Samsung
Samsung Odyssey OLED 49" Gaming Monitor
The Samsung Odyssey OLED 49" Gaming Monitor lands as a top-tier ultrawide monitor, built around 49 in.
94/100
49 in240 HzOLED0.03 msDisplayHDR True Black 40032:9
£999best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- G-Sync
- FreeSync
- Tilt
- Above-average refresh rate
- No kvm switch
Score profile
Scored against the ultrawide monitors classWhere the Samsung Odyssey OLED 49" Gaming Monitor wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Size49 "
Resolution5120
Aspect ratio32
Panel typeOLED
Refresh rate240 Hz
Response time0.03 ms
Peak brightness1000 nits
HDR and contrast
HDR certificationDisplayHDR True Black 400
Ports
HDMI ports2
HDMI version2.1
DisplayPort1
USB-C1
Gaming features
G-SyncYes
FreeSyncYes
Ergonomics
TiltYes
More specs
GsyncYes
Weight12.9 kg
Curvature r1800
Color depth bit10
Max brightness1000 nits
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowSamsung Odyssey OLED 49" Gaming Monitor vs Samsung Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC 49" Super Ultrawide
Samsung Odyssey OLED 49" Gaming MonitorSamsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC 49" Super Ultrawide
| SamsungSamsung Odyssey OLED 49" Gaming MonitorThis page | SamsungSamsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC 49" Super Ultrawide | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 94 /100Better | 89 /100 |
| Size | 49 " | 49 " |
| Refresh | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Curvature | — | 1800 |
| Aspect ratio | 32 | 32 |
| Response | 0.03 ms | 0.03 ms |
Who it's for
Is the Samsung Odyssey OLED 49" Gaming Monitor right for you?
Buy it if
Made for the living room
Anyone building a living-room setup who want a ultrawide monitor that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need kvm switch, in which case a higher-tier ultrawide monitor is the better call.
Home cinema viewer
Wants the best picture for films and gaming nights.
excellent
Everyday watcher
Mixed TV, streaming and the odd console session.
good
Budget upgrader
Replacing an older set without overspending.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Samsung Odyssey OLED 49" Gaming Monitor worth it?
For most buyers, yes. It scores 94/100 against other ultrawide monitors, a top-tier result where the class average is around 63.
What stands out on the Samsung Odyssey OLED 49" Gaming Monitor?
Its g-sync stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the LG UltraGear OLED GX9s 39GX90SB-W?
The LG UltraGear OLED GX9s 39GX90SB-W scores 89/100 versus this one at 94/100, so this is the stronger pick on the spec sheet.
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