Samsung Electronics, a global leader in the display industry, has secured the top position in global sales of OLED monitors just one year after launching its first OLED model — the 34″ Odyssey OLED G8 (G85SB model), a gaming monitor.

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), Samsung Electronics has taken the top position in the global OLED monitor market by capturing 34.7% of market share based on total revenue and the top position in market share based on sales volume with 28.3% of OLED monitors sold in 2023.¹

“The OLED monitor market is highly competitive, so reaching the top spot requires unparalleled innovation and product quality,” said Hoon Chung, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “This achievement speaks to our drive for excellence and understanding of consumer needs, the key factors in producing outstanding OLED monitors for performance-demanding gamers around the globe.”

Samsung has also maintained its leadership in the overall global gaming monitor market for the fifth consecutive year, recording a market share of 20.8% in terms of total revenue.²

Since entering the OLED market, Samsung has continued to innovate and receive praise for new monitors, including the Odyssey OLED G9 (G95SC model), which received widespread acclaim from experts and reviewers worldwide.

At CES 2024, Samsung announced an expansion of its OLED monitor lineup, unveiling three new products:

• The Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD model), with a 32” 4K UHD resolution, a 16:9 aspect ratio, 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time (GtG)³
• The Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD model), with a 27” QHD resolution, a 16:9 aspect ratio, 360Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time (GtG)
• An updated Odyssey OLED G9 (G95SD model), with 49” dual QHD resolution in a 32:9 aspect ratio, a 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time (GtG) and new features

The new OLED offerings have impressed early reviewers and have already won awards. At CES — the most powerful tech event in the world — the Odyssey OLED G9 was named a CES® 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree.⁴

Samsung will continue to diversify its gaming monitor lineup by introducing new Odyssey OLED models, each of which will leverage Samsung’s proprietary OLED technology. This innovation follows the success of the Odyssey Neo series with Quantum Mini LED technology, as well as the Odyssey Ark, which showcased a groundbreaking interface and form factor.

For more information on Samsung’s industry-leading monitor lineups, please visit www.samsung.com.

¹ IDC Q4 2023 Worldwide Quarterly Gaming Tracker
² IDC Q4 2023 Worldwide Quarterly Gaming Tracker, Gaming monitor classification is based on IDC criteria (over 144Hz since 2023 2Q, over 100Hz prior to that), Value Based.
³ Gray to gray, a unit of measurement for how long it takes for a pixel to go from one gray level to the next.
⁴ The CES Innovation Awards are based upon descriptive materials submitted to the judges. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) did not verify the accuracy of any submission or of any claims made and did not test the item to which the award was given.

With its innovative and immersive technology, Samsung has been at the forefront of transforming the gaming experience for professionals and hobby gamers alike. The most recent addition to the latest lineup of gaming monitors is the 2023 series of Odyssey G9 OLED Gaming Monitors. These cutting-edge monitors are equipped with the powerful Neo Quantum Processor Pro, delivering exceptional performance. The Odyssey G9 stands out as a top-tier gaming monitor with its support for DisplayHDR True Black 400, ensuring immersive visuals and an enhanced gaming experience.

Here is a list of five game-changing innovations by Samsung that will elevate your setup into a new era of gaming this National Video Game Day. 

Odyssey OLED G9

Odyssey G95SC OLED is the fastest gaming monitor with a larger-than-life viewing experience designed for gamers who never want to stay behind. It delivers unprecedented gaming performance, featuring Samsung Neo Quantum Processor Pro, stellar GTG 0.03ms response time, and 240H refresh rate. Also, the Odyssey G9 is equipped with the World’s first DQHD OLED (5120×1440) resolution screen, enabling gamers to have an immersive and real-life gaming experience. Moreover, the monitor supports intelligent features like Smart TV Apps, IoT Hub, and Voice assistant for an enhanced gaming experience.

Odyssey OLED G8 

Offering a professional gaming experience, the Odyssey OLED G8    provides a lifelike viewing experience like never before. The Odyssey OLED G8 features Samsung Neo Quantum Processor, offering a lag-free GTG 0.1ms response time and a 175Hz refresh rate. Its 21:9 Ultra WQHD (3440 x 1440) resolution gives gamers an immersive and smooth gaming experience. Moreover, the design of the Odyssey OLED G8 is sleek, and the body has a metal finish giving it a premium look.

Odyssey Neo G7  

The Odyssey Neo G7 is the perfect monitor for gamers who play to win. Featuring up to 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms (GTG) response time, Odyssey Neo G7 offers a swift response and enables precise mouse movements. Its blur-free and anti-glare matte display offers a comforting experience even during the most intense gaming sessions. Its AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support further enables exceptionally smooth and fast action gameplay without stuttering, input latency, or screen tearing.

Odyssey Ark

A new frontier in gaming, Odyssey Ark offers incredible cinematic experiences, superior gaming performance, and an interface that offers completely optimized flexibility. The large 55-inch screen wraps around the user’s field of view with its 1000R curvature, filling their peripheral vision, and allowing gamers to view the entire screen at a glance without moving. Along with a 165Hz refresh rate, the Odyssey Ark brings together 4K resolution featuring a 1 ms response time with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, maximizing on-screen accuracy and giving gamers a competitive edge in fast-moving environments. The Odyssey Ark introduces magnificent sound with Sound Dome Tech featuring AI Sound Booster and Dolby Atmos to enhance the surround sound experience. Four speakers, one at each corner, and two central woofers result in realistic and rich sound thanks to 60W 2.2.2 channel speakers with the lowest 45Hz notes of any gaming screen or gaming soundbar.

Samsung Neo QLED TV

Available in both 4K and 8K resolution, Samsung’s Neo QLED TVs guarantee a mega experience for gamers. The Neo QLED TV series is equipped with the Motion Xcelerator Turbo Pro, which allows users to enjoy crisp visuals at blazing-fast speed. This gaming powerhouse virtually eliminates lag and motion blur with its Gaming Motion Plus feature and delivers a 144Hz refresh rate for compatible PC-connected gaming content. The Neo QLED TV also comes with the Super Ultrawide GameView that offers viewing in the 16:9, 21:9, and 32:9 aspect ratios, along with the newly added Virtual Aim Point for a bigger-than-reality gaming experience. 

Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today unveiled the 2023 line-up of Odyssey G9 OLED Gaming Monitors powered by Neo Quantum Processor Pro. The Odyssey G9 is a power-packed gaming monitor with a DisplayHDR True Black 400. Equipped with next-level AI upscaling technology, that enhances every visual detail for optimized picture quality, the monitors flaunt a massive 1800R curvature that outmaneuvers opponents with a supreme 240 Hz refresh rate and 0.03 response time.

Measuring 49-inch in size with a 1800R curvature, the Odyssey OLED G9 is the first OLED monitor to offer Dual Quad High Definition (DQHD; 5,120 x 1,440) resolution with a 32:9 ratio. The large and wide screen ratio enable users to lose themselves in super-ultra wide vistas — equivalent to two QHD screens side by side. At the same time, its rapid 0.03ms gray-to-gray (GtG) response time and 240Hz refresh rate offer players a competitive edge.

The Odyssey OLED G9 features a slim design housed within a sleek metal frame. On the back of the monitor is the much-loved CoreSync and Core Lighting+ which uses advanced lighting technology to match the colors on-screen, making content more immersive and bringing the gaming experience to life. Built-in stereo speakers complement on-screen content with crisp sound.

“With the new line-up of gaming monitors, we are proud to introduce a new era of OLED Gaming in India. To meet the demands and expectations of even the most experienced gamers, we engineered the G9 series with cutting-edge technology and unrivaled features. Powered with a Neo Quantum Processor Pro, a detailed vivid display and unmatched gaming features, the OLED G9 series will truly raise the bar for OLED Gaming in India” said Puneet Sethi, Vice President, Consumer Electronics Enterprise Business, Samsung India.

A cinematic and gaming experience like never before

The addition of the Neo Quantum Processor Pro sets the Odyssey OLED G9 apart from other OLED gaming monitors. Using a deep learning algorithm, it intelligently analyzes images and automatically upscales to adjust brightness while amplifying contrast. This enables the monitor to restore each detail and deliver the most brilliant images, pixel by pixel. The Smart TV experience coupled with IoT Hub and Voice Assistance is the perfect blend of cinematic excellence. Moreover, the large screen offers super-ultrawide vistas which is a visual treat for everyone.

The color conversion ability of Samsung OLED, powered by Quantum Dot (QD) allows for a far superior color performance with a higher degree of color purity and wider color gamut.

Upgraded performance for an enhanced gaming experience

AMD FreeSync Premium Pro further enhances the Odyssey OLED G9’s super smooth gameplay experience. With DisplayHDR True Black 400, the monitor delivers incredible details and vivid colors regardless of the game being played or the content the user is watching.

The Odyssey OLED G9 is also equipped with Auto Source Switch+ which allows the monitors to detect when connected devices are turned on. This enhances immersive gaming and helps the user multi-task more efficiently.

Price and Availability 

Odyssey G95SC OLED monitor comes in Black color in India at a price of INR 1,99,999.

Customers can buy monitors from Samsung’s official online store Samsung Shop, Amazon, and all leading retail stores.

For more information, please visit https://www.samsung.com/in/monitors/gaming/

Offers

Odyssey OLED G95SC be available at a no cost EMI with an instant cart discount of INR 3,500/- on credit and debit cards of leading Banks.

Key Specifications 

Model		Odyssey OLED G9
		G95SC	G93SC
Display	Size	49-inch, 32:9 ratio
	Resolution	Dual QHD (5,120 x 1,440)
	Panel	OLED
	Curvature	1800R
	SoC	Neo Quantum Processor Pro	–
	HDR	VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400
	Brightness (Typ.)	250nits
Gaming	Response Time	0.03ms (GtG)
	Refresh Rate	240 Hz
	Sync Tech	AMD FreeSync Premium Pro + VESA Adaptive Sync
	Gaming Hub	–	–
	Game Bar	Supported	–
Smart	Smart TV Apps	Supported	–
	IoT Hub	Supported	–
	Voice Assistance	Supported	–
Design	Color	Silver Metal
	Lighting	CoreSync & Core Lighting+
	Stand	HAS / Tilt / VESA
Usability	Interface	1 DP(1.4) / 1 HDMI(2.1) / 1 Micro HDMI(2.1) / USB Hub	1 DP(1.4) / 1 HDMI(2.1) / 1 Micro HDMI(2.1) / USB Hub
	Built-in Speaker	Yes (5W x 2)	Yes (5W x 2)
	Multi View	O	–
	Remote Control	In-Box (USB-C charging)	–

Odyssey G95SC OLED

Odyssey G95SC OLED is the fastest gaming monitor amongst the complete range of Odyssey monitors and provides a larger-than-life viewing experience as it has Samsung Neo Quantum Processor Pro installed in it. The GTG 0.03ms & 240H refresh rate makes it the Odyssey monitor with the fastest response time and delivers unprecedented performance. The gaming monitor is the World’s first DQHD OLED (5120×1440) resolution enabling gamers to have an immersive and real-life gaming experience. Odyssey G95SC OLED offers a premium experience as it comes with a Slim Metal Design and offers Core Lighting+ in its design panel. The monitor supports smart features like Smart TV Apps, IoT Hub, and Voice assistant offering an enhanced gaming experience.

Odyssey G93SC

Odyssey G93SC monitor also offers a Dual QHD (5120 x 1440) with a 32:9 ratio. The gaming monitor supports up to 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms (GTG) response time allowing a swift, smooth response and enabling precise mouse movements. The slim metal design of Odyssey G93SC offers anti-glare and anti-reflection features and is appreciated by the gamers. One feature that stands out is AMD FreeSync Premium Pro offering extremely smooth and fast action gameplay, reduces stuttering, input latency, and screen tearing even during the most intense moments.

Odyssey G85SB 

Odyssey G85SB monitor is equipped with a 175Hz refresh rate and an Ultra WQHD (3440×1440) high resolution. The gaming monitor offers the fastest response time among Odyssey monitors. It also provides easy access to Smart TV Apps making it a perfect choice for Smart Entertainment. The CoreSync feature matches the lighting with the game’s on-screen colors giving gamers a more immersive gaming experience via better picture quality. AMD FreeSync Premium Pro offers smooth and fast gameplay making the monitor a preferable choice for gamers.

]]> https://news.samsung.com/in/samsung-electronics-unveils-its-new-odyssey-viewfinity-and-smart-monitor-lineups-at-ces-igniting-the-next-generation-of-display-technology?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=direct Tue, 03 Jan 2023 10:07:48 +0000 https://bit.ly/3jB3sUc Samsung Electronics today announced the company will introduce new models in its monitor lineup, expanding its visual display leadership for the users.

New offerings in the Odyssey, ViewFinity and Smart Monitor lineups at CES^® 2023 will deliver unmatched image quality and a range of innovative features for people looking to work, play and live through their monitor display.

Samsung is revolutionizing the ultra-wide display category by launching the Odyssey Neo G9, the world’s first single monitor with dual ultra-high definition resolution. This innovation is a testament to Samsung’s industry-leading position in delivering the most immersive and lifelike gaming experience available on the market.

“We are introducing the future of gaming monitors with our Odyssey Neo G9, making each game more lifelike with innovative features and picture quality on a new scale,” said Hoon Chung, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “CES is the perfect place to showcase our innovations that can take not only gamers but also graphic designers or TV fans to the next level while providing personalized experiences across a range of integrated smart apps.”

Odyssey Neo G9: The World’s First Dual UHD Gaming Monitor

The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Gaming Monitor (Model Name: G95NC) lets gamers see new levels of detail with an unparalleled field of view. The gaming monitor delivers 7,680×2,160 resolution and a 32:9 aspect ratio in one screen for the first time.

Its 1000R curved 57” screen uses quantum mini LED technology with VESA Display HDR 1000 specification to deliver superior imaging in any gaming environment, from shadows to bright scenes. The Matte Display reduces light reflection on the screen, minimizing distractions during the most intense gaming sessions.

It also boasts the world’s first DisplayPort 2.1 support, which transfers data approximately twice as fast as the previously used DisplayPort 1.4. In addition, the new DP2.1 allows lossless industry-standard Display Stream Compression (DSC) to transmit information without distortion.

The Odyssey Neo G9 also supports a refresh rate of 240Hz so that gamers will not miss a thing during fast-paced gameplay.

Odyssey OLED G9: Brighter Whites, Deeper Blacks and Near Infinite Color Contrast

The Odyssey OLED G9 (Model Number: G95SC) is the latest addition to the Odyssey lineup, featuring a dual quad-HD 49” 1800R curved display with a 32:9 ratio. Its quantum dot technology OLED lighting is controlled pixel-by-pixel, allowing a near-infinite color contrast ratio.

The OLED screen illuminates each pixel separately and does not rely on a backlight, allowing a 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio while delivering true RGB and true black without color filters.

For smooth gameplay, the Odyssey OLED G9 also features a 0.1ms response time and 240Hz refresh rate to eliminate lagging and skipping.

The Odyssey OLED G9 also uses apps from partners like Prime Video, Netflix and YouTube through Smart Hub, which allows users to enjoy various over-the-top content using an internet connection without the need for a PC.

It is also equipped with Samsung Gaming Hub, an all-in-one game streaming platform that allows gamers to discover and play games in the cloud from partners such as Xbox and NVIDIA GeForce Now without needing a console or to download games.

ViewFinity S9: Smart Color Calibration Designed for Creative Professionals

The ViewFinity S9 (Model Number: S90PC) is Samsung’s newest addition to its monitor lineup. It features a 5K 27” screen for the first time and is optimized for creative professionals such as graphic designers and photographers. Its 5,120 x 2,880 resolution, combined with its wide color gamut of 99% DCI-P3, provides crisp and true-to-form details, and its average Delta E ≦2¹ color accuracy also produces clear and precise color representation, even in complicated or nuanced visual environments.

The monitor’s built-in Color Calibration Engine ensures precise screen color and brightness, allowing users to adjust white balance, Gamma and RGB color balance for perfect accuracy with their smartphones through the Samsung Smart Calibration application. The Matte Display limits light reflection and glare to minimize distractions while working.

Smart Monitor M8: Bringing Productivity, Entertainment and Personal Life Together

The Smart Monitor M8 (Model Number: M80C) features stylish and slim design and now comes in a new 27” size in addition to the existing 32” size, both with 4K resolution. It comes in four color options that allow this monitor to fit in any room: Daylight Blue, Spring Green, Sunset Pink or Warm White.

The height-adjustable stand with tilt support gives users the best angle. The screen can now pivot 90 degrees, which helps users view long documents with less scrolling. It also meets VESA mount compatibility standards to help save space and retain a clutter-free environment.

The Smart Monitor M8 can connect, control and manage hundreds of compatible connected devices through the built-in SmartThings Hub, including lights, cameras, doorbells, locks, thermostats and more. Samsung plans to expand device choices and usability by supporting Matter functionality and Home Connectivity Alliance standards from this year onwards.

Mouse control functionality has been added to many of the Smart Monitor’s over-the-top apps, including SmartThings and the Smart Hub, for a new level of convenient control without a remote.

Users can use the Smart Monitor M8 to get instant access to Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube and other over-the-top services through Smart Hub. They can also easily access Samsung Gaming Hub, the all-in-one game streaming platform.

The new My Contents feature provides users with helpful information at a glance. When the monitor is on standby mode and detects a registered smartphone through low-power Bluetooth, it shows the user’s personalized photos, schedule and more on the screen. The monitor returns to standby mode when the phone moves out of range.

In addition, the Smart Monitor M8 is also protected by Samsung Knox Vault, which encrypts personal data and keeps stored files and information isolated from the device’s main operating system to safeguard it from attacks.

¹ Delta E is the standard calculation metric which correlates the human visual judgment of differences between two perceived colors. Delta E ≦2 color accuracy means superior, accurate color reproduction, achieving better than the eye can see color difference.

*The content was revised on Mar 4, 2024 to provide more accurate information.