Samsung · screen · 2023
Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 49" Super-Ultrawide 240Hz
49" 32:9 QD-OLED, 5120x1440 at 240Hz: huge wrap-around view with perfect blacks
A 49-inch 32:9 QD-OLED at 240Hz, effectively two 27-inch 1440p screens fused with no bezel in between. For PC sim racing it is the most immersive single-panel option short of the 57-inch Neo G9.
AI rating
- Immersion
- 9
- Motion clarity
- 10
- Low input lag
- 9
- Image quality
- 9
- Value
- 6
Who it suits
- First rig
- 5
- Console racing
- 2
- Competitive racing
- 8
- Small rooms
- 5
- Tight budgets
- 4
- Enthusiasts
- 9
Scores are AI analysis of public information (specs, manuals, published reviews and owner reports), not a hands-on test. How we rate
Pros and cons
- 32:9 at 49" gives the width of two 27" 1440p screens with no center bezel
- QD-OLED at 240Hz: no smearing, real blacks for night racing
- One cable and one panel: far simpler to set up and calibrate than triples
- Side view still trails 27" triples angled around you
- Static HUD burn-in risk on long sessions
- 7.4M pixels at high refresh needs a strong GPU
Watch out: PS5 and Xbox can't output 32:9: you get a 16:9 picture in the middle with large black bars on each side. This is a PC screen.
What it feels like
- Wrap
- Sharpness
- Smoothness
- Brightness
The curved panel fills your peripheral vision, like sitting inside a cockpit.
Motion looks very fluid at 240Hz when your GPU keeps up.
Blacks are deep and night scenes pop, though overall brightness is lower than on mini-LED.
Like two 27-inch 1440p monitors fused into one seamless screen.
What the Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC works with
- Works with PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and PC.
- Consoles drive a single screen; a triple setup needs a PC.
Stands that hold it
- Sim-Lab Integrated Single Monitor Mount (rig-attached) · Up to 49″80
- Next Level Racing Free Standing Single Monitor Stand · Up to 55″74
- Playseat TV Stand · Up to 65″68
Rigs that use it
- Silver ArrowPC · $7,750
Tech facts
| Size | 49″ |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 5120x1440 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz |
| Panel | QD-OLED |
| Curvature | 1800R |
| Aspect | 32:9 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes |
| Inputs | 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| VESA | 100x100 |
| Wall plug | US Type A/B (power cord, 120V) |
| Outlets needed | 1 |
| Connection | 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x micro HDMI 2.1, USB hub (USB-A) |
| Response time | 0.03 ms |
| Size (W × D × H) | 47 × 11 × 21 in (120 × 29 × 54 cm) |
| Weight | 24 lb (11 kg) |
| Materials | Plastic and aluminum |
| Released | 2023 |
| Platforms | PS5XboxPC |
Our take
AI analysis of public information, not a hands-on review.
The Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC is a 49-inch, 1800R QD-OLED panel with 5120x1440 resolution (two 1440p screens side by side) at 240Hz and a quoted 0.03ms response. For a first rig it is the "one screen instead of triples" option: a single cable, no bezels, no triple-screen alignment, and a field of view that suits racing games on PC. OLED motion clarity is excellent at high frame rates, but the resolution is only 1440p-tall, so you need a capable GPU to push 5120 pixels across at high frame rates. Peak brightness is modest versus mini-LED, and static HUD elements raise burn-in considerations, so it's wise to use the panel-care features. The stand is wide, so check your desk depth and cockpit mounting; it is VESA-compatible, but a 12.6 kg panel needs a sturdy arm. Consoles are a weaker fit: 32:9 is not natively supported on PS5 or Xbox, so expect a 16:9 image with black bars. Street pricing has dipped below $1,000 at Amazon at times, and newer G9 refreshes may replace it, so compare before buying.
Questions buyers ask
Does it work with PS5 or Xbox?
It will display a signal over HDMI 2.1, but consoles don't output 32:9. Expect a 16:9 picture with side bars (or a stretched image), so it's best suited to PC.
What cables and ports does it use?
One DisplayPort 1.4 and one micro HDMI 2.1 (a cable is needed for full HDMI), plus a USB hub. DisplayPort is the safest route to full 5120x1440 at 240Hz from a PC.
Will my GPU handle it, and is burn-in a concern?
5120x1440 is about 7.4 million pixels, 80% more than 2560x1440, so you need a strong GPU for high frame rates. As with any OLED, static HUD elements can cause burn-in over time, so use the built-in pixel-care features and vary content.