Samsung Unveils New Odyssey Gaming Monitor Line-up at CES 2020

From left: Ki-hong Kim, Adam Burgess and Juwon Cho of Samsung Electronics’ Product Design Group, Visual Display Business

G9 and G7 curved QLED gaming monitors are now more immersive with 1000R curvature and superb performance that gamers demand

Samsung Electronics, the global leader in the gaming monitor market*, today introduced its new line-up of groundbreaking curved Odyssey gaming monitors at CES 2020. The new line-up has been completely reimagined with gamers in mind including radically new curved displays and industry-leading performance features for a whole new way to game.

Comprised of the G9 model – with an industry-leading 49” display – and the G7, available in 32” and 27”, both Odyssey gaming monitors have been completely redesigned and take immersive gaming to the next level. Both monitors feature an extremely deep curvature – the first ever monitors to possess a high-performance 1000R curvature – and stunning QLED picture quality. 

The monitor’s superb performance have even been certified by TÜV Rheinland**, a leading international certification organization which has awarded Samsung the industry’s first high performance 1000R curved display and Eye Comfort certificate. Gamers can benefit from 1ms response time and 240hz RapidCurve™, putting themselves in the middle of the action. Samsung`s newest gaming monitors are intended to support NVIDIA G-SYNC® Compatibility*** and Adaptive Sync on DP1.4. Both monitors have also been redesigned with a completely new take on what gaming monitors can look like. 

“The new Odyssey line-up showcases Samsung’s continued commitment to industry-leading innovation in technology and design, enabling significantly better performance for gamers,” said Pat Bugos, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Home Entertainment, Samsung Electronics Canada. “Our new curved gaming monitor portfolio has been reimagined to give gamers an entirely redesigned and immersive experience.”

Immersion and speed are critical as gaming is more competitive than ever. The new monitors’ gaming-focused, technical innovations take gamers’ needs for speed, responsiveness and minimal distractions into account, equipping them with the best gaming experience possible.

49” G9: The Most Immersive Gaming Experience

The G9 is the world’s first Dual Quad High-Definition (DQHD; 5120×1440 resolution) gaming monitor to feature 1ms response time and 240hz RapidCurve™, 32:9 aspect ratio, a deep and immersive 1000R curvature, and a peak brightness of 1000 cd/m2. The monitor features Quantum dot technology combined with a HDR1000 VA panel to produce lifelike colours in vivid detail. The combination of quick response time and refresh rate along with industry-leading 1000R curve eliminates distractions and lag time, creating ultra-smooth screen transitions for critical gaming moments where a split second could mean the difference between winning and losing. 

The G9 has a striking new design with a glossy white exterior and a futuristic infinity core lighting glowing rear core, which includes 52 colours and five lighting effect options. The design and lighting effects stand out while complementing any gaming setup.

32” and 27” G7: A Whole New Gaming Experience

Gamers will appreciate that the G7 has the same quick response time and refresh rate, deep curved display, and overall performance of the G9, in smaller 32” and 27” models. The G7’s Quad-High Definition (QHD; 2560×1440 resolution), 16:9 aspect ratio and HDR600 VA panel are complemented by a 600 cd/m2 peak brightness. Additionally, the G7’s QLED screen with Quantum dot technology provides an exceptionally wide range of accurate colour reproductions that stay crisp and clear, even in bright light. 

The G7 has been completely redesigned with a sleek, matte black exterior and colour-changing rear core lighting that can remain static or dim during gameplay, as well as change colours based on gamers’ preferences. In addition, the G7 has added dynamic shapes and lighting to the monitor`s front bezel. 

To fully experience the G9 and G7, please visit Samsung at CES at the Central Hall (Booth #15006) from January 7-10, 2020. For additional information on all Samsung gaming monitors, please visit https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/monitor/odyssey. Samsung’s G9 and G7 will be available globally beginning Q2 2020.

* Source: IDC Worldwide Quarterly Gaming Tracker, 2019 Q3 data

** TÜV Rheinland, a globally recognized certification institute, awarded Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ display the Eye Comfort Certification based on its ability to drastically reduce the harmful effects of blue light. This certification can be found on www.tuv.com with the ID 1419071436.

** Disclaimer: G-SYNC Compatibility validation for G9 and G7 gaming monitors is currently in progress