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Samsung Odyssey G9 Review

True Score

80
83
6

Experts

88
3,553

Consumers

Expert Rankings

In addition to its large screen, the Samsung Odyssey G9 has a low response time, high frame rate, and good HDR brightness. However, it has poor ergonomics, narrow viewing angles, poor black uniformity, and poor local dimming.

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Overview

As a great Samsung monitor, the Samsung Odyssey G9 is the brand’s high-end model released in 2020. Thanks to its excellent refresh rate and low input lag, it promises to deliver a smoother gaming experience than other high-end models. It’s also better to view in dark rooms than its competitor, the LG 49WL95C-W, because of its higher contrast ratio. It’s an excellent monitor for those who need a monitor to keep up with their competitive gaming. In addition, the Samsung Odyssey G9 has excellent peak brightness, a larger screen size, and a low response time. Keep reading our Samsung Odyssey G9 review, and don’t forget to check out the highest-ranked computer monitors available now.

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our Verdict

The Samsung Odyssey G9 has a lot going for it – a big screen, great reflection control, good contrast, fast response time, high frame rate, and bright HDR. It’s perfect for racing games, but the ergonomics, narrow viewing angles, poor black uniformity, and weak local dimming are drawbacks.

True Score

80

Reasons to Buy

  • Large Screen
  • Good Reflection Handling
  • Better-than-Average Contrast Ratio
  • Low Response Time
  • High Frame Rate
  • Good HDR Peak Brightness

Reasons to Avoid

  • Disappointing Stand
  • Narrow Viewing Angles
  • Bad Black Uniformity
  • Lousy Local Dimming

Specifications

Display TypeQLED
HDMI Inputs1
HDR FormatYes
Max Resolution5120 x 1440
Panel TypeVA
Refresh Rate240 Hz
Response Time1 ms
Screen size49"
Sync TechnologySync TechnologyG-Sync

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Score Card

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Expert Score

83

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Customer Score

88

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True Score

80

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Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    A

    Trust Score

    75
    The Samsung Odyssey G9 Gaming Monitor is a strong overall performer, but its unwieldy design… read more

    By:

    Christian Eberle
  • Tom’s Guide
    C

    Trust Score

    80
    Flight-sim and racing fans will go ga-ga over Samsung’s Odyssey G9, a gaming monitor with… read more

    By:

    Jackie Thomas
  • PC Mag
    D

    Trust Score

    80
    With best-in-class speed and image quality and a 1000R curve, the Samsung 49-Inch Odyssey G9… read more

    By:

    Matthew Murray
  • Tom’s Hardware
    D

    Trust Score

    90
    The Samsung Odyssey G9 is great for gaming. It has low input lag, a fast… read more

    By:

    Sean Hollister
  • Techradar
    D

    Trust Score

    90
    THE GOODThe most immersive monitor you can buyTop-tier features including searingly bright HDRExcellent display qualityTHE… read more

    By:

    Samuel Breton
  • The Verge
    F

    Trust Score

    80
    The Samsung Odyssey G9 is an exercise in luxurious PC gaming, with pretty much every… read more

    By:

    Will Greenwald

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