Customers are positive about the 55" Odyssey Ark's impressive screen size, picture quality, and sound quality, with many praising the immersive gaming experience. However, customers are negative about the monitor's significant weight and somewhat problematic software, finding setup to be challenging as well.
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Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing picture
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is the best monitor ever owned. I use it for flight simulator and the curved huge screen is perfect. Easy to set up and use
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great monitor when it is on sale for under $2k
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I wish I could give it a 4.5..
This thing is great. It is big and vibrant. The built-in OS is a little wonky but manageable. It took a little to figure out. The speakers are a great bonus for when I get tired of wearing a headset. I am using a 4070ti in my tower and it doesn't slow it down at all.
My only real complaint is that you can't do 2 x 32:9 stacked inputs. You are stuck to a few prebuilt layouts or you can make your own, but you can't stack 2 43:9 screens on top of each other.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great monitor.
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Absolutely love it. I bought 3 to complete my triple monitor setup for my Racing simulator.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful product
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This monitor is insane! This also comes with Samsung one plus tv (free tv) And to top off my experience all of the Best Buy crew was amazing and I had an amazing experience!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Samsung ark
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
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I have toy say it’s a great monitor, seen many bad reviews but decided to see for myself, no regrets.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Screen , worth every penny
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Amazing screen , definitely an upgrade over gen 1 . Hdr looks amazing , the brightness is like no other . Worth every penny
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Early impressions are good overall.
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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So far so good! Wish Samsung would provide better setup info for the One Connect box and better tutorials for using features...good thing their is YouTube.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Great Monitor. Love the wheel controller. Great for editors.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product highly recommended
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Great monitor looks amazing! The features it has are numerous have had it for a month still finding out everything it does
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best monitor for me.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I have the 55" and the 57" I like the 55" better. It just works and feels better.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth it
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Monitor has worked flawlessly, honestly worth the price. I use to have a 32in gaming monitor but was moving and didn’t want to bring my tv, so found this. Watching things in 4k and being able to play the games I want at a great fps has been awesome.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gaming
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Everything i expected
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
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I like everything about this gaming monitor/tv it’s amazinggg you wont be disappointed at all samsung did they thing with this
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This thing is a beast!!!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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This thing is heavy and out of this world.
It truly envelopes you in in the view with great sound and will keep you fixated on different ways to use it for some time.
Only played one game and immediately noticed how fast the response time is, not just on the screen but my mouse seemed faster also in other ways even though it is connected using the Dock and shared by the monitor and PC.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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.
This is a premium monitor for immersion simulator to VR without the hot uncomfortable head gear. The reason I chose this monitor it the 16:9 ratio that has become hard to find in high end monitors.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Looks great
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Looks great and I love the multiview but there some things I would want like the NBA app, more options for the vertical view
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
It is to heavy to be having issues like this.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The only way I can use the Samsung Ark Gent 2 Monitor with my pc, is if I connect my old monitor to turn on my PC so that the Ark Gen 2 will recognize my pc. After checking for updates, trying a new display port cable and a new HDMI cable it did not fix the problem. I used a different PC, it did not fix the problem. Once I used my old monitor to turn on my PC, I realized it's the ARK Gen 2. I then called Samsung tech support, and they let me know it was a known bug and that they had two fixes for the issue. They had me disconnect the monitor from the wall outlet for 10 seconds and that did not resolve my issue. He had me check for updates and I was up to date. The issues keep coming back once I turn the PC and Monitor off. I really liked the size and curvature of this monitor and hate that I have to take it back. It is a hassle this thing weights about 100 lbs. I do not recommend the Samsung Ark Gen 2
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Samsung
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gaming monitor
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Outstanding, it’s really good for gaming since it a monitor. The controller for impressed me. The graphics are outstanding but the price could be brought down
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must buy
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amazing screen! I love the multi use between 4 screens and when flipping it in vertical mode it can hold 3 screens
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Truly massive 55” Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen Display
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Ark 2023 addressed the main negative feedback the Ark 2022 had. The multiview setting now supports up to 4 inputs simultaneously; DP 2.0, 2 X HDMI 2.1, and HDMI 2.0 on the One Connect Box. The massive 4K curved 55” Micro LED 1000R Curved screen has an amazing picture. One of the drawbacks on Samsung displays were the light bleeding issues. Most of that has been resolved with super dark black levels similar to a OLED. I use my Ark for video games that can take advantage of the 165 Hz display, Steam, Xbox Series X, and PS5.
Notable Features:
• Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. with enhanced Multi View supports up to four inputs, including an all-new Display Port
• 55" rotating screen with 1000R curve, featuring 4K UHD resolution with 165Hz and 1ms response time and FreeSync™ Premium Pro
• Added KVM Switch for full control of your command center with a single mouse and keyboard
• Cockpit Mode, Eclipse Lighting and Sound Dome Technology for immersive game play
• Two Remotes (Ark Dial and Standard Remote)
• 4 Speakers 2 Subwoofers
Drawbacks:
• Heavy, weighs near 100 lbs takes 2 people to move it
• Display times out fast when nothing is shown
• Display supports up to 32:9, changing the resolution doesn’t seem to do anything in the settings
• Unable to have 2 32:9 aspect ratio’s in multiview or 2 or 3 16:9 and 1 32:9 aspect ratio
• Software is sometimes buggy and freezes up for a few seconds
• PC hates resolution changes when using multiview and sometimes won’t display on the screen in multiview and requires a system reboot
• Price, $3K
If you can get over some of the current drawbacks then this TV/Monitor is a must buy. I’m hoping some of the software issues will be addressed in a future a firmware update. The multiview is amazing using everything except a PC. I recommend not using multiview with a PC since it gets finicky when the resolution changes. If I’m gaming on Steam I’ll sometimes adjust the screen size which adds a immersive background that animates with what’s playing on the screen. I just never use multiview on her unless I’m playing on my Xbox with another input or app. If you can get passed some of these issues and the sticker shock, I recommend this!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Huge, Powerful, and Beyond Expectations
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This monitor is absolutely huge — in the best way possible. The 55" curved screen truly delivers an immersive experience whether you're gaming, watching content, or working across multiple applications. The picture quality is outstanding. The 4K resolution with Quantum Mini-LED tech gives you sharp details, deep blacks, and rich colors that pop.
Gaming on the Odyssey Ark is next level. The 1ms response time and FreeSync Premium Pro make every frame buttery smooth, with no screen tearing or input lag. Whether you're playing FPS, racing sims, or open-world adventures, this screen keeps up flawlessly.
What I love most is the flexibility. The cockpit mode and vertical rotation are game changers. You can split the screen into different layouts, making multitasking easy and efficient. I’ve been able to use it as a full command center—gaming, trading, and productivity all at once.
It’s definitely a premium product, and the price reflects that—but if you want one of the most advanced and visually stunning monitors out there, this is it.
Highly recommended for gamers, content creators, and professionals who want a monitor that does it all.