Samsung 57" Odyssey Neo G9 (G95NC) Series Dual 4K UHD 1000R Curved Gaming Monitor, 240Hz, 1ms with DisplayPort 2.1, Quantum Mini-LED, DisplayHDR 1000, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, LS57CG952NNXZA

If you are looking for a monitor for productivity/working and gaming, this is unequivocally without hyperbole the best monitor that you can buy, and for a great price. I purchased it recently and have nothing about amazing things to say. The size of this thing is so perfect that once you start using it you'll never want to go back to any other sized monitor. And the resolution and pixel density is absolutely stunning, this thing looks better and more dense than most 27 or 32 inch monitors which is a feat with how big it is. I use mac and although you can only get max 120 HZ, you still can get full native resolution 7680 x 2160 as long as you use DP2.1, which is more than enough for just working which I presume is what most mac users will be doing. The brightness, colors, contrast and HDR on this thing is also amazing everything looks so vibrant and this monitor has an extremely high max brightness. And for work it is SO convenient having literally two 32 inch screens side by side and having this much screen space, you can have so many applications open at once. As long as you have the money to afford this monitor, the desk space to have the monitor on your desk (which is important because the stand takes up a lot of space and this monitor is very heavy so I wouldn't trust it with an arm), and a rig that can run this at full resolution with good FPS/refresh rate, it is an absolute no brainer in my opinion and is one of my favorite purchases that I've ever made. The build quality does feel a bit flimsy I will admit, but honestly it doesn't matter when the monitor works and performs as well as it does. Just make sure out the box that you calibrate the picture settings, enable HDR, set your Display port/HDMI input to 2.1 (by default it is on 1.4), and tweak the settings to your liking. For me I am using original picture mode, 50 brightness, 50 contrast, 10 sharpness, 22 color, local dimming on HIGH (very important setting), contrast enhancer off, active HDR tone mapping, natural color tone, and native color space settings with the rest of settings on default. Make sure to DISABLE any eye care settings for best quality.

Oliver Khan · 2025-07-30 · via amazon

I can't help but love this monitor. There are few flaws but nothing that detracts from the experience when using this beast for work or play. My work laptop is using integrated intel graphics, and has no problem running the full resolution albeit at a refresh rate of 60Hz. My gaming PC, equipped with a Nvidia 4080 runs full resolution at 120Hz. A few examples of gaming performance on the 4080 running max resolution: Forza Horizon 5 locked at 60 fps no problem. Final Fantasy XIV variable from 60 to 85 fps. Typically around 80Hz. Games that support the ultrawide display are gorgeous. Having so much displayed in your field of view really helps with emersion in the game. The quality of the screen really shines. Deep blacks, with little halo effect. Color reproduction is really good. Brightness can be blinding, I typically have brightness set to about 15 out of 50. Text is sharp. For work, having this much real estate to play with is great. I went from running 3 27" monitors to this single setup. No breaks for bezels, and being able to throw windows around anywhere is a game changer. When working with large datasets, or those horrible spreadsheets that are 50 columns wide, max the window and see everything at once. I see the other reviews where people are experiencing flickering, strange gray lines, or bad pixels, but luckily I have had none of those issues. For the bad: The 3' Display Port cable that comes in the box. This is unacceptable as half that length is just getting it from the input on the monitor through the cable management, so you only have maybe 18" to play with getting it to your device. At this price point, Samsung could do better. Only 1 display port on the monitor. HDMI works fine, but I would have liked at least 2 display ports. Not a deal breaker, but a "would have been nice" item. Firmware really needs some work. When waking the computer from sleep mode, the monitor does not come off standby mode automatically unless you have Auto Source Switch+ turned on. But if the work laptop wakes while I am in the middle of a game, I really don't want the monitor to switch automatically to the new input, so I like to keep that off.

Kevin W. · 2023-10-12 · via amazon

Love it. Was unsure about moving from two, side-by-side ASUS monitors, pivoted in towards the center, to this monitor, but now I wonder why I didn't make the move sooner, and don't think (at least for Day Trading), that I can ever go back to my previous setup of side-by-side monitors. Was also a little apprehensive about a curved monitor and it maybe being "too close," but loving it. Form Factor Lines are clean, back cable insertion bay (and cover) are tidy, response time is great, resolution is crisp. Running this off a 2025 Mac Studio M3 Ultra. Had a few little wonky times setting it up (more Mac related, I think). Because I wanted to utilize as much real estate as the monitor would allow, I set the resolution to 5120 x 1440. When I'd restart the computer, my Mac Studio would sometimes reset the resolution to something else (ie: lower res / bigger windows / less able to fit on the screen). I found an App called "Better Display" / "Better Display Pro", and that has been a Godsend. If it's monitor related, this App will let you configure it in a zillion ways. The App has more resolution options than I've ever seen (I'm used to seeing like 4-8 options....this App was offering up to like 30(?)+ resolution options. Have actually thought about replacing the multiple ASUS 27" Pro Art monitors I have above THIS Samsung unit, with ANOTHER one of these Odyssey Neo G9's...but, need to make a little more money to be able to justify that (haha)...but, seriously considering it. If you need an arm for this monitor, so that it levitates off your desktop, I highly recommend: ULTRARM Heavy Duty Monitor Arm for Ultrawide Monitors up to 57" and 44 lbs, Single Desk Stand, Pneumatic Height Adjustable, Modular Extension Arms - Max VESA 100x100, White, MODEL: MA20PW-S

jman995x · 2025-10-16 · via amazon

The Samsung Odyssey NEO G9 is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to immersive gaming and productivity. The 49-inch curved display with Quantum Mini LED technology delivers incredible picture quality, with deep blacks, vibrant colors, and exceptional contrast. Whether you're gaming or working, the 5120x1440 resolution provides crystal-clear visuals, and the 240Hz refresh rate ensures smooth, responsive gameplay. One of the standout features is the HDR2000, which makes everything look incredibly lifelike. The G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro support eliminate screen tearing, making it perfect for high-intensity gaming sessions. The ultra-wide screen is like having two monitors in one, which is great for multitasking without the need for multiple displays. However, there’s one big drawback: its size. The monitor is so large that it overwhelms my 23-inch deep desk, making it difficult to position comfortably. If you don’t have enough desk space, you might find it challenging to fit this beast into your setup. Despite this, if you have the room and budget, the Odyssey NEO G9 is a top-tier monitor that delivers an unrivaled experience in both gaming and productivity. Just be sure to measure your desk before making the investment!

EatSleepAmzn · 2024-08-20 · via amazon

I've been running with mostly Samsung products for literally the past 10 years, from their smartphones, to earbuds, to even an 8K TV. They are always at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, and for that part, they are hard to beat in that regard. Where they fail is their manufacturing & craftsmanship. After 3.5 years, my expensive world's first 8K TV died and was irreparable from my own efforts. And then my only 2-year-old Galaxy S23 Ultra started acting wonky following one of Samsung's software updates, not unsuspiciously. I told myself I was done with Samsung --- never again... When it came time for me to downscale & downsize from three 4K 32" OLED monitors, it was necessary for me to still maintain the vertical height of a 32" monitor. And, unfortunately or fortunately, that's where this monitor (the Samsung Odyssey G9 57"), and only this monitor, came into play. At the time I was looking (6 months ago), this was the only 57" super ultrawide screen monitor in existence -- the 57" is the equivalent to two 32" monitors, which is the perfect compromise for me. As much as I scoured the web for 57" current & future alternatives from OTHER manufacturers including LG & ASUS, this Samsung was the only thing on the horizon. (Looks like Acer made a 57" -- that one is only 120Hz though, and I don't know much about their reliability, either.) Luckily, this has been an amazing monitor -- SO FAR, of course. Coming from OLED's, this Samsung is as good as it's going to get for an LED VA panel -- the closest thing you are going to get to OLED picture quality, without actually being an OLED. Very good blacks, very good contrast, great features/options: 7860x2160 resolution, 240Hz, DP2.1, local dimming options. Is the shadow detail in games as good as OLED? Of course not...but it's still pretty damn good. Are dark scenes/images a bit milky and washed out? A little. But again, I would still categorize the image as "great", even if not the best possible. The huge positive of this monitor not being an OLED is there is zero threat of burn-in. (As a person who has actually experienced burn-in on early OLED's.) I can accidentally leave this monitor on for hours with a still image & not worry about the screensaver not turning on for some reason; I can keep my Windows taskbar on 100% of the time; I don't need to worry about moving windows around periodically so the pixels are not sitting in the same position for too long; I don't need to worry about game HUD's being on the screen too long. That, along with the great picture, just might be enough for me to be okay with not having an OLED... I've seen some reviewers complain about this monitor having a matte screen instead of glossy -- well, there's positives and negatives to that. Is the image 100% as sharp/clear on a matte screen? No -- but you probably would not even notice the difference. But then again, with a matte screen you won't need to worry about the image clarity degrading due to the direct reflections of a glossy screen, either... That said, I will always have my doubts about this Samsung's reliability. I have already experienced a handful of times when I woke up the monitor, but the screen remained black. (I could actually faintly see my desktop on the screen, as if the monitor was at 1% brightness.) Luckily, unplugging the monitor power plug, waiting, and plugging back in got it working properly. (That, of force shutting down my PC.) I've seen reports of this monitor no longer powering on & dying for good, for some users... Well, and that is why I chose to purchase the extended warranty, because I *do* really like this monitor, and I plan to have it for a very long time. If it dies within the next 4 years, I can get it repaired or replaced. And if it's after 4 years, I might be ready to upgrade by then, anyway. It's a Samsung, so buy with caution -- or with an extended warranty -- but it is indeed a very good monitor.

illeagle45 · 2025-10-04 · via amazon

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