JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 22 July 2021 – Samsung, the number one player in the gaming monitor market^[1], announced that the expanded 2021 Odyssey monitor line-up will be available across the global markets from June 21, 2021, providing gamers of all skill sets with superb picture quality and a futuristic design.

Following the curved gaming monitor launch in 2020, Samsung now offers a variety of Odyssey monitors in flat-screen design, ranging from 24 to 28 inches. The new line-up delivers hyper-real picture quality, a higher response level, tailored ergonomics and intuitive usability. Together with these latest features, gaming enthusiasts can enjoy real-world colours, pinpoint accuracy and sharp response speeds for their PC and console gaming entertainment devices.

As the gaming industry continues to thrive worldwide, Samsung Odyssey has quickly become the number one choice among gamers seeking incredible picture quality and high performance, all in one package. The expanded line-up now ensures gamers can choose a monitor that can accommodate their exact preferences and play needs.

“Gaming connects the entire world through shared experiences, bringing together people of all backgrounds for adventures into new realities,” said Nivash Ramsern, Head: Visual Displays at Samsung South Africa. “The expanded Odyssey gaming monitor line-up will enrich these experiences to more players, whether they are seeking tournament victories or just looking to explore the next great game.”

The latest additions to Samsung’s Odyssey gaming monitor line-up include:

• Odyssey G7 28” (Model: G70A) – The Odyssey G7 combines spellbinding visuals with next-gen performance for players. Featuring an Ultra High Definition (UHD) panel with a wide 178-degree viewing angle, along with HDR400, the G7 produces incredible colours with more contrast, deeper blacks and brighter whites for spectacular depth and life-like detail. With a 4K industry-leading 144Hz refresh rate and ultra-low 1ms^[2] response time, combined with NVIDIA® G-SYNC® Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, players get real-world accuracy. Thanks to HDMI 2.1 compatibility, delivering max resolution and refresh rates for not only PC, but next-generation consoles with 4K 120Hz support, G7 offers high-quality consistency in every play. The G7’s signature CoreSync design brings the colours of games off-screen and into players’ real environments for world-blending immersion with a personal touch.

• Odyssey G5 27” (Model: G50A) – The Odyssey G5 is perfect for players looking to take their games to the next level, both on PC and next-generation gaming consoles. It is the first Odyssey that features  a Quad High Definition (QHD) panel with a 165Hz refresh rate delivering a 1ms^[3] response time as well as HDR10 for awe-inspiring graphics that are ready to perform. G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium take performance up a level to provide a stutter-free competitive edge. With a height-adjustable stand, players can tilt, swivel and pivot their monitor to create a fully ergonomic setup that’s comfortable to play on for hours.

• Odyssey G3 27” and 24” (Model: G30A) – The Odyssey G3 is ideal for all players looking for an accessible way to step up their game. With a speedy 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms^[4] (MPRT) response time, pixels change with a near-instant response for fast-paced action and swift on-screen performance. AMD FreeSync Premium smooths out the action for uninterrupted game flow, allowing players to see games just as the creators intended. The G3 features a height-adjustable stand, ensuring players are just as comfortable as they are immersed.

The Samsung G70A and G50A Odyssey gaming monitors also include an array of intuitive multitasking features to get the most out of every interaction whether gaming or enjoying creating content. Each monitor features multiple screen management tools for multitasking. Users can effortlessly game, watch and chat all at the same time with Picture-by-Picture (PBP) or create a virtual second screen with Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and flexible customization. With Easy Setting Box, players can conveniently manage multiple screens on one monitor with fully optimized window allocations for better multitasking, so players no longer have to choose between watching their favourite streamer or playing their game.

Additionally, with Auto Source Switch+, players can get to their content faster without flipping through multiple inputs. Users can easily turn on PCs or console for the monitor to instantly recognize and switch to the active input.

For more information, please visit: https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/monitor/detail/1841/G28AG70.

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[1] Based on global market share in IDC Q1 2021 Final History Report.

[2] Based on Grey to Grey (GTG) industry standard measuring how long it takes a pixel to change grey levels.

[3] Based on Grey to Grey (GTG) industry standard measuring how long it takes a pixel to change grey levels.

[4] Based on industry standard Moving Picture Response Time (MPRT) measuring the “motion blur” of rapidly moving objects in a sequence of images.

In order to learn more about its award-winning capabilities, Samsung Newsroom tried out the Odyssey G9, a monitor designed to help you play your best game.

A 32:9 Ultra-Wide Aspect Ratio to Widen Your Field of Scope

The Odyssey G9 features an ultra-wide 49-inch monitor that curves around the player and fills your entire field of view for a fully immersive gaming environment. For games that feature a map or item inventory, conventional monitors might require you to scroll to take in all its content; but with the Odyssey G9, all it takes is a single glance.

Another key point to consider when choosing a gaming monitor other than its size is its resolution – and with its 5,120 X 1,440 DQHD resolution and a peak brightness of 1,000 nits, the Odyssey G9 offers users visually enthralling gaming experiences.

Lightning-Fast Refresh and Response Rates to Enable Smooth Gameplay

Gamers value monitors with a high screen refresh rate because they know that this determines how many images can be displayed on a monitor per second. The higher the refresh rate is, the smoother the display of images is onscreen. This is particularly important for first-person shooter (FPS) games, where split-second decisions can determine a player’s victory or loss, and also for large-scale raids in games that are loaded with intense graphics and many different characters. The Odyssey G9 can process 240 frames every second, a screen refresh rate high enough to portray even the most complex game motions and scenarios seamlessly.

Having a gaming monitor that provides high refresh rates and super-fast response times is just as important as equipping yourself with the best in-game items. The response time is the time it takes for a video signal to be sent from a graphic card to the monitor. Low response times can result in shaky or unwanted black screens when scrolling, whereas a monitor with a fast response time offers quick colour and contrast change, providing gamers with clear and halo effect-free gaming experiences.

The Odyssey G9 supports a 1ms (GTG) response time, meaning the monitor will respond to signals from the graphic card in 0.001 of a second. Moreover, the gaming monitor is G-Sync compatible as well as supporting Adaptive-sync to enable smoother gameplay even with graphically demanding gameplay as found in racing or raid-based games.

1000R Curvature and Adjustable Height for Optimal Comfort

Gameplay can put a lot of stress on your eyes given the intense focus that is needed when gaming compared to when using the monitor for other tasks. The Odyssey G9 provides users with a more eye-friendly experience thanks to its 1000R QLED curved panel. This curved screen provides maximum comfortable immersion to users as it helps maintain the same viewing distance at any angle and minimises screen distortion. When viewed across the G9’s curved screen, game graphics appear more realistic for an optimised gaming experience.

Another advantage the Odyssey G9 monitor offers gamers is the ability to easily adjust its height or angle as a user requires. Unlike other monitors that can become uncomfortable if they rest too high or too low and cannot be re-adjusted, users can freely adjust the Odyssey G9’s stand to match their own preferences and stay as comfortably immersed as possible in their game.

Infinity Core Lighting to Set the Scene

*The Odyssey G9 comes in the shade Glossy White. This photo has been edited from the original lighting condition to highlight the Odyssey G9’s Infinity Core Lighting.

In line with the direction of today’s futuristic game technologies, the Odyssey G9 features an innovative and cutting-edge design. Its Infinity Core Lighting features 52 colours and 5 lighting effects set behind the display that light up the room the monitor is placed in. Users can choose to have just one colour illuminate their room whilst gaming or have colours alternate by choosing from the ‘rainbow’, ‘blink’ or ‘fast blink’ effects.

Furthermore, the Odyssey G9’s exterior is finished with a striking bright white colour to highlight the product’s sleek design and innovative functionality.

In the gaming world, just the fraction of a second can mean the difference between success and defeat. Samsung’s Odyssey G9 monitor provides users with full immersion and seamless gameplay so that victory is always close at hand.