Samsung unveils bonkers Odyssey curved gaming monitor lineup at CES

Last updated: Jan 3rd, 2020 at 17:23 UTC+01:00

Samsung took the veil off a new gaming monitor lineup boasting the Odyssey brand ahead of CES 2020. The series comprises 2 models called the G7 and G9, both of which deliver an impressive parcel of features, including VA panel technology with a response time of just 1ms.

Both monitors have a 1000R curved QLED panel with a refresh rate of 240Hz, and they're uniform with NVIDIA Yard-Sync and AMD FreeSync ii. The Odyssey G7 and G9 flaunt a TÜV Rheinland certificate for Eye Comfort.

Odyssey G9 overview

The Odyssey G9 is a massive 49-inch ultra-broad display with a 32:9 aspect ratio, a resolution of 5,120 by 1,440, and HDR1000 support, ensuring a loftier level of brightness and dissimilarity. It's the world's beginning monitor to combine all of these features into a single package.

The Odyssey G9's exterior design is striking. It has a glossy white terminate and features what Samsung calls 'futuristic Infinity Core Lighting glowing rear core.' In essence, it'due south an assortment of LEDs offering five furnishings and 52 color options.

Odyssey G7 overview

The Odyssey G7 – dissimilar the G9 – volition be available in ii sizes with a 27-inch or 32-inch diagonal. It'due south yet a VA panel with the same impressive 1ms response time, 240Hz refresh charge per unit, and 1000R curvature but has a more conventional 16:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 2,560 past 1,440.

As well, it'due south G-Sync and FreeSync 2 compatible, but unlike the G9, it tops out at HDR600 brightness, which is still a decent figure for a gaming monitor.

The Odyssey G7 has a different outside design with a black finish and a 'Core Lighting' module at the back. It can dim during gameplay or alter colour based on the user's preferences. Information technology looks unlike from the Infinity Core Lighting system so it likely offers fewer color options and effects.

Odyssey G7 and G9 will hit the market in Q2

The new Odyssey gaming monitor lineup will launch globally starting Q2 2020. Prices have not yet been disclosed only given the specifications above, they will likely be sold at a premium toll.

The Odyssey G7 and G9 will be on display at CES 2020 from January 7-10 at Booth #15006.