Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED)
Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED)
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CASUAL GAMING: Best in Class—9.9/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Fair—6.7/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Poor—5.9/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Best in Class—9.8/10
RESOLUTION: Fair—6.9/10
BRIGHTNESS: Best in Class—10.0/10
CONTRAST: Best in Class—10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME: Best in Class—10.0/10
REFRESH RATE: Very Good—8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME: Best in Class—10.0/10
TEXT QUALITY: Fair—6.5/10
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC is a premium choice for immersive gaming and HDR media consumption with its large 49-inch OLED screen offering deep blacks and strong contrast. With a very high refresh rate, it performs very well for competitive gaming. Its ultra-wide aspect ratio may be less ideal for productivity due to the potential for distortion and the need to turn your head to see the entire screen. The glossy coating might reflect ambient light, which can be distracting, and the monitor's text clarity may not be the best for reading or office tasks. Given its steep price, consider it if your primary uses are gaming and watching HDR content, and you're willing to invest in a top-tier experience with some compromises in other areas. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Exceptional contrast and color
- High refresh rate for smooth gaming
- Wide color gamut for editing
- Adjustable stand enhances ergonomics
Cons
- High price point
- Poor ghosting performance
- Limited text clarity
- Curved screen not for everyone
Ratings by Category
Casual Gaming:5.0
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.
Media Consumption:5.0
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating
Competitive Gaming:3.7
The competitive gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, total response time, variable refresh rate, strobing and brightness.
Productivity:3.0
The productivity score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, screen size, pixels per inch, ergonomics and screen coating.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $965 | ||
Screen Size | 49" | ||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | ||
Screen Type | OLED | ||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | ||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | ||
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | ||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | ||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | ||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | ||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | ||
Strobing / BFI | No | ||
Persistence Blur Score  | 8/10 | ||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | ||
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | ||
Coating | Glossy | ||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | ||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | ||
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | ||
Micro HDMI Ports | 1 | ||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | ||
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