The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9/G95NC S57CG95 is a premium 57-inch super ultrawide monitor with a 1000R curve. With a 32:9 aspect ratio and 7680x2160 resolution, it's the equivalent of two 32-inch, 4k monitors side by side; it's one of the first displays of this size. It features a 240Hz refresh rate with VRR support for gaming, and it supports DisplayPort 2.1 bandwidth, which lets you achieve its high refresh rate and resolution with a DisplayPort 2.1 graphics card. Like the smaller Samsung Odyssey Neo G9/G95NA S49AG95, it includes Mini LED backlighting with 2,392 dimming zones. Besides these high-end features, it also includes some perks for productivity, like a KVM switch and a USB hub.
Our Verdict
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is great for PC gaming. It has a high 240Hz refresh rate, but because it has such a high 7680x2160 resolution, you need a high-end graphics card that supports DisplayPort 2.1 or HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to make full use of the monitor. It supports FreeSync and HDMI Forum VRR to reduce screen tearing but doesn't properly support G-SYNC with all sources. It also has low input lag and a fast response time for sharp motion handling. On top of that, it's a fantastic choice for dark room gaming thanks to its high contrast and okay local dimming feature, but there's some blooming around bright objects. On the downside, it has noticeable VRR flicker with changing frame rates, which is disappointing.
- 240Hz refresh rate.
- FreeSync and HDMI Forum VRR.
- Consistently fast response time.
- Low input lag.
- High contrast ratio with local dimming.
- Highlights pop in HDR.
- Issues with G-SYNC.
- Need high-end graphics card for full compatibility.
- Local dimming causes blooming.
- Distracting VRR flicker.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is excellent for console gaming. It has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, but because consoles don't support ultrawide gaming, you'll see black bars on the sides. That said, it has a high resolution to deliver sharp images, and it offers realistic images thanks to its high contrast, okay Mini LED local dimming, and vivid colors. It also has low input lag for a responsive feel, and motion looks sharp thanks to its fast response time at any refresh rate.
- Consistently fast response time.
- Low input lag.
- High contrast ratio with local dimming.
- HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
- Local dimming causes blooming.
- Consoles don't support ultrawide gaming.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is excellent for office use. Its 57-inch screen and 7680x2160 resolution are the equivalent of placing two 32-inch, 4k screens side by side, so there's plenty of space to work with, and the text is very sharp. It also gets incredibly bright with amazing reflection handling, so visibility isn't a problem in well-lit rooms. It even has some productivity features, like a KVM switch that makes it easy to work with different devices. There are some downsides, though, as it has an aggressive 1000R curve that may take time to get used to, and it has narrow viewing angles that make the image appear washed out from the sides.
- Large 57-inch super ultrawide screen.
- High resolution and sharp text clarity.
- Bright enough to fight glare.
- Productivity features like a KVM switch.
- Narrow viewing angles.
- Aggressively curved screen.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is good for content creation. Its large screen and high resolution make it great for multitasking with different windows at once, and it also delivers sharp images. It has very good accuracy before calibration, too, but you need to calibrate it for the most accurate colors, and it displays a wide range of colors once you do. It also displays deep blacks against bright highlights, but there's blooming with the local dimming feature enabled. One big downside is that it has an aggressively curved screen, so your straight lines appear curved, and with narrow viewing angles, it's hard to share your screen with others.
- Large 57-inch super ultrawide screen.
- High resolution and sharp text clarity.
- Bright enough to fight glare.
- High contrast ratio with local dimming.
- Good accuracy before calibration.
- Narrow viewing angles.
- Aggressively curved screen.
- Needs full calibration for most accurate colors.
- Local dimming causes blooming.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 has excellent brightness. It easily gets bright enough to fight glare in well-lit rooms, and highlights also pop in HDR.
- Bright enough to fight glare.
- Highlights pop in HDR.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 has an excellent response time. Motion looks sharp, especially at high refresh rates, but there's a bit more blur with lower refresh rates.
- Consistently fast response time.
- More blur at lower refresh rates.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 has decent HDR picture quality. It has a high contrast ratio thanks to its local dimming feature that helps it display deep blacks, but there's blooming around bright objects in dark scenes.
- High contrast ratio with local dimming.
- Local dimming causes blooming.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 has good SDR picture quality. It has a good native contrast ratio, but blacks still look gray. Luckily, it displays a wide range of colors in SDR.
- Displays wide range of colors.
- Blacks look gray without local dimming.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 has great color accuracy. Even though it doesn't have a true sRGB mode, colors are still accurate before calibration. That said, you still need to calibrate it for the most accurate colors.
- Good accuracy before calibration.
- Needs full calibration for most accurate colors.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- Updated Mar 17, 2026: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1.2. We added a new Panel Technology box, including the Spectral Power Distribution (SPD) graph.
- Updated Nov 10, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1.1. We removed the Vertical Viewing Angle test.
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Updated Jun 13, 2025:
We updated text throughout to match the new and updated tests with Test Bench 2.1, including in the Verdict section.
- Updated Jun 13, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1. This includes new tests for Direct Reflections, Ambient Black Level Raise, and Total Reflected Light. You can see all the changes in the changelog.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9, which is part of the Odyssey gaming lineup that includes other G9 models like the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9/G95NA S49AG95 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9/G95SC S49CG95. It has a bigger screen and higher resolution than the others, and you can see the differences between them below, but the results are only valid for this review.
| Size | Model Name | Short Model Code | Panel Type | Refresh Rate | Resolution | DisplayPort Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57" | Odyssey Neo G9 | S57CG952NN | VA | 240Hz | 7680x2160 | 2.1 |
| 49" | Odyssey Neo G9 | S49AG952NN | VA | 240Hz | 5120x1440 | 1.4 |
| 49" | Odyssey OLED G9 | S49CG954SN | QD-OLED | 240Hz | 5120X1440 | 1.4 |
Our unit was manufactured in August 2023; you can see the label here.
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The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is a unique super ultrawide monitor that has a large screen and high resolution, making it the equivalent of placing two 4k, 32-inch monitors side by side. While it doesn't have any competition, as there aren't any other monitors with the same size, it delivers great gaming performance and high-end picture quality, similar to most premium monitors. That said, it's an expensive monitor requiring a high-end graphics card to take full advantage of it. Besides its KVM switch, it doesn't provide a significant advantage over the smaller Samsung Odyssey Neo G9/G95NA S49AG95, and there are some bugs, too, like with its G-SYNC support.
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The Samsung Odyssey G9 C49G95T and the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9/G95NC S57CG95 are both super ultrawide monitors, but there are a few differences. The S57CG95 has a larger 57-inch screen with a 7680x2160 resolution, providing more screen space and sharper text clarity than the original G9, which has a 49-inch screen with a 5120x1440 resolution. The S57CG95 also delivers better picture quality thanks to its Mini LED backlighting and improved local dimming feature. The motion on it looks better due to its faster response time. While the S57CG95 has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, it's important to know that you need a high-end graphics card to take full advantage of its high resolution and refresh rate.
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW and the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9/G95NC S57CG95 are different types of ultrawide monitors. The Dell has a 34-inch screen with a QD-OLED panel, while the Samsung has a much larger 57-inch super ultrawide screen with Mini LED backlighting. The Dell has better picture quality thanks to its QD-OLED panel, resulting in deeper blacks and more vivid colors. The Dell also has better motion thanks to its near-instantaneous response time. On the other hand, the Samsung gets brighter, making it a better choice if you need something for a well-lit room, and it delivers much sharper images and text thanks to its higher resolution. However, the Samsung doesn't risk permanent burn-in, unlike the Dell.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9/G95NC S57CG95 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9/G95SC S49CG95 are different types of super ultrawide monitors. The OLED G9 uses an OLED panel that displays deeper blacks without any blooming and better motion handling, while the Neo G9 uses Mini LED backlighting that lets it get brighter. The OLED G9 also displays a wider range of colors in HDR with better color volume, so they also look more vivid. On the other hand, the Neo G9 has a higher resolution and much better text clarity, and because it has a KVM switch, it's the better choice for productivity.
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