TL; DR
- Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is a mini LED upgrade for Samsung’s 2020 Odyssey G9 monitor.
- It has a super-wide 49-inch panel with 5,120 x 1,440 pixels with a 1000R curve and a maximum HDR brightness of 2000 nits.
- The Neo G9 is available now worldwide, priced at $ 2,499.99 US.
Samsung’s newest giant of a gaming monitor, the Odyssey Neo G9, is available starting today through online and retail channels. It’s the first time Samsung has brought its Quantum Mini LED technology to its gaming monitors.
The monitor was pre-ordered on July 29th and is available worldwide starting today. The Neo G9 is a 2021 upgrade of the regular G9 launched last year, with the biggest difference being the switch to QLED’s Quantum Mini LED.
It is the new flagship in Samsung’s Odyssey range and has a 49-inch display with a super-wide “Dual QHD” resolution of 5,120 x 1,440 pixels. This is essentially like having two 1440p monitors stacked next to each other.
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 specifications and availability
The updated datasheet of the 2020 version of the monitor brings an important change. The Quantum Mini LED Panel promises a peak brightness of up to 2,000 nits. Additionally, the 2,048 local dimming zones are a significant improvement over the 10 on the original G9. This means that the Neo G9 has much better local dimming. The promised static contrast ratio is 1,000,000: 1 with HDR and HDR 10+ support.
Additionally, the monitor goes up to 240 Hz, making it a solid choice for PC gamers looking for a top-of-the-range ultra-wide monitor. You receive a 1000R Curved VA panel certified by TÜV Rheinland and a gray-to-gray response time of 1ms. The monitor is G-Sync compatible and also supports FreeSync Premium Pro.
also read: FreeSync vs. G-Sync
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 also has a DisplayPort 1.4 port, two HDMI 2.1 ports with variable refresh rate (VRR) support, two USB ports and a headphone jack. The monitor has a glossy white exterior with the front view showing all black parts.
The monitor is available for $ 2,499.99 and is available now on Amazon and Best Buy.
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9
A massive monitor with a price to match.
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is the company’s first mini LED gaming monitor. It has a 49-inch dual QHD panel with a 1000R curve and a peak brightness of 2,000 nits.