Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 vs Odyssey Neo G9/G95NA S49AG95: Which Monitor Is Better?

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8.1

Editing

7.5

7.9

Brightness

8.8

Response Time

8.4

HDR Picture

7.9

SDR Picture

7.3

Color Accuracy

7.6

Design

Style

Design Picture

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Curved

Yes

Curve Radius

1000R

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Accelerated Longevity Test

Uniformity Pictures

Longevity Graph

Build Quality

8.0

8.5

Build Quality Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Build Quality Picture

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Ergonomics

6.6

8.2

Ergonomics Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Ergonomics Picture

Back Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Back Picture

Height Adjustment

4.6" (11.6 cm)

10.6" (27.0 cm)

Min Height To Top Of Panel

16.1" (40.8 cm)

Tilt Range

-15° to 2.5°

-10° to 10°

Rotate Portrait/Landscape

Yes, Both Ways

Swivel Range

-15° to 15°

No swivel

Wall Mount

VESA 100x100

VESA 200x200

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Stand

Stand Picture

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Thickness Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Thickness Picture

Base Width

31.6" (80.2 cm)

13.2" (33.5 cm)

Base Depth

12.7" (32.3 cm)

15.4" (39.0 cm)

Thickness (With Display)

16.5" (41.9 cm)

8.7" (22.0 cm)

Weight (With Display)

32.4 lbs (14.7 kg)

91.9 lbs (41.7 kg)

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Display

Display Picture

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Size

49"

55"

Housing Width

45.3" (115.1 cm)

48.2" (122.5 cm)

Housing Height

14.4" (36.6 cm)

27.7" (70.3 cm)

Thickness (Without Stand)

11.2" (28.4 cm)

4.4" (11.1 cm)

Weight (Without Stand)

26.7 lbs (12.1 kg)

47.0 lbs (21.3 kg)

Borders Size (Bezels)

0.4" (1.1 cm)

0.2" (0.5 cm)

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Controls

Controls Picture

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 In The Box Picture

Power Supply

Internal

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Picture Quality

Contrast

8.2

8.5

Checkerboard Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Checkerboard Picture

Native Contrast

2,866 : 1

3,558 : 1

Contrast With Local Dimming

14,843 : 1

27,634 : 1

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Local Dimming

7.5

7.0

Local Dimming Video

Local Dimming

Yes

Backlight

Full-Array

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SDR Brightness

9.0

Real Scene

785 cd/m²

771 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

977 cd/m²

1,308 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

965 cd/m²

1,466 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

857 cd/m²

1,482 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

792 cd/m²

1,161 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

583 cd/m²

721 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

971 cd/m²

1,298 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

962 cd/m²

1,450 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

851 cd/m²

1,463 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

787 cd/m²

1,154 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

582 cd/m²

721 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

0.028

0.038

Minimum Brightness

46 cd/m²

25 cd/m²

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HDR Brightness

8.6

9.0

EOTF

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VESA DisplayHDR Certification

No Certification

Real Scene

764 cd/m²

907 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

969 cd/m²

1,301 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

1,019 cd/m²

1,407 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

1,030 cd/m²

1,474 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

864 cd/m²

1,191 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

631 cd/m²

750 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

963 cd/m²

1,283 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

1,015 cd/m²

1,380 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

1,019 cd/m²

1,451 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

859 cd/m²

1,178 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

630 cd/m²

748 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

0.027

0.034

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Gray Uniformity

7.4

7.7

50% Uniformity Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 50% Uniformity Picture

50% Std. Dev.

1.816%

2.390%

50% DSE

0.198%

0.169%

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Black Uniformity

5.6

5.4

Native Black Uniformity Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Native Black Uniformity Picture

Native Std. Dev.

2.828%

2.959%

Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming

Std. Dev. w/ L.D.

0.064%

0.058%

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Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)

6.9

7.6

Pre Calibration Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Pre Calibration Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Pre Color Picture

Picture Mode

sRGB

Game (Custom)

sRGB Gamut Area xy

111.4%

81.1%

White Balance dE (Avg.)

4.58

1.39

Color Temperature (Avg.)

6,336 K

6,671 K

Gamma (Avg.)

2.43

2.25

Color dE (Avg.)

3.55

2.19

Contrast Setting

N/A

RGB Settings

Default

Gain (0,0,0), Offset (0,0,0)

Gamma Setting

Default

2.2

Brightness Setting

100

Measured Brightness

421 cd/m²

248 cd/m²

Brightness Locked

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Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)

9.7

9.5

Post Calibration Picture

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Post Gamma Curve Picture

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Post Color Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Post Color Picture

Picture Mode

Custom

Game (Custom)

sRGB Gamut Area xy

100.3%

100.4%

White Balance dE (Avg.)

0.61

0.73

Color Temperature (Avg.)

6,466 K

6,532 K

Gamma (Avg.)

2.18

2.26

Color dE (Avg.)

0.56

1.16

Contrast Setting

RGB Settings

46-51-49

Gain (2,0,-4), Offset (-1,-1,1)

Gamma Setting

Mode 2

2.2

Brightness Setting

Measured Brightness

100 cd/m²

104 cd/m²

ICC Profile

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SDR Color Gamut

9.5

sRGB Color Gamut Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 sRGB Color Gamut Picture

sRGB Coverage xy

99.6%

99.5%

sRGB Picture Mode

Custom

Game (Custom)

Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture

Adobe RGB Coverage xy

86.2%

86.3%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode

Custom

Game (Custom)

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HDR Color Gamut

8.2

8.4

Wide Color Gamut

Yes

DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture

DCI-P3 Coverage xy

91.0%

92.4%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode

HDR Dynamic

Custom

Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture

Rec. 2020 Coverage xy

67.5%

69.2%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode

HDR Dynamic

Custom

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HDR Color Volume

8.4

7.8

DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp

85.5%

80.0%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode

HDR Dynamic

Custom

Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp

40.1%

62.7%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode

HDR Dynamic

Custom

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Viewing Angle

5.9

7.2

Viewing Angle Video

Chroma Graph

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Left

34°

Color Washout From Right

34°

33°

Hue Graph

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Color Shift From Left

57°

59°

Color Shift From Right

61°

57°

Lightness Graph

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Text Clarity

7.5

6.5

ClearType On

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 ClearType On

ClearType Off

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 ClearType Off

Panel Type

Pixels

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Subpixel Layout

RGB

BGR

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Direct Reflections

6.2

Ring Light Picture

Direct Reflections Graph

Preview Graph

Peak Direct Reflection Intensity

35.6%

Screen Finish

Matte

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Ambient Black Level Raise

8.1

Black Level Raise Picture

Ambient Black Level Raise Graph

Preview Graph

Black Luminance @ 0 lx

0.00 cd/m²

Black Luminance @ 1000 lx

0.88 cd/m²

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Total Reflected Light

7.7

Bright Room Off Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Bright Room Off Picture

Total Reflection Ring Light Picture

Total Reflected Light Intensity

19,476% ⋅ pixel

Diffraction Artifacts

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Gradient

9.9

9.1

Gradient Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Gradient Picture

Color Depth

10 Bit

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Vertical Viewing Angle

7.0

Vertical Viewing Angle Video

Vertical Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Below

29°

Color Washout From Above

31°

Vertical Hue Graph

Color Shift From Below

60°

Color Shift From Above

66°

Vertical Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Below

29°

Brightness Loss From Above

32°

Black Level Raise From Below

70°

Black Level Raise From Above

70°

Gamma Shift From Below

22°

Gamma Shift From Above

23°

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SDR Color Volume

9.4

sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture

sRGB In ICtCp

95.9%

sRGB Picture Mode

Game (Custom)

Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture

Adobe RGB In ICtCp

86.3%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode

Game (Custom)

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Reflections

8.6

Average Room

Average Room Off Picture

Bright Room Off Picture

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Screen Finish

Matte

Total Reflections

3.5%

Indirect Reflections

2.9%

Calculated Direct Reflections

0.6%

Variable Refresh Rate

Yes

FreeSync

Yes

G-SYNC

Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)

Compatible (Tested)

VRR Maximum

240 Hz

165 Hz

VRR Minimum

< 20 Hz

VRR Supported Connectors

DisplayPort, HDMI

HDMI

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VRR Motion Performance

8.6

Pursuit Photo VRR

OD Mode CAD Comparison

Preview Graph

Recommended VRR OD Setting

Adaptive-Sync

Variable Overdrive Advertised

Avg. CAD

123

Best CAD

113

Worst CAD

131

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Refresh Rate Compliance

8.3

Fast GTG Sequence

Preview Graph

VRR Compliance

Preview Graph

Compliance @ Max Hz

44%

Compliance @ 120 FPS

71%

Compliance @ 60 FPS

85%

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Response Time @ 60Hz

6.8

Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Response Time Table

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Standard

Rise / Fall Time

2.3 ms

2.7 ms

Total Response Time

7.2 ms

20.2 ms

Overshoot Error

13 RGB

9.0%

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time

4.5 ms

3.9 ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time

12.1 ms

37.8 ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error

29 RGB

52.8%

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CAD @ Max Refresh Rate

8.4

Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh

CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh

OD Transition Max Refresh Rate

OD adaptivesync

0 to 31

Cycle through frames

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Standard

Avg. CAD

119

Best 10% CAD

Worst 10% CAD

186

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Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate

First Response Time

2.3 ms

4.0 ms

Total Response Time

7.3 ms

9.1 ms

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Standard

Faster

Motion Blur Picture

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RGB Overshoot

13 RGB

0.2%

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot

29 RGB

1.8%

Worst 10% First Response Time

4.3 ms

8.8 ms

Worst 10% Total Response Time

12.0 ms

16.2 ms

Heatmap First Response

Heatmap Total Response

Heatmap RGB Overshoot

Response Time Table

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CAD @ 120Hz

8.4

Pursuit Photo 120Hz

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Pursuit Photo 120Hz

CAD Heatmap 120Hz

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 CAD Heatmap 120Hz

OD Transition 120Hz

OD adaptivesync

0 to 31

Cycle through frames

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Standard

Avg. CAD

120

Best 10% CAD

Worst 10% CAD

185

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Response Time @ 120Hz

Worst 10% First Response Time

4.5 ms

4.0 ms

RGB Overshoot

13 RGB

5.7%

Total Response Time

7.2 ms

10.5 ms

First Response Time

2.3 ms

2.7 ms

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Standard

Worst 10% Total Response Time

11.8 ms

19.7 ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot

29 RGB

33.4%

120Hz First Response Heatmap

120Hz Total Response Heatmap

120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot

Motion Blur Picture

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Response Time Table

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CAD @ 60Hz

8.4

Pursuit Photo 60Hz

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Pursuit Photo 60Hz

CAD Heatmap 60Hz

OD Transition 60Hz

OD adaptivesync

0 to 31

Cycle through frames

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Standard

Avg. CAD

119

Best 10% CAD

Worst 10% CAD

185

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Response Time @ 60Hz

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Standard

First Response Time

2.3 ms

2.7 ms

Total Response Time

7.2 ms

20.2 ms

RGB Overshoot

13 RGB

9.0%

Worst 10% Total Response Time

12.1 ms

37.8 ms

Worst 10% First Response Time

4.5 ms

3.9 ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot

29 RGB

52.8%

60Hz First Response Heatmap

60Hz Total Response Heatmap

60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap

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Backlight Strobing (BFI)

Backlight Strobing Picture

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Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture

Backlight Strobing (BFI)

Yes

Maximum Frequency

240 Hz

60 Hz

Minimum Frequency

120 Hz

60 Hz

Longest Pulse Width Brightness

188 cd/m²

345 cd/m²

Shortest Pulse Width Brightness

188 cd/m²

21 cd/m²

Pulse Width Control

Pulse Phase Control

Pulse Amplitude Control

Yes

VRR At The Same Time

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VRR Flicker

7.7

VRR Flicker Video

VRR Flicker Graph

Dark Gray Flicker

1.1 RGB

Middle Gray Flicker

2.5 RGB

Light Gray Flicker

2.3 RGB

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Image Flicker

Backlight Picture

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 Backlight Picture

Flicker-Free

Yes

PWM Dimming Frequency

0 Hz

>1000 Hz

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Inputs

Input Lag

9.1

7.9

Native Resolution @ Max Hz

2.9 ms

4.4 ms

Native Resolution @ 120Hz

4.8 ms

5.6 ms

Native Resolution @ 60Hz

8.9 ms

10.5 ms

Backlight Strobing (BFI)

3.3 ms

123.7 ms

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Resolution

7.9

8.3

Native Resolution

5120 x 1440

3840 x 2160

Aspect Ratio

32:9

16:9

Megapixels

7.4 MP

8.3 MP

Pixel Density

109 PPI

81 PPI

Measured Screen Diagonal

54.3"

Screen Area

1,262 in²

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PS5 Compatibility

6.5

PS5 Compatibility Photo

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Samsung Odyssey Ark S55BG970 PS5 Compatibility Photo

PS5 Compatibility Table

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Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

8.7

XSX Compatibility Photo

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XSX Compatibility Table

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Inputs Photos

Inputs 1

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Inputs 2

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Inputs

Inputs 1

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Inputs 2

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DisplayPort

1 (DP 1.4)

DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth

No DisplayPort 2.1

Mini DisplayPort

DVI

HDMI

2 (HDMI 2.1)

4 (HDMI 2.1)

VGA

HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth

40Gbps (FRL 10x4)

Daisy Chaining

3.5mm Audio Out

Yes

3.5mm Audio In

3.5mm Microphone In

Ethernet

HDR10

Yes

Dolby Vision

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USB

USB-A Ports

USB-A Rated Speed

5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

macOS Compatibility

macOS Screenshot

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Features

Additional Features

Speakers

Yes

RGB Illumination

Controllable

Multiple Input Display

PIP + PBP

KVM Switch

Smart OS

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On-Screen Display (OSD)

OSD Picture

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