Compare the Samsung Odyssey Gaming Monitors G7, G85 OLED, and G9 OLED
Odyssey G7 - Small but nice in 4K
- With 4K resolution, you can game twice as sharp as with QHD and enjoy your favorite games at the highest settings.
- The combination of a 28-inch screen and 144Hz refresh rate makes the monitor great for fast gaming on smaller maps.
- Thanks to the IPS panel, you'll always see sharp colors and details from any viewing angle.
- The 28-inch screen size makes it less suitable for games with larger maps, like open world RPGs.
- The image quality of this monitor is good, but not even close to that of an OLED screen.
Odyssey G85 - Ultrawide OLED
- With QHD, you can enjoy the perfect balance between details and performance in RPGs or fast games.
- The 34-inch ultrawide monitor offers a larger field of view, so you'll see more of your in-game environment.
- An OLED screen offers the best possible image quality, so you can enjoy vibrant colors.
- To immerse into your favorite game completely, an ultrawide monitor is even more suitable.
Odyssey G9 - Large, larger, super ultrawide OLED
- With a 49-inch super ultrawide monitor, you'll immerse into your game completely.
- You can enjoy the perfect balance between details and performance in RPGs or open world games with QHD.
- An OLED screen offers the best possible image quality, which allows you to enjoy vibrant colors.
- Make sure you have a sturdy desk with enough room, because a 49-inch screen takes up a lot of space and is heavy too.
Specifications in the comparison
Odyssey G7 LS28BG700EPXEN | Odyssey G85 OLED | Odyssey OLED G9 LS49CG934SUXEN | |
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Screen size | 28 inches | 34 inches | 49 inches |
Size | Standard (16:9) | Ultrawide (21:9) | Super Ultrawide (32:9) |
Resolution | 4K | QHD | QHD |
Refresh rate | 144Hz | 175Hz | 240Hz |
Response time | 1ms | 0.03ms | 0.03ms |
Display type | IPS | OLED | OLED |
Screen size and size
Odyssey G7: 28 inches - Standard (16:9)
With a size of 28 inches, the Odyssey G7 LS28BG700EPXEN offers enough screen space for most games. Arena games with small maps even come out better with this size. Take Call of Duty or Apex Legends, for example. The slightly smaller screen has an extremely high 4K resolution. This means that you'll be able to properly see a large part of the in-game environment on the G7 monitor. It'll feel like you're in the middle of the game.
Odyssey G85: 34 inches - Ultrawide (21:9)
The 34-inch Ultrawide Odyssey G85 OLED monitor offers a larger field of view. This means you can see more of your environment in the game. You can also recognize details better on a large screen like this. That's why 34 inches is ideal for RPGs and open world games. You can enjoy a detailed image of your environment in games like Hogwarts Legacy, Red Dead Redemption, or Elden Ring.
Odyssey OLED G9: 49 inches - Super Ultrawide (32:9)
The 49-inch Super Ultrawide Odyssey OLED G9 LS49CG934SUXEN is the same size as 2 regular monitors in 1. You'll feel like you're in front of a screen. This, in combination with the curve of the screen, allows you to immerse into any game. You'll have a better overview of the map and see a lot more around you. Enemies you wouldn't notice on a 28-inch display are directly visible on a 49-inch screen. Make sure your desk is sturdy and you have enough room. A 49-inch screen takes up a lot of room and is quite heavy too.
Resolution
Odyssey G7 - 4K
At 3840x2160 pixels, 4K is twice as sharp as QHD and about 4 times as sharp as Full HD. With 4K, you can enjoy the latest UHD movies and series at home. That's why a 4K monitor is ideal for gaming too, like the Odyssey G7 LS28BG700EPXEN. Who doesn't like to enjoy their favorite game on at the highest graphic settings? Enjoy crystal clear details and lifelike characters. This monitor is ideal for fast shooters or RPGs that play in rooms with a lot of details. Keep in mind that you need a powerful graphic card for PC gaming in 4K, like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 or 4080.
Odyssey G85 - QHD
QHD has a resolution of 2560x1440 pixels and is also called Quad HD or 2K. That's why the Odyssey G85 OLED monitor offers the perfect balance between Full HD and 4K. With a QHD, you'll see images twice as sharp as with a regular Full HD monitor. This means you can game with bright and detailed images. Keep in mind that you'll need a powerful graphic card for PC gaming in QHD as well, like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070/4080. QHD allows you to see a lot of details but doesn't offer the same accuracy as 4K. This is why QHD is suitable for open world games and RPGs that play in large areas with a lot of space.
Odyssey G9 - QHD
The Odyssey OLED G9 LS49CG934SUXEN monitor has a QHD resolution too. This, in combination with the size and curve, makes it the perfect monitor for great open world games and the feeling you can truly immerse into the game. The monitor is suitable for console games too, like in combination with your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. For PC gaming, you need a powerful graphic card as well. Once you have it, nothing will be in the way between you and your next adventure in Hogwarts Legacy or GTA V.
Refresh rate
Odyssey G7 - 144Hz
The combination of a 28-inch screen and 144Hz refresh rate makes the G7 LS28BG700EPXEN perfect for fast gaming. Games run smoothly, because the monitor is compatible with both FreeSync and G-Sync technology. Thanks to this, your graphic card is being synchronized with the refresh rate of the monitor. This allows for smooth gaming. Compared to 165Hz, 144Hz offers a slightly less smooth image, but it's still ideal for casual gaming or RPGs thanks to the 1ms response time of this monitor.
Odyssey G85 - 175Hz
The refresh rate of 175Hz makes the Odyssey G85 OLED a gaming monitor for enthusiastic gamers. You can easily play your favorite games at the highest graphic settings. Even competitive games like first-person shooters run smoothly at 165Hz. In combination with the fast response time of 0.03ms of the G85, movements are displayed almost real-time and you can see opponents before they get the chance to surprise you.
Odyssey G9 - 240Hz
With a refresh rate of 240Hz and a response time of 0.03ms, the Odyssey OLED G9 LS49CG934SUXEN is a monitor of the highest category. You can play any game smoothly and without delays, even at the highest graphic settings. True game enthusiasts know they'll even see fast-moving images clearly and smoothly. In combination with the size of the monitor and the curve, you can enjoy gaming like a movie in the movie theater.
Display type
Odyssey G7 - IPS
The IPS panel in the screen of the Odyssey G7 LS28BG700EPXEN monitor reproduces colors excellently. This means that you'll always see bright and high-contrast images from every viewing angle. But, the image quality isn't anything like that of an OLED screen.
Odyssey G85 - OLED
An OLED screen offers the best possible image quality. It uses pixels, while VA, TN, and IPS screens work with backlight. The image looks more vibrant on an OLED display as a result, especially dark images. With the Odyssey G85 OLED monitor, the pixels produce the light themselves. That's the reason black looks really black. Each color is displayed realistically.
Odyssey G9 - OLED
The Odyssey OLED G9 LS49CG934SUXEN has an OLED screen too. So the same information is applicable, OLED screens offer the best possible image quality generally spoken. Thanks to the individually illuminating pixels, the the image looks more vibrant. This, in combination with the size and the curve of the G85 monitor, give you the feeling you're in the middle of the game.
Conclusion
The Samsung Odyssey monitors are specialized for gaming and offer a good choice depending on your preferences. Do you have a smaller desk and do you mostly play shooters? Choose the Odyssey G7 LS28BG700EPXEN. With the Odyssey G85 OLED, you can enjoy the best image quality with a high refresh rate. Do you want to immerse into your favorite game completely and experience real RPGs and open world games? Choose the Odyssey OLED G9 LS49CG934SUXEN, the monitor with the largest curved OLED screen.