Samsung 57" Odyssey Neo G9 (G95NC) Series Dual 4K UHD 1000R Curved Gaming Monitor, 240Hz, 1ms with DisplayPort 2.1, Quantum Mini-LED, DisplayHDR 1000, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, LS57CG952NNXZA

If you are looking for a monitor for productivity/working and gaming, this is unequivocally without hyperbole the best monitor that you can buy, and for a great price. I purchased it recently and have nothing about amazing things to say. The size of this thing is so perfect that once you start using it you'll never want to go back to any other sized monitor. And the resolution and pixel density is absolutely stunning, this thing looks better and more dense than most 27 or 32 inch monitors which is a feat with how big it is. I use mac and although you can only get max 120 HZ, you still can get full native resolution 7680 x 2160 as long as you use DP2.1, which is more than enough for just working which I presume is what most mac users will be doing. The brightness, colors, contrast and HDR on this thing is also amazing everything looks so vibrant and this monitor has an extremely high max brightness. And for work it is SO convenient having literally two 32 inch screens side by side and having this much screen space, you can have so many applications open at once. As long as you have the money to afford this monitor, the desk space to have the monitor on your desk (which is important because the stand takes up a lot of space and this monitor is very heavy so I wouldn't trust it with an arm), and a rig that can run this at full resolution with good FPS/refresh rate, it is an absolute no brainer in my opinion and is one of my favorite purchases that I've ever made. The build quality does feel a bit flimsy I will admit, but honestly it doesn't matter when the monitor works and performs as well as it does. Just make sure out the box that you calibrate the picture settings, enable HDR, set your Display port/HDMI input to 2.1 (by default it is on 1.4), and tweak the settings to your liking. For me I am using original picture mode, 50 brightness, 50 contrast, 10 sharpness, 22 color, local dimming on HIGH (very important setting), contrast enhancer off, active HDR tone mapping, natural color tone, and native color space settings with the rest of settings on default. Make sure to DISABLE any eye care settings for best quality.

I took a chance on this monitor hoping it would work well with my setup, and I’m very glad I did. I don’t game at all. This is used 100% for business and productivity. My setup: • MacBook Pro M2 Max • 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD • macOS Tahoe 26.2 • OWC Thunderbolt Dock • Apple wireless keyboard with Touch ID and Apple Mouse Connection-wise, you can use HDMI, but I strongly recommend DisplayPort to USB-C. In my case, I already had the OWC Thunderbolt dock from a previous setup, so this was an easy upgrade. I only needed to buy a DisplayPort-to-USB-C cable. The result is exactly what I wanted: one cable to the MacBook, running in clamshell mode at all times. The monitor drives full native resolution at 120Hz, which is perfect for macOS. Everything is smooth, sharp, and stable. I did need to update the firmware. Fair warning: the firmware update failed a few times (three, to be exact). After resetting the monitor and trying again, it succeeded on the fourth attempt. My advice: be persistent, once it updates, everything works as expected. As for daily use: this monitor is awesome. The amount of screen real estate completely changes how you work. I can keep multiple applications and windows visible at the same time without constantly switching between desktops or displays. That alone has been a huge productivity boost. The image quality is excellent. Crisp text, very bright, and incredibly immersive. For serious work, this feels far more efficient than running dual or even triple monitors. Bottom line: if you’re a Mac user looking for a high-end productivity display and are willing to spend a little time dialing it in, this monitor is absolutely worth it. Once set up, it’s rock solid and a joy to use.

Love it. Was unsure about moving from two, side-by-side ASUS monitors, pivoted in towards the center, to this monitor, but now I wonder why I didn't make the move sooner, and don't think (at least for Day Trading), that I can ever go back to my previous setup of side-by-side monitors. Was also a little apprehensive about a curved monitor and it maybe being "too close," but loving it. Form Factor Lines are clean, back cable insertion bay (and cover) are tidy, response time is great, resolution is crisp. Running this off a 2025 Mac Studio M3 Ultra. Had a few little wonky times setting it up (more Mac related, I think). Because I wanted to utilize as much real estate as the monitor would allow, I set the resolution to 5120 x 1440. When I'd restart the computer, my Mac Studio would sometimes reset the resolution to something else (ie: lower res / bigger windows / less able to fit on the screen). I found an App called "Better Display" / "Better Display Pro", and that has been a Godsend. If it's monitor related, this App will let you configure it in a zillion ways. The App has more resolution options than I've ever seen (I'm used to seeing like 4-8 options....this App was offering up to like 30(?)+ resolution options. Have actually thought about replacing the multiple ASUS 27" Pro Art monitors I have above THIS Samsung unit, with ANOTHER one of these Odyssey Neo G9's...but, need to make a little more money to be able to justify that (haha)...but, seriously considering it. If you need an arm for this monitor, so that it levitates off your desktop, I highly recommend: ULTRARM Heavy Duty Monitor Arm for Ultrawide Monitors up to 57" and 44 lbs, Single Desk Stand, Pneumatic Height Adjustable, Modular Extension Arms - Max VESA 100x100, White, MODEL: MA20PW-S

Expensive? Yes, but it's also the best monitor you can get and that you will need until some 4D future "display". Why best monitor? Perfect size. bigger will NOT be better. This is maximum in width and perfect vertical size you will ever want. Resolution? Finally crispy txt, no compromise, maximum resolution that you will ever want, more pixel will NOT look any better than this. Refresh rate? 240hz, more than you need, everything above 120hz is done deal. Display? Its a micro led screen, closest to OLED without having to think every time you use a monitor if that taskbar is going to burn in. Too many zones to notice any blooming. Immersion? Again, Samsung gave you maximum there too, 1000R. This is it. All in one, all the best monitor and it performs just like that, I love it. So why 4 stars then? Because... Samsung. I don't understand the top management not firing weak people that dont see the big picture. Such a big monster monitor, it will take all the space on the table and more, you will not be able to have a tower next to it... yet again somehow someone thought shipping SHORTEST dp cable ever would be totally ok, to be expected for a monster $2500 monitor. It's a 3ft cable! 3ft! You preorder a $2500 monitor, get excited, wait for it.... get it and you will NOT be able to set it up that day. You have to spend another $30 for a cable and wait more so you can finally set it up the way you like it, meaning without a desktop tower sitting on the monitor so cable reaches it. Such a cheap way to take away customer satisfaction which is so important nowdays as products become more and more similar and overall experience is the only thing to make yourself stand out. EDIT: Still great monitor if it was not Samsung. This brand is seriously losing it on QC. When you turn the monitor on, it makes popping sound. Imagine those old mechanical clocks you hate... well now you have one built in I guess. It pops every few seconds and it's so annoying every time it pops you think about $2500 you spent on it. And yes, returned it, bought one from Samsung.com so they get the hit if they send me another annoying one. The new batch is coming at the end of December, hopefully its because they are woking on the issues.

The Samsung Odyssey NEO G9 is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to immersive gaming and productivity. The 49-inch curved display with Quantum Mini LED technology delivers incredible picture quality, with deep blacks, vibrant colors, and exceptional contrast. Whether you're gaming or working, the 5120x1440 resolution provides crystal-clear visuals, and the 240Hz refresh rate ensures smooth, responsive gameplay. One of the standout features is the HDR2000, which makes everything look incredibly lifelike. The G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro support eliminate screen tearing, making it perfect for high-intensity gaming sessions. The ultra-wide screen is like having two monitors in one, which is great for multitasking without the need for multiple displays. However, there’s one big drawback: its size. The monitor is so large that it overwhelms my 23-inch deep desk, making it difficult to position comfortably. If you don’t have enough desk space, you might find it challenging to fit this beast into your setup. Despite this, if you have the room and budget, the Odyssey NEO G9 is a top-tier monitor that delivers an unrivaled experience in both gaming and productivity. Just be sure to measure your desk before making the investment!

I've been running with mostly Samsung products for literally the past 10 years, from their smartphones, to earbuds, to even an 8K TV. They are always at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, and for that part, they are hard to beat in that regard. Where they fail is their manufacturing & craftsmanship. After 3.5 years, my expensive world's first 8K TV died and was irreparable from my own efforts. And then my only 2-year-old Galaxy S23 Ultra started acting wonky following one of Samsung's software updates, not unsuspiciously. I told myself I was done with Samsung --- never again... When it came time for me to downscale & downsize from three 4K 32" OLED monitors, it was necessary for me to still maintain the vertical height of a 32" monitor. And, unfortunately or fortunately, that's where this monitor (the Samsung Odyssey G9 57"), and only this monitor, came into play. At the time I was looking (6 months ago), this was the only 57" super ultrawide screen monitor in existence -- the 57" is the equivalent to two 32" monitors, which is the perfect compromise for me. As much as I scoured the web for 57" current & future alternatives from OTHER manufacturers including LG & ASUS, this Samsung was the only thing on the horizon. (Looks like Acer made a 57" -- that one is only 120Hz though, and I don't know much about their reliability, either.) Luckily, this has been an amazing monitor -- SO FAR, of course. Coming from OLED's, this Samsung is as good as it's going to get for an LED VA panel -- the closest thing you are going to get to OLED picture quality, without actually being an OLED. Very good blacks, very good contrast, great features/options: 7860x2160 resolution, 240Hz, DP2.1, local dimming options. Is the shadow detail in games as good as OLED? Of course not...but it's still pretty damn good. Are dark scenes/images a bit milky and washed out? A little. But again, I would still categorize the image as "great", even if not the best possible. The huge positive of this monitor not being an OLED is there is zero threat of burn-in. (As a person who has actually experienced burn-in on early OLED's.) I can accidentally leave this monitor on for hours with a still image & not worry about the screensaver not turning on for some reason; I can keep my Windows taskbar on 100% of the time; I don't need to worry about moving windows around periodically so the pixels are not sitting in the same position for too long; I don't need to worry about game HUD's being on the screen too long. That, along with the great picture, just might be enough for me to be okay with not having an OLED... I've seen some reviewers complain about this monitor having a matte screen instead of glossy -- well, there's positives and negatives to that. Is the image 100% as sharp/clear on a matte screen? No -- but you probably would not even notice the difference. But then again, with a matte screen you won't need to worry about the image clarity degrading due to the direct reflections of a glossy screen, either... That said, I will always have my doubts about this Samsung's reliability. I have already experienced a handful of times when I woke up the monitor, but the screen remained black. (I could actually faintly see my desktop on the screen, as if the monitor was at 1% brightness.) Luckily, unplugging the monitor power plug, waiting, and plugging back in got it working properly. (That, of force shutting down my PC.) I've seen reports of this monitor no longer powering on & dying for good, for some users... Well, and that is why I chose to purchase the extended warranty, because I *do* really like this monitor, and I plan to have it for a very long time. If it dies within the next 4 years, I can get it repaired or replaced. And if it's after 4 years, I might be ready to upgrade by then, anyway. It's a Samsung, so buy with caution -- or with an extended warranty -- but it is indeed a very good monitor.

Absolutely fantastic, delivers exactly what they advertise. You may not be able to support 240hz though. The cables really do make a difference for this thing. It also puts off a lot of heat. I would even suggest making sure you have a fan to keep the air moving or your desk area will be noticeably warmer.

**purchased for $1900 with my own money** (maybe a double flash sale, $2000 on sale for December, additional $100 off for a few hours one day) So I've used this monitor for about a week, 12-16 hours a day (work during the day and online MBA school at night). Here are my initial thoughts. 1. HDMI was very buggy. When the monitor went to sleep, it would try a few times to wake up. Then, it eventually crashed (rebooted) my M2 Ultra Mac Studio (a great machine). Switching to a DisplayPort from the USB-C port (back of Mac) has been flawless. (I was hoping to get that port back by using the HDMI, but my previous setup took two USB-C ports, so it's still a net win of one port for me. The screen itself is bright and clear (what you would expect) no dead pixels, artifacts, or flaws of any kind. For work and school, 120Hz is more than good enough, as I didn't see a difference when I switched to 240hz. 2. The curve works great about two feet from my face. Since it's on a desk against the wall, it goes out a little further than the previous setup, it was doable, and I got back some desk space undernead having one base instead of two previously. The "wrap" around my field of view is definitely worth the extra space but see the next point. 3. The rear lighting and futuristic design were useless since they were against the wall. There's some extra bulk back there that could have been saved (and money) and made the profile slimmer had they not built all that. 4. I don't play games much, but Angry Birds was great. Getting the whole screen to show the entire landscape without having to scroll around horizontally was nice. Any side-scrolling games would benefit, assuming they programmed the game to use the extra space. 5. I would have liked them to integrate booming loudspeakers (like the other Samsung gaming monitors) so I don't have to use external speakers. 6. Also, for this price range, I would have liked to have a high-quality built-in 4K WebCam (even snap-on in the back, but still included) and mic for Zoom calls as well so I can work with two fewer peripherals on the desk. 7. Using the Mac Spaces feature, I can have three windows per space and one space per activity (work, school, reading, file management, photos, etc. It's a game-changer, for sure. All without a fat bezel in between the middle of the screen. (If Mac fixed the full-screen function to allow for three full-screen apps instead of two, that would be even better) Multi-page docs or wide spreadsheets are a huge benefactor of this super wide screen. Overall, this was a great purchase for me. I last bought monitors when the Dell 4K ultrashare UP3216Q came out (8 years ago, and they still work great, BTW) and spent $2000 each, so paying $1900 for this monitor was a great deal.