A dream for PC players: Samsung shows new gaming monitor of superlatives

Gaming monitors are now like sand by the sea, but only least the few remain in memory PC players. With the new Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 that is likely to look different - because the screen is washed on the paper with really all waters.

Samsung Odyssey Neo G9: Giant monitor for demanding gamers

Anyone who has often played with the idea of ​​getting a gaming monitor that is certainly pushed for some interesting models for short or long. The company offers gaming screens in all sizes and price ranges. The heart forms the G9 series, which now got offspring in the form of the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 .

The new gaming colossus is a 49-inch curved screen with 32: 9 aspect ratio, which offers a resolution of 5,120 x 1.440 pixels and a refresh rate of proud 240 Hz . Even that may seem almost overwhelming at first glance, but that's the beginning.

Thanks to mini-LED technology, the monitor in HDR mode reaches peak brightness values ​​of incredible 2,000 cd / m² , and the screen offers a VA-panel with a good contrast ratio and fast response time of 1 ms, which mainly players of ego Shooters are likely to be happy.

Also interesting: as the predecessors support the model Full Array Local Dimming. This time, however, instead of loop 10 is equal to 2,048 dimming zones , so brightness differences in scenes can be much more fine and more accurate - that was at that time a criticism in our test. Also support for the VRR technologies AMD Freesync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync is on board.

_The technical data of the Samsung Odyssey G9 in the overview: _

display size | 49 inches / 124.5 cm --- |- Resolution | 5,120 x 1.440 pixels (image page ratio: 32: 9) Brightness | 420 cd / m² (normal); 2,000 CD / m² (HDR) Contrast | 2,500: 1 (static) Reaction time | 1 ms (gray too gray) Connections |

• 2x HDMI 2.1
• 1x Displayport 1.4
• 2x USB-A 3.0
• 1x line-out

Panel | VA (QLED) Color depth | 10bit (native, without FRC) Color space |

• 125 percent (sRGB)
• 92 percent (Adobe RGB)
• 95 percent (DCI-P3)

Ergonomics | height-adjustable, swiveling, tiltable VESA | Yes (100x100), adapter included Weight | 14.5 kilograms (with stand)

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Price & Availability of the new Samsung Monitor

According to press release, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is to be pre-ordered since July 29, 2021 in the official Samsung shop. The official sale starts on 09 August 2021 . What Samsung has not betrayed so far is the price of the new gaming monitor of superlatives. The direct predecessor is currently traded for around 1,200 euros, the new model is likely to be more expensive again.

Fact is: For savv creation, the acquisition of the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is not in question. But what about you? Would you like to be the owner of the huge gaming screen? Or do you not know where to find place for the Monitor Monster place? Write us in the comments on Facebook!