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Samsung’s 49-inch Odyssey G9 is down to $664.99 from $999.99, the best price we’ve seen for this massive monitor. It’s not a small purchase (even on sale), but for the right setup, the size-to-price ratio here is too good to ignore.
The screen is the whole story here. You’re getting a 49-inch, 1000R curved display with Dual QHD resolution. That’s two QHD monitors fused together into one seamless panel. That curve, which wraps around your field of view, makes your games feel more immersive. It also boasts a 240Hz refresh rate and a 1ms (GtG) response time, which keeps fast action scenes looking smooth and sharp, with minimal blur or ghosting during quick movement.
Since gamers sometimes need to check in on work or other projects, this monitor includes multitasking-friendly features. With both PBP and PIP, you can view two sources at once, keeping a video call or stream running beside your game.
One thing you’ll have to keep in mind is the size. If you’ve got a shallow desk, it may simply be too large for your setup. It also requires a lot of power from your graphics card to run that resolution at high frame rates, so if you have a more modest gaming setup, you may want to consider a smaller display.
At $664.99, this is an easy pick if you have the desk space, the GPU, and want a fully immersive gaming setup.
Author: Gabriela Vatu, Deals Editor, PCWorld
Gabriela has focused on tech writing for 12 years, covering news, reviews, buying guides, deals, and more. She has bylines in numerous consumer tech publications, including PCWorld, Macworld, PCMag, IGN, MakeUseOf, XDA, Android Police, and Pocket-lint.
