Two years ago, I paid £2,500 for what I called the “endgame of monitors.” The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 was enormous, expensive, and unlike anything else on the market.
Since then, newer displays have arrived, including LG’s 45-inch UltraGear OLED and several curved ultrawides promising similar performance for less money. Yet, none of them have pushed this one off my desk.
This isn’t another first impressions review. It’s what it’s really like to live with the Odyssey Neo G9 every day. If you’ve been eyeing one, or wondering whether it still makes sense in 2025, here’s what two years have taught me.
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Review for Work: Why This 57-Inch Ultrawide Still Rules Productivity
The biggest reason I still use this monitor daily is simple. Nothing else compares.
The G9 is basically two 4K monitors stitched together without a bezel in between. That single detail changes everything. I can keep a dozen apps open at once: email, calendar, Slack, YouTube, and editing tools. Everything stays visible, no constant window switching or cluttered multitasking.
It also looks cleaner. Fewer cables, fewer stands, and no gaps between screens. One DisplayPort cable, one power cord, and you’re ready to go.
I’ve run it on both an M4 MacBook Air (which caps at 120Hz) and a gaming PC with a 5090 card that reaches the full 240Hz. Both handle the resolution fine, though the MacBook doesn’t hit top refresh.
At 140 pixels per inch, text looks sharp, and edges are crisp. You don’t see individual pixels like you do on older ultrawides. For writing, editing, or design work, it’s easily the cleanest, most comfortable workspace I’ve used.
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Gaming Review: Ultra-Wide, Immersive, and Power-Hungry
Gaming on this screen is incredible but demanding.
With a 5090 GPU, most games run beautifully at full resolution. The curve fills your field of view so naturally that returning to a flat display feels restrictive.
It’s bright, vivid, and smooth. HDR content looks cinematic, and racing or flight simulators feel almost three-dimensional.
There are drawbacks. Some games push HUDs or maps into the far corners, which means more head-turning than usual. The bigger frustration is haloing, where bright elements glow slightly against dark backgrounds. It’s not constant, but once you notice it, it’s hard to ignore.
An OLED version would solve that instantly. Same specs, same brightness, but with better blacks and less weight. That would be the perfect upgrade.
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Setup and Build Quality: What It’s Like to Live With a 57-Inch Ultrawide
Let’s talk about the setup. This monitor is heavy.
I’ve been using the Secretlab Heavy-Duty Monitor Arm, and it’s been brilliant. It handles the G9’s front-heavy curve with no slipping and keeps the desk clear. The cable management system works well, though you’ll probably need longer cables than Samsung includes.
There’s a plastic rear cover that hides the cables, but it’s fragile. The clips on mine broke the first time I removed them, and it hasn’t stayed on since. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it feels cheap for a monitor at this level.
Other annoyances include the lack of a Smart Tizen interface, the need to manually update firmware via USB, and the missing USB-C port. I use a CalDigit TS5 Dock to connect my MacBook Air, which fixes most of that, but a Thunderbolt input would make the setup much neater.
Long-Term Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Review: What’s Aged Well (and What Hasn’t)
After two full years of use, the Odyssey Neo G9 has held up impressively well.
No dead pixels. No flicker. The panel remains bright and color-accurate, and the curve hasn’t warped. Even after thousands of hours of work and gaming, it performs like new.
The main signs of age are more about design than function. The weight feels unnecessary compared to today’s OLED displays, and the lack of USB-C support stands out more now. But overall, it’s been completely reliable.
The price drop also changes everything. What once cost £2,500 now often sells for $1,000–$1,500. At that price, it’s one of the smartest monitor purchases you can make if you want huge screen space without the clutter of multiple monitors.
Watch the Full Video
Want to see it in action? Watch my full Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 (Two Years Later) video for gameplay footage, setup shots, and real-world performance tests.
Why the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Is Still the Best Ultrawide Monitor for 2025
Despite its quirks, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 remains one of the most impressive monitors ever made. The size, resolution, and usability still feel futuristic, even after two years.
For productivity, nothing beats it. For gaming, it’s still among the most immersive experiences you can buy. The only real wish is for a lighter, OLED version with Thunderbolt support.
If you can find one around $1,000, it’s an easy recommendation. Until Samsung releases that OLED upgrade, the G9 isn’t going anywhere.
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