Customer Ratings & Reviews

Samsung does it again. The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is a cutting-edge gaming monitor that sets a new performance and visual quality standard. Samsung Odyssey's design is stunning.  It combines a stark silver slim frame with just enough flare to let you know this is more than just a gaming monitor. The box included the monitor, the metal base stand, the back piece for cable management, a back mounting plate, an installation guide, a 220-watt 20-volt charting brick for the monitor and connecting cables, a USB A to USB type C cable, HDMI to mini HDMI and a display port cable.  The power button is located on the rear of the monitor. The power button also acts as the menu control button.  On the rear left of the monitor, you have three USB type C ports, and on the right, HDMI, DP IN, a port to connect to headphones or earphones, a power adapter slot, and that micro HDMI port.   The back support and base support were straightforward to connect.  I just had to slide it in and screw in the bottom screw, connect the back piece to the monitor, and it clipped in place.  If you want to remove the back piece, there is a latch to help you remove it. The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 boasts a sleek, minimal design with an all-metal chassis that exudes sophistication. The back's core sync lighting adds a gamer aesthetic without overpowering the experience.  You can set the lighting as a static color or sync it with what is on the screen. This lighting draws you in when playing in a dark room. The stand offers some height and tilt adjustments.  It comes with a heavy-duty metal mount adapter to help mount the screen and give you more flexibility with the movement of the screen. I appreciate the flat base. You can lay small items like a phone or similar objects without interfering with the monitor or keyboard.  The complete setup took me 25 minutes. After set up, I started to play war games and racing games.   The Dual QHD Resolution (5120 x 1440) and aspect ratio 32.9 delivered incredible detail. The wraparound screen ultimately drew me into the simulation. While playing the racing game, I felt like I was inside the cockpit of a racing car with the screen enveloping me. Every twist and turn on the track was intense. If you are a racing fan or into simulation games, this is one of the most immersive experiences you can get short of VR for gaming. The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 has a 240Hz Refresh Rate that produces smooth, tear-free gameplay, especially in these fast-paced titles. The 0.03ms Response Time minimizes input lag for incredibly responsive gameplay. The G-Sync Compatibility eliminated screen tearing and stuttering for a smooth and fluid gaming experience. This monitor provides Glare-free Technology, which reduces reflections, providing unparalleled picture quality with deep blacks, vibrant colors, and incredible detail.  The monitor's 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time make it ideal for competitive gaming. I tested the Picture-by-Picture by connecting the monitor to a Mac Laptop and a Dell laptop. The Picture-by-Picture splits the screen in half, using the two inputs at their native resolution. Samsung claims this feature is great for those gamers who like to team up with multiple other gamers. This feature also works well for those who multitask on the computer. You can pull up almost any program without taking your eyes off the main screen. The Samsung 49" Odyssey OLED G9 is a top-tier gaming monitor. Samsung's technological melody of OLED technology, high refresh rate, and expansive screen make it a fascinating choice for gamers and professionals seeking performance and productivity. "It is a great buy."

I was in awe of this Samsung 49" Odyssey OLED G9 Dual-QHD monitor the moment I saw the delivery guy struggling with the huge box. Things only got better from there. Big box meant one big monitor, unlike anything I’ve owned. Heck, I’ve been gaming since the days of the CRT monitor so my first thought was oh how far we’ve come. In the box you find a well protected monitor, the stand, base, a power adapter, display port cable, wall mount, and a USB Type-C to Type-A cable. The top of the box is marked so make sure to open that side. I thought getting this beast out of the box would be daunting but it was a breeze. Instructions are included so follow them and you’ll be fine. You simply attach the stand to the base by tightening a screw and then you simply snap the stand to the back of the monitor. A wall mount is included if you prefer mounting. It’s great that it is included. The instructions suggest having a second person assist in standing the monitor up but I managed fine using the stand for leverage while lifting. I quickly realized I’d have to do some rearranging on my desk so the G9 would fit but once in place what a sight it was to behold. This thing is stunning with a sleek and modern design. I’ve owned widescreen monitors previously but nothing this large. I hooked it up via the display port 1.4 port. There is also 1 hdmi 2.1 port, 2 usb C 3.2 ports, and 1 micro hdmi in port. As I powered it on it was only more impressive with a jaw dropping screen resolution of 5120x1440 and a 32:9 aspect ratio. That’s a lot of screen real estate. The curve of the G9 screen is just right. My gaming setup is in a room opposite a window and I was pleased that the G9’s glare free technology significantly reduced the distracting reflections from the window and lights in the room. I dove into the menu to check it out. You use a joystick type control on the rear to navigate settings. It is quite intuitive to use. Here you find a multitude of settings. Make sure to turn on the Samsung Core Sync and Core Lighting which is the RGB lighting on the rear of the G9. I honestly expected to be underwhelmed by this feature but I was wrong. It really did add some very cool backlighting effects to my gaming setup and even made gaming more enjoyable.There are several variations of the lighting effects. Definitely a fun addition. I was ready to jump on some games and check it out. I instantly could see an improvement in color saturation and deeper blacks compared to my previous widescreen monitor. I’m always a bit anxious adjusting to new gaming hardware but this was an easy transition. There was a brief moment when I even considered if this thing was just too big. That absurd thought was fleeting as I played more and was fully immersed in my gameplay as my entire field of view was filled with the action. I felt like I had a competitive advantage as I could better see opponents approach in my peripheral vision. With the G9’s 240hz refresh rate and .03ms response time gameplay was extremely smooth and fluid. Yet another competitive advantage in simply seeing opponents more quickly which enabled a more timely reaction. The G9 is also G-Sync compatible and supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro which additionally eliminates screen lag and image tearing while reducing input lag. Ultimately, I could quickly sense that the G9 was positively impacting my gaming performance. That’s what it’s all about. Loving this monitor.

Packaging The monitor arrived in a box that had markings of what was inside the box. The monitor was secure in the box with a tight packing foam on the bottom and top of the monitor. There were no visible cracks or scratches on the monitor, it came in perfect condition. Included were directions, stand, cable, power cable, and vesa mount. The monitor does not come with a remote which would have come in handy when navigating the menu and volume options. The button to control the monitor is in an inconvenient spot in the back of the monitor. Monitor I went from two monitors (32” and 27”) to the G9. It saves a ton of space on my desk, mounted with an arm, which makes me happy. It looks way cleaner with the one monitor, less clutter. The monitor is extremely light weight, thin with a fair sized bezel. The display is bright, clear, and crisp. The text is surprisingly clear and crip no blow out.I am still messing with the display brightness but straight out of the box it is nice and easy on the eyes with the eye saver mode. I initially was using it as one screen which did have some of the images stretched that did not play nicely with the 49”, however my normal usage is as picture in picture as two displays. I use one side with my media streaming box and the other with my laptops. My MacBook works nicely with the G9 as well as my gaming laptop. While doing a system update for my computer the G9 while in picture in picture mode it went black on the computer side, the monitor did not mirror the computer screen where it was showing a status of being completed. I attempted to change the input and plug and unplug the cable, eventually the monitor started to mirror the computer again. Sound through the aux port did not originally work while in picture in picture mode until going into the sound and selecting which display the sound should be outputted from. I am using two sound sources at this point. One is a soundbar through bluetooth to the media box, and the aux port on the monitor for the laptops. I may eventually change how I am connecting the soundbar and the headphones but for now this way works. I do wish that the monitor had better/more inputs and internal speakers. A monitor at this price point not having internal speakers is odd, along with only having one full size hdmi, a micro hdmi, and a display port is not enough. Two full size hdmi would allow for more options along with a hdmi eARC for speakers. There are no USB A but a cable adapter which was nice but at least one USB A not all peripherals are USB C as of yet. The user interface needs work though, it's clunky and takes a while to find things. Along with the button location to navigate through it being in an inconvenient location, this is where a remote would come in handy. The user interface needs to be revamped. Multimedia, web browsing, multitasking, and gaming in picture in picture, the monitor handles it all very well. I was able to watch or web browsing while playing on steam with no issues. Baltaro and Forza are the games I play on the laptop, both looked great, no issue, quick loading, everything looked smooth.The games looked amazing on the screen with no issues. I was surprised by how it looked, I was concerned that it wouldn't handle it. It looks like two completely separate displays but no bezel in between the two. The monitor is nice, and does its job. I am happy with the size, picture in picture and the crispness of the display. I could not go back to two individual displays. But at this price point I am a disappointed by the minimal input options, lack of internal speakers, unnecessarily large power brick, and feel there are some features that are missing for this price point, with the included features this monitor should cost less or provide more convenience features.

For reference I also have the previous version with the Gaming Hub. If you're looking for the best visual experience, it's this one. The reason being this version has the full HDR10 vs. HDR 400 of the previous G9, and when you're looking to brighten things up, those extra nits make a big difference. Also, the screen has better glare protection. My monitors are near windows, so the glare from outside and indoor lighting have caused me issues. It hasn't been very noticeable with this model. Actually, haven't noticed it at all. For those who aren't familiar with the G9 models, I'll touch on the pluses that aren't evident. Beautiful, immersive display with a wrap-around feel to games/programs that can support the full 32:9 aspect ratio. Please note, that is not all games. Certain games/programs will limit a fraction of the screen, but even still, they will be displayed in amazing resolution. Stand is solid with a nice aesthetic. This time around, they removed the "long feet" so more desk room can be accessed. Much appreciated. Speakers are great for being in-monitor. Nice directional sound with a decent punch. Of course, a better sound option would be recommended, but these will do the trick in the meantime. The rear lighting has been stepped up. I use Hue lights, so I don't use often, but when the monitor light alone is on, the glow adds to whatever RGB settings you have running in addition. Of course it's OLED, so the blacks are amazing. That's a given and it backs that up. Lastly is a feature I didn't realize I would appreciate until it was in action. These monitors produce a lot of heat from the screen which can raise a room by a few degrees. Not a huge amount, but on warm days, it makes a difference. Well, this monitor has a thermal manager that helps minimize the raise in temperature. The best part, it wasn't a huge distraction in performance. Decent trade off to keep electronics cooler. All-in-all another great monitor for a jaw dropping gaming experience.

First off, this is a beautiful display. Gorgeous color, black blacks, smooth graphics. I find myself getting lost in the display. This is SO MUCH better than trying to split displays. The backlighting feature adds a layer of dimension I didn't think I'd appreciate until I saw it. For gaming, it's hard to beat. Not sure you can. The connections are more than adequate if you already have a good gaming setup. If you're starting out, there are a couple things to consider. Granted, if you're just starting out, you're probably not dropping this much coin on a display. (But you will want to at some point.) 1. There's no built-in audio, so you'll have to bring your own. It's not a deal-breaker, but sometimes I just want to play a quick game and don't want to bother with headphones or powering up the whole system. 2. This one is going to sound illogical but - it's BIG. If you don't have a good (sized) gaming station it might overwhelm you. Just do yourself a favor and consider the physical dimensions. All that is for gaming. But I use my setup for general computer use (personal and professional) as well. For general computer use I'm a bit less than thrilled. Hence only 4-stars. In fact, it would be 3-stars if the gaming aspect didn't redeem it. 1. I'm a bit OCD and there is no cable management baked in. Okay, sure, there's a little floppy rubber bit at the base of the stand that is supposed to manage cables. But, really, look at it. It's pathetic. 2. Did I mention there's no internal speakers? I did. For general computer use, this is a huge disappointment. Again, I just want to sit down and do my work. I don't need a gaming quality sound system for that. 3. There's only one standard HDMI input. Sure, you can utilize the DVI and/or mini HDMI, but adapters are required in many cases (how many consumer grade laptops have a DVI?). And since I swap between multiple personal and work computers, having the multiple inputs would be a very big help. As it is, I have to unplug one computer to use another. 4. And did I mention there's no (usable) cable management? I did. I hate seeing all the cables and will be diligently working on a solution to tidy things up. In all, I will be keeping it because it is a stunning display. And I love the anti-reflective qualities - especially given my setup. The color is great and it is SO much better than splitting displays. Especially for non-gaming use. My only advice is consider your current setup and your full use case before investing.

As a guy who started out on the EGA, 16 color, monitor back in 1986, I'm still in awe at this monitor, even after having used it for a while. I had incredibly high hopes based upon the reputation of the Odyssey line by Samsung, and somehow it managed to stretch way beyond what I had expected. Yes, it's just a real game changer, and something that will make you rethink how a monitor is used when you work, or play, as the case may be. Before the very long, but very thin, package was delivered by Fedex, I had an inkling what I was in for. I did have a bit of apprehension, handling such a large piece of expensive equipment on my own. But thankfully, despite it's rather large size, at least width, the entire thing is pretty light, and thus, once you pick it up and feel this, you won't be as worried about mounting this thing, whether it's to a base or, like I did, to a vesa mount on a gas arm. Setting this up was very easy. I did have some issues with the 2.1 not working, but Samsung tech support was great at helping me via email, to get the display updated. Note that I was able to get the full 4K at 240Hz running, using a 4080 RTX MSI Ventus video card, paired with this monitor. No issues once everything firmware wise was updated. The joystick is a delight to use, and how it functions gives you a lot of flexibility, and insight, into how your monitor is setup. Whomever thought to use the small, flexible joystick, to adjust monitor settings is a genius, and I'm very thankful that this one uses it. Turning the monitor on for the first time is an experience that one will likely not soon forget. Having used it now for a few weeks, I am used to it, ok, not really, I'm still amazed, and impressed with this every time that I sit down to use it every morning. And games on this, such as Call of Duty, Forza Motorsport, Red Dead 2, all just look entirely like new games. The best way to describe the picture is silky and very, very black, with amazing vibrant, colorful images, which are deeper, more saturated, and stand out far better than any other type of monitor that is not OLED. This monitor incorporates safety features to stop any burn-in as well so there's no need to worry about this. In order to free up my desk space, I did have to put my custom, full tower with a glass side to view, RGB, etc etc BEHIND the monitor. The large, incredibly impressive piece of tech that now is on full display is the Odyssey OLED G9, not the PC rig anymore. And for the first time in my life, I am just fine with my rig taking back seat, because this is likely the most memorable piece of technology that I think anyone who is a computer lover, especially of game or art, will ever likely purchase in their life times. Yes it's just that good. I think the only downside to it is I've been so excited to try about everything on my PC I have been losing sleep so I can use this monitor. Thank you Samsung for making this older gamer very happy that he really hadn't seen it all, truly a thank you for this most amazing monitor. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

The Samsung Odyssey 49-inch monitor spans the entire width of my desk to give me a seamless canvas on which to work. The monitor has an impressive 5120 x 1440 screen resolution. However, I could only achieve 3840x1080 with my 3-year-old work computer. I have a new home computer that does allow full 5120 x 1440 resolution. I appreciate the additional width of the monitor for my work. However, I missed using my previous 4k monitor (3840 x 2160), which was not as wide. Another thing that I miss is a USB-C monitor connection. There are three USB-C ports, but none of them are capable of acting as a display input. One of the USB-C connections is for Service (but it is also a standard USB-C port). I used the service port to update the monitor firmware. Samsung does provide a USB-C to USB-A Female connector with the monitor to allow firmware updates from a USB thumb drive. The display inputs are full-size HDMI, micro HDMI, and Display Port. I am not sure why they chose micro-HDMI; it is not typical, and its placement next to the power input made it difficult for me to attach my adapter to allow a standard HDMI cable to be used. If I use Picture-In-Picture mode, I can achieve a 3840 x 1440 resolution on half the monitor, and I was hoping to be able to use the second HDMI cable as a second display input from my computer, even though the display setting on the computer saw the monitor there was no output on the display. The OLED screen display is very nice. The surface is matte, so there is no glare. The monitor's back and center ring have LED lights that can be configured in various lighting modes. It is a very nice monitor, and if you have a GPU on your computer that can drive a 5120 x 1440 signal, it is even better. Having a monitor that can display two HD screens side by side is helpful for my work. I give up half of my vertical resolution for a wider width with the same horizontal resolution as my previous monitor.

Amazing display, especially for gaming. Beautiful colors and crisp, clear display.

Setup made was not really difficult. I put everything together while the monitor was still in the box and I needed another person to help me lift it up which made everything easier. The slim curved design looks very cool and futuristic on my desk. The controls on the back were intuitive and I was already used to this from another monitor I own. I tested this out playing God of War Ragnarök in quality mode and it looked amazing. There were many points in the game I would just stop and look around at the beautiful colors and stunning graphics. I also played Grand Turismo and the experience was next level, I felt fully immersed like I was actually in the car. This monitor is also being used as part of my home office and there is more than enough room for everything I need from a work standpoint. The anti glare coating was a nice touch, I will start looking for that feature when I shop for TVs from now on. I have no problems with this monitor whatsoever and I would recommend it to a friend so I am giving it five stars.

Easy to set up huge monitor great visuals very easy to use