Inputs are a single HDMI 2.0 and two DisplayPort 1.4s. Once you’ve made connections, a cover snaps in place to tidy up the wiring. Tucked well up and under the panel are the inputs. You can specify colors and effects for the RGB in the monitor’s on-screen display (OSD). This is actually smoked and transparent when the customizable lighting effect on the back of the stand is turned on. A thin vent cuts across the top with a large black circle at the attachment point. The back panel is an unbroken white piece with a few style lines molded in. The side view is something you won’t see anywhere else. Obviously, there is no attempt at slimness here. At this price point, a handheld remote would be nice.
The control joystick is the only way to toggle power and navigate the OSD. If you look very hard, you’ll see a microscopic, blue power LED.
There, you’ll find a small Samsung logo and the G-Sync certification sticker. Product 360Īny talk of the G9’s physical attributes must include words like “large” and “wide.” However, the front bezel is very thin at just 10mm around the top and sides and 17mm across the bottom. The power supply is internal, and the provided IEC cord has convenient right-angled plugs. Bundled cables include DisplayPort and USB. You won’t have to fish around for the tiny hardware bag, but you will need a Phillips-head screwdriver to complete assembly.Ī plastic trim ring snaps in place at the panel’s pivot point to create the RGB lighting effect on the attachment point at the back of the monitor. Once you’ve attached the large but slender base to its substantial upright, it bolts to the panel with four fasteners held captive in the mount. Assembly & AccessoriesĪ long carton reveals the Odyssey G9 in three pieces. You should snag whichever one’s available for the cheapest because Samsung confirmed to us that the monitors are the same. The business version is called LC49G9 7 T and has an MSRP that’s $220 cheaper than that of our review focus as of writing however, we’ve seen our review focus sell for less. We should note that Samsung sells this monitor under two model numbers. It is premium-priced, but on paper, it has unique qualities you can’t currently find anywhere else.
The Odyssey G9 is well-equipped to anchor a high-end gaming system. Though it requires a bit more graphics horsepower than a 2560 x 1440 monitor, it’s not quite as demanding as a 16:9 4K screen, which has a million more pixels to move about. It also means an ideal 109 ppi pixel density, which represents a sweet spot in the performance/price spectrum. That’s the equivalent of two 27-inch 1440p monitors side by side for a 32:9 aspect ratio. Samsung starts with a VA panel in mega-wide QHD resolution, 5120 x 1440.
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