Excellent review! Few years later, I'm considering getting this for my 4080 rig. Don't wanna go OLED yet as I use my monitor for work and don't want to risk burn in
7:16 Thanks Joe for sharing points about using it for telework productivity! You’d think that with all the videos out there on this product, and people may still be 100% telecommuting since the pandemic, many reviewers would cover this fact.
Outstanding video brother!! I've been researching a handful of UltraWide monitors to replace my current dual monitor setup for telecommuting. This particular setup is only used for work as I have a different/dedicated gaming setup. Long story short, I have watched a ton of YT vids on this monitor and several others I've been looking at. Your video is the first and only one that covered EXACTLY the details I was curious about on this particular monitor. I screenshare via Lync and WebEx frequently and had serious concerns about how the screen being shared would actually look via PBP. I think your video finally addressed that particular concern. A big Thank You for the time and effort it takes to make YT content like this! Subscribed, liked and I look forward to seeing more of your content in the future sir.
The part about windows recognizing pbp mode as 2 separate screens is what I've been wondering and never been able to find anyone talking about it or demonstrate how it would work/look. Because I want the dual monitor usability for playing games on 1 and doing other things on the other but don't actually want 2 physical monitors while still using 1 pc. Thank you so much!
The productivity section of this review was great. I'll be using this for gamedev + gaming, as well as for my regular day job which also deals w/ SQL / sysadmin work. I totally forgot this monitor had picture-by-picture mode and that being useful for screenshares/etc is a key selling point xD Thanks for the unexpected insight! :D I'll be going for the Neo for the mini-LED instead, but iirc it has the same capability.
I like to see I have almost the same setup as you. Last month I got the Neo G9 with the Ergotron Wall-mount (not the desktop one you use). And also have the same Hue lights. The difference with my setup is that I have mounted the hue lights on the wall, and use the white reflection of the G9 for indirect light to the wall (no circular spots, but also a bit less bright). If you're interested, I could show you some photos from my setup.
That bit about the PBP feature was very helpful, thank you! Surprised to hear of it just now after watching a dozen other videos on the G9. That sealed the deal for me to go ahead and buy it, so thanks!
This review is very helpful. Thank You! I can't wait to get my 49inch monitor. I stare at multiple spreadsheets all day and this monitor would great help.
Thanks for telling us all the niche stuff about the monitor. I hate it when videos just go over tech specs which I already know and/or could just google.
Thank you for the review! I've just ordered the monitor from Amazon and now waiting for the delivery next week. Hopefully my RTX 3080 + i9 9900k can handle it well. Can't wait for my new year's resolution. lol
Great review, thank you for covering all these points. I had best information regarding this monitor from less famous channels like yours. Appreciate the efforts.
Loved your video! In my country this monitor is basically 2x more expensive. I'm saving money for months to buy it. But definitively I will buy it now after watching your video. Love it
i'm using a g7 32 inch, and i love it. It seemed like sharp curve, but then after using it.. i had the same impression you describe for this ''bigger brother''= it looks straight if you are centered well. Also, when I see flat screens now, i kinda see them... curved the other way. I'm really happy with it, and I just wonder how orgasmic this g9 would be.
The G7 32 inch is what sold me too! I returned it though since it wasn't sharp enough for text. I really like the G9 though. Still using it to this day!
Great video, I work from home with excell/emails/work programs as well as game on a 3080. This is perfect for me but every other video isn't as good/informative as this one. Thanks for the push I needed, I'll be picking up the neo G9 since it's basically the same but a bit better.
I pray that I don't get a lemon. I ordered mine yesterday from Amazon and it was new not used or from the Amazon Warehouse. It's also selling for $999.99 now so I pulled the trigger. Great points and information.
Great video. I was thinking about getting this one, but then I went to Costco and saw LG Ultragear 32. inch 165hz, 1ms monitor deal selling for 230. I did a quick math and realized that basically it's 3 32" vs 2 27" at half the price. I ended up get 3 LGs for a triple monitor setup for sim racing and productivity. It blew my mind.
i own one use it work and gaming same as you. Highly recommend moving ur task bar to the right or left it makes it very nice in give more screen real estate and for window gaming it actualy doesnt put the task bar under the game. For daily driving and normal mmo/single player games i only do 240 refresh mode in monitor settings but only 120 refresh with 10 bit color. It seems to stop the cracking sound. I will just switch to 240 refresh mode only when doing like csgo or something
How do you like it? I am still making my decision on it. Paying 2k on a monitor (NEO VERSION) is a little bit to much in my opinion so I am thinking about getting this one instead.
Thanks man. That was a really cool daily use kind of review. Im totally going to pick this up for my workstation/gaming setup. Also that is a fuckin' badass Empire Boba set of armor you got there.
Great vid, question does the pbp run in full resolution , for example if I have a Mac on the right and ps5 on the left will it give the ps5 120hz? Not sure if you’ve tested something like this.
That's an interesting question and you sent me down a rabbit hole for my own knowledge. Replying to help anyone else with this question since it's very specific! I have a PS5 and just played around with it in PBP mode. I can't seem to make it go to 120hz and 1080p plugged into the HDMI with COD Warzone. It is stuck at 1080p - 60hz when COD Warzone is launched. I have the latest firmware on my G9, and my PS5 is updated. I even changed the HDMI output from PC to AV and still no luck since I read on Reddit sometimes that helps on other monitors. It didn't in this case. I tried an HDMI to DisplayPort and the G9 could detect the PS5, but displayed nothing. I tried COD Warzone on the PS5 on my LG CX OLED TV and it did go to 120hz and 4K when I launched it on the LG CX OLED since it has HDMI 2.1. The G9 Odyssey has HDMI 2.0. The weird thing is I have 2 PC inputs right now and I had been leaving them at 60hz. It looks like my desktop PC (displayport plugged in) and laptop (HDMI plugged in) are plugged in and I just changed them both to run at 120hz individually on 1440p, so that's pretty cool. I had never thought of checking if that was possible. Maybe someone found a hacky way to do it with special accessories? However, I didn't encounter anything that useful on Reddit. So I'd say it is NOT possible to run a PS5 at 120hz with PBP with the G9 Odyssey. Lastly, PS5s don't support 1440p apparently. Only options I see are 1080p and 2160p (4k). I don't understand the supersampling/scaling tech or anything and don't claim to know either, so maybe someone else has explained how exactly it works on the PS5. EDIT: Fixing grammar!
I only went from a 24 inch 1080p flat monitor to a 32 Inch curved 1080p monitor not too long ago. The curve is super smexxy. Thinking I need to try out a higher resolution though. I miss the sharpness of my old GD245HQ. Never got to try it's 3D abilities.
Yeah rule of thumb is usually... 24 inches = 1920x1080p 27 inches = 2560x1440p 32 inches or more = 3860x2160p (4K) I think usually you want a PPI (pixels per inch) around 100+ minimum for text sharpness. Rtings.com has good PPI measurements for the monitors they review. The PPI on the G9 is 109, so the text clarity is pretty good imo.
Great vid and really useful review, thank you! I've been thinking about getting this for a while, and with Black Friday coming up might be a good time to pull the trigger. My only 'worry' is if my 5700xt will be able to push all those pixels in newer titles. Looking to upgrade that as well, but with the gpu market as it is, well 😂
Yeah I'm not sure what games you could get anywhere close to 240hz that are demanding on even the best hardware. I can get League of Legends and games like that pretty high consistently like 190 fps or more, but I have a 3090 and a 7700K. Everything seems to bottleneck on my CPU since it's so old! However, even running titles around 80-140 fps still is wonderful. The aspect ratio is just fantastic when a game supports it. I love it!
@@techbrojoe Oh I'm not expecting 240 fps at all, nor do I need that for the games I play :) From what I understand the monitor offers the best experience below 220hz anyway. I received the monitor today, setting it up on my own was good exercise! I previously used 2 27" screens, so was only expecting a real difference in games etc. But just on desktop the difference really jumps out at you. Had time to try some Far Cry 6, looks fantastic and had a really good experience! 60+ fps with no noticeable drops. Really impressed with this so far, happy with the purchase!
I had this monitor and used it for several years (previous iteration 5120x1440), still have it in the basement :) There is something off about it. It is vertically challenged. Also not good for video editing as it doesn't support 4K. Colors are good, played Diablo IV on it coule of weeks ago and enjoyed the vibrancy. Good portion of games don't support ultrawides, btw, and it's only good for gaming IMHO. Switched to Dell 40" 21:9 monitor (5Kx2K) and now not sure if I'd go for the 57" version (New Odyssey G9 Neo) - tempted, but likely no. Also no G-sync on new one and my 4090 can't transfer data fast enough. And there are no speakers.
What a great review! It answers many valid questions future buyers might have that are not mentioned or discussed elsewhere, so well done 👍 I have an question though to you or other genuine owners about productivity with two computers: 1st is my home desktop computer, and 2nd is my work laptop. My home computer would connect to the monitor via single DP and utilize the full resolution. My laptop would connect to the monitor via two cables: one HDMI and one mini-DP (which would go to the other DP on the monitor). For the laptop, the idea would be to use it as two screens via the monitor's PBP feature. As the review mentions, using PBP via two cables from the laptop is the ideal setup which would make using MS Teams, Zoom etc much easier. My concern is related to the easiness of setting this up and switching between my home computer (DP1) and work laptop (HDMI1 + DP2, using PBP). As I'm supposed to switch between my two devices several times a day, how easy would be to e.g. switch from my home computer to the laptop? Does the monitor have any concept of memorizing the previous setup or does it have input "profiles"? If not, how much time (or how many clicks on the monitor) would it take to switch from my home screen (DP1) to the laptop and set up PBP for HDMI1+DP2 ? Could this at least be optimized via hotkeys via OSD? If there's software for this monitor, I would be able to install it on my home computer, but my laptop is locked, so installing any additional software wouldn't be possible. Thank you very much, and once again, a great review! 👍
I’m not sure if there is software to make it easier. However, to switch the inputs it is only like 2-3 clicks with navigation up and down on the menu using the button on the monitor. Open the menu go to PBP and then select a new screen for your left or right. It seems to sort of memorize your inputs. If you unplug the laptop dock or an input it seems to forget and you have to set it up again.
Wow great review! Thought you would have at least a million subscribers based on the quality for your video. Hey question, I can't make up my mind. Stuck between getting two 32" 4k monitors vs this monitor. There are obviously pros n cons. Considering I am a software dev and work in IT I wanted to get your thoughts.
I appreciate the kind words and glad the video was helpful! Well you would definitely have more screen space than the G9 with 2 4K displays at 32 inches and I assume the pixel density would make the text really sharp and clean on those displays too. I think the big sell on the G9 is the 1000R curve and how awesome it looks in video games that support 32:9 resolution. I don't have any issues reading text on this monitor because the pixel density is pretty good for a 1440p display. I also think the 1000R curve makes everything easier on my eyes after staring at code and documentation all day. However, I think either set up would be great, but you should definitely try the 1000R curve since it's out of this world. Definitely purchase it from somewhere with a good return policy just in case you end up hating it, but I absolutely love it. If you live near Best Buy sometimes they have the G7, G5 or CRG on display so you can get a good look at it in person. Lastly, if you don't play a lot of games that support 32:9 then the 2 4K displays is probably a better choice.
First review I've seen where the reviewer has discussed productivity and showed some awesome features of the monitor. Thanks for a great review. What stand did you opt for if you are not using the original stand?
Thank you for the great video. Regarding the PBP mode can you tell me if it requires two graphic cables or does it work also with one? Or could I use one USB C cable with a splitter? Thanks in advance.
You do need two cables for each input/screen. If you used a splitter on your computer/laptop that would work since you'd have 2 cables then. Sorry the answer is so late!
Liked your review. Curious as to the mount you use. Sometimes those are a crap shoot. Do you like yours? If so, make and where I might find one. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful. I have the Ergotron HX Monitor Arm with Heavy Duty Tilt. I reviewed it here - th-cam.com/video/eihKTx3kEp0/w-d-xo.html You can buy it from Amazon or directly from Ergotron. I had to buy the pieces seperately, but I believe they sell it together now and call it HD Pivot. You do need the HD Pivot piece, otherwise it can't support how heavy the G9 is.
Hoping that you still read this. I'm also looking to use it for productivity and read some people are complaining about text nog being displayed very crisp. Is this something you've noticed? Furthermore, does the cracking also happen during use or only when you turn it on? Thanks a bunch!
Cracking varies on temperatures. The colder months it cracks a lot. The warmer month it still crackes since it's cold in my house haha. Maybe newer models like the NEO don't do it since I have a friend who has one and he says it doesn't crack. The text is crisp in my opinion. I tried the G7 32 inch and the text looked awful and hard to read before I bought this monitor. I returned the G7 32 inch. www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/samsung/odyssey-g9 has a ranking for the text clarity. 7.5? It's not the most crisp text ever, but it isn't pixelated at 5120x1440p.
Yes, I am planning to get this neo G9 monitor for my new Apple M1 Max. But I am not sure will this monitor live up to the expectation. Did you tried with M1 Max? What's your outcome.
I don't have any Mac computers, so I'm not sure. A quick google search says the M1 Max is similar to a 3060? It should be able to run basic applications at 240hz like Chrome, TH-cam, etc. However, it'll probably not be able to get very high FPS in video games.
Hey! Are you using a single laptop when doing the PBP part? Is it possible to copy and paste content from one screen to another when using PBP with a Windows and a MacBook? Great video!
The normal G9 doesn’t have that feature. I don’t think the Neo does either, but I don’t 100% know. You could use a Logitech MX Keys or similar product though.
Hey man.Great video.On the spit screen view. Are there any other options other than 50/50. Perhaps like 80%/20% so I could put my cpu gpu temp software on the right hand side but the game is still on true full-screen mode?
Nah you can't out of the box. PBP is only 50/50. I think you could technically try out some grid software and you could split it different ways. I'm not sure what the limitations of grid software is though since I don't use it. I bet a quick Google search of super ultra wide grid software will help you find some information on options.
I have the CRG9 model, and it does have that feature, although its more like a 66/33 because the screen wants to keep a 1, 2 or 3 window type orientation. Im not sure if i have like a business model or something, but yeah
Great video! This answered a ton of questions I've had when debating to get this monitor. One question I do have is when in the picture by picture mode, does it have the ability to support inputs from two devices? For example, work laptop on one side and PC on the other side? Or do the inputs have to be from the same device? Thanks in advance!
Hi there, I love the video and am considering buying this for a black friday deal. With the picture by picture, would it work if I had an xbox plugged into HDMI port and my laptop plugged into a display port? Or does it only work on both display ports?
Yes all 3 inputs work for the PBP. 1 HDMI and the 2 display ports are available to select. I use a laptop dock for HDMI and DisplayPort for work and then a DisplayPort only for my personal PC. You should be good!
Hey, great in-depth review!! Love to see key advantages and benefits when it comes to its productivity. I have my personal PC and a work laptop. If I connect them to the monitor, will they both be managed by single keyboard and a mouse when they are in Picture by Picture mode? There are some models which has KVM switch which enables one keyboard and mouse to operate 2 sources. But, I am not sure about G9. Great to see your reply!!
I don't believe you can do that. I have a KVM where I switch between each PBP screen, but I have to press a button for it to switch to either the laptop or personal PC. The G9 doesn't have any out of the box feature like that to my knowledge.
Hey Joe, great video!!! Really helpful!! Just a little doubt, when you are using PBP, yo can control the 2 pc with the same mouse and keyboard, that are connected to the monitor?
If you have 2 computers one on each side of the PBP you would either need a USB KVM switch to switch between them, manually unplug and plug your USBs as you need to switch or have 2 keyboards and 2 mice.
Just watching this now. Great vid man. I just have a question as I dont like low sitting monitors either. What is the name of your desk mount? I am considering getting this but I would prefer to have a taller look if I do decide to pull the trigger. Thanks!
Great vid. I currently have two 27 inch monitors that I use for work (email, word processing, browsing), along with an old 32 inch TV that has poor resolution. I may do some video editing. Should I buy the G9, And use it with one of my 27 inches off to the side? Thanks.
Well you do have to sit centered when you use the G9 cause of the curve and light reflections. I don’t think having a third screen to the side would be ergonomic since you’d really have to turn your head, unless you don’t mind that. Perhaps, you could have a screen above it via a mount on the wall or use the stand on the G9 with a mount behind it for a screen above it? If you don’t play games I’m not sure if the G9 is worth it compared to just a nice 3 monitor set up.
I just got the Samsung Odyssey G9 today. How do you use the same keyboard and mouse in PIP MODE, if you have your pc and a laptop hooked up to your monitor?
@@EPICBLASIAN1 Maybe if you use certain products? I know the Logitech software for certain mouses can sync up to multiple computers, but I don't believe the Samsung monitor provides any feature to support it for any periphials.
sold mine and got LG Ultra Gear 38" instead... as much as i wanted to like the 32:9 ratio - after 2 months i felt like "meh"... also 1440p vert is not enough
It was definitely an adjustment for me from a 4K monitor, but I haven't needed a lot of vertical space tbh. Definitely isn't the ultimate solution though since everyone is so unique in their needs and preferences.
You could, but you’d have to use PBP. I would just get a normal 16:9 aspect ratio monitor. I’ve streamed this on Discord and it looks super weird since it’s extremely long due to the 32:9 aspect ratio. You get black bars above and below the picture.
Hey! So this monitor is on sale for ~800-900 for Black Friday + some Cashback. I've had my heart set on a NEO G9 and holding out for a sale but this looks too good to pass up , what do you think as someone who has owned it for a long time?
So I’m not a color or blacks snob. I just am in love with the the 1000R curve, 32:9 support for games like Destiny and seamless PBP screens for work. I don’t think the mini LED is worth it since I think you need the Ergotron mount for this monitor to be next level and that is another $400. I reviewed it in another video and think it was totally worth it. I don’t think the Neo is worth another $1500. I have an OLED LG CX and it does look nicer in horror movies and dark games, but it wasn’t worth the extra $800 or so for me. It’s cool I guess, but again I’m not huge into blacks or color accuracy. However, if budget isn’t an issue and you want cutting edge just to have cutting edge then the Neo makes sense.
So I am thinking about getting the OLED version, I do work from home but Ive read productivity on OLED’s is just a no no. Are their other Ultra Wide 49 inch monitors you recommend in 2024?
I’m not too sure since I still use this monitor to this day. I know the Samsung Neo G9 is supposed to be better? I’ve never used it myself though. I tried the 57 inch Samsung, but it had quality issues with the panel, so I returned it. I think I’d upgrade to it if a 4090 could actually run it at 240hz instead of the 120hz limit.
It's good. I sit a good 2 feet from the monitor and text clarity is good for me. I tried the G7 Odyssey at 32 inches, and the text clarity was way worse. www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/samsung/odyssey-g9
LIke some people below, loved the productivity portion. Can't still say I've made up my mind about this monitor (have a pretty sweet discount available for a second-hand unit but now have to check with the seller about the mfg date, thanks for pointing it out). Gaming part is surely gonna be good but on that front i'm still contemplating if I'd go for something lightly lower spec (still 49" 5120x1440 but maybe with 120Hz & no G-Sync to save a few more hundred bucks).
It's a tough decision, but with the 4000 series of Nvidia cards coming up and GPU prices being down I think it'll become easier and easier to hit that 240hz. It does feel nice when you're just browsing the internet since your mouse is so smooth! However, if it's like a $300-$500 difference lower specs is probably better considering the Neo came out shortly after this monitor and is technically better than the standard G9.
@@techbrojoe it's around 1270 usd for g9 (new neos go for 2k) and 870 for the lower spec 120hz, local asian brand. I guess the thousand dollar question is which should I go for :D
@@MartyChestnut If the cheaper one has the PBP feature then probably the cheaper one. However, if the cheaper one doesn't have PBP... I honestly think it's critical if you need it for productivity or work.
@@techbrojoe my final decision landed at the slightly lower spec one as it did have pbp, and I found a more used on for arnd 600 usd - and I'm loving it so far. The only issues I have now is that I need better quality cables for the higher resolution and that older intel macbook pros have artificial software limits on supported resolutions. Anyway, thanks to your video (and others), I made the leap to 5120x1440.
How good of a laptop do you need to be able to get the most out of this monitor? I have a $1.5k HP Spectre, but it's 3 years old so I don't think this will run that monitor properly. What do I need minimum from a laptop to run a monitor like this? Great video dude. Thanks.
It's hard to tell without knowing your GPU. Usually a quick Google of the GPU in your laptop will give you a good idea of what resolutions and HZ you should expect.
I don't have the Neo, so I can't compare. I'm sure the Neo is slightly better. I think it just depends on your budget and sensitivity to blacks/color. When I purchased this the Neo wasn't available for purchase.
You’d likely have to download software that splits it into 3 sections. I don’t use it so I don’t know the name. I’m sure a quick Google search should have some options or tutorials.
I haven’t tried the OLED since when I made this review I don’t think it existed yet. I have an OLED TV and the blacks are pretty great for horror films. I think it depends on you though! I’m not sure how potential OLED burn-in is handled by their OLED monitor either.
Yes. When I turn it on it pops for about an hour as it heats up. When I turn the monitor off it pops for about 1-2 hours as it cools. I've gotten used to it, and have heard other ultrawide monitors can do this as well.
Great video, Is is possible for the monitor to act as 2 independent monitors if it is connected only via single usbc /dp cable to one laptop ? On my laptop I have just usbc output and i want the monitor to act as 2 independent ones without docking station.
It does not. You need a DisplayPort and HDMI or 2 DisplayPorts. Only way I could do this was with a docking station since all laptops I’ve used with this monitor only had one HDMI.
I left it unplugged for so long I forgot about the Valve Index issues. I recently played VR a few times and there were a lot of issues. It still has some problems on the newest firmware for certain games. I've noticed changing my resolution to 2560x1440p on the newest firmware usually resolves it since some indie games try to go full screen like Contractors VR and it bugs out with 5120x1440p where both the headset and the screen turn black.
Hey I’m thinking about buying this monitor to play my ps5 on it and twitch stream at the same time do you think this is a good monitor for that type of usage and output
Honestly, no. The big deal about this monitor is the 32:9 aspect ratio for games that support it. A PS5 doesn’t support that aspect ratio or 5120x1440p resolution. You’ll just have black bars on every game you play unless you PBP split it. At that point I’d just get 2 monitors honestly.
The main thing is make sure your graphics card or processor (if it's integrated GPU) can support 5120x1440p resolution at at least 60hz. Otherwise, it probably isn't worth it.
Do you mean like a mount for a monitor in addition to the G9? Or what do you mean mount over a 27 inch monitor? Also, I use the Erogotron HX Monitor Arm. I reviewed it on my channel!
It's the Ergotron HX with Heavy Duty Tilt. It's definitely a game changer for this monitor - I did a review on it th-cam.com/video/eihKTx3kEp0/w-d-xo.html
Unbelievable that you aren't bigger, an AMAZING video - helped me a bunch! Thanks!!
Thank you! Really appreciate the kind words.
Exactly what I was thinking. He's so thorough in his reviews it's awesome.
You have the Logitech Z-5500 and I have one to and it is a beast of a computer speakers and it comes with a remote!
Excellent review! Few years later, I'm considering getting this for my 4080 rig. Don't wanna go OLED yet as I use my monitor for work and don't want to risk burn in
7:16 Thanks Joe for sharing points about using it for telework productivity! You’d think that with all the videos out there on this product, and people may still be 100% telecommuting since the pandemic, many reviewers would cover this fact.
Outstanding video brother!! I've been researching a handful of UltraWide monitors to replace my current dual monitor setup for telecommuting. This particular setup is only used for work as I have a different/dedicated gaming setup. Long story short, I have watched a ton of YT vids on this monitor and several others I've been looking at. Your video is the first and only one that covered EXACTLY the details I was curious about on this particular monitor. I screenshare via Lync and WebEx frequently and had serious concerns about how the screen being shared would actually look via PBP. I think your video finally addressed that particular concern. A big Thank You for the time and effort it takes to make YT content like this! Subscribed, liked and I look forward to seeing more of your content in the future sir.
watched like 5 or 6 reviews of this and this was the best one yet.
The part about windows recognizing pbp mode as 2 separate screens is what I've been wondering and never been able to find anyone talking about it or demonstrate how it would work/look. Because I want the dual monitor usability for playing games on 1 and doing other things on the other but don't actually want 2 physical monitors while still using 1 pc. Thank you so much!
Yeah I honestly think it's a killer feature. Once I learned this monitor had it it is the main reason I purchased it!
Only downside is (correct me if I'm wrong) that in split screen mode your max FPS will be 120, so missing out on the 240 option.
this is what i've been wondering too cheers
@@NobleBok I think it drops down to 60hz a monitor if I'm not mistaken.
@@techbrojoe Did you try using custom resolution from GPU settings?
The productivity section of this review was great. I'll be using this for gamedev + gaming, as well as for my regular day job which also deals w/ SQL / sysadmin work. I totally forgot this monitor had picture-by-picture mode and that being useful for screenshares/etc is a key selling point xD Thanks for the unexpected insight! :D I'll be going for the Neo for the mini-LED instead, but iirc it has the same capability.
Can i have a conversation with you? Im learning back-end and i need someone to help me with it😀
I like to see I have almost the same setup as you. Last month I got the Neo G9 with the Ergotron Wall-mount (not the desktop one you use). And also have the same Hue lights. The difference with my setup is that I have mounted the hue lights on the wall, and use the white reflection of the G9 for indirect light to the wall (no circular spots, but also a bit less bright). If you're interested, I could show you some photos from my setup.
I've watched and read like a dozen reviews and this is by far the most useful, truthful and relatable. Thank you!
That bit about the PBP feature was very helpful, thank you! Surprised to hear of it just now after watching a dozen other videos on the G9. That sealed the deal for me to go ahead and buy it, so thanks!
It’s definitely a killer feature if you work from home!
This review is very helpful. Thank You! I can't wait to get my 49inch monitor. I stare at multiple spreadsheets all day and this monitor would great help.
Best review of this monitor! Thanks for making this video.
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for telling us all the niche stuff about the monitor. I hate it when videos just go over tech specs which I already know and/or could just google.
Thanks for the kind words. Those types of videos frustrated me and were the reason I made this video and the TH-cam channel!
Thank you for the review! I've just ordered the monitor from Amazon and now waiting for the delivery next week. Hopefully my RTX 3080 + i9 9900k can handle it well.
Can't wait for my new year's resolution. lol
Same setup here. Overclock but you should be good regardless. You won't be maxing that 250hz but should be a smooth experience.
i have the exact same set up, lmk about your experience, im planning on buying very soon and im super curious!
Thank you so much. @Samsung should hire you to write a user-friendly manual. I learned more in this video than anywhere else I've been online.
Your reviews are very good, just helped me on my decision making right now. You are on the right path, please continue! Cheers from Brazil.
Great review, thank you for covering all these points. I had best information regarding this monitor from less famous channels like yours.
Appreciate the efforts.
Loved your video! In my country this monitor is basically 2x more expensive. I'm saving money for months to buy it. But definitively I will buy it now after watching your video. Love it
i'm using a g7 32 inch, and i love it. It seemed like sharp curve, but then after using it.. i had the same impression you describe for this ''bigger brother''= it looks straight if you are centered well. Also, when I see flat screens now, i kinda see them... curved the other way. I'm really happy with it, and I just wonder how orgasmic this g9 would be.
The G7 32 inch is what sold me too! I returned it though since it wasn't sharp enough for text. I really like the G9 though. Still using it to this day!
Great video, I work from home with excell/emails/work programs as well as game on a 3080. This is perfect for me but every other video isn't as good/informative as this one. Thanks for the push I needed, I'll be picking up the neo G9 since it's basically the same but a bit better.
I pray that I don't get a lemon. I ordered mine yesterday from Amazon and it was new not used or from the Amazon Warehouse. It's also selling for $999.99 now so I pulled the trigger. Great points and information.
You could always return or exchange it. Just save the box!
Thanks for the review. I loved it because it was different from all the others and focused more on use than the specs. Love the duel input PiP mode.
Thank you! That was my aim since before I purchased this no video I saw about reviewing it talked about actually using it!
Thank you for putting so much effort into this. Definitely getting one now. I didn’t know about the PIP feature. Would’ve been a deal breaker for me.
Glad I could help!
Liked and subbed !
Thanks!!!
i got 27 inch GIGABYTE curved and im very happy with it :)
"Best" speakers ever, I have mine already 20 years and still super good quality 😄
Thank you for a great review, good details, especially about the stand.
what a really solid review, really enjoy the content
Very solid review. I was looking at this monitor for work and podcasting and your video helped me the very most! TY!
thank you for your review. I'm considering this monitor.
Glad I could help! If you have any questions feel free to ask.
Great video and informative. I have decided to now buy this monitor and this video helped my decision making.
Glad I could help!
Great vid, one of the recent ones that gives good info!
Great video. I was thinking about getting this one, but then I went to Costco and saw LG Ultragear 32. inch 165hz, 1ms monitor deal selling for 230. I did a quick math and realized that basically it's 3 32" vs 2 27" at half the price. I ended up get 3 LGs for a triple monitor setup for sim racing and productivity. It blew my mind.
I have your LG monitor and the Samsung monitor and the ultra wide blows it out the water.
sick wallpaper! and the logitech z5500! Classic
i own one use it work and gaming same as you. Highly recommend moving ur task bar to the right or left it makes it very nice in give more screen real estate and for window gaming it actualy doesnt put the task bar under the game. For daily driving and normal mmo/single player games i only do 240 refresh mode in monitor settings but only 120 refresh with 10 bit color. It seems to stop the cracking sound. I will just switch to 240 refresh mode only when doing like csgo or something
Just pulled the trigger - thanks for the review! Went for this over the Neo
Both are great options, but the Neo is just too expensive for me since I'm not super super into blacks/colors. I don't even calibrate my monitors lol!
How do you like it? I am still making my decision on it. Paying 2k on a monitor (NEO VERSION) is a little bit to much in my opinion so I am thinking about getting this one instead.
Thanks man. That was a really cool daily use kind of review. Im totally going to pick this up for my workstation/gaming setup. Also that is a fuckin' badass Empire Boba set of armor you got there.
Thanks!!! My Boba cosplay is one of my prized possessions, so thank you for the compliment!
Very useful information, love your video 🥰
Great vid, question does the pbp run in full resolution , for example if I have a Mac on the right and ps5 on the left will it give the ps5 120hz? Not sure if you’ve tested something like this.
That's an interesting question and you sent me down a rabbit hole for my own knowledge. Replying to help anyone else with this question since it's very specific!
I have a PS5 and just played around with it in PBP mode. I can't seem to make it go to 120hz and 1080p plugged into the HDMI with COD Warzone. It is stuck at 1080p - 60hz when COD Warzone is launched. I have the latest firmware on my G9, and my PS5 is updated. I even changed the HDMI output from PC to AV and still no luck since I read on Reddit sometimes that helps on other monitors. It didn't in this case.
I tried an HDMI to DisplayPort and the G9 could detect the PS5, but displayed nothing.
I tried COD Warzone on the PS5 on my LG CX OLED TV and it did go to 120hz and 4K when I launched it on the LG CX OLED since it has HDMI 2.1. The G9 Odyssey has HDMI 2.0.
The weird thing is I have 2 PC inputs right now and I had been leaving them at 60hz. It looks like my desktop PC (displayport plugged in) and laptop (HDMI plugged in) are plugged in and I just changed them both to run at 120hz individually on 1440p, so that's pretty cool. I had never thought of checking if that was possible.
Maybe someone found a hacky way to do it with special accessories? However, I didn't encounter anything that useful on Reddit. So I'd say it is NOT possible to run a PS5 at 120hz with PBP with the G9 Odyssey.
Lastly, PS5s don't support 1440p apparently. Only options I see are 1080p and 2160p (4k). I don't understand the supersampling/scaling tech or anything and don't claim to know either, so maybe someone else has explained how exactly it works on the PS5.
EDIT: Fixing grammar!
DBZ Boba Fett and Ultrawides.
I feel like I'm looking a Alternate universe version of my room.
I only went from a 24 inch 1080p flat monitor to a 32 Inch curved 1080p monitor not too long ago. The curve is super smexxy. Thinking I need to try out a higher resolution though. I miss the sharpness of my old GD245HQ. Never got to try it's 3D abilities.
Yeah rule of thumb is usually...
24 inches = 1920x1080p
27 inches = 2560x1440p
32 inches or more = 3860x2160p (4K)
I think usually you want a PPI (pixels per inch) around 100+ minimum for text sharpness. Rtings.com has good PPI measurements for the monitors they review. The PPI on the G9 is 109, so the text clarity is pretty good imo.
Great vid and really useful review, thank you! I've been thinking about getting this for a while, and with Black Friday coming up might be a good time to pull the trigger. My only 'worry' is if my 5700xt will be able to push all those pixels in newer titles.
Looking to upgrade that as well, but with the gpu market as it is, well 😂
Yeah I'm not sure what games you could get anywhere close to 240hz that are demanding on even the best hardware. I can get League of Legends and games like that pretty high consistently like 190 fps or more, but I have a 3090 and a 7700K. Everything seems to bottleneck on my CPU since it's so old!
However, even running titles around 80-140 fps still is wonderful. The aspect ratio is just fantastic when a game supports it. I love it!
@@techbrojoe Oh I'm not expecting 240 fps at all, nor do I need that for the games I play :) From what I understand the monitor offers the best experience below 220hz anyway.
I received the monitor today, setting it up on my own was good exercise! I previously used 2 27" screens, so was only expecting a real difference in games etc. But just on desktop the difference really jumps out at you. Had time to try some Far Cry 6, looks fantastic and had a really good experience! 60+ fps with no noticeable drops. Really impressed with this so far, happy with the purchase!
@@johnvvoorthuijzen2653 Welcome to the Super Ultra Wide club!!!
@@techbrojoe ultrawide master race ;)
I had this monitor and used it for several years (previous iteration 5120x1440), still have it in the basement :) There is something off about it. It is vertically challenged. Also not good for video editing as it doesn't support 4K. Colors are good, played Diablo IV on it coule of weeks ago and enjoyed the vibrancy. Good portion of games don't support ultrawides, btw, and it's only good for gaming IMHO.
Switched to Dell 40" 21:9 monitor (5Kx2K) and now not sure if I'd go for the 57" version (New Odyssey G9 Neo) - tempted, but likely no. Also no G-sync on new one and my 4090 can't transfer data fast enough. And there are no speakers.
Scored this monitor for 800 euro's. Yeet. Can't wait for it to arrive.
Nice video! SWTOR!!!
Amazing video! I just bought this for remote work and was wondering if it was a good purchase
I think it is! 1000R curve is AMAZING!
What a great review! It answers many valid questions future buyers might have that are not mentioned or discussed elsewhere, so well done 👍
I have an question though to you or other genuine owners about productivity with two computers: 1st is my home desktop computer, and 2nd is my work laptop.
My home computer would connect to the monitor via single DP and utilize the full resolution. My laptop would connect to the monitor via two cables: one HDMI and one mini-DP (which would go to the other DP on the monitor). For the laptop, the idea would be to use it as two screens via the monitor's PBP feature. As the review mentions, using PBP via two cables from the laptop is the ideal setup which would make using MS Teams, Zoom etc much easier.
My concern is related to the easiness of setting this up and switching between my home computer (DP1) and work laptop (HDMI1 + DP2, using PBP). As I'm supposed to switch between my two devices several times a day, how easy would be to e.g. switch from my home computer to the laptop? Does the monitor have any concept of memorizing the previous setup or does it have input "profiles"? If not, how much time (or how many clicks on the monitor) would it take to switch from my home screen (DP1) to the laptop and set up PBP for HDMI1+DP2 ? Could this at least be optimized via hotkeys via OSD?
If there's software for this monitor, I would be able to install it on my home computer, but my laptop is locked, so installing any additional software wouldn't be possible.
Thank you very much, and once again, a great review! 👍
I’m not sure if there is software to make it easier. However, to switch the inputs it is only like 2-3 clicks with navigation up and down on the menu using the button on the monitor. Open the menu go to PBP and then select a new screen for your left or right. It seems to sort of memorize your inputs. If you unplug the laptop dock or an input it seems to forget and you have to set it up again.
@@techbrojoe Thank you very much for your response, glad to hear that it's relatively quick to switch inputs + set up PBP using the monitor buttons.
Amazing review!
Fantastic review
Wow great review! Thought you would have at least a million subscribers based on the quality for your video.
Hey question, I can't make up my mind. Stuck between getting two 32" 4k monitors vs this monitor. There are obviously pros n cons. Considering I am a software dev and work in IT I wanted to get your thoughts.
I appreciate the kind words and glad the video was helpful!
Well you would definitely have more screen space than the G9 with 2 4K displays at 32 inches and I assume the pixel density would make the text really sharp and clean on those displays too.
I think the big sell on the G9 is the 1000R curve and how awesome it looks in video games that support 32:9 resolution. I don't have any issues reading text on this monitor because the pixel density is pretty good for a 1440p display. I also think the 1000R curve makes everything easier on my eyes after staring at code and documentation all day.
However, I think either set up would be great, but you should definitely try the 1000R curve since it's out of this world. Definitely purchase it from somewhere with a good return policy just in case you end up hating it, but I absolutely love it. If you live near Best Buy sometimes they have the G7, G5 or CRG on display so you can get a good look at it in person.
Lastly, if you don't play a lot of games that support 32:9 then the 2 4K displays is probably a better choice.
First review I've seen where the reviewer has discussed productivity and showed some awesome features of the monitor. Thanks for a great review. What stand did you opt for if you are not using the original stand?
Did he ever answer this?
Thank you for the great video. Regarding the PBP mode can you tell me if it requires two graphic cables or does it work also with one? Or could I use one USB C cable with a splitter? Thanks in advance.
You do need two cables for each input/screen. If you used a splitter on your computer/laptop that would work since you'd have 2 cables then. Sorry the answer is so late!
Thx for sharing...a big help
What are your colour settings on this monitor. I just bought one a few days ago. Love the video
I didn't change them. I'm lazy and never do it for any monitors/TVs lol.
Very good review
Liked your review. Curious as to the mount you use. Sometimes those are a crap shoot. Do you like yours? If so, make and where I might find one. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful. I have the Ergotron HX Monitor Arm with Heavy Duty Tilt. I reviewed it here - th-cam.com/video/eihKTx3kEp0/w-d-xo.html
You can buy it from Amazon or directly from Ergotron. I had to buy the pieces seperately, but I believe they sell it together now and call it HD Pivot. You do need the HD Pivot piece, otherwise it can't support how heavy the G9 is.
@@techbrojoe Outstanding. Thanks for the quick reply.
Really good review
Thanks for the review! What’s the monitor arm/mount you’re using with it?
th-cam.com/video/eihKTx3kEp0/w-d-xo.html
Hoping that you still read this. I'm also looking to use it for productivity and read some people are complaining about text nog being displayed very crisp. Is this something you've noticed? Furthermore, does the cracking also happen during use or only when you turn it on? Thanks a bunch!
Cracking varies on temperatures. The colder months it cracks a lot. The warmer month it still crackes since it's cold in my house haha. Maybe newer models like the NEO don't do it since I have a friend who has one and he says it doesn't crack. The text is crisp in my opinion. I tried the G7 32 inch and the text looked awful and hard to read before I bought this monitor. I returned the G7 32 inch. www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/samsung/odyssey-g9 has a ranking for the text clarity. 7.5? It's not the most crisp text ever, but it isn't pixelated at 5120x1440p.
Hey Joe-nice review. What light is on your desk under the middle of the monitor
Please and Thank you!
It's the HyperX Quadcast S microphone th-cam.com/video/XRVFqR5HedA/w-d-xo.html
the monitor 👍
the wallpaper 💖💖💖💖💖
Yes, I am planning to get this neo G9 monitor for my new Apple M1 Max. But I am not sure will this monitor live up to the expectation. Did you tried with M1 Max? What's your outcome.
I don't have any Mac computers, so I'm not sure. A quick google search says the M1 Max is similar to a 3060?
It should be able to run basic applications at 240hz like Chrome, TH-cam, etc. However, it'll probably not be able to get very high FPS in video games.
Hey! Are you using a single laptop when doing the PBP part?
Is it possible to copy and paste content from one screen to another when using PBP with a Windows and a MacBook?
Great video!
The normal G9 doesn’t have that feature. I don’t think the Neo does either, but I don’t 100% know. You could use a Logitech MX Keys or similar product though.
Hey man.Great video.On the spit screen view. Are there any other options other than 50/50. Perhaps like 80%/20% so I could put my cpu gpu temp software on the right hand side but the game is still on true full-screen mode?
Nah you can't out of the box. PBP is only 50/50. I think you could technically try out some grid software and you could split it different ways.
I'm not sure what the limitations of grid software is though since I don't use it. I bet a quick Google search of super ultra wide grid software will help you find some information on options.
@@techbrojoe thanks so much
I have the CRG9 model, and it does have that feature, although its more like a 66/33 because the screen wants to keep a 1, 2 or 3 window type orientation. Im not sure if i have like a business model or something, but yeah
Great video! This answered a ton of questions I've had when debating to get this monitor. One question I do have is when in the picture by picture mode, does it have the ability to support inputs from two devices? For example, work laptop on one side and PC on the other side? Or do the inputs have to be from the same device? Thanks in advance!
It does support one input from 2 devices so you could have one PC on the left and the other on the right. It’s pretty useful!
@@techbrojoe thanks so much for the response!
Which monitor stand are you using? thanks. /update lol TH-cam literally recommended your video about it next.. so forget it, sorry
Hi there, I love the video and am considering buying this for a black friday deal. With the picture by picture, would it work if I had an xbox plugged into HDMI port and my laptop plugged into a display port? Or does it only work on both display ports?
Yes all 3 inputs work for the PBP. 1 HDMI and the 2 display ports are available to select. I use a laptop dock for HDMI and DisplayPort for work and then a DisplayPort only for my personal PC. You should be good!
@@techbrojoe Thanks a lot! Purchasing now! Love the detail in the review.
Hey, great in-depth review!! Love to see key advantages and benefits when it comes to its productivity. I have my personal PC and a work laptop. If I connect them to the monitor, will they both be managed by single keyboard and a mouse when they are in Picture by Picture mode? There are some models which has KVM switch which enables one keyboard and mouse to operate 2 sources. But, I am not sure about G9. Great to see your reply!!
I don't believe you can do that. I have a KVM where I switch between each PBP screen, but I have to press a button for it to switch to either the laptop or personal PC.
The G9 doesn't have any out of the box feature like that to my knowledge.
@@techbrojoe Thanks for the reply!! What do you think about the new model Samsung S9 which has KVM switch, is it a good product?
@@techbrojoe Any recommendations on KVM Switch please?
@@25sagars The cell phone S9?
@@25sagars I bought a cheap UGreen USB 2.0 4 port USB hub for my needs. If you need one with DisplayPort/HDMI then I am not sure.
Hey Joe, great video!!! Really helpful!! Just a little doubt, when you are using PBP, yo can control the 2 pc with the same mouse and keyboard, that are connected to the monitor?
If you have 2 computers one on each side of the PBP you would either need a USB KVM switch to switch between them, manually unplug and plug your USBs as you need to switch or have 2 keyboards and 2 mice.
@@techbrojoe You know after I wrote this, your review on the USB Switch appear in my recommendations, Great review!! thanks for the help!!
@@RAttultimate Definitely, I'm sure there are better KVMs than the one I bought. I just wanted to be cheap and only needed it for my keyboard/mouse.
Just watching this now. Great vid man. I just have a question as I dont like low sitting monitors either. What is the name of your desk mount? I am considering getting this but I would prefer to have a taller look if I do decide to pull the trigger. Thanks!
It's the Ergotron HX with HD Pivot. Review on it is here! th-cam.com/video/eihKTx3kEp0/w-d-xo.html&lc=UgwJrloze0Zo8H-2VTV4AaABAg
Great vid. I currently have two 27 inch monitors that I use for work (email, word processing, browsing), along with an old 32 inch TV that has poor resolution.
I may do some video editing.
Should I buy the G9, And use it with one of my 27 inches off to the side?
Thanks.
Well you do have to sit centered when you use the G9 cause of the curve and light reflections.
I don’t think having a third screen to the side would be ergonomic since you’d really have to turn your head, unless you don’t mind that. Perhaps, you could have a screen above it via a mount on the wall or use the stand on the G9 with a mount behind it for a screen above it?
If you don’t play games I’m not sure if the G9 is worth it compared to just a nice 3 monitor set up.
I just got the Samsung Odyssey G9 today. How do you use the same keyboard and mouse in PIP MODE, if you have your pc and a laptop hooked up to your monitor?
I don't think you can.
@@techbrojoe There's got to be a way....🤔
@@EPICBLASIAN1 Maybe if you use certain products? I know the Logitech software for certain mouses can sync up to multiple computers, but I don't believe the Samsung monitor provides any feature to support it for any periphials.
sold mine and got LG Ultra Gear 38" instead... as much as i wanted to like the 32:9 ratio - after 2 months i felt like "meh"... also 1440p vert is not enough
It was definitely an adjustment for me from a 4K monitor, but I haven't needed a lot of vertical space tbh. Definitely isn't the ultimate solution though since everyone is so unique in their needs and preferences.
Hey bro! Can I run this monitor at 1080P 240hz?
Yes, but not in PBP mode. I wouldn't really recommend it since you'll have huge black bars on both sides of the screen.
@@techbrojoe hmmm so for streamers it would be difficult to stream and game off this monitor ?
You could, but you’d have to use PBP. I would just get a normal 16:9 aspect ratio monitor. I’ve streamed this on Discord and it looks super weird since it’s extremely long due to the 32:9 aspect ratio. You get black bars above and below the picture.
@@techbrojoe damn😩 thank you brother! I was hoping to stream off this monitor just because it’s so sexy lmao. I subbed and liked brother 🤙
Hey! So this monitor is on sale for ~800-900 for Black Friday + some Cashback. I've had my heart set on a NEO G9 and holding out for a sale but this looks too good to pass up , what do you think as someone who has owned it for a long time?
So I’m not a color or blacks snob. I just am in love with the the 1000R curve, 32:9 support for games like Destiny and seamless PBP screens for work. I don’t think the mini LED is worth it since I think you need the Ergotron mount for this monitor to be next level and that is another $400. I reviewed it in another video and think it was totally worth it.
I don’t think the Neo is worth another $1500. I have an OLED LG CX and it does look nicer in horror movies and dark games, but it wasn’t worth the extra $800 or so for me. It’s cool I guess, but again I’m not huge into blacks or color accuracy. However, if budget isn’t an issue and you want cutting edge just to have cutting edge then the Neo makes sense.
So I am thinking about getting the OLED version, I do work from home but Ive read productivity on OLED’s is just a no no. Are their other Ultra Wide 49 inch monitors you recommend in 2024?
I’m not too sure since I still use this monitor to this day. I know the Samsung Neo G9 is supposed to be better? I’ve never used it myself though. I tried the 57 inch Samsung, but it had quality issues with the panel, so I returned it. I think I’d upgrade to it if a 4090 could actually run it at 240hz instead of the 120hz limit.
just bought the neo no problems at all.
Hi, could you please tell me what arm did you get for your monitor, im getting this one on Monday. Thanks.
Ergotron. Have a video with the info here: th-cam.com/video/eihKTx3kEp0/w-d-xo.html
Hello ! Which Samsung Odyssey G9 monitor stand are you using?
thanks
th-cam.com/video/eihKTx3kEp0/w-d-xo.html
How is text clarity on the monitor? Please let me know. Paul
It's good. I sit a good 2 feet from the monitor and text clarity is good for me. I tried the G7 Odyssey at 32 inches, and the text clarity was way worse. www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/samsung/odyssey-g9
LIke some people below, loved the productivity portion. Can't still say I've made up my mind about this monitor (have a pretty sweet discount available for a second-hand unit but now have to check with the seller about the mfg date, thanks for pointing it out). Gaming part is surely gonna be good but on that front i'm still contemplating if I'd go for something lightly lower spec (still 49" 5120x1440 but maybe with 120Hz & no G-Sync to save a few more hundred bucks).
It's a tough decision, but with the 4000 series of Nvidia cards coming up and GPU prices being down I think it'll become easier and easier to hit that 240hz. It does feel nice when you're just browsing the internet since your mouse is so smooth! However, if it's like a $300-$500 difference lower specs is probably better considering the Neo came out shortly after this monitor and is technically better than the standard G9.
@@techbrojoe it's around 1270 usd for g9 (new neos go for 2k) and 870 for the lower spec 120hz, local asian brand. I guess the thousand dollar question is which should I go for :D
@@MartyChestnut If the cheaper one has the PBP feature then probably the cheaper one. However, if the cheaper one doesn't have PBP... I honestly think it's critical if you need it for productivity or work.
@@techbrojoe thanks for your view! I'll take this into consideration :)
@@techbrojoe my final decision landed at the slightly lower spec one as it did have pbp, and I found a more used on for arnd 600 usd - and I'm loving it so far. The only issues I have now is that I need better quality cables for the higher resolution and that older intel macbook pros have artificial software limits on supported resolutions. Anyway, thanks to your video (and others), I made the leap to 5120x1440.
that power button issue, all i do is i hold it in and turn it back on it will work as it should, i think this is a display port power issue
Interesting. I’ll have to try that!
How good of a laptop do you need to be able to get the most out of this monitor? I have a $1.5k HP Spectre, but it's 3 years old so I don't think this will run that monitor properly. What do I need minimum from a laptop to run a monitor like this?
Great video dude. Thanks.
It's hard to tell without knowing your GPU. Usually a quick Google of the GPU in your laptop will give you a good idea of what resolutions and HZ you should expect.
Would you recommend going for the G9 Neo or sticking with the regular G9?
I don't have the Neo, so I can't compare. I'm sure the Neo is slightly better. I think it just depends on your budget and sensitivity to blacks/color. When I purchased this the Neo wasn't available for purchase.
Please, how do you split the screen into three sections ? thank you Joe, and hello from Miami, FL
You’d likely have to download software that splits it into 3 sections. I don’t use it so I don’t know the name. I’m sure a quick Google search should have some options or tutorials.
Does it make much difference whether OLED or non-OLED for a gaming computer?
I haven’t tried the OLED since when I made this review I don’t think it existed yet. I have an OLED TV and the blacks are pretty great for horror films. I think it depends on you though! I’m not sure how potential OLED burn-in is handled by their OLED monitor either.
Yo nice video, just order one on best buy for $900 plus tax but I still think it’s a lot of money for a monitor, yours still working good?
Yup it's still working with no issues. I use it every day for work and every night for Warzone 2.0.
@@techbrojoe thanx for reply it will arrive on tuesday thanx again
IMMERSION!!😎🙌
Absolutely! Shooters like COD and Destiny are fantastic too.
Does your monitor make popping noises?
Yes. When I turn it on it pops for about an hour as it heats up. When I turn the monitor off it pops for about 1-2 hours as it cools. I've gotten used to it, and have heard other ultrawide monitors can do this as well.
Great video, Is is possible for the monitor to act as 2 independent monitors if it is connected only via single usbc /dp cable to one laptop ? On my laptop I have just usbc output and i want the monitor to act as 2 independent ones without docking station.
It does not. You need a DisplayPort and HDMI or 2 DisplayPorts. Only way I could do this was with a docking station since all laptops I’ve used with this monitor only had one HDMI.
What’s the monitor arm you are using for the G9?
It's the Ergotron HX with HD Pivot. My review of it is here - th-cam.com/video/eihKTx3kEp0/w-d-xo.html
What stand are you now using? Do you have a link?
th-cam.com/video/eihKTx3kEp0/w-d-xo.html
THANK YOU
have you seen any different behavior when you have been running the latest firmware??
I left it unplugged for so long I forgot about the Valve Index issues. I recently played VR a few times and there were a lot of issues. It still has some problems on the newest firmware for certain games. I've noticed changing my resolution to 2560x1440p on the newest firmware usually resolves it since some indie games try to go full screen like Contractors VR and it bugs out with 5120x1440p where both the headset and the screen turn black.
Hey I’m thinking about buying this monitor to play my ps5 on it and twitch stream at the same time do you think this is a good monitor for that type of usage and output
Honestly, no. The big deal about this monitor is the 32:9 aspect ratio for games that support it. A PS5 doesn’t support that aspect ratio or 5120x1440p resolution. You’ll just have black bars on every game you play unless you PBP split it. At that point I’d just get 2 monitors honestly.
can it play games in the center as 21:9 while having the small space on the right side and the left side of the screen for productivity?
In windowed mode I think you could, but I don't think it'd be a great experience unless there is some software that makes it better.
Could I used a regular desktop for the monitor or would it have to be a gaming desktop?
For browsing not gaming
The main thing is make sure your graphics card or processor (if it's integrated GPU) can support 5120x1440p resolution at at least 60hz. Otherwise, it probably isn't worth it.
Hey Joe.. what speakers are you using?
Logitech Z-5500 - they're really old and discontinued in like 2008 or something.
@Tech Bro Joe thanks man.. looks like a good set of speakers tho.. two peripherals and a center
@@techbrojoe i just got the Arena 9 steel series trying to get the same type of speaker setup
Is there any stand to mount over a 27 inch monitor and what mount do you use
Do you mean like a mount for a monitor in addition to the G9? Or what do you mean mount over a 27 inch monitor? Also, I use the Erogotron HX Monitor Arm. I reviewed it on my channel!
I ordered my Samsung monitor but am wondering what monitor mount you are using.
It's the Ergotron HX with Heavy Duty Tilt. It's definitely a game changer for this monitor - I did a review on it th-cam.com/video/eihKTx3kEp0/w-d-xo.html