Black Friday is officially here, and for the sales event, Amazon brought back one of its best deals from October Prime Day. Samsung’s Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor has, once again, seen an over $700 discount, making its current price $1,079. The main reason why I’m excited about this deal is because this display is undoubtedly the best in its class.
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First off, it’s massive. The Odyssey G9, as I’ll call it, measures a whopping 49 inches diagonally and outputs at a resolution of 5,120 x 1,440 pixels. This is the equivalent of having two Quad HD monitors side by side. It has a curvature of 1800R, so when you sit in front, it’ll feel like the screen envelopes you on all sides. This unique design delivers an immersive gaming experience that is second to none. You’ll notice action in your peripheral vision that you wouldn’t normally see on a smaller monitor.
In addition to the high resolution, Samsung’s display has multiple features that work together to enhance the image quality. You have DisplayHDR True Black 400 for high-contrast videos. Shades of black look very dark, and the software prevents other colors from bleeding in the darker areas. This is important protection because the Odyssey G9 is an OLED monitor, so colors are exceptionally vibrant.
To maintain solid performance, it supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro ensuring jitter-free outputs. Gamers will appreciate the 0.03 ms response time and the 240Hz refresh rate. Together, these two features allow you to stay on top of your opponents.
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A monitor of this size may seem impractical at a glance. However, I would argue that a 49-inch monitor can be one of the most space-efficient displays on the market. A dual-monitor setup requires enough space for the pair, which can be tough on a small desk. But the Odyssey G9 only needs enough room for its base, and it’s big enough to mimic a dual-monitor setup. It is also adjustable, so you can raise or tilt the screen if you need extra room.
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I should also point out that there is more to the curvature than looking impressive. A 2016 Harvard Medical School study found that those who used a curved monitor reported experiencing less eye strain and blurred vision than those who used a flat-screen monitor.
I’ve wanted to purchase Samsung’s monitor for a while but haven’t been able to because it was so expensive. But now, the Odyssey OLED G9<!–> is on sale for $1,079 on Amazon. That’s $721 off the original price. That is a great deal for such an excellent display. It’s worth serious consideration.
Amazon states that this is a Black Friday-only deal, so we could see the discount disappear overnight. However, it is possible the discount will come back for Cyber Monday.
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