

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Primarily used for casual use and work/productivity. I went from a double 27" set up to this. I have been enjoying the transition so far. This is early in the ownership phase so I can not review the longevity but it is a very nice monitor and would recommend it if you are looking for a nice ultrawide. I am not much of a gamer so I can not review that type of usage, although I would not mind trying to game on this, looks like it would be amazing! just 4 stars for now since it to early to award it a 5 star award.

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

    A game-changer for productivity

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The 32:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio has completely transformed my workflow. Being able to have multiple windows and complex spreadsheets open side-by-side without the bezel of a dual-monitor setup is incredible. The OLED panel is sharp, making it easy to track data for long hours. It’s a massive upgrade for any professional workspace.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beatiful

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing is a BEAST And it looks incredible!my husband is loving this thing and how it performs on his new PC. The lighting and picture are so smooth and crisp it's beautiful. Quick response and amazing sharpness for gaming.

    I would recommend this to a friend