Samsung Odyssey G9 49" Curved Gaming Monitor DQHD 1000R, 1ms (GtG), VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 240Hz, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, Height Adjustable Stand, LS49CG954ENXZA, 2024
First of all, this is my first Ultrawide or HDR monitor, but I've seen many others. I replaced a 15 year old Dell and Samsung 24" monitor that I will probably keep for a long time. It's the size of two 27-inch 16:9 displays soldered together, and you can easily use three app windows side by side. .
This monitor is great for gaming, almost as immersive as my Oculus but without the weight and heat. I played Halo Infinite Multiplayer on High/Ultra (RTX 3070) and lowered the resolution to 55% to get 120fps at full 5K, but for games like Cyberpunk 2077, you have to lower the resolution to choose between ray tracing and ray tracing. For the most part, ray tracing will only bring minor visual improvements to current-gen games, so I don't think it's a big issue yet, but be aware it's an issue on a screen this size and you may need more. Large GPU. HDR technology in games provides a great contrast range that greatly improves immersion.
The wide sides give you a better view of the playing surface and allow you to monitor your wings better. This alone improves my performance in shooting games. There's also a really cool gaming feature: a built-in aiming reticule that can be turned on or off. This is great for shooters or hardcore games when the game's crosshairs are hidden... :)
To watch HDR movies, you need a viewer that can handle 10-bit output. I recommend using VLC Media Player and setting the contrast to around 60% (Ctrl+E, Video Effects tab, Save Settings). This creates beautiful, vibrant images with bright, detailed highlights. I usually zoom in so that the window touches the top and bottom of the screen. This creates a nice large frame without losing any part of the image.
The only negatives I have found with this monitor after 5 months are: the blacks are not as black as OLED displays, the dynamic backlight range is too large to use and I disabled this feature because it is distracting to viewers. Open and close. There is now a mini-LED version of the display that can solve this problem, but it also costs more than twice as much. The standard version still offers plenty of contrast and 1,000 nits of brightness and definitely has an HDR feel.
Another downside is that a dead pixel appears near the center after about a month. The pixels on this screen are so small that I can never see them unless I have a white background, and even then I have to look for them. As long as none of the other pixels disappear, everything is fine.
- Enjoy the adventure: Enjoy an exciting gaming experience as vivid scenes appear in your field of vision. The 49-inch QHD 1000R dual curved display delivers a full panoramic view that captures your attention
- 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time: Conquer all enemies with lightning speed; The 240Hz refresh rate eliminates lag for ultra-smooth motion. A response time of 1 ms (GtG)* ensures blur-free images and reduced ghosting
- Capture details and defeat your enemies: From dark shadows to sunny scenes, 1,000 nits peak brightness and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio enhance color expression and depth.
- Immerse yourself in smooth, non-stop action: High-speed action flows smoothly; AMD FreeSync Premium Pro** can display complex, fast-paced gaming scenes smoothly and seamlessly, giving you a competitive edge.
- Designed for maximum in-game immersion: Using CoreSync technology, the colors you see on screen in game appear in your real world, immersing you deeper into the scene; With the new Core Lighting+, you can add stunning colors to your settings to instantly change the mood.
- Extend your winning streak with ease: rotate, tilt and adjust height until you're ready to win; A fully VESA-compatible hexagonal mount and standard monitor arm make it easy to move the monitor to your ideal position
- YOUR CHANNEL AND YOUR STYLE: Play, watch and chat – all at the same time; With PBP, you can view videos, images, or data from two simulated sources