Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Review!
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2022
- The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is a beast of a monitor with some impressive specs. The HDR and local dimming here are top notch with only minor downsides. If you need the extra workspace or want to stream and run software like OBS split between to 27 inch screen sizes then this will be a great choice. The only major downside is the quality control issues Samsung has regularly which always has me on edge with how the product will fair in the long run.
*I didn't have enough time to record the in panel settings unfortunately as I was on a time crunch to get this review done and there is a lot of settings to cover. I'm very impressed with the panel setting options though and its very similar to what you will find with the Neo G7.
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9:
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Ergotron Monitor Arm:
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Samsung Odyssey Neo G7:
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Hardware Unboxed Videos:
Neo G9 Review
• Samsung Odyssey Neo G9...
Neo G9 Quality Control Issues
• Samsung's Quality Cont... - Hry
The quality of your videos are just better and better. Great work!
Thank you 🙏🏼
I got my Neo g9 March 2022 have had no issues I updated firmware to 1011 has improved the dimming less blooming improved HDR. Update 17/12/22 I have had no scan lines no flickering no dead pixels I turn off HDR in windows when viewing none HDR content CZcams or browsing. There is an option in windows 11 to have auto HDR set this to auto HDR on for all games it improves none HDR games and has worked great in HDR games. BFV HDR game improved the HDR with it set to auto HDR.
dude
very good info and review
very detailed
im impressed
u showed so many options and details
Great review. I got this about 3 months back, updated to latest firmware and have had zero issues. Love this monitor.
How do you update the firmware on this beast?
the issue identified at 18:00 , was this fixed in the patch?
I don't play video games... but am thinking of getting this for work since I tend to have multiple documents open across the board. How is the sharpness of text on this monitor?
@@JimHassey it's great no issues
how is your monitor doing so far?
buying the neo g9 today, thanks for this btw
Ordered one 2 days ago, can’t wait to see this bad boi in action
So what’s it been like to own one?
Really awesome review. Thank you very much
Got mine for $740 brand new on eBay. I've only had it for 2 days and so far everything's amazing. I still need to do the firmware update and as far as everything else time will tell. But I absolutely love it and it's the best monitor I've ever owned
Great review. One of the best I've seen
Thank you 🙏🏼
Got the monitor today actually and I did notice a bit of scan lines on Google dark mode. Nothing else seemed to pull it.
A little bit of digging and trying turning off adaptive sync and that fixed it completely.
I don't play video games... but am thinking of getting this for work since I tend to have multiple documents open across the board. How is the sharpness of text on this monitor?
Just got one for 1400 for black friday I am pumped!
Best review I've seen on the G9!
Thank you 🙏🏼
Hey, I really enjoyed this video. Thank you! Subscribed.
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Thanks for the review brother, subbed.
Where'd you get that wallpaper of the skull? 💀 - so freaking cool!😍
It’s off the wallpaper engine app you can get on steam 👍🏻
My original 2020 G9 died 2 days ago after having 3 panel replacements between 2020 and 2023 by Samsungs onsite service.
I have now ordered the 2023 model year of the Neo G9. At least for much less than I originally paid for that G9. Lets hope that it actually works this time around.
Very pro review! 👍
I just got this monitor! Wish all games were compatible, but can't wait to get more 3rd person ones, and a newer pc. Using an old Asus laptop with Ryzen 7 3750H and 1660 ti right now with hdmi, think I need to reapply thermal pastes. Just traded a 3090 with this monitor 😅 could've kept it but oh well. Now I may want to beef up again.
I have the G9 neo as main, and G7 32" as secondery screen. I've not had a single problem or bug with any of them. Guess i have been lucky, i would most def buy them again. The G9 neo makes ALL games i throw at it a blast! So much more immersive, Can't recomend it enough!
How long have you had your G9 now?
You have likely not looked closely enough. Or you simply don't know what to look for. There are issued that seem either super common or that is on every of these monitors. I know because I saw it on 4 of them in a row. They have lines or spots of yellow color on a solid white screen. Dark blue background will show this even better since it seems the lines come from the blue color being mixed into the white. Scanlines along the edges most prolific in 240hz mode. It is also not quite perfect in a totally dark room. You can clearly see the background lighting up, it is not as dark as I would want or expect for this pricepoint. Windows autoHDR is not quite bright enough for darker games and it also has occasional flickers of bluer tones.
@@skybellrock i had neo g9 and i dont have any issues like u said. Maybe it was luck. So far i loved it. My only issues is my DP got no signal. I tried every fix i could find and still my dp got no signal
@@enticingvisions4481 sorry for late answer, i had it since July about. Still no problem or any of the things beeing mentioned under here.
@@skybellrockAlways funny when someone comes with an argument without even knowing me😅 How on earth would you know i'm not qualified to see the things you mentioned!? And even if i was not, then why would i complain about something that's not visible? 😂 10/10
I had the Neo G9 for a couple weeks and had same problem as in video @ 19:50mark (backlight only; barely seeing the outlines menus) and after painstakingly checking (literally every single thread on the subject) the internet for solutions; including, but not limited to factory reset, unplug/re-plug all devices, both with/without device(s) connected, power cycling and updating firmware (which was in itself another dilemma, as the monitor seemingly can ONLY be updated with the latest iterations of USB technology... which happens to be USB-C [3.1]... either generation Gen1/Gen 2 should work....Which took me about 7 unsuccessful updates to figure out)... After finally giving up (which is EXTREMELY rare for myself to do) and contacting both Amazon's/Samsung's customer support I was left with the sole option of returning for refund... I think I may just got for the "newer" 2023 OLED G9 monitor, which should be released in a couple weeks (for myself, on Amazon)
Great review. Got mine this Wednesday from amazon but it came damaged in the right middle of the screen, so disappointed. Just returned and reordered another one, hopefully it comes with no issues this time.
It's worth it
I don't play video games... but am thinking of getting this for work since I tend to have multiple documents open across the board. How is the sharpness of text on this monitor?
I'm sure you can get the PS5 to upscale to 4k if you manually change the aspect ratio in the monitor settings. Instead of the picture being on the side via PBP it is in the middle with the black bars on the sides. Haven't tried it for about 3 months but sure it works...?
@17:52 it's the nvidia gpu. I watched Wendel review the G9 and he mentioned something about nvidia having trouble running this resolution on 240hz. He also mentioned that the AMD GPU had no trouble with that at all...
May I ask what sound proofing / background you have on the wall behind the G9?
Could you compare G7 Neo and G9 Neo side by side? It would be very interesting.
Nice review... I don't play video games... but am thinking of getting this for work since I tend to have multiple documents open across the board. How is the sharpness of text on this monitor?
It’s pretty good. Using clear type can help clean it up a little bit and it’ll depend on the font size but overall it’s good.
what are your hdr settings? dynamic or standard? 37-75-60 for brightness contrast sharpness? thanks
I have a 34” Samsung, don’t remember the exact name, but it’s a 60Hz 3440x1440p, and it does the sleep thing too, I cannot put my computer to sleep or restart it a couple of times too fast because it will go black as it had no input, I have my pc connected to a tv too and it sets the main screen to that one, and completely ignores the curved Samsung. You have to restart again and hope that it detects it, or you can use the monitor joystick to turn de display on before restarting your computer, that way it detects it 100% of the times
Great videos btw
🙏🏼
I dont know why no youtubers mention this but you can plug in two inputs from your PC to the monitor and turn on picture by picture mode to split the screen in to two monitors making a seamless dual monitor setup. The only downside is that the refresh rate is 120 hz. It is really weird how no youtubers mention this or go into any real detail, they just mention that you can plug your PS5 into it and move on, they all just use the monitor as a massive 49inch single monitor for gaming, which would require the 4080 for the newest (unoptimized ) games or DLSS on performance mode which doesn't look very good. I would imagine most people looking at this monitor are people who have a dual monitor setup but want the clean seamless setup with the occasional super ultrawide gaming experience when the game can run properly. I switch to picture by picture mode when I am playing games and want Netflix or youtube on the other side and then switch back to regular mode when I am just browsing so i get the smooth 240hz.
I talk about this at the 12:30 mark. I’m also running 3080 with this and it performed well.
Could you split the screen into a 27inch center for gaming and have 2 "panels" either side
I have exactly the same problem as the author, the monitor stops displaying the image, only a full reboot helps
I just ordered this monitor which is going to replace 2 GP27U's which also have mini LED's. The main reason I wanted something different is due to the EXACT same issue with black screen overlays you were displaying at 19:50. Now I am thinking its something with mini led monitors? In my case I can basically recreate it by alt tabbing out of a game. Both monitors can have this issue and I have tried everything to fix. Knowing that this monitor does the same thing really discourages me and I might just return and go with the OLED
Ok. Here’s what happened with my G9 not the neo. I was running a GeForce 1060. The monitor would go to sleep and it wouldn’t respond. Even with unplugging the monitor and hard reboot of my pc.
Looking up online for any support or suggestions on how to fix it. I had to send it back in 1 week of having the thing. I have recently upgraded to a 3070 and I bought the neo g9.
It’s a great monitor and while using it, when I was able to get it to work with the ultra wide format. I was drooling. Yes I love the super ultra wide display. I might have to go to monitors anonymous for help. lol.
Thank you for this fantastic review! Can you please tell me if local dimming can be turned off for applications like Photoshop? I just took a QN90B back to the shop because it kept dimming the icons and layers locally, making it almost unusable for this kind of work. Thank you!
Yes local dimming can be turned off 👍🏻
@@1UpNerdcore Thank you!
If this monitor could do 2160p than I would definitely buy one but it’s 1440p, I have to wait for the new G9 57” 2160p monitor
hi , Great Review . Thanks Alot . helped alot . i just have one question , what does usb ports used for in a manitor ? Do they support external hard disk drives ?
They are an extension off your pc so you can plug in keyboards, mice, etc into them
@@1UpNerdcore thank you🌹
Where do I get the dynamic/animated Star Wars wallpaper you had running on the Neo?
I use the wallpaper engine off Steam and search for Star Wars
what gpu you using sir ? and what fps like. nice review thanks mate
Rtx 3080. Depends on the game. Doom eternal hits full 144hz, other triple A titles range 80-120 on average depending on settings. Lower settings can get closer to 144.
What screensaved di you use?
Did you eventually update the monitor firmware for this review to latest version 1011 or you just kept on 1007 all the way?
Unfortunately I did not. I was on a time crunch for this review so I can’t test it now
@@1UpNerdcore dont take this wrong, but how can you review a product with an firmware that have over a 1 year +, especially in this monitor wich is quite normal to have multiple diferent problems without going for a firmware update?
I got the same monitor for only $ 1050 usd , and I love it .. Question for you , How do you divide the monitor in 2 or 3 giant ways ?do you need special software ? I am using a Apple Macbookpro .Max.
It has picture by picture so that would split it into two monitors with two separate inputs. Other than that it’s big enough to run applications ins smaller windows and have multiple windows open
how is it compared to the neo g8
Can you please let us know where you got your textured white wall behind your setup?
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have a similar depth desk - 63cm so about 2ft-ish. How are you finding it with the arm (and what arm do you use?) I could pull the desk from the wall if necessary to let it hang off the back a little..
The arm helps for sure but it still feels a little close. I personally would need the arm to use this long term.
@20:10 Ive had this problem too! the only fix is to remove the power source and reconnect. powerbutton wont work anymore. :(
Bummer! I hope a future software update resolved this!
@@1UpNerdcore Yeah I hope. honestly ive had some flickering and signal loss with the source pop up once in a while only under certain circumstance probably?! But this issue had me singlehandedly think my monitor might be going defect.
When using the HDR mode on windows, do you face any issues where non HDR apps look dull? I'm looking at getting on of these but i'm worried that im going to run into some of these issues
Once you adjust the in panel settings and amd/nvidia control panel they shouldn’t look off at all
Thank you so much. I will try this once I can even afford to think about getting this monitor
Is it possible to run a game in the center in big and run on the sides discord or brower etc.?
You'll probably want to look into Software that manages windows (not windows the OS, but like different windows)
I currently have two 27" Dell U2715H 60Hz 2560 x 1440 monitors, which would be the same width as the Neo G9, and I am looking at purchasing two Neo G7s, but not sure I really need 4K. I would end up with two monitors next to each other that are larger than the Neo G9. I am torn on the bad reviews of this monitor, but it is actually cheaper to purchase the Neo G9. I will be running with a 4090 GPU and 13th Gen i9 Intel CPU. Thoughts? Thanks
32:9 is much more immersive than 16:9 and it's brighter. 1011 firmware upgrade has removed some issues. Purely for games or multi task work (apart from design or photography) G9 Neo is better.
Hey man I can’t get the usb ports to work ?
I‘m planning on getting the NEO G9 because I will switch to PC in a couple months. Is it possible to run 120 HZ on PS5 because of it’s HDMI 2.1 or nah?
It only has hdmi 2.0 not 2.1 and it’ll do 120hz but it won’t upscale to 4k
@@1UpNerdcore Wrong. It has 2 hdmi 2.1 ports. You reviewed it and you don’t know that? 😮
Why are the manufacturers focussing so much on the brightness. 2.000 Nits is way too high, no need for even more. This will just hurt your eyes lol. I personally am fine with my OLED screen with only 400 Nits lol
Hey man are the issue fix after the new update ?
Like the blanking and flickering ?
I heard it’s been resolved but I don’t have the monitor to check. I review these and then I have to move on to the next one.
What's your panel behind the screen (white one) and the black one?
Those are 3D wall panels
DisplayHDR 2000 doesn't exist as of the time of writing this, but other than that, I enjoyed the video.
That’s what the company claims
Where did you get that animated wallpaper?
Wallpaper engine app off Steam
Hey, what moniter arm mount did you use?
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Your panel going black and not waking up from sleep is typically caused by your cabling. If your DVI cable can't handle the bandwidth, it bugs out with waking up. Its extremely bad with MAC's, cause Mac is a pain in the ass.
This doesn’t use a DVI cable it’s DP. I tried 3 different cables and it did it with all of them also
What monitor arm are you using?
Ergotron with special G9 adapter. I’ll add links to them in the description
Good
Are the issues fixed with the latest firmware? Looking to purchase but skeptical
Yes
Can you do firmware from a mac?
I noticed you're using monitor stand. What brand did you went with?
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@@1UpNerdcore Do you play MW2, curious of your settings for your monitor.
What computer are you running what's your setup? I'm thinking about getting one for the same purpose as you what do you recommend? Just don't know where to start.
Ryzen 3900x, 32gb ddr4 ram, Rtx 3080 gpu
@1 Up Nerdcore I'm thinking about getting an Intel core i9, Z790 ROG Maximus Hero Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard, Vengeance RGB 64GB (2 x 32GB) DDR5-5600 PC5-44800 CL40 Dual Channel Desktop Memory Kit CMH64GX5M2B5600 - Black, 7000D AIRFLOW Tempered Glass eATX Full Tower Computer Case - Black, 980 Pro SSD 1TB M.2 NVMe, Performance 2TB 3D TLC NAND PCIe Gen 4 NVMe M.2 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti XLR8 Gaming Verto Overclocked Triple Fan 12GB GDDR6X PCIe 4.0 Graphics Card would this be a good set up?
For both streaming and gaming?
Yea solid setup 👍🏻 bit overkill for the ram, I’d do 32gb there and just get a 4080 gpu
@1UpNerdcore What game it is (7:48- 9:00) ? Anyone knows? PC game?
Hello, thanks for the Video! What is the name of the Game at 7:48???
That’s assassins creed Valhalla
already 50% off in black friday sales
What is the model/company name of the speakers under the Neo G9 monitor? Great speakers and nice looking.
Logitech g560 speakers
@@1UpNerdcore Nice speakers, thanks
HA 20:21 "...odd to see", i get it cause Odyssey.
What is the distance of the center line from the base of the stand to the tip of the leg. / | \
The middle line length.
Not sure I don’t have the monitor anymore, gotta move on to the next review after each one
@@1UpNerdcoreah that's okay. Thanks for the reply.
Does this have in built CPU ? And can i do other things on it asides gaming ?
This is just a monitor, not a pc.
Hi mate, please do you have a link to your live wallpaper? If you got any site you recommend fr walpapers I would be very happy, I cant find any live walpaper to fit my screen, I have the same monitor G9 Neo
Is use wallpaper engine off steam for all of these
I just bought one and I’m having the same issue where the screen stays black and no signal found from my computer. Even when turning off from a complete shut down. I have to reset my PC to get the signal on.
Try different cables, check your GPU to make sure it’s not on that end and if it’s none of those I’d contact Samsung to see if they can resolve it for you or replace the monitor
Did you change between DisplayPort and HDMI channels on the monitor? When I got my Neo G9, it first booted up through HDMI and then I needed to change it to DisplayPort. I know this simple situation is likely not your current issue but I thought it might help.
I found the solution enabling CSM (Compatibility support module) on bios.
Wanna get this monitor, Can Rtx 3070 and I7 10th generation with 16gb ram can handle it?
It’ll do okay but it’ll struggle with triple A games
are the blacks deep like oled ?
Not quite but they are good
What monitor mount is that ?
Ergotron HX
under a grand these days on sale... seems like a no brainer.
That’s for the old model not the new neo G9
Copped one
Is this a good screen for Apple computers, like the new CPU: M1 and -M2 processor ???
I don’t have the ability to check that so I’m not sure
@@1UpNerdcore .. their is like "no" reviews with Apple hardware on this super wide screens and would be lovely to have one review included with that.. 🤓
Anyhow thanx for answere 👍
im dying to get this monitor but lets be honest - current GPU are not fast enough to get you over 120fps with this resolution (i got 3080ti + 12900k 5.5ghz + 32gb 6400cl32 ram)...
Some games can get well over 120fps even at this resolution with a 3080ti. Call of Duty, Battlefield, Overwatch, etc.
Not true, running with a 6900xt and getting 16pfps in warzone high medium settings
@@YoungWise2011 I said call of duty not that warzone trash br
@@drunkhusband6257 in cod I get even more fps.
wrong
Is this monitor even worth using with a laptop? Even if it is one of those super fancy gaming laptops?
If it’s has a 3080 or better it’ll be good for it
Where is the Link for Monitor Arm ? its not in Description???
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@@1UpNerdcore Thanks
what about graphics card needed to play?
3080 or higher is what I’d recommend. 3060 or 3070 would be okay but don’t expect high fps
Hi, great video, I would appreciate a reply on reccomendaion.
I would like an ultra wide but unsure how practical this would be, I am running a M1 Max with 32 gpu cores, in the process of building a 4090 pc.
My options so far are
G9 Neo, just returned the regular G9 today for the mini LED display on the neo
The Alienware 34 with Oled
The Alienware 38 inch
The Samsung G8 Oled model.
I am coming from 2 2720q dell monitors.
Thankyou in advance
I haven’t tried all of those but consider the brightness with OLEDs as it can suffer there and do you need super ultra wide or just regular ultra wide? I want to try the G8 OLED personally out of that list.
@@1UpNerdcore regular ultra wide would be perfectly fine as this is mainly for productivity web design, programming with the occasional media like CZcams as I use my LG C1 for gaming, I’m coming from 2x 27 inch dell U2720q but I didn’t like the split and a curved ultra wide would be perfect. I would love a 38” but could also settle for a decent “34 as I never made full use of the fuel 27”’s
I have a 4ish feet desk lol.
This monitor should be good to coding in python on :) ? iam coder so need very big screen.
It’ll be very good for that
There's no physical OFF-button. If you manually turn the screen off - using the silly pivoting button - it can crash your pc - it's documented online. 🤦♂🤦♂🤦♂🤦♂
Is this still worth buying? I’m looking for 80% work 20% gaming.
For workflow it can be great depending on what you do, if you needs lots of app or windows pulled up it’s really good.
Playing ps5 games does it shrink the screen still?
Not unless you split the inputs
What game is playing at 8:50
Assassins creed Valhalla
What's that game on 4:36 ?
Halo infinite
what monitor arm can hold this monster could you send me one ? ^^
Ergotron has one for this monitor
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@@1UpNerdcore thx
Impossible to enjoy it at dark environment. It's brightness is too strong for the eyes and if you lower it it looses color volume!
You also never mentioned that when splitting screen you are only limited 120hz on both screens. also certain resolutions are not available..
15:30 mark…
Getting this monitor today pair with my 4080
Nice!
I'm thinking of buying this. I also have the 4080. How is the 4080 handling gaming? I'm a little concerned that I will need the 4090 to get good results in gaming.
That Core Lighting on the back is a waste of time. I have mine up against a white wall and, even in the dark, you can hardly see it. 🤮
can monitor samsung odyssey neo g9 play gta 5 ?...
Yes but that depends on your gpu
@@1UpNerdcore ok bro
@@1UpNerdcore can i ask one more time ?
@@1UpNerdcore can this monitor play gta san andreas and Totally Accurate Battle Simulator ?...
Jesus Christ, I want to see a list of all the varied Steam games you own. Holy smokes that's a lot of different type games. Scuba diving. Really?
Subnautica is the name of that one and it’s a pretty popular game. It’s really good you should check it out 👍🏻
I’m in the credits of the second one for covering it so much on the channel.
@@1UpNerdcore You should make a video where you introduce every one of them for 10 seconds of footage. Dunno if anyone would watch it though but me. I get locked into just playing one game, but forever.
I'm trying to decide between a 49" G9 and a 34" G8.
I'm using 3 monitors side by side right now about 49".... but I'm so ingrained to using just 2 monitors I fine myself hardly using the third and just flipping back and forth between two. So I could go either way...
HOW MANY FEET WIDE ITS BIGGER TNEN MINE BEAUTIFUL MONITOR SORRY FOR CAPS LOL
ser, there's no such thing as HDR2000 lmao, its a gimmick
😂😂😂 it means 2000 nits peak brightness which a nit is equal to 1 candela per square meter
WHATS THE POINT OF BUYING THIS PANEL IF IT HAS SO MANY PROBLEMS? PEOPLE JUST DON'T BUY CRAP '''''''
Someone send me this starwars wallpaper I will paypal you 20$$$!
Wallpaper engine app off of steam
I am sorry, but this video was a mood killer, it could be more concise and meaningful even if content was of technical value, I am thinking this reviews need to be watched with a big bag of salt
Ty anyway
Your sentence is structured very weird and why even take the time to comment if it didn’t help you? Just move on to another video that’s suits you better that’s the best part of CZcams, find what you like 🤷🏽♂️
@@1UpNerdcore it is the kind of comments I give right before getting sleep barely awake and being disappointed to spend 20 mins in a video that I didn't like. Positive feedback everybody likes but negative feedback helps content creators to understand better the audience, that is it, no offense intended