Gaming monitor upgrades don’t come around every day. After all, screens can cost as much as an entire system if you get the top spec. That’s why it’s important that, whichever you get, you make sure it’s one you’re happy to have on your desk for years to come. Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 embodies virtually everything you need in a display, and it’s currently up to 40% cheaper with a new discount.
At just $1,079.99 on Amazon US, the 49in superwide is currently the second cheapest it’s ever been in the region. The same screen runs for £1,277.09 across the pond and as little as €1,026.86 on the continent. No small chunk of change, but it’s an absolute game-changer at this budget and one you won’t need to replace for a long while.
Samsung Odyssey OLED G9
Experience the world’s first 32:9 aspect ratio OLED gaming monitor with 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms GTG response time and Gaming Hub.
The ‘D’ in DQHD resolution stands for double, giving you essentially two 1440p displays shoulder-to-shoulder without the imposing bezel between them. Paired with a gentle 1,800R curve, the aim is to immerse you in any world you choose to enter.
It particularly shines in racing games and simulators, whether flight or space, as you get the entire view of the cockpit. You’ll need to check whether your favourite titles support 32:9 aspect ratios since it is absolutely humungous, but it’s the best way to take in every detail around you. It can also be an advantage in FPS games, granting you wider peripheral vision to spot your opponent before they see you.
Samsung endows it with its QD-OLED panel, which is made in-house. This gives it all the benefits of organic self-lighting pixels, including true blacks, a near-infinite contrast ratio, and an ultra-fast 0.03ms response time, alongside a beautiful Quantum Dot layer that enhances blues and brightness. It’s not worlds apart from the best gaming monitors like Philips Evnia 34M2C6500, aside from a larger aspect ratio and a bigger 240Hz refresh rate.
Powering such lofty specs requires the latest ports available, including HDMI 2.1, Micro HDMI 2.1, and DisplayPort 1.4 slots. There’s also a USB 3.0 hub with three ports for all your peripherals. Unlike most of its rivals, Odyssey incorporates built-in WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.2, so you can connect just about anything to this screen.
Setting itself apart from the competition, Odyssey G9 adds built-in speakers you can control with an included remote. They don’t compare to a dedicated soundbar or audio monitors, but they’re great in a pinch. Samsung also adds a splash of RGB to the rear with CoreLighting+, bouncing off the wall behind it. All in all, it’s the complete package, and who can argue at this price?