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.

Congratulations on the 100k. Well deserved.

@PeteMatheson

10 ай бұрын

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

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

@PeteMatheson

10 ай бұрын

Very welcome! Thank you so much 👍🏼

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.

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

Congrats on the 100K Subs.

@PeteMatheson

10 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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).

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.

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?

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

This thing is a beauty!!!!!

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.

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

Great video! Thank you!

Hey Pete - Great video. I just purchased the OLED G9 today and am getting frustrated with it not being friendly to my MacBook M2 Pro. I'm going to purchase the CalDigit dock you use to see if that helps. But how do you split the screen up as shown in your video? I'm using this for productivity improvements only.

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.

Honestly I think I will purchase the mini led version, my studio isn’t a dark room , plus I prefer the 1800r bend of the prev version

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 ..

First time I see one of your video and your reviews are awesome! I just wanted to know if the color fringing is still an issue with these oled panel and if it was as important on mac as on windows( or exactly the same). Other than that, Awesome stuff!!💪🏼💪🏼

@PeteMatheson

10 ай бұрын

Thanks man! No issues with colour fringing I've seen on Mac (yet to be able to use on Windows, waiting for my gaming PC build!) Appreciated!!

@SREILLY1888

9 ай бұрын

@@PeteMatheson Hi Pete, with regards the Ergoton arm, does it need there "Heavy duty" adapter like for the G9 Neo or is the standard arm ok due to this OLED version being lighter? Thanks

@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

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?

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

I own the Neo g9 and love it... want to upgrade to this oled version, but only if it will come in the future with the same curvature.

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.

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

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

@PeteMatheson

10 ай бұрын

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 😬

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

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

@PeteMatheson

10 ай бұрын

ah that's the Insta360 Link!

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??

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

Hey Pete! I’ve got a m1 MacBook Pro, what 49 inch screen do you recommend out of the lg 5k or the Samsung g9? Thanks brother!

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?

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.

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

Ай бұрын

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

Ай бұрын

@@toxicturkeyy thanks for the info!

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

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

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

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?

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

10 ай бұрын

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_

10 ай бұрын

@@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

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

Best monitor I ever had

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

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

I bought this monitor but will be returning it as the 1000R curve is so much better. This new monitor causes eyes fatigue

The screen is indeed much sharper, because it has a glossy finish, instead of a matte finish, which takes away some of the clarity

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?

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.

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?

@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

10 ай бұрын

Works as a USB Hub and not for display :(

Are you sure this monitor have g-syng? I don‘t see on the homepage from Samsung in the desrciption this write about it?

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?

Hey, first of all, this is the first video review of the screen talking more about productivity than gaming, and that is what i m looking for. Can you please confirm whether you can use 2 output from the caldigit ts3+ into the monitor and then have the monitor run both signals PBP to simulate 2x27" 1440p screens? I have the monitor still unopened btw :D

@michaelantoine2800

6 ай бұрын

Hey were you able to get an answer to this?

@TimothyTrisnadhama

6 ай бұрын

@@michaelantoine2800 not from this channel/KZread, but I was able to use my Dell WD22TB4 to simulate 2x27 PBP. I should try with the caldigit ts3+ when I have time. But since g95sc doesn't have USB c input, I would have to use a USB c to HDMI...

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 😊

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

Can you run a game in the middle with youtube and web browser on the left and Twitch on the right?

Hi! To whoever is reading this, probably a dumb question, but…is this better than getting two monitors? I’m a translator and I need to work with several windows and tabs opened at the same time, which option would you recommend? Considering the prices as well. Thanks :)

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

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

which cable do you recommend using with a mac mini?

Can you use this for stock market trading?

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

10 ай бұрын

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!

Thanks for the info. You confirmed my suspicions about the less aggressive 1800R curve. I would have upgraded my Neo g9 to the OLED version if it had a 1000R curve.

@hanswurst3811

7 ай бұрын

? I think everyone bis wrong smaller valve means more curve 1000 has more curve than 1800..... The oled one has less curve than neo g9 with va panel

@clekroken

7 ай бұрын

@@hanswurst3811 That's what I meant by the 1800R curve being less aggressive. Smaller value = more curve. As far as I can see most people agree with that

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

What monitor stand on you using can you please link?

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.

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

My mac mini is connected via display port cable through a connecter hub. Refresh 120 Hertz, max resolution 3840x1080... and no sound. Monitor refuses to play any sound from the computer. It plays sound from internal tv options, but not from the computer. Any suggestions out there?

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

7 ай бұрын

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

@emagz8

7 ай бұрын

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

i am upgrading when it is full 360, or the wall infront is my limit

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

10 ай бұрын

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

10 ай бұрын

@@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?

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

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.

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.

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

hi quick question can I connect my ps5 and series x to this .

One question sir. Can you split screen and game 240hz while having OBS/discord on the other screen? Or does it split 120/120hz…. Nobody seems to answer this question. If you answer I’ll subscribe.

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

@PeteMatheson

9 ай бұрын

Same!

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

10 ай бұрын

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 👍🏼

Anybody got an idea at which position when using the stock stand the "slide button" should be just under the attachment to the screen?

They should have made 2 variants- a 1000R curve and a 18000R. If it's not broken don't fix it

@PeteMatheson

9 ай бұрын

Agreed!

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

@PeteMatheson

10 ай бұрын

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

3 ай бұрын

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

@MrFoomar

3 ай бұрын

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

@PeteMatheson Does 15 inch M2 MacBook Air Supports this display?

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

@PeteMatheson

9 ай бұрын

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!

Hey, I love your videos.. I have a question, I am unable to find caldigit 3 or 4 docks, is there any alternative ones you can suggest? To run this display with Mac studio m2 max

@Prof-AJ

9 ай бұрын

Not sure if you managed to find a solution but I can get 240 Hz at 5120 x 1440 using a STARTECH USB C to DisplayPort Adapter and the Samsung DisplayPort cable that came with the monitor (using an M2 Mac Studio, of course). Much cheaper than getting a Caldigit.

@Henlo_x

9 ай бұрын

@@Prof-AJ as said in video, this solution works for non OLED monitors, this solution didn't work for the OLED monitor! is your monitor an OLED or any different panel? Please answer if it is! Then I will definitely get this OLED monitor

@Prof-AJ

9 ай бұрын

@@Henlo_x I have this exact same monitor (Samsung 49 inch Odyssey OLED G9, LS49CG954SNXZA). But just to reiterate, I'm using it with the new M2 Mac Studio (not an M1 Mac as in the video).

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

10 ай бұрын

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

@JoeMama-yl1ow

10 ай бұрын

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

@I3loodyTV

10 ай бұрын

@@JoeMama-yl1ow ty

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

10 ай бұрын

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

@Mrpaga97

10 ай бұрын

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

@socialreport2836

10 ай бұрын

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

@Mrpaga97

10 ай бұрын

@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

10 ай бұрын

@@ThereisNOpandemicWAKEUP nah

1. I wonder if you would get 240hz on MBP M2 (since these support HDMI 2.1) 2. Are there scanlines, when connecting over DP to nvidia GPU (since these don't have HDMI 2.1)?

@Msaber2012

10 ай бұрын

And it needs to be DP 2.1 which most GPUs don't have at the moment

@mee_ehow5106

10 ай бұрын

@@Msaber2012 MBP M2 has HDMI 2.1 support (which has 48GBps bnadwidth), so 240Hz should work, there's no "120Hz cap" on HDMI 2.1 1.4 DSC and 2.1 are pretty much equal

@Msaber2012

10 ай бұрын

@@mee_ehow5106 the cap comes from running a screen at 5120x1440 resolution at 240hz I think it's over 50Gbps of bandwidth needed. Like he shows his LG 45 which I think it's 3440x1440 at 240hz would be ok because that would need less than 50Gbps

How do you switch from Mac and Windows?

I am looking to buy this monitor (Oled) version. I just can't get over the wide black line all around the outside of the screen. It's seriously keeping me from buying like 4 of them.

Some strange choices on this monitor. I'm looking for a monitor with USB-C video in because I use DEX quite a lot sometimes from my fold 3 and a single cable to charge and display would be ideal. I notice one of the menus was bragging about DEX but the best you could do is, i'm presuming, wireless DEX which I find annoyingly laggy.

@BradThurber

8 ай бұрын

I wonder if a USB C to HDMI or DisplayPort adapter cable would work.

I think the perfect size for UltraWide monitor is 34 or 38", 21:9 for pc desk use. If is biger (like this 49,32:9) from that I need turn my head to see the left and right site of the monitor and this is not practical for FPS shooter games.

@trippplefive

8 ай бұрын

who’s even asking for these dumb super duper ultra wide aspect ratio monitors? they could have just released version 2 of the 34” with the new panel and called it a day

I had a terrible experience with Samsung about this monitor. Not only it arrived defective (one left speaker not working) but... on top of this, the US website promises white glove delivery, which was important for me as a disabled customer, but it was not delivered that way AND I was since informed by their customer service that Samsung does not actually offer the advertised service on this monitor....As you mention, albeit on another topic, Samsung does not treat their loyal customers very well...

@johnrussell7385

10 ай бұрын

Yea im on the fence I want to upgrade to this but my gen 2 g9 (g97) still has issues firmware never fixed like not waking monitor on boot and hdr causes screen to flash on and off until I switch to desktop and re open the program

Does it have tv channels

not being a thunderbolt monitor makes it a deal breaker for me