It’s sturdy and good-looking, but lighting and connectivity could be better.The ultra-wide form factor and 240Hz refresh rate are great for gaming.Quantum Mini LEDs deliver huge improvements to HDR and SDR operation.Then there’s the LG UltraGear 38GN950 – another 21:9 display that costs £1299 / $1299 / €1239. It’s set to launch globally on 9th August 2021.Īs for rivals, the Alienware AW3821DW is a 38in widescreen at 21:9, and it costs £1299 / $1365 / €1399. That’s several hundred Pounds, Dollars and Euros more than the original G9, and it’s pricier than its high-end rivals too. In the US, its RRP is a hefty $2499, and expect similar pricing in Europe. It’s available for pre-order with an RRP of £1849 in the UK.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is stunning, but it is pricey. Brand-new Quantum Mini LED technology is used in this panel to deliver significant improvements to SDR and HDR performance.Įlsewhere, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 still serves up its 49in diagonal, 32:9 aspect ratio, a huge resolution and a dramatic 1000R curve in its quest to become the best gaming monitor in the world. It’s no surprise that Samsung has turbo-charged the sequel. The original G9 was one of 2020’s best displays, so there are plenty of expectations attached to the follow-up. The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is the latest version of Samsung’s biggest gaming monitor. 240Hz operation The 240Hz refresh rate means games are smooth, and the Samsung works with AMD and Nvidia graphics cards.Super-wide form factor The 49in 32:9 widescreen, 5,120 x 1,440 resolution and 1000R curve create an immersive experience in most games.Quantum Mini LEDs Samsung’s 2,048 mini LEDs deliver big boosts to brightness, black levels, HDR performance and nuance in all situations.