What we like about the Samsung Odyssey G9

Curved display design

It uses a 49-inch 1000R curved panel with a 32:9 aspect ratio. This allows the screen to wrap around the user's field of view, creating stronger immersion in racing simulators and other titles that benefit from a wide perspective. The Dual QHD resolution gives that the extra width does not come at the cost of sharpness.

High refresh rate and response time

This monitor supports a 240Hz refresh rate paired with a 1ms response time. These specifications reduce lag and motion blur during fast gameplay, which can be important for competitive players. The faster response also minimizes ghosting and keeps visuals sharp during quick movements.

HDR performance

With DisplayHDR 1000 support, the Odyssey G9 reaches up to 1000 nits of brightness. Combined with a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, it highlights details in both darker and brighter scenes. This can help users spot elements in games or content that would otherwise be hard to notice on lower-contrast panels.

Adaptive sync technology

The inclusion of AMD FreeSync Premium Pro helps eliminate stuttering and screen tearing. It works with supported graphics cards to keep visuals smoother even when frame rates fluctuate.

Lighting and design features

Samsung has equipped the monitor with CoreSync and Core Lighting Plus, which project on-screen colors into the space around the monitor. This creates a lighting effect that matches what is happening on screen, and it can also be customized to change the overall atmosphere of a setup.

Adjustability and usability

The G9 is designed with flexibility in mind. Its stand allows tilt, swivel, and height adjustments, and it also supports VESA mounting for arm setups. Additional features include picture-by-picture and picture-in-picture modes, as well as Auto Source Switch, which changes inputs automatically when a new device is turned on.