Samsung Odyssey G9 vs G9 NEO - 49-inch super ultrawide gaming just got better
A video to compare the Samsung Odyssey G9 and the new Odyssey NEO G9.
The new model has upgrades that include 2,048 local dimming zones, HDR 2000, Mini LED display and much more. But what's it like in real life for gaming?
See my Samsung Odyssey NEO G9 review • Super Ultrawide contin...
Highlights of the Neo G9 include:
- Much clearer picture quality and enjoyable colours
- Improved HDR with good quality image
- Fast 240Hz refresh rate or 120Hz in PBP/PIP
- Local dimming settings lead to really decent blacks and HDR support
Lowlights:
- Eye care mode is a bit too bright to be comfortable
- It's expensive
- HDR still isn't perfect
- There are some shadowy blurry problems when working
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Specs of the NEO G9 are:
Screen Size (Class) 49
Flat / Curved Curved
Active Display Size (HxV) (mm)
1191.936(H) * 335.232(V)
Screen Curvature 1000R
Aspect Ratio 32:9
Panel Type VA
Brightness (Typical) 420 cd/㎡
Peak Brightness (Typical) 2000 cd/㎡
Brightness (Min) 300 cd/㎡
Contrast Ratio Static 1,000,000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio Mega DCR
HDR(High Dynamic Range) Yes
HDR10+ Yes
Resolution 5,120 x 1,440
Response Time 1(GTG)
Viewing Angle (Horizontal/Vertical) 178°(H)/178°(V)
Colour Support Max 1.07B
Colour Gamut (NTSC 1976) 88%(Typ.)
Color Gamut (DCI Coverage) 95%(Typ.)
sRGB Coverage 125%(Typ.)
Adobe RGB Coverage 92%(Typ.)
Refresh Rate Max 240Hz
Picture-By-Picture yes
G-Sync Compatible
FreeSync Premium Pro
Display Port Version 1.4
HDMI Version 2.1
USB Hub 2
Colour Mode High-Brightness/Custom/FPS/RTS/RPG/sRGB/AOS/Cinema/Dynamic Contrast
See my Odyssey G9 Review - • Super Ultrawide Gaming...
Features include:
- QLED Quantum Dot screen technology
- 1000R curve
- HDR1000 and HDR10+
- 5,120 x 1,440 resolution, 1ms response time, 240Hz refresh rate
- G-Sync compatible
- Picture-by-picture mode
- 2500:1 Contrast Ratio Static
This monitor is fantastic for gaming and includes some serious specs and some really nice highlights.
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Specs of the G9 include:
Screen Size 49
Active Display Size (HxV) (mm) 1191.936 x 335.232
Screen Curvature 1000R
Aspect Ratio 32:9
Panel Type VA
Brightness (Typical) 420 cd/m2
Peak Brightness (Typical) 1000 cd/m2
Brightness (Min) 300 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio Static 2500:1 (Typ.)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio Mega DCR
HDR(High Dynamic Range) Yes
Resolution 5,120 x 1,440
Response Time 1 ms (GtG)
Viewing Angle (H/V) 178°/178°
Color Supported Max 1.07 B
Color Gamut (NTSC 1976) 88 % (Typ.)
Color Gamut (DCI Coverage) 0.95 %
sRGB Coverage 125 % (Typ.)
Adobe RGB Coverage 92 % (Typ.)
Refresh Rate Max 240 Hz
Quantum Dot Color
Display Port 2
Display Port Version 1.4
HDMI 1
HDMI Version 2.0
USB Ports 2
USB Hub Version 3
Factory Tuning Yes
Color Mode High-Brightness / Custom / FPS / RTS / RPG / sRGB / AOS / Cinema / Dynamic contrast
See more here - www.samsung.com/levant/monito...
Downsides of the monitor from what I've seen:
- HDR mode can be a PITA and problematic with some games
- If you have two DP cables plugged in adaptive sync can cause Windows to think there are two screens
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up close! Screen time of ACTUAL MONITOR! lol, so many other reviewers just are too busy showing their face🤦♂️😝
Excellent Video!!😌👌
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Love the way you did the side by side comparison! Really helped me in making my decision which one to get.
So which one you got and how much you like it?
@@miltona891 I picked up the Neo G9 and I can no longer imagine life without it. I use PowerToys FancyZones to split my screen into three sections, allowing me to multitask more effectively. It's so useful as a programmer because I can have my IDE, docs & running app all on screen together. Gaming is also amazing. I play a lot of Forza and having an ultra wide view for in-car camera is super immersive. I personally don't care about HDR at all so I don't mind that it doesn't hit the advertised peak brightness. I also work from home, so having my personal computer and work computer on different inputs and being able to use the Picture-By-Picture feature is an added bonus.
@@thertc204 I just bought the G9 but I think I may just return it and wait for the neo G9 to go on sale. I just built this pc, msi suprim liq 4090, 13900k cpu, 32 ram DDR 5 6600hz, so I’m like so stuck. I appreciate you taking the time to write btw. Buying stuff is an investment now a days
haven't even started the actual review, but your voice makes my HD 6xx's go BRRRRRRRRRRRT and I'm already happy with this channel
Thanks for this comparison I just ordered my G9
Looks so cool to game on this monitor. I will stick with my omen x 27😎Keep up the great work bro and stay safe.
I was considering both. After watching your review, I'm kinda in the same situation. I would be using my monitor for about 75% work and 25% gaming. So, it sounds like the best choice for me is the original G9. I like the new tech in the NEO. However, I've read about QC issues with the new one.
Glad I could help!
im gonna get orginal g9 too out of my price range plus i code for majority of the time and rarely game on it
@@dannggg The issues of G9 Neo have been practically solved with the last firmware upgrades (even scanlines at 240 hz are practically invisible, at 120 hz there are no any issues at all). HDR (G9 Neo) delivers around 20000:1 (contrast) in the worst case vs 2300:1 in G9. It's a huge difference and because of that in games or in movies HDR is quite different. Also no distracting bars in movies/youtube because they look absolutely black. By working the local dimming zones can be switched off (maybe they weren't turned off in the review and because of that G9 seemed to be preferrable in that situation, not sure). $1600 at a promotional price vs $1250 G9 it is not that big difference for this kind of quality at present. If you want to buy uniquely G9 for work, maybe Odyssey G9 is an OK display but some grey bars in youtube will be a little bit distracting (especially in the evening or at night).
@@socialreport2836 So you think the Neo G9 is better?
@@PantojaManuel Yes, I am having it. It's definitely considerably better (with local dimming off it looks much worse, not absolutely bad but worse and the grey bars become distracting). HDR 800 nits or higher in the real scene (rtings, hardware unboxed) is excellent, much better than in any LCD monitor, even G7/G8 Neo (and they are 16:9) because of having a lot of mini leds 2048. Games/movies look amazing. Odyssey G9 doesn't have any true HDR (the contrast 2300:1 and the black colors look like grey in most scenes, for HDR the contrast must be at least 8000:1 in the chequerboard test but the higher the better). If you buy G9 Neo without dead color pixels, I suppose that you won't regret it. Even in 9 months when I play a modern game, I think about many moments that they look incredibly beautiful and I wouldn't see them like this by using any other technology (in most cases they would be much paler and less interesting). 32:9 is an incredible format and it makes a player feel that he/she is inside a game (even 21:9 doesn't do that). Any OLED can't replicate 32:9 because G9 has got 5120 but TVs have got 3840 in most cases and in bright scenes G9 Neo will be brighter than OLED. OLED will be better only in dark scenes but G9 Neo 32:9 and better looking HDR bright scenes vs OLED better looking HDR dark scenes, I would definitely prefer G9 Neo for entertainment and work.
Love your videos. The one you made for the original G9 has made me buy my own, and all i can say is that i absolutely love it! I'm gonna keep it for a few years, and until then maybe they'll make a mini-led G9 and after i can sell mine and upgrade. But until then, i'll be keeping my little beast :X. I also work a lot of the time on it with editing and just basic office work, and it's wonderful. If you have one, keep it, enjoy it, and maybe sometime later, upgrade to a better newer one :X.
Hey thanks for this comment. I'm glad you're enjoying it too. It's a shame there's so much negativity around it as it's a great monitor. The price of the NEO is pretty insane. It'll be interesting to see what they do next.
@@TheProvokedPrawn sure thing man. Love your content. Yeah, it got a lot of bad reviews, but eventually i said you know what? Yolo and see what happens, i also had 14 days to return the product without any money loss. But fell in love with it the second that it was turned on 🤣✌🏻✌🏻. Anyway, yeah i really am waiting for the next big update on this beast, who knows? 360hz, mini led, 3000 hdr? 😱🤣🤣. Have a good one man and keep enjoying it, i surely am 🙏🏻.
@@myhnea92 hey mate, this is already mini led I believe. U should check it out in person and ask for them to update the firmware that vastly improved hdr.
@@extraordinarydave oh yeah dude.. My bad. Well anyway, waiting for the 360hz one(fingers crossed🤣🤣) . I have the original one and i love it, gonna keep it for a bit and upgrade to a newer one in a few years. Thanks for the heads up 🙏🏻
got the g97t with 240z does everything the neo does :/, cept the mini leds and brightness, also $300 price difference here in U.S., running at $849 vs $1199 current sale price as of 2 Jan 2023, both phenomenal just like g97t since I won't get blinded by the mini leds, and again awesome vid!
Awesome review thank you! Just recently got the G9
What do you think?
Great review I've been waiting for the g9 to drop in price since release . I couldn't see spending the 1600$ on it , but for 1,000$ its worth it to me I'll be upgrading from my 2 crg5 monitors I run .
Watch out for Black Friday discounts
Just got my g 9 a few days ago best investment
Just copped one with the education discount tax and everything for under 1000!! I’m so excited , my first high tech monitor
@@HoeplessAlexis education discount from where? I NEED THIS lol
It’s 1300 on Amazon rn
Got the G9 from best buy for $999 during the cyber Monday deal. Ships later in December so i look forward to getting it. I already have a zowie xl2746s which I’ll have to sell somehow.
I ended up with the G9 Neo About a year and a half ago I play nothing but racing games lots of titles and I’m still floored today. What a fantastic monitor.
Good to hear. When I showed off racing games people groaned about the stretching on the side (peripheral) view but I don't think you notice that when you're playing
Great review - many thanks. I live in NZ & was looking to upgrade from a dual monitor setup which has served me well for the last 12 years (2x Dell 24" 1080 16:10) I was gonna buy the Neo G9 for $2800 NZD, but after watching this & your other video on the G9, I purchased the G9 today for $1800 NZD (ex Demo) & saved myself 1000 bucks. I do CAD / Multitasking 70%, Casual gaming 30%. I'm running a RTX 3070 so hopefully that will be sufficient, but otherwise I will put the $1000 I saved towards a GPU upgrade. Your videos on the G9 have been crucial in helping me make an informed (& I believe wise) decision. Thanks again 👍👍
You can get the G9 at bestbuy for $999
Good video man, the side by side is legit..
Very cool side by side. Thank you
Thank you too!
The side-by-side is so helpful - thanks. From that, I actually preferred the G9 😂😂 Might save myself the £1000 in that case
I aim to please :)
Just ordered this bad boy. Coming from the lenovo y44w 44" ultrawide. I suspect this will be a worthy upgrade. I considered the AW oled but dont think i can go back smaller. Love your content keep it coming.
Enjoy.
@@TheProvokedPrawn How does it compare to an oled. Everyone's saying get the lg 42.
Two different beasts. I'll yell you the 49" ultrawide is amazing for gaming. I would never go back. The blacks on the neo are black no gray and 240hrz to future proof. Also hdr Is amazing. Grab the neo don't like it return it and get the Oled.
@@YoungWise2011I wanted an oiled until Iv seen all the issues with burn in 😓
Thinking of getting one of these for work. Currently, I have a 34 inch LG connected to my 2015 Imac as a second monitor. I would like to swap it for one of these 49 inch monitors. The graphics card is a Intel iris Pro graphics 6200 on the imac. Will the set up work?
Great review.
Purchasing the Neo in a couple weeks. Was going with the Ultragear first but I need the big screen & the sylish curve!
I was also thinking to get the LG's Ultragear but when I saw this 49inch beast, it is now my dream to buy one right now. lol Do you have any issues with the Neo version? I'm stuck with deciding either to get the original G9 or the Neo G9..
Haven’t got it yet bcus it won’t be here until January!
@@JeyVGaming i am looking at this monitor because of am LG crapping out what I perceive to be multiple years early. Not a happy camper with LG products in general.
Great review I’m thinking about stacking them
I have the regular G9, sent two back previously but has worked fine sinse, wish I had waited for the Neo tbh... cause HDR is not great, not enough dimming zones. The OLED model is coming soon. Might be worth waiting for that instread!
I already have a G9, and I have been really looking for an OLED, I just am not sure if OLED is going to really be a huge game changer... GREAT video but good lord this makes it even harder haha
hey Provoked you keep your G9 firmware updated? ic theres a newer 10.13 firmware atm im currently running 1010.2 atm was curious should i upgrade or keep it?
I am definitely going for the G9 instead of the neo, because i come from a 240hz esports monitor so very bad colors and resolution so i think ill survive with the original G9 coloring, and i dont game that much 90% of the time i browse
thanks for this video this sadly didnt help me in my case since im here with a acer predator 321qu which is basically 31,5 inch 2560x1440 165hz g sync monitor doesnt have hdr, would you dare the jump for an upgrade as the neo g9 ? i really am fighting with the thought about buying it since having such a big screen would feel great
Just got me the Neo G9 for black Friday man I worked my ass off to afford this beauty man can't wait for it to get here
So how do you like it?
@@imn0tgarbage It’s great!!! I’m never going back! The multitasking potential is crazy
Does the neo still have those productivity downsides if you're not using it in HDR mode?
Hey man, fantastic review, you really sold me that one:-) Quick question. May I ask what recording setup you use and what is the device under the monitor?
Shure SM7B and GoXLR if you mean audio?
A amazing showcase of the monitor. Thank you. I think I have made a purchase decision because of your video
Glad I could help!
Hey which one did you go with
@@mr_good_vibez__only9455 neo g9, mate. To future proof 😊
Make sure your using the latest firmware 1008.0 or later if ther is one for Neo G9 whixh makes the HDR visuals a lot better then precious firmware . I'm getting mine in a couple of days which is the second batch. Cheers!
So how did it work out for productivity vs. gaming?
@echnaton192 I don't know why anyone would say that it's not good for productivity when it's truly amazing. It's like having two 27 in 1440p monitor's size by side, and it's just unbelievable for productivity. The curve matches the distance when looking left to right. Also, for gaming, you're totally immersed like no other monitor. I have a 3440x1440p, and the G9 just does it better. It's a great monitor, and no monitor I've ever had was 100% perfect either. Both the G9 and Neo G9 with better HDR, either one would be great for productivity and also gaming. Hopefully, this helps out.
@@nickm8651 It does. The lg 38uc99 I own at the moment sucks at gaming as its highest refresh rate is 75 hz with bad gsync compatibility making it a bad match for my current high end rig. And it sucks that it does not have two full hd panels side by side, making it a pain in the arse for the software on one side of the screen that only runs without scrolling at full hd. I will watch out if the G9 will be available as a tax deducted rent to own from my employer. Sadly, unlike the gaming rigs the monitor selection aside from the model I rent to buy before the actual rig suck. But if the G9 neo is offered next spring I will upgrade from this monitor, mounting my “old” monitor above or at a 90 degree angle to the new one with an arm, making it adjustable. But that would mean I would also need to upgrade my current iPhone 7 for tax reasons, which will be necessary anyway to being end of life soon (last iOS it gets might be the next one). Ah well. It will overlap with my current rent by a few months, but then I will have a good setup, good monitors and the biggest iPhone money can buy at that moment. Then I will not upgrade for a few years, except maybe the GPU. A 3080 just doesn’t cut it with raytracing and ultra wide resolutions. Thanks for your reply, will watch for the best solution via my employer or swallow the pill and shell out the full price with no income tax deduction. Depending on how much gaming I will do in the near future and on the software at work that replaces the current full screen hogger, maybe I will upgrade sooner then planned.
@echnaton192 I think that there are two different regular G9's where one is a 120hz and the other is at 240hz and the "Neo G9" is a 240hz monitor. So make sure to check the detailed description of the monitor before purchasing. If your not worried about HDR, then the regular G9 at 240hz is the way to go but you'll need a solid GPU and a Diplay Pory cable to get the 240hz.
Whats your settings do you run on the neo g9?
this was exactly what I was looking for. I was between two of those and im a software engineer 98% coding, 2% gaming if i have time other than coding. Since you mentioned productivity wise G9 is better, and today is black friday, I just ordered mine for $849 :) Neo was $1399 with black friday deal. Let's see. Thanks man, this is an amazing content.
Neo is 1499
Glad to help.
Where did you find it for $849? I'm seeing $899 everywhere
@@Spicytake21 in Sweden 750$ Elgiganten Store
@@Spicytake21 I found it on Best Buy for $849. I actually went ahead and bit the bullet (pray for me) and bought the open box for $800
if in the competitve FPS world, I wonder the IPS version really win the VA version? the 244hz works, but with way less Motion blur, make me can see clearly I currently own a Neo G9 and just got a VA G7 today, in game I like the wide view, however the G7 response way faster so I can catch up with my component, wonder this is same for Neo G7 vs G7 Considering switching back Neo G9 to just G9
Thanks for the informative video! I got a good deal on an OG G9 myself, but wasn't too impressed with the HDR, so within the return window I was able to order a Neo. I was worried that I would be losing out by giving back the OG model because of what you mention about work. I've heard others talk about that. My question is, if I was to turn off dynamic contrast/auto dimming (and/or use Win 11 in SDR) would the issue you mention then not exist? I'm just trying to find out if at the very least I can have it so its no different than what I have now. I've been told that yes this can be done and it should be no different so I'm hoping you might be able to confirm that.
Yes, if you turn off local dimming, it will disappear.
Really appreciate the comparison! I was stuck between the two, mostly just due to price difference. I just don't want to feel like I'm wasting money for a far inferior monitor. I'm looking for a GPU upgrade soon too, so that + a Neo is a bit much. I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the original G9. $799 vs it's launch price is a bargain, especially when compared to the Neo. HDR isn't as important to me, and while not as good it still looks like a great upgrade to my 3840x1080 CHG49 for gaming/browsing.
Glad to help. Hopefully you enjoyed enough to subscribe
Can you not do the split screen with the original G9 then? Only the Neo?
Watching the videos the G9 looks better images than the Neo to me (but i am watching on an old monitor). This will be my first high spec monitor, I guess I can afford either, I mostly want for work, does that suggest I should go for the cheaper model ??? many thanks
Was there any difference on box contents such as mounting bracket or hdmi, dp cables?
Hey man, this review really helped me a lot. I want to buy a G9 and was trying to decide if the Neo is worth the extra price. My initial thought is no. But would you say you would buy this if you didn't have the old g9? I am considering buying one but where I am from, the Neo is like 40% more expensive than the the previous model (2000euro vs 1200euro). I would also be using it like 80% of the time for work
based on my experience, unless I was flush with cash, I'd go for the G9. It's still great and the Neo G9 isn't worth the substantial amount more they're charging. That's just my personal experience of course.
@@TheProvokedPrawn There seem to be reviews of people having issues like flickering and even gaps appearing between the case and screen for the G9. Have you had any issues? I find that those kind of issues are often overblown but still a bit concerned.
beautiful video and elegant voice cani take it for my xbox serie x? i need it to have more console pc in one monitor together
I don't know if Xbox supports the resolution.
Paah! Console peasants can't hope to wield such power!
may i ask what you're keyboard is?
your channel is very underrated
Thanks. Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐
@@TheProvokedPrawn of course!
how far does the monitor stick out from the back of the stand?
Talk about the relation between fov and fish eye effect in games on this monitor
Why do you prefer the regular G9 for working and productivity?
Great review, the side by side really baffles me though. In the first games, the G9 seems to be producing a more realistic image, which is what I'm aiming for, whereas the Neo makes colors pop a bit too much and distorts them (gray looks green-ish for example). But then in the last game (is it Control?) the exact opposite happens. Grey is grey on the Neo and green on the original G9, the colors pop so much on the G9 that the carpet, skin and wood tones are all messed up and cartoony looking. Are the monitor settings the same between all clips?
It's hard to get it exactly perfect with all the same lighting conditions but yes they had the same settings. The other thing to keep in mind though is by doing that I was handicapping the Neo. So it does look better in person (see the review) though I still think the G9 is better for all day work and gaming.
@@TheProvokedPrawn Alright, thanks for the clarification.
@Arthur M sorry I wasn't clear. I meant for both - as in if you're working on it most of the day then playing. I found the neo was better for gaming but wasn't as comfortable for working on.
@@TheProvokedPrawn Did you try to turn off the local dimming zones while working? For me there are no any distractions even with this feature after the last firmware upgrades but there were some issues with 1006 firmware. Right now it is 1011.
Am I crazy or does the Neo have a green tint to it? Also I thought the original G9 looked way better. I'm guessing because I'm watching on a G9 and maybe the colors don't translate right? It does look darker.
Do you notice the white bloom in the viewfinder when sitting in front of you or in bright scenes in the dark?
With RTX 2080 super and an amd processor, do you think one can enjoy all the capabilities g9/g9 neo have to offer? Or should one stick to g7 until they can upgrade their graphics card?
It depends. Can you stomach running games on medium or high settings rather than ultra? I used a 2080ti with the G9 and it was fine but obviously struggled in terms of FPS on intensive games on ultra settings. But that's the same with 4k panels. It should be fine
Hi @the provoked prawn, can you make an updated video of the neo with the new firmware 1007.3. I heard it vastly improved the hdr experience.
I can't I'm afraid. It's already gone back.
@@TheProvokedPrawn all good mate! Should've went AWOL with it! Kidding 😂
What GPU do you have? I have RTX 3090Ti. Will my games run above 60fps on ultra? Not worth buying a monitor like this and then set my graphics to lower settings. HDR I dont really use that. It looks terrible.
I've been using the Odyssey G9 monitor for more than two years, I don't use hdr and g-sync, everything suits me
I realy love how this video was done 😢
why are you crying?
Wondering whether or not the Neo makes the same popping sounds as the Odyssey? I record music and I cannot have a monitor in my studio that makes noise.
On occasion it popped I guess but not super regularly. Not enough to be noticed on my voice overs.
Hai bro wbich one model comes with hdmi 2.1 port??
How deep is the stand? My desk setup has a very shallow 'upper level' that my monitor sits on that's only 12 inches. The specs say the Neo G9 is 21 inches deep with the stand, is that accurate? Could a third party stand/mount solve the situation or does the screen itself take up that much depth?
Yes it’s accurate
What are the differences in the black levels? Does the G9 have much worse blooming than the Neo G9?
I can't help but wonder if the G9 could have been made to look more like the Neo with some tweaking in the settings.
agree, seems like neo is setup to be more warm at default settings then the regular g9
lmao tbh just feels like warm vs. cool settings
About the G9 Neo. Did you experience HDR flicker or scanlines? And did you try the new Firmware recently released for G9 Neo.
I did not! My HDR experiences with it were much better than the G9.
So I've got the older g9 coming, can't afford the neo. Either way it'll be an upgrade from my regular 120hz ultrawide with no hdr.
I disabled local dimming in my Neo G9, as it makes colors look awful in dimmed zones
Bro, G7 neo or G9 old ? Please 🙏
What is the height of the display in inches? Really curious because I like to zoom into application and documents. On a shorter vertical distance display that gets really messy no matter the length.
32x9
If you mean top to bottom visible screen space it's 13-inches
@@TheProvokedPrawn 13 inches!?! Wow that’s a hard pass for me. I need font size to be large to do work and stuff. I have an ultra wide from LG and I hate it because of the small vertical display. I only found that out after use too.
Actually is 13.5" I have the G9 and is outstanding for multitasking, I work with autocad and 3D software and I need to see pdf, emails. I do gaming too, and I really enjoy my G9
If I buy a Samsung monitor odyssey neo g9 Can I run 240 Hz on a 3080 graphics card?
The NEO G9 is now almost double the price of the G9 850€ vs 1460€ in Germany
If you had to choose between the two to buy today do you feel the original G9 is a better value proposition at its’ lower price point or do you feel the picture produced by the Neo is worth the additional 900-$1000? I work full time remote so would be using the monitor dual purpose for both work and PC gaming as well.
Hmmm. Well. I own the G9 obviously and tried the Neo. Would I sell my G9 to then pay a lot more for the Neo? No. Is it a much better gaming experience? Yes. But it's not as good for working on from my experience. Though maybe firmware would fix that. I'd heartily recommend the G9 for both everyday.
Why exactly do you prefer G9 over Neo G9 for working?
Can you show the issues you had with productivity on screen next time? Game shots looked beautiful though.
It's in the review
@@TheProvokedPrawn Thanks, I just finished watching it. Cool to see regular use cases for this monitor too. Though that does look like an annoying issue. I'm stuck wanting to buy a new monitor and this was on top of the list but all these issues piling on for this one 😕
i dont know a lot about computers but am i not right when i say that you would need a really good computer to play for an example warzone 3 on bot the g9 and neo? im playing on a fairly new msi 27 gaming screen and this work fine. i really want the g9 but am afraid i would have to upgrade to a new computer for like 2000 dollars..
Depends on your graphics card. I don't play Warzone so don't know how optimised it is, but yes you need a decent pc to get maximum frames at 5120 x 1440. That said I play happily on it and have done even with lesser cards like a 3060.
Will all games be able to take advantage of the aspect ratio wide screen in it's full glory without black bars down the side yes i know you will get black bars in cut scenes
Most of them tbh
do they have HDMI ARC?
looking at both the g9 and neo. seeing g9 and 999, neo is 2500 at best buys site anyway. just seems way higher priced even if its much better looking. both are prob better than my 32 lg uw almost wish my monitor broke so i could justify the upgrade LOL
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i got the neo absolutely love it
Hey James, that's good to hear! :)
i have a g9, perfect in every way except the tall ratio, a 5120*1920 would be perfect
I agree, think 1800-2000 vertical would be ideal. I have a feeling the next generation of monitor will have taller vertical...
at 8:01 which game is that your playing bro ? looks awesome!
Call of Duty Cold War
It doesn't have 1 million contrast ratio. I'm not sure where this is coming from. But with backlight enabled its contrast ratio is around 14K, which is pretty impressive but nowhere near 1 million.
AORUS FO48U vs g9 neo?
If you think the HDR is good now, it doesn’t hold a candle to the HDR after the brand new firmware. 1.007. Even mops the floor compared to the X27 I used to own that was previously the best I’d seen
HDR is never good, just turn it off
@@drunkhusband6257 Stupid comment.
Hi there. What firmware was the G9 on? Latest is 1013.0.
Latest is 1013.0 but some are still having issues with tearing at 240hz
still there is flicker on neo g9 ?
upgrading to the g9; the neo looks great but not almost double the price good. (I'm upgrading from twin 1080p monitors, got a 3070ti in my machine). I use my computer 80% for school (coding mostly) and 20% for gaming and the games I play wouldn't push to the difference.
I found the Neo G9 I got show terrible Motion Blur on Gsync, looking at the screen make me feel dizzy if curser move too fast. if gsync is not on it would be hell of lag. Compare to the old VA G7 I just got, Competitive FPS game show really clean Motion blue, so I wonder is the G9 IPS hardware problem or my 3080TI is not fast enough to boost up the speed of 5120x1440 compared to G7 2840x1440
I have no such issues. G9 IPS doesn't exist. It has got VA panel (the new fast version, not a common VA). Which game did you test? It seems that you have a low framerate, maybe lower than 30 FPS. Did you measure it?
The real contrast ratio of the neo is around 15,000 : 1 with local dimming on which is extremely impressive for a pc monitor but these fake contrast numbers have to stop and videos like this need to call them out
Just got a new PC (NASA computer lol)) with 4090 OC and i9 13900k. There is some good price right now on these two monitor. 900 (g9)/ 1400 euros (neo g9). The neo g9 look sexy AF for my pc
There is a new 1007.3 firmware for the g9 neo. Have you tried it?
Tbh I didn't check the firmware number (foolish me) but they sent it after it was checked by engineers, so one would assume that it was running the latest version (again, maybe foolish). Not a helpful reply I realise.
@@TheProvokedPrawn It was only released a couple of days ago (after your videos went out). I'd recommend giving it a go as it makes a huge difference to hdr. Sdr with local dimming also sees a big improvement.
I have a gpu 1070 you think I can run it in one of those 2 monitors
You can run it. Just don't expect ultra high frame rates
Yes I also think that 32 9 is better than other aspect ratios, because it is like 2 monitors in 1, I think gamers will enjoy it even content creators
So, which is the more useful of the two Samsung monitors for the gaming experience?
I went with a LG cx 48 inch about a year ago. Really glad i did. Monitors are too far behind, including these.
u r literally comparing TVs vs Monitors xd and to be fair you cannot compare an OLED with this one cos OLED has bad HDR support while this one crushes it. While it is OLED it also has better blacks.
I went LG CX as well. Used it as a monitor for a month before going back to 21:9. The worry of burn in didnt allow me to enjoy it. Would turn it off anytime Id leave the room. Ltt just did a video on burn in. People are seeing it after a year of Monitor use.
@@laingadaing I have had mine for over a year without burn in and I use it every day. I did change setting/set it up as best I could to reduce the risk. I also got the best buy extended warranty for peace of mind (which covers burn in). But even with the added extended warranty cost, it was still cheaper than comparable monitors.
@@laingadaing i use the LG C9 since 2019. Extrem gaming all kind of games 3-4k hours on time so far. THERE IS NO FUCKING BURN IN xD
i will buy it:)
Feels like that NEO is not callibrated properly or something, they have simmilar colors only backlight or something should be different, I don't know why it shows so much variation in color.
They were on the same settings 🤷♂️
Do you think the Core i7 13700KF and the 4080 would power the Neo G9 pretty well?
Yup
@@TheProvokedPrawn Thanks!
Would love to see way of the hunter on this monitor 😔
great video.. I'm having a tough time deciding between the $1000 g9 120hz vs the $2500 240hz g9. such a huge difference in price. There are likely very few somewhat newer titles that could take advantage of the 240hz.. even with an rtx 3080.. I have a rtx 2080 super at the moment. Is the difference between 120hz and 240hz only an advantage for super fast twitch esports games? Great video!
The Neo G9 is too much expensive, is not worth it dude. After 10 minutes using the G9, you not even remember how the colors of the Neo G9 are.... Buy the normal G9, use the savings to upgrade your GPU to a 3080 ti or something you will be in much better spot ...
The G9 has a 240Hz option for $999
@@raf.nogueira What if I have a 3090? With this monitor, I'll reach the stars.
@@raf.nogueira the cheapest g9 is around 1100 euro the cheapest g9 neo cost around 1400 euro in the Netherlands , is the 300 extra cash worth it?
@@pcgamerzzzchannel3407 not worth it don't buy the upgraded one just go to the original g9 and buy something like rtx 3080
So if if I am also using it for work then the g9 is better. And them it boils down to paying a 100 per cent premium, correct? Well - is it better by a hundred per cent?!
How big of a real-world difference was the HDR between the two?
Almost negligible. Either G9 is good. However, the Neo G9 itself isn’t worth the price - I say regular G9 for 99% of the time.
No, very different. It's not true that it's negligible. The contrast in G9 Neo is equal to around 20000:1 (the last firmware upgrades, the last review of hardware unboxed and on rtings 14000:1 is not in a real content and not by using the last upgrade, hardware unboxed indicated 20000:1) vs 2300:1 in G9, so the black are really black in G9 Neo but in G9 they look greyish. Especially it will be very noticeable in bright scenes with some shadows. Even between 6000:1 vs 2300:1 it is very noticeable. G9 Neo looks more like OLED, if you want to imagine more real comparison between G9 and G9 Neo.
I jus thought G9 Neo at Samsung I got it for $1750, if you are military or healthcare worker you can get 30 percent off the sale price.
IN MALAYSIA NOW LAUNCH, NEO ONLY PREORDER PRICE MYR5999(SAME AS NON NEO PRICE) ONLY.(NORMAL PRICE MYR9499)
Wow is that like a hint for black friday release
Do you know what bit display is? 10 or 12
10
is it possible to reach 100 fps with dlss enabled on this monitor with a 3090 TI
That really depends on the game
ah so the optimization
The normal g9 goes fpr around 1300$ while the neo g9 here goes for around 2300$. So I wonder if its really worth the extra 1000$
I have the G9 and I don't really see any reason to upgrade.
@@Dire_Hit I just got the G9 and id only get the neo g9 as a second display in a year or two if the price drops down considerably. But looking into samsung tech if they end up releasing micro-led monitor that would be the ultimate monitor hands down and id skip the neo G9(mini-led) for that.