Samsung Odyssey ARK 2nd Gen. First Impressions: Don't Buy Until You See This!

[@jackcorsica8405]

Hate these clickbait titles. This was literally just a ad for the monitor.

[@araltasher]

Was there any specific question you had that wasn't answered?

[@Smuthole]

@@araltasher I belive hes hinting to the "dont buy before you watch this!" title. As those titles always has something very negative about the product.

[@araltasher]

Interesting point 🤔 I’ll take that into account for the next videos 🤙🏻🔥🔥

[@richdesigns81]

@jackcorsica8405, I don't understand how your comment says anything relevant.. let's say this is an ad for a product. It's still information about a product currently available on the market. People who click on this video do so because they want information about this product. So.. do you have an actual point, or are you attempting to sling some mud for the mere appearance of impropriety on the part of the content creator. If you have an actual criticism of the PRODUCT, by all means, speak up. Attacking the credibility of the content creator by negatively restating what the content of the video is, does nothing to further any discussion..

[@iGiorgisWorld]

You can’t use multiple hdmi inputs at the same time. 😢only 1 and 3 apps 😏😏😏

[@JLawL]

PSA: it’s on sale for $1999 at Best Buy. I’ve had it for 6 months and it’s the best thing I have ever used by far.

[@zleipnirgoh5972]

damn it... i bought the 1st gen just last year and the multi view is not a software update?

[@nevosa930]

yeeah thanks to samsung they really love us

[@brianruiz2360]

I have a few questions if you don't mind answering 1. Does this monitor do well as a single source work laptop for multiple windows placed around the screen? 2. Can you save a custom layout for that source or have to resize the screen? 3. How does the monitor work with teams?

[@patrickedwards3792]

I have recently picked this up for just this purpose and run multiple PC's. First, question, does this monitor do well as a single source with multiple windows placed around the screen. For a windows PC, yes (running windows 11 pro). This monitor is 4k, so with a single input it will do 4k and on the windows pc, I have the option of four windows when i hover over the full screen or window button i have options of 3 or four windows and it places them in the window I select (this happens on my windows work laptop and home pc). The custom layout for the source can be handled in multiple ways, you can default to the os, download use Samsung's easy setting software, use windows power toys FancyZones (free from Microsoft), try out Display Fusion. Please be aware, that If this is a single connection, the source will always default to full screen unless you have a multi-view setting of KZbin, pc, clock, etc. For teams, I had to run two display cables and plug them into the HDMI ports on the Ark, and then set multi-view mode. Multiview allows the ports to display as, side by side, one on the left, three on the right or all four. When this occurs, the display sets the windows into a max of 1080P, I set the display settings scale to 100% and made a teams call and shared my screen. My team members on the call were able to see the screen perfectly and did not have to adjust anything.

[@snoww2009]

Now, I wish it is 8K so I can display four inputs each as 4k (not 1080p) at the same time. Samsung please hear us. 😀

[@user-yz5wy8gs9i]

Hi brother, just wanna ask a very basic question. Does this gaming monitor still require cpu? Or it’s inbuilt?

[@silverfox9307]

can you run the bottom half like a wide screen for pc and 2 at top for different inputs? (3 inputs altogether)

[@araltasher]

not as far as I've tested 🥲 the multi-screen is pretty much set at 16:9 ratios. I wanted to run a config similar to what you mentioned, but I do not believe it's possible

[@KSTechReview]

is it better to buy this one or the new samsung s90d 65 inch as monitor?

[@Bryceisthename_]

Honestly bullshi* they could have just updated the first generation and just given us an option for buying the display port box or stay with the original kinda sad Samsung

[@araltasher]

I'm pretty sure the updates are due to a hardware upgrade on the 2nd Gen. I don't think the older I/O box was designed to do that

[@caydenpo1001]

Content clean asf. Love that you’ve added more product shots and less face shots. Do an updated desk setup tour it’s lookin clean asf in the background.

[@araltasher]

Appreciate the support! Trying to better the quality of production by each video 🤙🏻 And yeah, here's definitely an updated setup tour on the way in the upcoming weeks 🤝🏻🔥

[@barnafk8]

During flex mode when i have youtube, ps5 & clock. My screen dim making it hard to game. Is this normal cause i cant find anyway tk adjsut the brightness while gaming.

[@mooperdooper4ever]

So just to get clarification, is it able to let you emulate multiple screens using just 1 PC? So like Video Editing on one side and web browser on the other?

[@rowan1043]

Correct

[@sportnation8885]

what's the model number, because I want to make sure its second gen and not the first one which has all the faults

[@behindthen0thing]

G97NC

[@1c1r1x]

Hi there, i have an invidea titan X , how will this be compatable with the AMD Freesync..?? Thanks

[@ArkumDagsson]

Can anyone tell me if you can do a 32:9 on the bottom and two 16:9 on the top?

[@digitalraider]

I have not been able to achieve this yet.

[@pranaviyer1055]

As far as I can tell, no, but the software is a piece of shit so maybe there's some hidden setting I'm not finding.

[@MJDross]

Thanks for the video. You’re the first person to do a review of the 2nd Gen Ark. Please do more videos on this device. I would like to see how the KDM switch works and the option to move your mouse between different PCs screens.

[@Kluna36]

I haven't figured it out yet and didn't find any videos on it. I just got the new one and would love to know how it works.

[@MJDross]

I get mine tomorrow. I’ll play with it and reply back. You need a usb3 printer cable I think.

[@Kluna36]

I started off by ordering the wrong cables. Whichever ones I ordered were too tall. Like they had on extension on them. @@MJDross

[@Kluna36]

I just looked at my order and see that I ordered USB3 but those do not fit. Its like the top section needs to be removed.

[@MJDross]

Think they call it a USB Type B 10.4 mm cable or upstream cable. I use it at work for the high dpi document scanners.

[@tmcbride9435]

Could use more detail, like the res and refresh of the multi-view windows.

[@araltasher]

There have been a decent amount of good questions on multi view specifically, so I'm working on a KZbin Short content for that 🤙🏼💯

[@ellegendme]

I have the 1st Gen one, Is there is any way to connect multi inputs and showing at same time? even if i buy the 2nd Gen main control Box?

[@CraigNiel]

I was wondering the same. I have the 1st Gen and although not a priority for me to have multiple inputs at the moment, it would be nice!

[@araltasher]

I honestly didn’t test this since I don’t own a 1st Gen of the Ark. And I don’t think Samsung’s selling the box as a standalone product either

[@CraigNiel]

@@araltasher Just been doing some digging and it appears Samsung have put something in place so even if you did get hold of a Gen2 box it will not work with a Gen1 monitor. Even though the monitors themselves are identical. It's a bit disappointing that Samsung seem to be totally trashing anyone that bought a Gen1. At least give them the option to purchase a Gen2 box to have the multiple inputs, I have no idea why they would even purposefully block this option?

[@cyrussvyruss9205]

@@CraigNiel Because Samsung is greedy, and assumes people will go out an buy the 2nd gen because they added the stuff that should have been added in the first place. They knew damn well people would want to use more then one input at a time.

[@CraigNiel]

@@cyrussvyruss9205 Yaah they must have known.

[@Sick4TheThic]

the only issue I had with gen one was the lack of the ability to use multiple hdmi sources at once. wish they just released the firmware for gen 1 instead of just making a gen 2

[@GodOfRage809]

this one doesnt have that issue you get 4 multi screens at premium 1080p when you use a single screen is 4k. i would get it when its on sale. i got it from someone who bought it february for 2150 but he missed the return window and i got it for 1600 off marketplace look for those deals

[@danacouncil1996]

I bought the 2nd gen last month and I love it! Paired with 2 ODYSSEY G9 OLEDS is awesome! I just wish I could figure out the KVM switch.

[@araltasher]

How are you liking yours?! 👌🔥 Also, you need to download the "Samsung Easy Setting Box" app on your PC to use the KVM feature --> www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00091282/

[@danacouncil1996]

@@araltasher o wasn’t aware of this. Thanks for the tip! As for the Ark, I’m loving it just exploring more ways to use it with other devices simultaneously. Lots of possibilities

[@sandeep-zv8mz]

I just want to know if this mini led display similar to oled. I mean is black visible in dark or true black?

[@vesnaCZ]

OLED is different black level

[@araltasher]

I didn't do a scientific test on this, but I have both an OLED display and the Ark on my setup. The blacks are not OLED dark, but it does get pretty close considering this is a VA panel

[@mrdavester]

Local dimming?

[@Houstonruss]

It has it and it makes a tremendous difference. Not as good as oled but it does get blacked out.@@mrdavester

[@Silverwing_99]

When goin cockpit mode As a full single display, does it remain 4k resolution?

[@Ady_Sr]

if you don't split screen then yes else no

[@wilsonk3263]

I have been struggling getting my picture setting right. Have any recommendations?

[@araltasher]

I have a DataColor Spyder for calibrating my displays, but Samsung displays support Smart Calibrate with the SmartThings app. You'll have to download it on your phone and I heard it's pretty straighforward

[@OriginalHunterRaider]

The biggest problem with this display is the problem from the original which is you cant have an ultra wide below with the two monitors at the top of equal size as it was originally advertised. I dont want dead space and i dont want 4 small monitors that is why I just stack 2 G9s.

[@gilmbaob7824]

Bonjour, merci pour la vidéo👍👍.Est ce que la 2nde génération contient le boitier one connect?

[@araltasher]

Yes

[@illiaNP15]

Did you have any problem with switching on this monitor?

[@araltasher]

Nope, turns on with both remotes or via the signal from any of the HDMI devices just fine

[@dannywhite5366]

Is there any Computer Arm that can carry the monitor if I don't want to use the stand?

[@araltasher]

lol not that I could find

[@itsmoorshotz]

iS IT A GOOD MONITOR FOR PROFESSIONAL COLOR GRADING, AND HOW IS THE COLOR ACCURACY.

[@araltasher]

I wouldn’t use it for professional color grading, as it’s not the most color accurate panel you can find.

Hi! Is it possible to connect 2 or 3 different pc or other devices in hdmi ports and use multi view? Thanks

[@xznmusic]

Yes. 2nd gen primarily introduced this feature as it was the most requested from the first gen.

[@araltasher]

Yep, the previous model let you have four video streams, it only allowed one video stream from its HDMI inputs (two HDMI 2.1 and one HDMI 2.0), and other video streams needed to be apps. However, the new model allows you to watch four video streams from its four video input sources simultaneously. So, it will be possible to play PS5 games on the first quarter of the screen, watch a football match in the second quarter, and have your PC and laptop screens on the two remaining quarters.

[@victorvillacis6764]

Would an update of firmware to the first one fix the multi view?

[@araltasher]

I don't believe so. There isn't much info available about that, but my guess is it has to do more with the 2nd gen control box rather than a single firmware upgrade

[@Born4One]

Does the computer occupy the entire screen in cockpit mode? I'm getting mixed answers. In your video it appears as one display in cockpit mode and in other videos I see that it can only occupy 1/3 of the screen in cockpit mode.

[@Kluna36]

When I rotate mine, it goes right to 3 separate sections. I have not looked for an option to use it as one.

[@araltasher]

you can use multi view for arrange it different window ratios from different devices. But you can use the whole screen for one input too. That's how I use it actually

[@Born4One]

@@araltasher thank you. That’s what I thought.

[@PizzlesTechTime]

Yeah I mean was this sponsored by Samsung?

[@araltasher]

Lol I wish, but people like to assume 😂

[@PizzlesTechTime]

@@araltasher yeah you certainly have a lot of Samsung products lol! I'm a Samsung fanboy myself but I criticize them a bit too much. I don't think they would ever work with me.

[@PizzlesTechTime]

@@araltasher in that case what I would do is separate a part of the video where you mentioned some negatives. I mean even if they are nitpicks it makes it seem more genuine. That is just my two sense of course

[@VerdunRemix]

So they couldnt make an update for the previous? besides the usb c its the same SH$T

[@nevosa930]

lol

[@CraigNiel]

It's an effin joke, right? They won't even make the Gen2 One connect Box compatible with the Gen1 Monitor, Samsung have actively made it incompatible to stop anyone that bought the Gen1 from being able to purchase a Gen2 Box and have multi-view like they should have in the first place. You have to purchase the whole thing again, so not only did they rip me off in the first place by selling me a dud product but they are trying to rip me off again. Yeah, no thanks. I'll never EVER buy anything Samsung again so long as I live.

[@charlesa3505]

Why do u wanna spend money on ANOTHER one? Is the gen 1 not enough for you??

[@CraigNiel]

@@charlesa3505 _Why do u wanna spend money on ANOTHER one?_ We don't. _Is the gen 1 not enough for you??_ The Gen 1 does not support Multi-View from multiple HDMI, you can only use 1 and then Samsung's own crappy apps so it's useless for that. So many people complained that they fixed it but instead of releasing an update for all the people that bought a Gen 1 Monitor they released the Gen 2 with an upgraded One Connect Box that supports Multi-View but actively made the updated One Connect Box non-compatible with the Gen 1 Monitor to purposefully stop anyone that has a Gen 1 Monitor from purchasing it and enjoying real Multi-View. Considering the Monitors themselves on both Gen 1 and Gen 2 are identical they are just screwing over everyone that bought a Gen 1, including me. So Samsung can go fcuk themselves I'll never buy anything from them ever again and I'm pretty sure lots will have the same opinion. I hope they go bust!

[@sidsid6380]

I ordered one on Black Friday….

[@araltasher]

Let's goooooo 🔥💯👊🏼

[@7Gig]

What is the controller that you are using at timestamp 2:38 ? Great review. Ticked all the important boxes for someone who is familiar with this beast. A more in depth review may be needed. LOL, I just bought the original version in March. I was hoping the multi-view (external input) limitation would be addressed is a firmware update. I was going to buy a second one anyway. Just not so soon. THANKS SAMSUNG 😡

[@araltasher]

Appreciate the support man 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽💯 Tried to cover as much as I can, and as quickly as I can haha. From what I understand the Multi View update was not a simple software bump, but rather made possible with the hardware upgrade. And I think the controller you're referring to is my Tab S9 Ultra --I'm casting the screen wirelessly from there

[@EspKamui]

I'm a bit confused though. Is the 2nd gen only a version with an updated firmware or an all new product?

[@Joeyouth000]

Is a brand new product that fixed some issues that can be fixed by the software, yes you have to pay again on this already crazy price point product

[@MiguelGorham]

1,999 for the 55" gen two currently

[@araltasher]

There's some hardware upgrades in there for sure but I wasn't able to find aa reliable resource for it. From what I understand the Multi View update is not just simply a software fix, but a hardware upgrade on the internals. The media box which you connect your inputs is completely different than the 1st Version

[@Iam_Suade]

Love this beast of a monitor bro, the colors looks beautiful 😍

[@user-ro7hq6vo2h]

Hello, how are the black colors?

[@szipics]

Hello. can you say more about local dimming, black color?

[@xaviergall2233]

Finnally a review i have been waiting ❤

[@sekosis]

Can you do 120hz on each of the screens when in multiview also can you have one long screen on top and two smaller ones side by side at the bottom

[@araltasher]

I'm going to release a KZbin Short dedicated just for different Multi View later this week, and I'll give this a try 🤙🏼💯

[@Spawny500]

I don't understand why they would put so much into the speakers, no doubt leading partly to why the unit is so heavy. This is a sophisticated gamer set up & likely target buyers will be using external speakers.

[@AlirAlbayrak]

If you’re story player you’re not gonna need any extra speakers dude. I got 34” Samsung Oled and believe my you can’t run that monitor %100 sound level. When I’m playin i use it at %40… this one already has crazy good sound system so if you’re not goin headset, on board will be crazy enough…

[@nicolaypastore]

Should I get this or the g9 49inch monitor?

[@nicotinedr3ams730]

I’m torn between the 2 of them too mad idk 😅

[@araltasher]

I'd go with the OLED G9. I think that's my favorite monitor for 2023 overall 🤙🏻🔥

[@Ady_Sr]

go with oled g8.. oledg9 is tooo wide, also many games are not supported for that ration. + corners in games in pxel flled and stretched . + in normal productivity,, the far corners are not easily visible without moving side ways. i returned g9 n got g8.

[@Ady_Sr]

also if you can wait for an year,, there is 3rd gen also coming in ark. many problems like 2 audio not working are being fixed

[@GodOfRage809]

just got it 3 days ago which gpu do you reccomend for this monster ark gen 2 ?

[@araltasher]

I’m using an RTX 4080 which handles it great… I can run games in 4K at 165Hz without any issues 🤙🏻💯 a 4070 would be okay too from what I heard, but I’ve been using it with a 4080 like I said haha 😅

[@truculenttabasco]

If you're spending that much on a monitor, you may as well just get a 4090 tbh.

[@garnorix]

@@truculenttabasco That's horrible advice lol. Don't just buy the biggest number because that'll end up screwing you over in the end.

[@patrickedwards3792]

I have a 4070TI and it runs fine with it.

[@AlirAlbayrak]

@@garnorixif 4080 is a number 4090 is not. Worlds most great gpu ever yet bro. Dont ever compare these two boi

[@mercemargielaaa]

Can I use protools and game at the same time?

[@behindthen0thing]

why you planning on programming drums while playing doom?

[@olealgoritme6774]

This isn't a review, but a sales pitch. What a joke.

[@joshw.2739]

it is disclosed that its paid. more useful to see the features displayed than the samsung website but not the video to go to for an unbiased review.

[@Sleepyless]

Bro I can't wait to see a video about your design and programming worflow with this new setup 🔥

[@araltasher]

You and me both! 🔥🫱🏼‍🫲🏽😂

[@umar1992]

Hey Man. Could you go deeper into the multiview? Can you connect multiple HDMI from 1 PC so you an can use it as a triple or dual monitor setup? without having any bezel? Play Games in ultravide, Small discord on left side and Small browser on the right with game in the middle. Something like that??

[@araltasher]

Yeah you can use two separate lines from the same PC as long as your GPU can handle it, but you'd be limited in how you can arrange the views. You can use the PiP mode or Multi View, but personally, I do the window arrangement with the PC software instead off using multiple inputs lines

[@98jacques]

@@araltasherso theoretically you could run a game in middle bottom of the screen, and fit a chrome tab around that game, as well as something like discord for 3 total items?

[@Saph3211]

I want to know as well if u can connect 2 pcs and split screen to different combinations: left PC1 and right PC2 // top and bottom // PC1 top L, PC2 top R and PC3 on the bottom wide... It kind of a deal breaker for me if cant adjust it. I own ark 1 gen and i am pissed about it... I am no UX engineer, but a client that before he spends 3k on a Monitor... Wants to know whats the user experience is like. The quick overview was nice. Go deeper next time please

[@vesnaCZ]

Buy test and return it

[@araltasher]

Sind there's a decent amount of questions on the Mutli View, I'm going to try and push a KZbin Short later this week to answer some of these questions to the best of my abilities 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽🔥

[@obsesivegamer]

what is that wallpaper?

[@Czermet666]

I love the portrait mode Do I listen to my inner voice of reason, or impulse buy it rn???🤔

[@Turbolious]

buy it now, its on sale on samsungs website

[@bonecrusher0077]

With all four screens, does it stay 4k?

[@araltasher]

The main display is 4K, so when you use Multi-View you’re splitting the overall 4K resolution. Long story short, you can run 4 HD screens at max 🤙🏻💯

[@yashwingokavarapu6845]

@@araltasher how do we use the kvm in multiview i have been trying to figure it out for a while

[@Tactic_Rush]

⁠@@araltasher So if i Play PS5 with Multi-view on that, i can only Play in 1080p?

[@araltasher]

@Tactic_Rush yup indeed

[@Tactic_Rush]

@@araltasher Okay Thank you. Hope one day all four screens can run in 4K.

[@Sick4TheThic]

Ill do some more reserch on this gen 2 might get it still.

[@araltasher]

Yo, happy to answer any questions you might have 🤙🏻🔥

[@jesussanchrz8511]

Is $1853 (after taxes) a good price point and it is it worth it for this price?

[@ox3965]

Well in the uk, we are being robbed at £2500. Not interested

[@keshav8497]

@@ox3965 yeah, everyone outside us/korea is being robbed all thanks to taxes.

[@JamieSmith]

Yeah I just paid 2k + tax (then -5% for card used)

[@yashwingokavarapu6845]

How to use that KVM switch

[@araltasher]

you need to download Samsung's Easy Setting Box software on your PC --> www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00091282/

[@yashwingokavarapu6845]

@@araltasher Thanks a lot for help Samsung documentation is really bad and their support team told me that the monitor has no KVM

[@araltasher]

Lmao yeah the community is a better help imo 🤣😂 the tech support is usually a hit or miss with help haha

[@S4WYERonPC]

"... built for gaming in every way possible..." - lacks g-sync.... Pick one

[@marvinhenneicke5132]

#teamgalaxy

[@ox3965]

Well I want one, but will not buy one. Uk price extortion at £2500

[@araltasher]

Wait for a discount. They usually go on a sale during special holidays 👍🏻💯

[@Mr.StealYoCat]

Domt buy this monitor its not worth it because the 4k is stretched out and looks bad . Or the oddesey 49 oled either it's so dim and the colors suck on it and text looks like crap

[@nicotinedr3ams730]

😢

[@Mr.StealYoCat]

Trust me I bought it expecting a screen like my tab s8 ultra but it was far from that and had to return the 49g oled and I herd the 4k on the ark is so stretched it's basically 1080p if ur up close

[@frankspaetz9310]

What's a better alternative to the g9 49inch?

[@Mr.StealYoCat]

@@frankspaetz9310 honestly I don't know.. I'm just gonna hold out for now. Maybe somthing better will come out

[@nicotinedr3ams730]

@@Mr.StealYoCat maybe the corsair xeneon flex 45in?

[@Redman147]

Honestly I just want a monitor that has the multi-view support this monitor has. I love ultrawides, but I want to be able to split up my realestate and have programs recognize the splits as virtual inputs.

[@TopNotchComedy]

please is it an OLED monitor??

[@araltasher]

No, it's a VA Panel that uses a new Quantum Mini LED technology

[@MyNameIsNotPatrick]

Lmao 1799, and it's not oled. 😂😂

[@mrdavester]

​@MyNameIsNotPatrick 1800$? That's a good price. They're on sale for 3 grand here in Canada. That said, oled does have limitations..

[@JasonIdkau-pw8hi]

@@MyNameIsNotPatrick2500 on sale. First gen is 1799

[@nicotinedr3ams730]

I could get it for $1699.99 with my military discount here in the US

[@esquire2177]

Fly the Flag

[@surennihalani1290]

> First Impressions: Don't Buy Until You See This! Got me to click on this but since the monitor did not have any downsides, downvoting this video. Clickbaiter

[@IbadGrammarX]

when money is no longer issues

[@d63niz40]

❤ best youtuber

[@araltasher]

🫡🙏🏻🔥

[@gettuffstudios]

Samsung must've paid you really well to be all up in your guts by the way you singing praises about this garbage!

[@araltasher]

Dang, who hurt you, dude? First, you complain about "Wast[ing] [your] damn time watching this garbage" but then you go ahead and leave multiple hate comments? lol

[@gettuffstudios]

@@araltasher It's youtubers like you that give the rest of them a bad name! You purposely made this video in bad faith and wanna put on the "I make these videos for fun" act! You're no different than the next click baiting youtuber that just takes money and free products for clicks and views! And then you wanna pull the Disney card and blame the audience for your garbage content!

[@araltasher]

Lol I work a full time 9-6 bud, so not a “youtuber”. Not really sure how you qualify to be a youtuber anyway? I make videos, cause I’m passionate about good cinematography and this is my attempt on learning and honing new skills. So I make videos about things I like. I also don’t charge for a subscription or ask money from the people who want to support me, so I’m not sure what you’re upset about. You’re also still yet to talk about what didn’t work for you about the is monitor, which I’d be happy to hear. Cause that’s what the comments section is about; open discussion.

[@gettuffstudios]

@@araltasher cope harder

[@araltasher]

Lol 😂🤣 I hope you deal with whatever’s making you sad at life dude. Best of luck ✊🏻