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Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Review: Not the Best Gaming Monitor Available

Here we'll review the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 monitor, look at its specs, and price, and discuss HDR brightness and sRGB color support.

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Here, we’ll cover the specs, price and how the new Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 monitor handles HDR brightness and sRGB color modes.

KAMPALA | NOW THEN DIGITAL — In this Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 review, we’ll discuss the monitor’s specs and price. We’ll also cover how the new monitor handles HDR brightness and sRGB color mode. 

  • Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 replaces Samsung Odyssey G9 and upgrades in several ways. It features Mini LED backlighting, which makes it brighter and has better local dimming. It also has HDMI 2.1 inputs.
  • The Odyssey Neo G9 offers plenty of features despite its $1,599 price on Newegg.
  • The Odyssey Neo G9 has a Mini-LED backlight that controls the amount of light underneath the LCD panel without sacrificing contrast or HDR brightness.
  • While the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is an impressive monitor that offers a number of great features, it is not the best gaming monitor available.
  • Also read our Samsung Odyssey G9 review: is it still a good gaming monitor in 2022?

And we’ll talk about its Gaming mode to see if it’s worth the price tag.

Let’s get started. Until the end, enjoy.

Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 price

We’ll examine the display’s features, performance, and price in our Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 review.

The screen’s 32:9 aspect ratio is futuristic looking and its backlighting is done with a quantum mini LED technology that Samsung has incorporated into its high-end televisions. 

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This results in a bright, vibrant picture with high color accuracy and detail. The display’s HDR support also results in a well-balanced panel with minimal loss of detail.

The display’s Black Equalizer feature lets you set the black color on the screen to your preferred level, and the monitor’s 240Hz refresh rate is lightning fast, with only two milliseconds of input lag. 

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The monitor’s 1ms response time makes it a snap to game on, while its NVIDIA and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support allows you to use your favorite game titles without the hassle of switching input settings.

The screen on the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is large and curved, with an aspect ratio of 32:9. The curved screen is a benefit for viewing content, but some people find it weird. 

This is a screen that is 49 inches long. It features a 1000R curve and VESA mount support. It is also capable of running games on its touchscreen. 

There are several ways to customize this screen, including a full-size USB port and a USB-C port.

The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is an impressive monitor that has some great features, but it isn’t the best gaming monitor on the market. 

However, it does have a wide viewing angle and excellent brightness. This combination makes it an excellent choice for gamers. But don’t worry, it’s still good enough for many uses. 

In a review and price comparison, we’ll discuss what’s great and what’s lacking.

The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor is designed for serious gamers and is equipped with a 49-inch curved screen. 

It has a 240Hz refresh rate and the highest local dimming of any LED-backlit monitor. It also supports FreeSync VRR and G-SYNC compatibility. 

Despite its price of $1,599 on Newegg, the Odyssey Neo G9 offers plenty of features that gamers will appreciate. While we don’t love its high price, it’s a great deal when compared to the competition.

sRGB mode

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The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 supports the sRGB color space. In sRGB mode, the display displays the exact brightness level requested by the content. 

HDR follows the EOTF tone curve, and the brightness level on the Neo G9 is 500 nits. 

The display is quite accurate, with a good black level of 0.20cd/m2. Its contrast ratio is excellent, at 1988:1.

The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is based on the VA panel developed by CSOT, a division of Samsung. Both the Odyssey G9 and the Neo G9 panels have similar native performance. 

The latter offers a static contrast ratio of 2,500:1, a peak brightness of 420 nits, and a dithered 10-bit color depth. The screen also supports 95% DCI-P3 color space. 

The Odyssey G9 is also able to deliver 178-degree wide-viewing angles, as well as a fast 1ms GtG pixel response time.

Although the sRGB color space has a wide range, the Samsung Odyssey G9’s accuracy is only adequate out-of-the-box. The white balance is off in the case of pure white, while color temperature is warmer than target. 

The sRGB mode is largely ineffective, because the gamma curve is closer to 2.3 than the sRGB curve. The colors are oversaturated and dark scenes are more visible than expected. 

The sRGB mode does lock down some picture settings, which is a good thing.

The performance of the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 varies greatly in the different sRGB modes. While the Odyssey G7 is more capable in RGB mode, the Neo G9 is slightly more sensitive to low frame rates. 

However, it still offers good response times, and has a small cumulative deviation compared to the Odyssey G7. It also has an effective low-framerate compensation feature that helps deliver consistent gaming experience.

The sRGB mode is another important feature of the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9. Its gamut is restricted to sRGB, but reds still exceed it. 

Although sRGB is a significant improvement over the default mode, greyscale remains unchanged. 

While it is possible to tweak the brightness and contrast settings, the greyscale controls remain locked down. 

Samsung should remove this unnecessary feature in future models.

HDR brightness

The HDR brightness levels of the new Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 monitor are very impressive. The panel offers a minimum brightness of 2000 nits, which makes it one of the first PC monitors to achieve this level. 

That’s a significant improvement compared to the previous model, which managed a thousand less. HDR televisions typically peak at 2,000 nits. 

Samsung also added an sRGB mode to the monitor, which clamps the gamut to the sRGB color space.

However, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is not the best HDR display in the world. Its peak brightness is far too low compared to other HDR monitors. 

Even if you turn off the screen completely, the brightest areas will still have very high contrast levels. Therefore, it’s important to know the recommended brightness levels for your monitor. 

A good rule of thumb is a maximum brightness of around 1000 nits.

The Neo G9’s display supports HDR content, but it’s not a perfect solution. This feature was first introduced in the Neo G9 but only became usable after months of firmware upgrades. 

However, this still leaves plenty of room for improvement. 

In addition, the display can’t support pixel overdrive and adaptive refresh simultaneously. So, if you’re looking for the most immersive HDR gaming experience, the Neo G9 isn’t the best choice for you.

Another big improvement for the Odyssey Neo G9 is its Mini-LED backlight. This backlight technology allows it to control the amount of light underneath the LCD panel without compromising contrast and HDR brightness. 

With the new backlight, Samsung has eliminated the edge-lit glow that often affects the color rendering of LCD screens. 

A new display with a backlight that works with your existing monitor can deliver HDR 1000 performance at an amazing peak brightness of 2,000 nits.

In addition to HDR support, the screen offers more contrast than its predecessor. HDR content can sizzle when the quality is at its best, but it is more difficult to detect on the desktop. 

Its peak brightness is also doubled, which makes it more desirable than the G9 in many situations. But, as with many other things, HDR brightness is all about what you want. 

And if you need a brighter screen to play your favorite games, the Odyssey Neo G9 is probably the best choice.

Gaming mode

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The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is a 49-inch super-ultrawide gaming monitor that sports a 32:9 aspect ratio. It uses a Quantum Mini LED panel that offers local dimming at 240 Hz for the best viewing experience. 

Its refresh rate is also high at 240 Hz. It also supports G-SYNC and FreeSync VRR. It is also compatible with NVIDIA and AMD’s free-sync technology.

The display of the Odyssey Neo G9 has a 240-Hz refresh rate, two HDMI 2.1 ports, and one DisplayPort 1.4 port. The display also has picture-in-picture capabilities and Low Input Lag Mode.

Other features of the display include Low Input Lag Mode, Refresh Rate Optimizer, and Screen Size Optimizer. The monitor also supports Super Arena Gaming UX, which automatically switches from non-gaming to gaming mode.

If you’re an avid gamer, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is an excellent choice. Its size and high maximum brightness make it a perfect gaming monitor. 

The G9’s gaming mode will allow you to play the latest games with enhanced visuals and improved graphics. Gaming mode lets you switch between various game modes without the need to change the settings. 

A good gaming experience requires a gaming monitor that can support several different game modes.

The color accuracy of the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is not impressive out-of-the-box. The white balance is slightly off and most colors are oversaturated. 

Its gamma is slightly below target, which causes darker scenes and oversaturated colors. However, the gamma is better than other modes. 

You will have to adjust the brightness of the display manually, but otherwise it’s a decent enough screen for gaming.

The brightness of the display varies depending on the game you’re playing. The brightness of the screen depends on the mode you’re playing in. 

The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9’s brightness varies according to the game you’re playing. 

The Dynamic mode has the highest peak brightness, while the Standard mode lowers the maximum luminance to 1,100 nits. 

This is great for late night gaming in darkened rooms.

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The Review

Samsung Odyssey Neo G9

7.9 Score

A few minor changes have been made to the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9, including the addition of Mini LED backlighting, making it brighter and having better local dimming. It also has HDMI 2.1 inputs.

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Mugwana Jacob

Mugwana Jacob

I am an aspiring international media journalist, a nominee of the Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards in 2014 and 2015, a social media strategist at Flash Uganda Media and an assistant editor there. I also advise companies on how to enhance their presence on social media. WhatsApp +256781873083.

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