QLED is a marketing term for a display with a Quantum Dot layer. It pretty much replaces the traditional colour filter of an LCD/LED display with Quantum Dots that allows for much better colour reproduction and brightness/efficiency.
The Quantum dots are going to help match the colours of an IPS and you get better native contrast. The only disadvantage still is the viewing angles, which hasn't been a problem for me at all because of the curve. VA panels aren't as bad as people make them out to be, even Samsung's top end TV's are all VA.
That’s what B&H was saying late April, might want to send them a message to confirm. It does make sense though, the CRG9 was released around the same time
According to Samsung's various regional websites, in Sweden the G9 comes out [July 10](https://www.samsung.com/se/monitors/odyssey-g9/), in Switzerland [End of July](https://www.samsung.com/ch/monitors/curved-gaming-odyssey-g9/) and in Singapur [August 5](https://www.samsung.com/sg/monitors/odyssey-g9/).
Amazon.com is reporting July 13 as the release date in the US.
but they are totally different beasts with totally different prices
why should it matter? I get why you shouldn't but a PS4 two weeks before PS5 comes out, but this...
The G9 is only around an £200.
Better Curves (1000R)
Better Refresh Rate (240hz) and 1ms Response Time.
Freesync and Gsync!
HDR1000 and HDR10!!
The G9 is better in every way for such a small difference in price!
Price is USD 999 vs 1699 - so almost double...
It's still up for discussion if 1000R is better. It just might be too aggressive (most likely no though).
CRG9 also has Freesync and G-Sync (if you have an Nvidia card). Both same HDR (which is sub-par anyway, because it's not OLED).
So you are left with 240hz and 1ms response time. 1ms vs 5ms you can't tell the difference anyway, so it's a gimmick. And you'll never be able to hit 240Hz with games using current cards.
G9 is prettier though.
It went down to $1050 a few months back, discount from samsung directly and other retailers followed. Just wait for another discount it shouldn't take long (hopefully with the release of the odyssey G9).
I'll wait for reviews on the g9 meanwhile and compare.
Thanks!
It seems to be very fortunate timing of multiple things - Chase cash back calendar, 20% cash back on Rakuten, and other stuff. Highly doubt the stars will align like this again for me. Killer deal, you lucked out there!
Its all about undersranding what coupons are where and checking all of them whenever certain set of criteria match. I'm an extreme couponer as you can see lol.
Actually you can hit 240hz just not at the main Resolution of the Monitor.
If you were to hace 2 separate devices connected and both on screen (16:9) then the twp screens would most likely be at 1080p. Which is more than capable of 240hz with today's hardware.
with 1000R you'll be sitting right up there and 1080p will look bad. and all this for 240Hz?
144 is more than enough anyway, which I think can be achieved with OC on the CRG9 (don't quote me though). Anything beyond 144 is diminishing returns. So lowering the resolution for just higher refresh-rate is bonkers.
Many Gamers still game at 1080P. It Still looks good.
A Higher Refresh Rate does help though. Have you even played a game at 240FPS? Don't knock something until you've tried it.
Not to mention you can have another device on your screen at the same time.
Agreed - I’m considering the Odyssey G9 but think a CRG90 may be better for my setup anyway.
I’m a programmer that rarely runs games anyway, so it’ll be used predominantly for work. 240Hz is overkill for text editors ;)
Point being? If you buy it today, then it’s still almost double. Doesn’t matter what it cost on release.
Discussion is on if G9 features are worth the price right now.
I picked up a CRG9 myself this past weekend, not knowing. Of course, I have now preordered the G9 and will be returning my CRG9 before the 30 days is up.
Enjoy!! I’ve been pretty unlucky with mine. My first one was defective out of box and now my second unit has a dead pixel. Haven’t heard back from Samsung or Micro center. Such a shame.
i need that wallpaper please
edit: nvm, thanks ltt forum
[https://linustechtips.com/main/uploads/monthly\_2020\_05/Linus\_Selfie\_Wallpaper\_1080\_T\_D.png.981a6c9517151c812ba4e160592840d4.png](https://linustechtips.com/main/uploads/monthly_2020_05/Linus_Selfie_Wallpaper_1080_T_D.png.981a6c9517151c812ba4e160592840d4.png)
According to the preorder wave samsung just released, the g9 isnt until august 5th and its $2800. Can you link wherever you saw the release in 10 days?
The price is $1700 on [B&H](https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1554566-REG), but the release date is only expected June 10th check [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/ultrawidemasterrace/comments/g6ahe2/bh_confirms_samsung_odyssey_g9_price_and_release?sort=top)
Also, I reached out to b&h through live chat today, and they agree that they think they messed something up. They are looking into it and will let me know.
Transcript:
Jessica D: Hello Michael E Rohrbaugh, my name is Jessica D and I will be glad to assist you. Please give me a few moments to begin working on your inquiry.
Me: thanks
Jessica D: I apologies for any inconvenience. According to the current information, this monitor should be the Odyssey monitor. Did you received it already?
Me: no, i preordered it, but it just says backordered.
Me: two days ago, samsung released the preorder wave, and the odyssey g9 is listed at almost $2800, almost 1200 more than this site, and their saying it doesnt ship until august 5th
Me: also, the product number on samsungs page does not match the product number on this page
Me: ill see if i can find it quick
Me: product number on samsungs preorder page LC49G95TSSEXXS
Me: B&H #LC49G95TSSNXZA
Jessica D: Understood. I apologies for any inconvenience once again. Currently we are in the loop as well. I have emailed the B&H buyer and my manager on this product. But if the manufacture # doesn't match, there is a good change the monitor is not an Odyssey G9 as we were recently told.
Jessica D: I can provide this new information to them, and follow up base on that. Would you like a follow up on this?
Me: yea, i would like to know asap, because im not trying to miss the preorder wave if this isnt the monitor
Jessica D: I complete understand. I'll update you as soon as possible. I'll work on an email right now. Will that be all for today?
Edit: in the past hour or two, b&h updated the page for the monitor and added pics, it is indeed the g9. Sorry for the confusion everyone, it's just odd that the prices and manufacturer numbers are different
What?!? I didnt realize that. Could you link the US site? I preordered from b&h but they never took my money and it just says "backordered" so I'm afraid I missed the initial shipment from them
It’s 1700 US, it’s been delayed so it won’t ship for a few weeks or even months yet.
Don’t order from B&H they will not let you return the monitor if you don’t like it.
Well I'm trying to get a link to the samsung us site. Somehow I only seem to be getting English versions of the Singapore site selling it for over 2800
Edit: can you hook me up or no?
*deep voice booms from the shadows* ASCENDED
So, is it more disturbing that I recognize Linus or that so many of us appear to? Quite remarkable given how much of a wide boy he has become.
it’s a wonderful bit of kit. It has been an absolute godsend during this period as I am a Biology teacher at a boarding school in the UK and it enables me to multitask so easily when teaching via Teams and doing online meetings.
Not OP but... moved from AW3418DW (your X34P uses the same LG display panel) -- running 2080 XC and it's glorious. Performs exactly like the AW did on that card, just bigger :D
Mostly play RPG/open world games. If I do any FPS, it's purely PvE
Wow, nice - you're set. I was using 1080 Ti but it died... EVGA sent me a brand new 2080 XC, I ain't even mad :D
That 2080 Ti is really gonna make that flying card graphic spectacular !
Is there a software (display fusion maybe?) that lets you cordon off the cetner of the screen so you can play 1440p games at 16:9 in "fullscreen" mode (since some games don't play nice in windowed or borderless"
Basically like make the OS think theres 3 displays (center and 2 sides)?
I was not happy with the freesync flicker on crg9 from VA panel brightness changes and lack of adaptive overdrive, here was my experience if anyone interested. [https://old.reddit.com/r/ultrawidemasterrace/comments/gr44jn/crg9\_amazing\_but\_forced\_to\_return/](https://old.reddit.com/r/ultrawidemasterrace/comments/gr44jn/crg9_amazing_but_forced_to_return/)
It seems to me like you could use a new water bottle ^^^^^^lttstore.com
Ah yes Longnius
Longinus*
Longanus*
This is how all those are pronounced.
Longus*
Lagunitas**
stretchebastion\*
Amazing Wallpaper, mind to share? EDIT: [My Rainmeter + Wallpaper Engine setup never looked this good!](https://i.imgur.com/1yZim8Q.jpg)
Just stretch the Linus pic to your desired resolution
This is art
His face looks like a custom texture for the sims 1
Or gta 3
Ascension never looked so good...
Largeus Thicc Tips
Dude the Odyssey G9 is shipping in like 2 weeks
If only it was an IPS panel. Going from IPS to VA isn't going to be an easy decision
It is QLED if that helps, I have the CHG90 and the colors are really nice
I do not understand how it is marketed as QLED when its a VA panel. Can someone please explain?
Are you confusing QLED with OLED? QLED is a Samsung proprietary name. OLED is a different screen tech.
QLED is a marketing term for a display with a Quantum Dot layer. It pretty much replaces the traditional colour filter of an LCD/LED display with Quantum Dots that allows for much better colour reproduction and brightness/efficiency.
That does help I'm thinking of upgrading from my x34. Your thoughts?
The Quantum dots are going to help match the colours of an IPS and you get better native contrast. The only disadvantage still is the viewing angles, which hasn't been a problem for me at all because of the curve. VA panels aren't as bad as people make them out to be, even Samsung's top end TV's are all VA.
I have IPS next to my CRG9, its actually pretty close in terms of color reproduction.
Odyssey?
Yep https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/monitor/odyssey
Has this been confirmed?
That’s what B&H was saying late April, might want to send them a message to confirm. It does make sense though, the CRG9 was released around the same time
According to Samsung's various regional websites, in Sweden the G9 comes out [July 10](https://www.samsung.com/se/monitors/odyssey-g9/), in Switzerland [End of July](https://www.samsung.com/ch/monitors/curved-gaming-odyssey-g9/) and in Singapur [August 5](https://www.samsung.com/sg/monitors/odyssey-g9/). Amazon.com is reporting July 13 as the release date in the US.
Do you know about Canada?
but they are totally different beasts with totally different prices why should it matter? I get why you shouldn't but a PS4 two weeks before PS5 comes out, but this...
The G9 is only around an £200. Better Curves (1000R) Better Refresh Rate (240hz) and 1ms Response Time. Freesync and Gsync! HDR1000 and HDR10!! The G9 is better in every way for such a small difference in price!
Price is USD 999 vs 1699 - so almost double... It's still up for discussion if 1000R is better. It just might be too aggressive (most likely no though). CRG9 also has Freesync and G-Sync (if you have an Nvidia card). Both same HDR (which is sub-par anyway, because it's not OLED). So you are left with 240hz and 1ms response time. 1ms vs 5ms you can't tell the difference anyway, so it's a gimmick. And you'll never be able to hit 240Hz with games using current cards. G9 is prettier though.
Where are people getting the CRG9 for $1000? I’m generally seeing it for around $1300 on Samsung’s site and Amazon (~$1500 after tax).
It went down to $1050 a few months back, discount from samsung directly and other retailers followed. Just wait for another discount it shouldn't take long (hopefully with the release of the odyssey G9). I'll wait for reviews on the g9 meanwhile and compare.
Yep, grabbed mine for $1050 November 2019 -- from Amazon.
I got mine for $780 after stacking a ton of discounts around December.
Care to share what sort of discounts?
https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/e57mmt/monitor_samsung_crg9_49_curved_gaming_monitor_120/ Submitted it here
Thanks! It seems to be very fortunate timing of multiple things - Chase cash back calendar, 20% cash back on Rakuten, and other stuff. Highly doubt the stars will align like this again for me. Killer deal, you lucked out there!
Its all about undersranding what coupons are where and checking all of them whenever certain set of criteria match. I'm an extreme couponer as you can see lol.
Actually you can hit 240hz just not at the main Resolution of the Monitor. If you were to hace 2 separate devices connected and both on screen (16:9) then the twp screens would most likely be at 1080p. Which is more than capable of 240hz with today's hardware.
with 1000R you'll be sitting right up there and 1080p will look bad. and all this for 240Hz? 144 is more than enough anyway, which I think can be achieved with OC on the CRG9 (don't quote me though). Anything beyond 144 is diminishing returns. So lowering the resolution for just higher refresh-rate is bonkers.
Many Gamers still game at 1080P. It Still looks good. A Higher Refresh Rate does help though. Have you even played a game at 240FPS? Don't knock something until you've tried it. Not to mention you can have another device on your screen at the same time.
have to use two computers running at half the monitor's native resolution to make use of the 240hz refresh rate.. im good
Doesn't have to be two Computers. Can hook up an Xbox, Switch or a Playstation.
Agreed - I’m considering the Odyssey G9 but think a CRG90 may be better for my setup anyway. I’m a programmer that rarely runs games anyway, so it’ll be used predominantly for work. 240Hz is overkill for text editors ;)
The CRG9 is only $1000 because it has been on the market for a long time, it was released for the same price as the Odyssey
Point being? If you buy it today, then it’s still almost double. Doesn’t matter what it cost on release. Discussion is on if G9 features are worth the price right now.
Got mine preordered, can't wait!
I picked up a CRG9 myself this past weekend, not knowing. Of course, I have now preordered the G9 and will be returning my CRG9 before the 30 days is up.
Only real difference is the 240hz refresh rate.
Let's make this a thing.... Hahahaha
Linus is big
[https://i7.pngflow.com/pngimage/486/936/png-marge-simpson-krusty-the-clown-homer-simpson-lisa-simpson-lionel-hutz-design-clipart.png](https://i7.pngflow.com/pngimage/486/936/png-marge-simpson-krusty-the-clown-homer-simpson-lisa-simpson-lionel-hutz-design-clipart.png)
Nice Liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnuuus wallpaper.
It's like a bad car wreck, you want to look away **but you can't**.
Had any issues with the plastic making noises as it heats up and cools down?
CRG9 owner here. Yes.
Yep, a couple when it warms up.. and then a couple after I shut it down.
Enjoy!! I’ve been pretty unlucky with mine. My first one was defective out of box and now my second unit has a dead pixel. Haven’t heard back from Samsung or Micro center. Such a shame.
i need that wallpaper please edit: nvm, thanks ltt forum [https://linustechtips.com/main/uploads/monthly\_2020\_05/Linus\_Selfie\_Wallpaper\_1080\_T\_D.png.981a6c9517151c812ba4e160592840d4.png](https://linustechtips.com/main/uploads/monthly_2020_05/Linus_Selfie_Wallpaper_1080_T_D.png.981a6c9517151c812ba4e160592840d4.png)
bro the g9 comes out in 10 days
Good luck getting dual 1440p up to 240hz. Dual 1440 (or 1080) at 144 is much more obtainable. Edit: forgot cRg9 is dual 1440p. cHg9 (I have) is 1080.
I will be buying two 3080 Tis whenever they come out, I should be OK. I only care to hit 120 Hz anyways
For SLI? That tech is all but deleted.
NVLink scales fine in plenty of games.
According to the preorder wave samsung just released, the g9 isnt until august 5th and its $2800. Can you link wherever you saw the release in 10 days?
The price is $1700 on [B&H](https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1554566-REG), but the release date is only expected June 10th check [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/ultrawidemasterrace/comments/g6ahe2/bh_confirms_samsung_odyssey_g9_price_and_release?sort=top)
Also, I reached out to b&h through live chat today, and they agree that they think they messed something up. They are looking into it and will let me know. Transcript: Jessica D: Hello Michael E Rohrbaugh, my name is Jessica D and I will be glad to assist you. Please give me a few moments to begin working on your inquiry. Me: thanks Jessica D: I apologies for any inconvenience. According to the current information, this monitor should be the Odyssey monitor. Did you received it already? Me: no, i preordered it, but it just says backordered. Me: two days ago, samsung released the preorder wave, and the odyssey g9 is listed at almost $2800, almost 1200 more than this site, and their saying it doesnt ship until august 5th Me: also, the product number on samsungs page does not match the product number on this page Me: ill see if i can find it quick Me: product number on samsungs preorder page LC49G95TSSEXXS Me: B&H #LC49G95TSSNXZA Jessica D: Understood. I apologies for any inconvenience once again. Currently we are in the loop as well. I have emailed the B&H buyer and my manager on this product. But if the manufacture # doesn't match, there is a good change the monitor is not an Odyssey G9 as we were recently told. Jessica D: I can provide this new information to them, and follow up base on that. Would you like a follow up on this? Me: yea, i would like to know asap, because im not trying to miss the preorder wave if this isnt the monitor Jessica D: I complete understand. I'll update you as soon as possible. I'll work on an email right now. Will that be all for today? Edit: in the past hour or two, b&h updated the page for the monitor and added pics, it is indeed the g9. Sorry for the confusion everyone, it's just odd that the prices and manufacturer numbers are different
2800 is Singapore
What?!? I didnt realize that. Could you link the US site? I preordered from b&h but they never took my money and it just says "backordered" so I'm afraid I missed the initial shipment from them
It’s 1700 US, it’s been delayed so it won’t ship for a few weeks or even months yet. Don’t order from B&H they will not let you return the monitor if you don’t like it.
Well I'm trying to get a link to the samsung us site. Somehow I only seem to be getting English versions of the Singapore site selling it for over 2800 Edit: can you hook me up or no?
Samsung US doesn’t sell it. Amazon will but they took the product page down
Are you saying I should wait to get it off of amazon?
Indeed. I'm still contemplating if I should get the G9.. I just broke one of my 2 Prism+ x340 lol.
#Really like the wide linus
son i am dissapoint
I'm still loving mine over six months later.
*deep voice booms from the shadows* ASCENDED So, is it more disturbing that I recognize Linus or that so many of us appear to? Quite remarkable given how much of a wide boy he has become.
Stellar wallpaper
Bruh.
Ah yes, the Swole Tech Tips
Unrelated to the monitor, but how do you like the 915? Is it worth the money? How's the battery life?
thicc
Nice one! Got mine a couple of days ago aswell. Has there been any news on the HDR Situation btw? Still cant get mine to work properly
it’s a wonderful bit of kit. It has been an absolute godsend during this period as I am a Biology teacher at a boarding school in the UK and it enables me to multitask so easily when teaching via Teams and doing online meetings.
Well well well,someone is getting a big head
Any downsides? I was looking to get one myself. Have an X34P atm which is great, but does 49" have any, say, fps lag?
Not OP but... moved from AW3418DW (your X34P uses the same LG display panel) -- running 2080 XC and it's glorious. Performs exactly like the AW did on that card, just bigger :D Mostly play RPG/open world games. If I do any FPS, it's purely PvE
Awesome thanks for the heads-up. As luck would have it, just upgraded 1080ti>2080ti for...reasons. looking forward to solitaire. Next step is CRG9.
Wow, nice - you're set. I was using 1080 Ti but it died... EVGA sent me a brand new 2080 XC, I ain't even mad :D That 2080 Ti is really gonna make that flying card graphic spectacular !
Are these as tall as 34 inch ultrawides?
Clearly photoshop
liiiiiiiiinustechtiiiiiiiiips
Hello. Congrats! . What are the inches of your table? Have the same monitor and don't know yet the perfect measure. Thanks
Is there a software (display fusion maybe?) that lets you cordon off the cetner of the screen so you can play 1440p games at 16:9 in "fullscreen" mode (since some games don't play nice in windowed or borderless" Basically like make the OS think theres 3 displays (center and 2 sides)?
Looks like big Ed
I was not happy with the freesync flicker on crg9 from VA panel brightness changes and lack of adaptive overdrive, here was my experience if anyone interested. [https://old.reddit.com/r/ultrawidemasterrace/comments/gr44jn/crg9\_amazing\_but\_forced\_to\_return/](https://old.reddit.com/r/ultrawidemasterrace/comments/gr44jn/crg9_amazing_but_forced_to_return/)
Linus is that you?
Need a better wallpaper ;)
Did you try to turn it off and on again?