Upgrading to the 49" Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED | BEAST!

[@MonkeyBusiness1315]

Congratulations on the 100k. Well deserved.

[@PeteMatheson]

Ah thank you so much! Hard work and hoping to keep getting better!

[@tomgillotti]

I agree about the curve. It’s one of the things that drew me to the previous versions. I’m still working with an older Alienware 3440x1440 monitor, but the Samsung was always on my radar because of that curve.

[@Britalex]

@@tomgillotti I'm also on the same monitor as you. Noticed your comment is a year old. Have you changed it?

[@tomgillotti]

@@Britalex no, still using the same old monitor. Not too much gaming lately, mostly work and general productivity, so not been a need (or resources) to upgrade.

[@sammyflinders]

I liked your performance in the new Guardians of The Galaxy film, glad you mastered the arrow.

[@socialreport999]

Could you put the G9 Neo and G9 OLED side by side and compare them? There are some comments on Reddit suggesting that the differences are not obvious or like night and day when directly compared (a lot of G9 Neo aspects are better). The first impression is often the strongest, where you may notice small improvements that seem gigantic. However, over time, perceptions can change, leading to doubts about whether your initial opinion was correct.

[@uramirez28]

Just bought this a week ago. Love it so far, agree with having to slightly adjust when viewing either side of the monitor, but the only complain I have is the remote NOT having a source button. I have to manually change it and it makes it feel more like a TV than monitor.

[@JerryDunlap]

Thank you so much much for this in depth review. Getting mine tomorrow through Amazon.

[@PeteMatheson]

Very welcome! Thank you so much 👍🏼

[@sametbilen5614]

How do you like it after a year of using it? I'm considering something like this.

[@holzwurm_hd7029]

Congrats on the 100K Subs.

[@PeteMatheson]

Thanks man!

[@jamiebirrane]

The lack of picture by picture or Picture in picture is a no no for me, thank you for the heads up! Great Video!

[@PeteMatheson]

Such a shame when it should be fully capable of doing so! Silly Tizen OS

[@DisforDamion87]

Could a firmware update fix this though?

[@phader2]

@@DisforDamion87 I’m not sure, but hopefully.

[@AashayAnjaria]

@@PeteMatheson This monitor does support dual input using multi view. Its in the settings bar you showed when Tizen was "stuck", you were hovering over it.

[@therealdelboy]

I’m confused. They say there’s no PBP but there is something called ‘Multi-View’ - isn’t that pretty much the same thing? I’d like to see a demo of how it works, and whether it can do 2 x HDMI sources side by side, or whether it’s limited to Tizen apps and one other HDMI or DP source.

[@ro_qu]

For me it worked to have a multiview with a hdmi and display port at the same time

[@PeteMatheson]

Ah crap! I've played around with it more this morning and yeah it's working for 50/50 PBP. I'll edit that part out and correct the description! Thanks for this dude 👍🏼 Swing and a miss 😬

[@Kingattack76]

Do you know any height adjustable desks that can support its weight?

[@drewadlof]

@PeteMatheson bro the bottom port is USB-C and it's for laptops. The port is labelled "PC" on the monitor. I have this exact same monitor...

[@PeteMatheson]

Works as a USB Hub and not for display :(

[@Profato]

The glossy coating is probably whats making the panel seem sharper.

[@ArmandoAguilarJr]

Hey man, any update on the mac situation? I was about to throw this thing out my window lol. Glad I watched your video first

[@ryanjoffe9090]

Can you use this for stock market trading?

[@michaelnrbygaard3227]

Hey Pete. on 2:45 u show the adapter on the stand, did i follow the screen from new?

[@migle25]

the lack of 1000R curve means this is a no go upgrading from the Neo G9. I still have my original 1800R CRG9 and it is abhorrent to shift over to look at the top corner. I prefer VA over 1800R.

[@PeteMatheson]

Yeah it’s a real shame they went back to 1800R 😞 I do prefer the 1000R for sure!

[@Mrpaga97]

@@PeteMatheson is it that noticeable? i have an Odyssey G9 1 generation and thinking about getting this one

[@socialreport999]

@@Mrpaga97 1000R is very noticeable compared to 1800R

[@Mrpaga97]

@socialreport2836 I still bought it and yes its very less curved, to be honest it has it's pros even if it's less immersive

[@Mrpaga97]

@@ThereisNOpandemicWAKEUP nah

[@imSpirit_]

Can't thank you enough for tweeting about the £500 price drop on release day. I instantly arranged a return. Not had much luck with Samsung delivering a new one that hasn't been opened already, but that's a long story 😴

[@PeteMatheson]

Very welcome! I was lucky someone told me about it or I wouldn't have seen it either! Sending out opened boxed - perhaps because so many people are returning them for the discount? lol.

[@imSpirit_]

@@PeteMatheson Probably, they must've had a LOT of returns because my exchange for the opened one was also already opened! £1,400 for an opened unit is just insane to me, from Samsung of all places too. I'm currently in the process of arranging another exchange... hopefully this one won't be opened

[@cisco150]

would you choose this G9 OLED over the LG OLED 45In

[@kamchinwong]

Nice video and certainliy one of the best OLED monitor! But the deal breaker for me is the lack of one USB-C cable solution for both Display + Power. I've been using my Dell Ultrasharp 32" inch monitor for years with that one USB-C cable for both display + power and it's been an absolutely bliss. Samsung wired DEX works flawlessly. Windows PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android phones, etc, all can connect conveniently to my Dell monitor with that one simple and elegant USB-C cable. Why not Samsung OLED G9?!! Come on Samsung.

[@danielangelov91]

What is the structure of the color pixels? For text it is not typical to get great sharpness for text on OLED.

[@simonweiguny]

0:46 The Text Quality looks a bit poor here?

[@PeteMatheson]

Super zoomed & up close. It only looks like that to my eye if I'm about 3-4 inches away from the screen, by which point I'm cross-eyed.. lol

[@primepropertymedia]

Best review I've seen on G9 monitors. Super helpful with the ACTUAL information and use cases.

[@PeteMatheson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ggadv2]

How do you get 5120x1440 to work on your Mac? Does that only work with the display port?

[@Arguments_only]

I wish they would bring back the 1000r curve for the next iteration!

[@PeteMatheson]

Same!

[@Fasulye-z6p]

I don't know if I should buy the smart version or not. what do you think?

[@bitsmarttech]

Looks like a lovely bit of kit… though when/if I was going to switch for dual to a single monitor I think not having a 1000R curve would be a deal breaker for me.

[@danisimracing2240]

I like it a lot but is it possible to attach it directly to the wall with some brackets or something similar?

[@Parzevl]

Is the reduced price only for Europe? I bought my OLED and it delivered like 9 days ago. Im debating on returning now and waiting to see if the price in the US drops to a similar price as in Europe. I paid full price during pre-order. I think I have like 14 days from receiving the monitor to start the return process which would be this Thursday!

[@PeteMatheson]

That’s strange! What’s the US price? I haven’t heard any rumours of other price drops, or reasons as to why they changed pricing so close to launch here. Tough decision!

[@aaronwilliams6165]

Great review! Thank you for the info this helped a lot.

[@Henlo_x]

Hey, will it work at 240Hz with a Mac studio m2 max?

[@odinsan2836]

hello can anyone please tell me should i get the oLED g9 or the normal one ?

[@osmmanipadmehum]

Hi have you had any burn in? are you still using it for desktop apps ?

[@olivier_lambert]

What's his webcam? 🤔

[@benhale3448]

the oled version doesn't support clear text. Do you have any issue with text clarity while doing productivity work like word processing, spreadsheets, mail?

[@bongimusprime7981]

What does “not support clear text” mean exactly?

[@kingdoz]

He asked a genuine question that still has no answer out there so unless you buy it you won’t know and could waste a lot of money. I think he meant the setting on windows called clear text with a tick box that makes text a bit smoother by smoothing extra pixels around letters that makes text less harsh in certain environments when using resolutions that are not native (example such as Remote Desktop and you resizing the window so it squeezes all text in to a different size than it would normally show). I also heard the Oled may still have an issue with this clear text meaning text just is not sharp sometimes, a deal breaker for productivity use, but perhaps this could have been fixed somehow. Anyone can clarify if tested recently?

[@Hokie2k11]

Just bought one... excited to try it out. Can't believe it was only $1235 on Amazon after their amazon creditcard 5% discount. Was absolutely shocked at the price.

[@nornedrob]

Does this monitor have a built in KVM like its predecessor?

[@sonnythorndal]

Yes very relevant for me also. I need to be able to switch between computers without hazzle. And my laptop needs to be easily connected on the fly..

[@bkinurface]

Am i correct in thinking this has no sound output port? Wild

[@eitannasab2106]

Do you have to use the cal digit in order to connect your MacBook air m2?

[@GuillermoJuarezS]

Hello Pete! Thank you for your review videos, I watched the ones on the other odyssey G9's and the one on the 45" LG OLED monitor. I'm on the search of a monitor and after watching your videos I'm confused now because I don't know which one to choose! Would you recommend the 45" OLED over de G9 OLED because of the better compatibility with Mac?

[@toxicturkeyy]

the 45" LG is too low resolution imo. 3440x1440 at that size is just too low. 84 PPI vs 108 PPI on the G9 OLED.

[@GuillermoJuarezS]

@@toxicturkeyy thanks for the info!

[@ari-fariq]

why avatar movie have black bar ?

[@Gustavo_St]

Isnt 1800R too flat for such wide monitor? Can one get used to looking towards the far corners?

[@grajossyt6046]

can you play in the middle and use other apps on the borders

[@KaizenMMA12]

Can I use a simple usb c to displayport adapter with my mac M2 air to get full use out of this monitor mate?

[@av8r22]

Pete! You are AMAZING!!! Thank you so much!! Just ordered my 49" OLED from your recommendation! Thanks for the links

[@gauthamkrishna9369]

Can you pls link the cables and the dock ? I have it connected to a mac studio but it doesnt recognzie the sceeen after sleep and i need to plug in and out the cable

[@PeteMatheson]

Sure! I've added the dock: geni.us/yLOUA Then you just need a standard DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable and that should get you up and running at 120hz and 5120 x 1440 👍🏼

[@netleader1090]

Have you tried a USBC to DP cable? I have that connected to my Macbook and my 4k Monitor and I get 144hz no problem.

[@aaron9528]

Hey I just bought the G9 OLED - had the 2 generations before. I also encountered the same problem you pointed out in the video. My Display Port cable isn't doing anything. It's basically not working at all. I can not even use the screen. Can anyone please explain the why and the how to fix this issue - i'm completely lost. Thank you!

[@PeteMatheson]

Yeah - that absolutely sucks. Best thing I could suggest is to get a dock and then wire the screen in via the dock - that fixed it for me!

[@RobertOrtenzi]

I have a Mac Pro 2013 (trash can) and I'd like to get this monitor. Will they work well together? If so, which connections would I use to connect them?

[@emagz8]

Hey Pete! I know it's an old video, but what monitor arm are you running? I've been struggling to find one that can deal with the weight

[@PeteMatheson]

You want this one... geni.us/ERGOTON-MONITOR-ARM

[@emagz8]

@PeteMatheson I really though there was no chance you'd reply to such an old video! Really really do appreciate it 🙏 Thank you

[@BudiArsana]

Hi, can you please let me know what is the webcam that you're using? And is it works with mac?

[@Rumeel12708]

This thing is a beauty!!!!!

[@welshmouse]

Other reviewers have mentioned PBP working fine. Are you sure you're not missing something?

[@PeteMatheson]

Ah crap! I've played around with it more this morning and yeah it's working for 50/50 PBP. I'll edit that part out and correct the description! Thanks for this dude 👍🏼 Swing and a miss 😬

[@welshmouse]

@@PeteMatheson no stress, thanks for the correction. Ive Just ordered one so I'm glad the feature is there. It will be a life saver for work.

[@socialreport999]

But you still won't be able to have 2 inputs (like 2 PCs).

[@welshmouse]

@@socialreport999 yes you can

[@Random_996]

Hey Pete, nice review! How is the reflective nature of the monitor? I understand it's a glossy one, but how bad is the glare?

[@M_E_T_R_O__9]

yeah i loved the look but all the cons really put me off, im a mac guy.. im coming from an old 27" imac so i really want to keep the same vertical height and just make it wider, is there anything out there that does this or do i need multiple 27" monitors?

[@AS-ch4ty]

Is this the one from Costco? Does it light up in the back?

[@VitaliyGrib]

Hello, Pete! Cool review! What brand is your webcam on the monitor?

[@PeteMatheson]

ah that's the Insta360 Link!

[@PeteMatheson]

Which monitor would you buy if money was no object?

[@asphaltanimal8809]

Whish it was 8k

[@PeteMatheson]

Me too!

[@MrFoomar]

Hey do you still need the ekstra heavy duty for that arm with that new monitor ? Kind regards Thomas

[@PeteMatheson]

It's still a pretty heavy screen - other monitor arms *might* work, but I checked some other fairly heavy duty arms and they were just over their weight rating. The Ergotron mount manages the weight easily!

[@aaronkwan9625]

Hello! Did you need an adapter to mount it to the monitor arm?

[@MrFoomar]

@@aaronkwan9625 nope since it is not that heavy so no need of it :)

[@ramontg5488]

Is it 4K ? 🤔

[@trippiemo]

Question : does the monitor stretch the image on a ps5 ?

[@johnathantan7978]

hey pete, great video! i was wondering if the G93 has the similar issue while you're porting HDMI on macbook air

[@georgek6322]

Is the monitor performing Pixel Refresh? Are you notified about it? It's called screen optimization in Samsung. There is this bug for many months without any resolution. If they don't change it most of the monitors will get retention issues and occasionally burn-in. I am an owner too, having experience with many OLED panels from LG that this feature was working fluently and never faced burn-in issues with them.

[@billybeartku]

really liked your video. Could you also share which table and monitor arm you are using? I'm also looking for a table wide enough to place the OLED G9 on.

[@kchak88]

Thanks for the review! How serious of a concern is screen burn? I don’t game and want to primarily use this for productivity, but I’m so worried about screen burn occurring on such an expensive monitor. Thanks for the help!

[@v1nigra3]

There is none, they have safeguard, and if it occurs there is 3 years warranty

[@OutlawzsFPS]

What monitor stand on you using can you please link?

[@IIRickmanII]

How do I remove the monitor from the supplied stand, I would like to put this monitor on a monitor arm but unsure on how to correctly remove the monitor from the stand safely and correctly as this is not documented in the manuals. Any advice please?

[@curtisjackson1990]

Which color did you use for the desk shelf? Looks nice! Thanks for the impressive video! 🙂

[@honkvanonk1048]

I was dreaming of a G9 OLED since the relase and order of the G9 Neo. But what should I use it for without G-Sync??

[@ballamaniac6984]

its g sync compatible what u mean?

[@raifzakhem]

Great video. I don’t know if it makes it better having an 1800 R curve. I was hoping it would still have the 1000R curve. I was about to pull the trigger on the Arc 2nd Gen as it’s on sale for $1800. Any feedback from your experience from all the monitors you’ve used. I’ll do some very light gaming. Mostly using it for productivity (email, MS Teams, various documents).

[@LightStrife94]

What size desk would you recommend for the 49” model. I want to have enough room for the monitor along with my PC tower without it looking to cramped.

[@iam2loki4u]

@PeteMatheson so what are your thoughts a year later? How is it with eye strain when using divinci resolve and other productivity apps? How about that pip thing? Can you use the samsung + ip tv in a corner while using the rest for something else? Have you played with a tablet as a 2nd source? You said it didn't support video over usbc? I've been comparing this against an lg 49in and i saw one of these on display at a store with a single input and the image and build quality were astounding- just nervous about the shortcomings on usb c and pip along with the curvature at that width

[@Cazher]

Do they have the G-sync on the OLED?? I thought only the G9 & G9 Neo have G-sync, not the OLED...

[@mainsuranceinc.873]

I have an M1 Studio, What adapter do I have to buy to get the 240Hz?

[@bjornongenae]

Like the video! What small cupboard do you have on your desk? Really like the black/wallnut finish.

[@ACallander22]

How’s the text clarity? The version 1 of oleds had that weird text fringe. Is it better or worse or same?

[@inconvenientfacts58]

Thank you! I have been waiting for this review as I am thinking of upgrading from the Neo G9. Can I please seek your input on the LG UltraGear 45" which you previously reviewed and this G9 OLED? How do they perform side by side on: Resolution and text during productivity? 800R vs 1800R? Monitor dimensions - the LG is a bit taller while the G9 OLED has the greater long width (albeit less immersive when it comes to immersion)? The LG's matte screen vs the Samsung's glossy? How would you now rate the two for gaming and productivity?

[@PeteMatheson]

I’d say the G9 for productivity due to the PPI. The resolution on the LG felt very big. But the LG for pure gaming.

[@inconvenientfacts58]

@@PeteMatheson Thank you. What about as an all-rounder upgrade to the Neo? For both productivity and gaming? On the Neo, I can fit 2 big windows side by side, or say 3-4 smaller windows for productivity. Does the LG have that option albeit different arrangement due to the greater height? Is the glossy screen on the G9 much better than the matte for the OLED display?

[@justanothermenace]

Would you use one of these, or three 27" 1440p displays?

[@PeteMatheson]

One of these!

[@ChazmillsADLT]

When I look at the link you posted for this monitor in Amazon, it comes up with what I think is this monitor G93SC one price but then there is the G95SC for a couple of hundred more, is this the newer version? It does say OLED but with NEO!!!

[@mhellstroem8291]

Is this monitor glossy ?

[@Msaber2012]

5:49 I'm not an expert, but I think that it's not the monitor manufacturers issue but it's the display port or HDMI limitations in bandwidth. I think to run the 5125 by 1440 monitor at 240 Hertz. You need more than 50 gigabytes of bandwidth and display port 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 don't have the bandwidth to process that. I believe display port 2.0 does have the bandwidth, but I don't believe many video cards have display port 2.0 right now. I know the RTX 4090 video card from Nvidia still using display for 1.4.

[@PeteMatheson]

I don't think you'll regret it! Beautiful phone!

[@expertnewbie]

They all use display stream compression (DSC) to get to 240 hz.

[@Prof-AJ]

I can confirm that RTX 4090 and the M2 Mac Studio work great with this monitor using DisplayPort at 5120 x 1440, 240 Hz. For the Mac Studio, I use a STARTECH USB C to DisplayPort Adapter and the Samsung DisplayPort cable that came with the monitor. For the RTX 4090 I use an Itramax 8K 60Hz DisplayPort Cable. Works flawlessly.

[@Vic-sz4wx]

Great video! Thank you!

[@jorgeluisfernandez2560]

Between this and lg 45 which you think is better for productivity media comsuption and gaming? Thanks a lot

[@PeteMatheson]

Personally I'd prefer the Samsung over the LG. I love the 49". I found the 55" Ark to be too much - but I'm about to try out the 57" G9 Neo so will figure out if that's too big!

[@brandingforces]

1440px in hight is too short for most design tasks, especially if you do print design or UX. But a nice gaming monitor for sure.

[@miekwavesoundlab]

Does this have built in KVM for two PC?

[@lootgoblin989]

This or the neo G9? I work as a developer but I am a gamer as well. I am using a 3090, would this be all enough? I really would like your advice

[@PeteMatheson]

It's a really tough call! I really prefer the 1000R Curve. But the OLED is really nice, it's modern, lighter, interface is nicer etc. I think both would do a good job honestly - It just depends if you want Mini LED or OLED.

[@abdulazizalshamma4005]

Hello dear i have the usecases as @lootgobl8n989, i already have the neo and would like to upgrade, my only concern do you struggle in reading texts, emails, websites? Or no issues on mac ? Thanks

[@Nazxxt]

can I use 4090 with this monitor?

[@markusmoable]

@@Nazxxt yes

[@ahmedrahim7250]

which cable do you recommend using with a mac mini?

[@sirenviolowreyes8658]

I watch tv on my neo g9 for tv when I'm not gaming and so I'm happy for what they did for adding tv ..

[@tdragon87]

Does it have any anti burnin features?

[@PeteMatheson]

It does pixel shift, same as the tv’s etc. it’s basically a tv!

[@Datenschutz_Datenschutz]

please add link of screenshot of Cinemascope 21:9 content on the 32:9 OLED. Avatar (aspect ratio 16:9 / 17,1:9) was not the best example.

[@I3loodyTV]

could u split this monitor into 21:9 for gaming and use one side as a desktop or does this only work with black bars left and right in 21:9 mode?

[@PeteMatheson]

Yeah you might be able to in windows as long as you can split them up within the windows OS?

[@JoeMama-yl1ow]

You can but you will be limited to 120hz each screen

[@I3loodyTV]

@@JoeMama-yl1ow ty

[@MohammedBKhan]

any plans of selling that old 49 in monitor???😉😉

[@distinctbutter9075]

I own an original odyssey g9 but it stopped working after roughly a year. I loved it while it lasted but I am not happy with samsung. I understand I am one of few that it has happened to but I am skeptical about buying another monitor from Samsung. That bring said this oled version looks incredible! Should I feel safe pulling the trigger?

[@mytrung]

How do you think this compares to LG ultrawide monitors. I mostly do design work so colors are necessary for me but I also game... sometimes. But I debating which is better.

[@therealdelboy]

Is there a joystick under the bottom edge of the screen like the Neo G9 or are you obligated so use the remote to do anything simple (like switching inputs), etc.

[@AndrewALineInTheSand]

I presume this video is for the niche audience that already have a 49" Ultra widescreen. Sitting on a WQHD, hard to see what the benefit of this screen is aside from more screen real estate for work. But then again, is it really THAT much more useful? Isn't it redundant when you play games which only support up to WQHD in the vast majority of cases?

[@PeteMatheson]

Quite a few of the big titles support the extra space, and with a wider FOV. And yes, I’d say it’s well worth it over multiple screens. I’d much rather have this, than 2x 27” 4K displays. Personal preference of course!

[@inconvenientfacts58]

I'd say this review is for those who don't have a 49" ultrawide, because those who do (like myself) are debating whether it is worth an upgrade on OLED alone. Whereas every other user will have more dimensions for change. I've also tried multiple screens. I have no idea why people prefer that over a single ultra or super ultra wide. The extra connections, the reliance on desktop software, the bugs, the bezel, the mouse issues moving between screens. Ugh.

[@gomez8596]

Hi have one big question. In split screen mode/dual sources like PS5 and pc does it still give you 240fps on both or does it drop down to 144 on each side like the neo G9 did. If anyone knows 😊

[@porschecarreras992cabriole8]

I am ordering one! Although the 57” was launched now as well😮

[@PatrickONeill-bg9tl]

I have an external camera/Mic that I'm trying to connect via usb-c and it doesn't recognize it. Any tips there? What camera did you have installed on yours and how did you get it to work?

[@Aloneinthedarkso]

I never understood the brightness thing for oled monitors.... I have never had an issues with my eyes screaming at me to turn the brightness down.. Am I just not using HDR and everyone else is? Im confused because this screen is way more bright than need be to begin with and looks amazing. Could someone enlighten me about the brightness thing? Im trying to not be ignorant and maybe I just havent seen the light (lol) yet...