Customer Ratings & Reviews

My bf loved the monitor!!! Ordering and picked up was very hassle free!!! Definitely worth it!

Great monitor, amazing to work on and multitask. I love it so much happy with my purchase

The new Samsung Odyssey G95SC (Model LS49CG954SN) DQHD Neo Curved 49” OLED Gaming Monitor is absolutely incredible! I am extremely impressed with this spectacular monitor. The G95SC is the best gaming monitor that I have ever used! The G95SC is not limited to use as a gaming monitor. It is also outstanding for productivity and creative applications. The expansive screen size and excellent resolution provide a workspace that is very utilitarian. The ability to have multiple windows open and unobstructed on a single screen is something that I really appreciate. The 49” panel has an 1800R curve (1.8m radius), which is considered a moderate curve radius, and in my opinion is the “sweet spot” for a curved panel; not too aggressive, but sufficiently curved to provide incredible peripheral visual effects The curved screen is extremely pleasing and rewarding for gameplay, but still very comfortable for viewing other content including streaming media. The DQHD (Dual Quad High Definition) panel is the equivalent of having two 27” QHD panels side-by-side, but without any bezel separating them. The 5,120 x 1,440 resolution is perfect for gaming. The 32:9 aspect ratio is great for most newer games, but older games and other content with a lower aspect ratio may have side curtains. However, since this is an OLED panel, the black side panels are comprised of de-energized pixels which are coal black. The Odyssey G95SC is distinguished by the superb QD (Quantum Dot) OLED panel. Opinions vary about which panel technology is the best for a particular purpose, but for the darkest blacks, highest contrast and freedom from the potential backlit LED panel issues like blooming, OLED panels are superior. The Odyssey G95SC does not have a standard OLED panel, it has a Quantum Dot OLED panel which provides absolutely stunning, rich colors. Display panel LEDs produce blue light, which in standard panels are coated with yellow phosphor to emit white light. The Quantum Dot nanocrystals convert the blue light to a truer, white light which contains the full color spectrum without requiring color filters which reduce brightness. They produce a much wider color gamut with very dark black, pure, bright, and untinged white, and rich, vibrant, saturated, intense, detailed, bright and most significantly, accurate colors. The technical specifications for the Odyssey G95SC are exceptional. This 49” DQHD, 5,120 x 1,440 resolution, QD-OLED monitor has a high pixel density of 110 PPI, a 32:9 aspect ratio, an absolutely remarkable 0.03 ms gray-to-gray (GtG) response time and superior, native 240 Hz refresh rate. Resultantly, games run with absolute smoothness and with no input lag whatsoever on the enormous screen. A color gamut specification of 99% DCI-P3 and a 178° viewing angle further augment the viewing experience. The G95SC has Samsung’s Neo Quantum Processor Pro system chip to enhance images using machine learning and AI technology. The display also has VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400, producing 400 nits of HDR peak brightness, and HDR10+ for gaming. The minimum brightness and typical brightness are specified at 200 nits and 250 nits respectively. However, all viewing is incredibly bright (almost surprisingly so). The G95SC also has AMD FreeSync Premium Pro certification, but does not include native support of NVIDIA G-SYNC. The G95SC functions, including Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) nevertheless perform properly with contemporary NVIDIA GPUs. Game visuals and game performance are genuinely outstanding! The color rendition is incredible, and performance is likewise superb. Even the most resource intensive games ran flawlessly. From Doom Eternal to Microsoft Flight Simulator, every game was smooth, fast and flawless. There was no lag, stutter, frame tearing or other performance deficits. Gameplay was incredibly smooth and responsive. The Odyssey G95SC provided the best gaming experience that I have encountered! I used my best gaming laptop with a Core I9 CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU as well as my lesser gaming laptop with an I7 CPU, and Samsung’s Auto-Source Switch+ feature immediately recognized each source device, which is nice. The G95SC has Picture by Picture (PBP) accommodating two input sources for the split screen. Another nice feature is the on-screen Game Bar which conveniently makes numerous controls and settings instantly available during gameplay without needing to navigate away. Gaming Hub provides access to cloud gaming like GeForce Now, Luna and Xbox from a centralized interface. Using the G95SC for streaming media is very nice. Streaming apps perform well and Samsung TV Plus is included. The G95SC supports 802.11 ac / Wi-Fi 5, but not Wi-Fi 6. The Odyssey G95SC arrives in a nondescript brown box. Given the punctures, numerous crushed areas, dents, torn shipping tape and other evidence of rough handling, I was very pleased that the monitor was not physically damaged. Samsung includes sufficient accessories to start enjoying the G95SC quickly. The two-piece stand is a combination of metal, which appears to be aluminum, and black plastic. The metal base is stable, and the single, large foot does not consume excessive desktop space. The vertical component attaches to the base with two preinstalled captive screws which have wing nuts, thereby eliminating the need for tools. Attaching the large, curved monitor panel to the base is literally a snap. A VESA 100mm x 100mm wall mounting bracket is also included in the box. The G95SC is extremely thin. I measured the edge at a hair under 5mm (Samsung says it is 4.5mm). The aluminum bezel is miniscule, and if it was black it would be absolutely invisible. The screen is somewhat reflective, but it was not an impediment. The 49” diagonal panel measures 47” wide and just under 14.5” tall. When mounted to the stand, it measures just over 9.25” at the deepest point. The G95SC is very lightweight. Owing to the aluminum back and OLED display the panel weighs only 20.3 lbs., and the metal stand adds only 8.1 lbs. The stand allows for vertical adjustment of approximately +/- 4.75” and tilt of -2° / +15°. The panel does not rotate to vertical orientation. When I mounted the panel to the stand, I found that the panel was out of level/plumb by about 1”. The non-rotating panel did accommodate the needed movement to make the panel level. Samsung cables include Display Port 1.4, USB-C to USB-A and HDMI to Micro-HDMI. Connectivity ports include USB Hub 3.0 with 2-USB-C Downstream, 1-USB-C Upstream, 1-Display Port 1.4, 1-HDMI 2.1 and 1-Micro-HDMI 2.1. Port labeling is cast into the metal rear panel of the monitor with no contrast and is extremely difficult to read. The ports are tucked into a shallow rectangular recess in the lower area of the rear panel. The power supply is a large 220 watt block supplying 20VDC. The AC cord to the power block is 5’ long, but the DC cord from the block to the panel is only about 4’-9”. CoreSync Technology and a CoreLighting+ RGB lighting array centered on the rear panel add some additional gamer lighting effects to the room. Audio is provided by 5 watt x 2 channel drivers. The drivers must be small and thin to fit inside the extremely thin panel, yet the audio sounds remarkably decent. Adaptive Sound Pro adjusts audio to the environment. My new Samsung Odyssey G95S is sharing desk space with my Samsung M8 32” UHD monitor. Included with the G95S is the Samsung Smart Remote Control. This extremely compact IR remote has a USB rechargeable internal battery. In addition to a small array of function buttons, there are also dedicated buttons for Samsung TV Plus, Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video. However, since this is the identical remote that is used with the M8 monitor, any use of the remote commands both Samsung monitors simultaneously, rendering it useless. Setup options include using the remote control or the “Quick and Easy” Smartphone setup. When I had installed my M8 monitor I encountered multiple, repetitive problems primarily involving the Smart Things App and network connectivity. I was not pleased to encounter similar impediments when setting up the G95S. Although the app claimed that the monitor could not connect to Wi-Fi, it was in fact connected and downloaded the software update. On the second day of use I found it disconnected from the network and the panel refused all efforts to connect. After a factory Reset, it still failed to connect. (Restoring the cloud backup of settings also failed). Manual entry of credentials and WPS didn’t matter to the G95S. Multiple reboots of the panel and the Wi-Fi router finally succeeded in getting the G95S reconnected to the network. Later, use of the SmartThings hub in the monitor broke the connection again. These anomalies appear to be thematic. Samsung’s app requires granting many permissions and potentially waiving privacy numerous times. The G95S runs Tizen OS. Although the screen turns on immediately when power is switched on, the OS takes a bit of time to load and become responsive. The user interface is serviceable. Voice assistants of either Bixby or Alexa are supported. The G95S joined the Amazon ecosystem without issue and Alexa and Prime services linked with ease; sorry Bixby. The Samsung Odyssey G95SC is an absolutely stellar monitor! It provides an immersive gaming experience with the panoramic curved screen, and the Quantum Dot OLED display is absolutely incredible. I am really enjoying the G95SC a great deal!

Fun monitor for my games and easy multitasking for streaming and web browsing

Absolutely amazing monitor. If your kd sucks its your fault cause the monitor is blazing fast

Just spectacular and all my customers are amazed at its size and clarity

This is an amazing monitor. Will be even better as it gets more support from gaming platforms.

Love the monitor changes your experience of gaming to a whole new level

I bought it for a week and screen started blinking on one the top right corner. They replaced it and asked for delivery charges which was strange but after some arguments the delivery charges were waved. Delivery was scheduled for 05/28/2024 and got all delivery related notification. Delivery wasn't made on time. Started calling them and my call was kept on transferring to different departments and nobody was taking the responsibility of delayed. Finally one of the agent told that they can schedule a delivery or I can cancel the order. Anyhow, I scheduled the delivery and it was delivered on 06/03/2024. Very poor quality.. The stand's screw seems not right. ( photo attached ). Stand wasn't get fitted properly. ( photo attached). HDMI wasn't working but later restarted many times finally it worked. When I connect my laptop, screen gets a while to throw display. Screen resolution screens very poor and the screen light keep on getting changed by itself. It is honestly waste of money and more importantly waste of time. Though sales persons ( Britney &Naomie ) were really helpful.

Came with micro scratches on the display, a large acratch on the back, and was missing the original remote.

It’s a big upgrade to play story games ultra wide.

I've read multiple reviews and have seen a ton of videos of people that had issues or bricked screens, luckily I've had none of those issues when receiving it; although I've only had it for roughly a month now. To summarize my experience with this screen: It looks incredible and works pretty well, but, for a monitor at a price range that rivals a mid-range pc, it lacks a few features and feels kind of bloated. Pros - OLED panel and colors look incredible, my games and movies have never looked this crisp and the high refresh rate is noticeable and definitely impactful - The sleek form factor is pretty nice and the screen was easy enough to mount on my own because it isn't super heavy - The included stand is really high quality although I've opted to swap it out for a monitor arm to save up some desk space - With the right settings, text is pretty clear for me. I use this screen for gaming, productivity (coding), and for watching content and I've had no complaints with it - Blacks look very good and "inky" and peak brightness is not bad even for an OLED panel - So far no issues with burn in even whilst viewing a ton of static content for work - Controller is pretty nice Cons - Embarrassing I/O support. For a screen this expensive and "new", it does not have DP 2.1 support, it only has one DP port, one HDMI port (albeit 2.1), and a mini HDMI port which is near unusable for a screen like this. It does offer some USBC ports for peripherals, but I'd much rather have more display ports. Unfortunately without adding more expensive gear, this screen only truly supports two devices at maximum capacity. - The included Samsung TV OS is more annoying than it is a premium feature; it feels slow and sluggish like bloatware. My experience with it so far is that it simply slows down my boot time. - My Samsung TV remote controller for whatever reason triggers both my TV and this display. Its very annoying to open Netflix on both my monitor and my actual TV when I'm trying to just watch TV because my monitor picks up my TV signal as it was built with TV software. - The screen gets hot through extended usage. Not blazing hot, but definitely noticeably hot - The curvature is too small to be fully immersive. It is impossible to get the full ultrawide experience of being able to have an expanded field of view where most things are visible straight on because the screen is too flat for it. I constantly have to turn left and right to see things on the sides of my screen. - The screen's native aspect ratio is super ultra wide (32:9) which simply isn't supported by most forms of media and games. You will almost never be able to get the full resolution and quality of games/content on fullscreen without blackbars - Not a unique problem with this particular screen but, if you stream content via discord or a different app, your viewers will have a bad experience if they don't have a similar resolution as you. This problem is exacerbated by HDR settings that you'd probably want to configure for the screen to get a nicer image as changing those settings will wash out the color on non-oled monitors for anyone viewing your screen since OLEDs tend to run darker than regular panels. This isn't a unique problem of this monitor so can't dock points for that, but well worth mentioning. - The included Samsung DP cable is not certified and is laughably short - If you want to play triple A games on ultramax with ray tracing and HDR enabled, your FPS will be really low with a panel this large and feature-full even with a RTX 4090. Although again, this is not a unique issue to this panel and Moreso with any panel that supports resolutions of 4K+. Overall, this panel is probably worth the price, but doesn't come without its flaws. I can see someone who doesnt care to screen share and doesn't necessarily care about playing games at maximum FPS that would love this screen. This is definitely not the best screen to pickup if your focus is strictly for gaming; there are objectively better options for that. It also probably isn't the best screen to pickup for just consuming content as, once again, its really expensive and many screens support dynamic HDR, have arguably more features than this one, and doesn't have a weird aspect ratio that just isn't supported natively. If, however, you're someone who wants a screen that is pretty good for gaming, top notch for productivity, and pretty good for consuming content; this is a very good and probably the best Samsung screen out there.

Only had it for 2 weeks, already has a line right thru the screen. Thought it was a bad video file, but nope, a solid line of messed up pixels.

It had worked goof for 6 months or so now its acting up never been hit wacked or anything and it comstanly goes to a old tv screen wgen losing sitnal

This is screen is utterly gorgeous in multiple ways, as long as you’re not using it for daily productivity. The screen has all of the super-beneficial picture quality features of an OLED, with fully black blacks, and punchy colors, 240hz refresh rate and HDR to boot. Games look amazing on this display, leaping forward and providing a new immersive experience that will make you want to load up bright and punchy games like Cyberpunk, just to see it from this new experience. Many modern games support wide screens and I found the result to be uniquely immersive. Just amazing. The only real downside is that some (or maybe most) games will render the HUD or UI elements in the far corners of the screen, meaning that if you’re racing in Forza 5, you may need to look to the sides for things like current speed or the mini-map. In terms of design, the screen looks fantastic. It’s razor thin with a futuristic vibe and doesn’t have the bulk of their older models. The stand base is a hefty metal. It looks great on desk. The curve is helpful since it’s so wide. It’s quite nice. It’s not 100% perfect though… the ports on the back are a bit hard to get to. It would have been better if they connected straight out the back, rather than to the inner-side. The power cable and huge power brick are also proprietary for some reason, which could make them harder to replace if needed. At the very least, I wish they would have had a standard power cable plug shape between the transformer and the wall. And beyond the gaming, that’s where you may find potential deal breakers for some. Mainly if you plan on using this display for primary productivity - think word processing, reading on the web, etc. - the OLED’s triangular sub-pixel layout makes Windows struggle to render text with the sharpness and readability you’d want if being used for work on a daily basis, complicated by not being the highest resolutions at about 100 ppi. When connected to HDMI, text was so bad that I would not have recommended this to anyone, but via the included DisplayPort cable’s better data throughput (which you should absolutely use instead of HDMI), it’s much more in line with other monitors, even if the text feels a bit muddier despite fiddling with all controls afforded to me by the operating system. I would have liked Samsung to provide a custom driver to work around this. Instead, Samsung has added a lot of multimedia functions to the display, almost making it a smart tv, with a remote and more or less relegating the ‘display’ aspect of the screen as an app within it - just like on a smart tv with it’s various input controls. In practice this is fine, you can largely ignore all of this extra functionality, but it’s a bit strange that a display so targeted at a premium gamer audience would have features that they would likely never need. For example, no gamer will want to use the lag-prone (as I observed it to be) built-in Xbox cloud streaming functionality, they will instead attach their own gaming pc to play games. I can’t imagine many people will take advantage of the screen mirroring functionality either, as it’s a bit slow and not the highest resolution. Verdict: This is a media display. Amazing for gamers, assuming you have a high-end desktop that can run it, and assuming gaming is your primary use case for the display. I would not recommend it if you spend a large chunk of your time web browsing, emailing, or doing other reading-heavy tasks that could induce eye strain. But once more... if you are buying it for gaming, it results in probably the best gaming monitor ever created. You just can’t beat OLED for games and entertainment, and since this has the refresh rate to match.

Trued and Changed cables and nothing it would glitch no matter what we tried. Returned and decided to hold out until 2024 4k oled

Design & Build Quality: Premium and Futuristic The first thing you'll notice is just how massive and immersive this 49" curved display really is. The 32:9 aspect ratio is equivalent to having two 27" QHD monitors side by side — but with no bezel or gap in between. It wraps around your field of vision perfectly, pulling you right into the action whether you're gaming, editing, or multitasking. The Silver finish looks sleek and futuristic, and the 1000R curvature matches your natural field of view for an incredibly comfortable viewing experience. The build quality feels rock solid, with adjustable height, tilt, and swivel for ergonomic flexibility. It’s also VESA-mount compatible for those who want a clean desk setup. Display Quality: Absolutely Stunning OLED Brilliance This is where the G95SC shines brightest — literally. The OLED panel produces perfect blacks, infinite contrast, and stunningly vibrant colors. Whether you're exploring dark environments in games or color grading in creative software, the depth and accuracy are unmatched. Resolution: The DQHD (5120 x 1440) resolution gives you sharp detail across the entire ultra-wide space. HDR: It supports HDR10+ and DisplayHDR True Black 400, delivering rich dynamic range and lifelike visuals. Pixel Response Time: With an incredibly fast 0.03ms response time, motion is buttery smooth with zero ghosting or blur. Refresh Rate: The 240Hz refresh rate is a dream for competitive gamers. Every frame is crystal clear and responsive, especially when paired with G-Sync or FreeSync support. Color Accuracy: With near-perfect factory calibration, it's excellent for professional creative work right out of the box. Whether you're gaming, watching high-res content, or editing videos and photos, the visual quality is nothing short of cinematic. Gaming Performance: Elite-Level Specs for Elite-Level Play If you're a serious gamer, this monitor is a game-changer. It combines ultra-wide immersion with elite specs: 240Hz refresh rate + 0.03ms response time = eSports-grade performance G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro compatible, eliminating tearing and stutter OLED tech means ultra-low input lag and perfect motion clarity Game Bar lets you easily tweak settings mid-game It’s not just for immersive single-player games either — the screen real estate gives you an edge in competitive titles by showing more of the battlefield. Smart Features & Connectivity: More Than Just a Monitor What makes the G95SC extra special is that it doubles as a Smart TV and entertainment hub: Built-in Smart Hub includes streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, and more — no PC or console needed Samsung Gaming Hub allows access to cloud gaming platforms like Xbox Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA GeForce Now, even without a connected console or PC Built-in speakers are decent for casual use, though serious users may want external audio Ample ports: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort, USB-C with 90W charging, and USB hub You can literally use this monitor for gaming, content creation, productivity, and entertainment — all without switching devices. ✅ Pros: Breathtaking OLED visuals with perfect blacks and brilliant colors Ultra-smooth 240Hz refresh rate with 0.03ms response time Immersive 49" ultra-wide curved display (32:9 aspect ratio) G-Sync, FreeSync, and HDMI 2.1 support Smart TV & cloud gaming built in — no PC required USB-C with 90W charging = clutter-free workstation Excellent build quality and sleek futuristic design ❌ Cons: Premium price tag — but worth it for enthusiasts OLED risk of burn-in (mitigated by Samsung’s protections) Large footprint — requires significant desk space Built-in speakers are average for the price

Overall, even with the short-comings of this monitor I am mildly impressed. That said, I am also mildly frustrated with the product itself. First off, I have had the monitor for approximately 14 days. Secondly, its the first ultra-wide monitor that I have utilized. Thirdly, it's the third OLED monitor that I have utilized. The monitor itself responds very well, in-fact the 0.03ms response timing is fantastic. Coupled with the 240hz and the maximum resolution, it took me a day or two to get used too. Gaming wise, it has been interesting. Quite a few of the games I play daily, does not utilize the resolution. It's not the monitor's fault, so I just use windowed mode on those. Still, fantastic for gaming. Productivity wise, may not be the monitor for you. While images and text are crisp, it is still very straining on the eyes. This leads into one of my major frustrations. It does have an eyecare mode, and in-fact works rather well. What isn't advertised though is that it drops the overall refresh rate to 120hz, and caps the resolution at 3260x1080 and turns off quite a bit of other features with it. As far as responsiveness goes, I am unsure on if it's still 0.03ms. Unfortunately, it's highly doubtful. Either way, if you are purchasing it to utilize for productivity and for eyecare features, this is most likely not the monitor for you and I would highly recommend looking at alternative options. Alright, onward! One of the odd but useful features it does, is that it adapts / moves pixels around to prevent burn-in and other typical OLED related issues. It is definitely a useful feature to keep active, but I am still not used to seeing it happen and it can trip me up from time to time. That said, it's not performance impacting to the machine, only to me. Lol Here is another issue, directly related to the product / software, and support. This specific model has issue when it comes to using VRR and Gsync. It has been documented over numerous platforms, unfortunately I have also experienced issues. While exiting games, it will go to a black screen and essentially go into a count-down to shut off. It also happens if you reboot, instead of shutting down. Not everyone experiences this, but a good majority from what I am reading via Facebook Reddit, and/or other marketplaces have quite a few individuals commenting on it. Much of this is due to firmware related issues to which Samsung has not addressed within the last few versions thus far. I hope they do soon! Lastly, and the biggest pain is cable and rear-port placement. If you don't have a whole lot of room behind the monitor, and/or cant swivel it around then I would recommend plugging in all cables that were included before setting it up. If you are curious, just look at the images that are provided, and you will notice where the HDMI and Display-Ports are located. I understand it's for clean cable routing through the stand that's included, it's still a huge pain though. All of that leads into my final thoughts, and/or feelings for this product. Overall, it's a fantastic monitor as long as you can get over some of the issues / quality-of-life stuff, and/or some of the software hiccups. - Image quality is great - Responsiveness is awesome - Resolution is fantastic (Barring Eyecare Mode) - Smart-TV functionality is about what you would expect - Build Quality overall is decent (Not fantastic) - Included feature-set is fantastic Again, it's good but not great for this price point. If improvements are made, I will definitely revisit my review and make changes as I feel necessary.

Mind… blown. This is a dream monitor for gaming, business and media consumption. I did not nearly expect it to have so many features built in. I was also surprised at how usable it is even with the expandable resolution with a minimal performance hit. Pros -Styling -OLED -Massive gain to productivity -TV like features -Built in streaming for games -Inputs -Speakers Cons: -Size -Widescreen not always useful -Slow switching between modes -Clunky menu system -Oversharp text Unboxing & setup: The monitor arrived in a very long plain box, no frills here. Inside the box there is the monitor, a stand, a wall adaptor, power cord, DisplayPort cable, a USB-A to USB-C dongle, micro-HDMI to HDMI cable, documentation and a remote. Setup is not too hard but oddly enough the quick start guide does not tell you how the stand connects to the monitor. Here is what to do: There is a top lip that needs to slide in first. When the bottom lip touches press the button to retract the tabs which lock it in place. Be careful when handling it as this monitor is very large and bulky for one person and you do not want to hold it in a way that can damage the screen. Hold it from the bottom of the screen only. I initially tested using Display Port on my PC. I was expecting it to boost straight to the PC, but it actually went to a setup screen similar to a Smart TV or Gaming console. You will go through a process of login to Samsung Accounts, setting up what services you want to use such as Amazon Video and Disney+, Wi-Fi, firmware updates and so on. It takes a few minutes but is overall not too hard as it offers QR codes and website logins you can do on your phone to speed up the process. Once I had it up and running, I jumped into the built-in features. Smart TV features: All your major services are built in such as Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Video, Apple TV, YouTube and more. There is a workspace section which offers Google Meet and Microsoft 365. For this you might want to hook up a keyboard directly if you plan on using it stand alone. There is also a Gaming hub which I thought was very cool which supports Xbox, Luna, GeForce Now, Twitch and a few others. I tried out Xbox which worked with minimal latency but often provided blurry resolutions on a fast 1gbps internet connection. As for GeForce Now, it works at a very smooth frame rate, but the resolution was limited to 1900x1200 at 60hz in the games I tried. The streaming options are convenient but do not utilize the full capabilities of the monitor. I was very impressed by the ability to utilize split screen. It has limitations such as it only works with some functions (PC, internet browser, Microsoft 365, Samsung TV and webcams) but it is useful at times. It is somewhat clunky to switch between inputs. As an OLED monitor, colors are perfect, and HDR-10 is supported for gaming. Samsung DEX is supported wirelessly on Samsung phones. Gaming: I was surprised that the impact to games at this resolution was somewhat minimal on a RTX 3070 paired with a i7 13700KF. Destiny 2 at full settings ran around 100-130fps. Forza Horizon 5 at max was around 60-70fps. The newfound immersion is amazing, especially in the first person. Forza Horizon provided some mind-blowing visuals inside the car, and it was even sometimes a bit dizzying in a good way. The only downside I found was that the screen is so large that at times, it can be a little disorienting in first person shooters. Since the perspective is more of a wrap-around style, items at the ends of the screen will be somewhat warped to sit the aspect ratio. As a result, movement is somewhat different at extremes of the monitor as opposed to the center. Samsung adds an ability to overlay its own reticle if needed to allow for some additional orientation. The issue goes away with practice though. Diablo 4 was a great game for large screens as you can leave menus open and still get full situational awareness as it makes great use of real estate. As playing at full resolution will take up more processing power, it is hard to fully utilize the 240hz support unless you lower the resolution. Productivity: The amount of screen space is perfect for my use. I tend to have Lightroom, a browser, Word, a calculator, email and explorer open at any given time. As Windows 11 allows for some great placement of apps, you can make amazing use of the space provided. Colors are spot on so far as I can tell, and I do not mind using this for photo editing. The only issue I came across is when connected to a PC via DisplayPort, the font has scaling issues. It appears best at 125% as when it is set to 100% the font feels over sharpened. It is a shame since 100% is the best use of the screen size but 125% looks best. Office 365 which is built into the TV I could not get to work since when you login to Microsoft, it stated the built in browser is out of date. There is no way to update it or use Chrome / Firefox so it will likely require a future monitor update to fix.

Pros Insanely fast 240Hz refresh rate Perfect blacks Colors seem very accurate Can reproduce reds faithfully Gets extremely bright in small areas Overall bright for an OLED monitor Works with FreeSync and G-Sync Offers virtual aim point Bias light improves immersion Tons of features Integrated cloud gaming Integrated SmartThings HUB Offers split screen Very light for its size using separate power adapter Extremely wide angle for supported games Decent speakers built in Cons Limited game support Unsupported games can have a fisheye effect Menu layout feels clunky at times Blacks and turn dark gray in bright room Not as well suited for bright areas overall Speakers sometimes distort Menu system needs refinement Remote needs extra buttons Odd placement of mini HDMI port USB-C ports tight lighting cable options Monitor doesn’t seem to wake automatically Compatibility problems with systems that have iGPU and dGPU Only 1 year warranty Warranty doesn’t cover burn in Massive power adapter ClearType can’t adjust for pixel arrangement Design and Features The Odyssey G95SC is in a very small niche of super ultra-wide monitors. While it can be used for production it is targeted at gaming and content consumption. For a gaming monitor the design is still relatively clean with a single piece stand that is comprised of a plastic shell painted silver but most likely has some metal inside for strength. It attaches to the monitor with a push lock system and the base attaches to the vertical section via two captured wingnuts. In the box is a VESA mount adapter. Also provided is a remote, which is needed to control it as there are no external buttons. There is a bias lighting ring on the back where the stand attaches which can be set to a static color or reproduce the most prevalent color on the screen. For the affect to work the screen would have to be close enough to a wall to reflect. There are no software settings or drivers require to adjust this. It reads the video signal and changes color based on the signal. The power cable includes an extremely large power brick as the monitor can use up to 220 Watts. The downside is finding somewhere to place the power brick. The advantage is with a separate power supply the monitor is much lighter and easier to handle. A DisplayPort cable, mini HMDI to HDMI cable, and USB-C to USB-A adapter are included in the box. A strange omission is the lack of DisplayPort over USB-C support or at the very least an adapter cable. Many gamers now have gaming laptops where the dGPU is accessed via DisplayPort over USB-C. Some reports state it has support for DisplayPort over USB-C but in testing using certified cable it did not work. The inclusion of a mini-HDMI port also seems a bit odd as well as the placement of the port outside the main port facing directly backwards instead of sideways like the rest. This limits placement slightly if your cable is more rigid. Both the HDMI port and mini-HDMI port are HDMI 2.1 and the DisplayPort is version 1.4. The spec sheet states the maximum brightness is 250 nits but that it is HDR 400 certified. This should mean a maximum brightness of at least 400. Checking in Windows it reports a peak brightness of 400 nits. The monitor has 1GB of onboard storage to accommodate installing apps such as YouTube, Netflix, or Tubi TV. While not stated in the specs, in the menu it seems to have be able to function as a SmartThings HUB with Matter support. Even if you don’t set that up it can still access any SmartThings devices and can be added as a SmartThings device itself to control. The monitor can display an app with an input source in split screen. This means you could watch something like Tubi TV on one side and display your computer on the other half. The monitor is limited to one app and one input source or two input sources. You cannot use split screen with two apps. Setup and Performance Unlike a regular monitor, the G95C has a setup wizard for connecting to Wi-Fi and setting up apps. Before a firmware update the monitor had issues connecting to 5G Wi-Fi. The update fixed it but occasionally the monitor sometimes forget Wi-Fi settings when turned off. Connecting a laptop another issue was encountered. The first laptop had a Ryzen GPU. Even with the MUX switch enabled the most the HDMI port could work with was 1080P. It is rated at HDMI 2.0b so it should have gone to at least 4K60. After purchasing a USB-C to DisplayPort cable worked without a problem. The next laptop has an RTX 3070 with an HDMI 2.1 port. The system recognized the monitor and adjusted resolution properly but then would never display an image. No adjustments were successful in getting the monitor to work. The issue seemed to stem from the autodetect mode on the monitor. When the laptop changed modes and adjusted to the correctly resolution. The monitor would display that is detecting the connection. As soon as this came up the laptop would show disconnected and reset. The easiest system to work with was a gaming desktop with an RTX 3070. It worked without issues using HDMI and DisplayPort. In the end, the laptop issues didn’t seem to be based on the type of GPU but how display signals were handled between the iGPU and gGPU. If your gaming system has both, it would be best to be prepared for some troubleshooting. After connecting to the laptop with the Ryzen GPU with the adapter cable the resolution defaulted to a lower resolution but showed the correct recommended resolution which is a bit unusual. After changing to the recommended resolution, it defaulted to 120Hz instead of 240 from reason. Selecting 240 worked without any issues. Overall, the connection process just seemed more finicky than normal. Once everything was up and running the fun starts. First things to know is the subpixel arrangement isn’t well suited to productivity work. While ClearType attempts to improve things Windows just doesn’t natively understand Quantum Dot properly so black text on a white background isn’t ideal. It could work for short stints but of course it is primarily a gaming and content consumption monitor, and it shows. While it works ok in bright rooms your blacks turn gray and the monitor but turn down the lights and this monitor really shines. The blacks become completely black, and colors can really stand out. The monitor might be rated at 400 nits, but it sure seems like it can boost locally to higher. Scenes with spotlights or gun flashes could be so bright the screen was hard to look at. While we didn’t have any way to verify screen response times it wouldn’t have mattered because no one in our family was able to sense any type of lag. We thought we had good gaming monitors until seeing just how things could be with the G95SC. One specific example was in Doom Eternal. Our family has a specific game save on Nightmare that has not moved in over a year. After switching to the G95SC not only did the super ultrawide help but it also showcased the hurdle was just as much our previous monitor. After the switch it only took 2 attempts to finish. The best way to describe the feeling is CRT type responsiveness. In Halo Infinite the amount of field of view almost feels like cheating. In COD games the virtual aim point comes in handy. With so many gray and green tones it is hard to see the crosshairs, but you can add a virtual one that glows on top of the game making it almost too easy to see where you are aiming. In Forza Horizon 5 the field of view means not only can you see out the front window almost the entire driver side and some of the passenger side. The exception was Minecraft. At first it seemed like maxing out the field of view to 110 degrees would make for an immersive combo. While the resolution was correct, it turned out that increasing the field of view only increased the fisheye effect. Distortion seemed best somewhere between 70 and 90 degrees. This is where you will find the one weakness of this monitor. If a game doesn’t support the 32:9 ratio, then you either lose screen real estate or you end up with a fisheye view. Even when you lose screen real estate because the OLED could be completely black so it wouldn’t distract. The other option is you can opt to play a video on the other half of the screen. Final Thoughts There is just too much to cover in a relatively short review. The monitor has a ton more features, some more refined than others. Connectivity requires tweaking and some aspects of the menus are a clunky in traditional Samsung fashion but where it really counts, in performance it’s hard to beat. If love to game and play games that can take advantage of a 32:9 aspect and are looking for the best monitor available for immersive gameplay it’s had to beat the Samsung Odyssey G95SC monitor.