The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor has arrived. It has a massive 49-inch curved display and a similarly massive price: $2,200. Needless to say, this looks like Samsung's most impressive ultrawide monitor yet. It's available to purchase directly from Samsung or at Best Buy. Preorders for the G9 included $250 gift cards, but that offer has expired.

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　　It probably goes without saying, but $2,200 is a lot of money for a gaming monitor. That said, it's actually slightly cheaper than the launch price of the 49-inch Odyssey Neo G9, which doesn't have an OLED panel.

　　What makes this display so finely tuned for gaming is that it has an impressive amount of hardware inside of its 49-inch screen. Samsung quantum dot technology OLED lighting is controlled pixel-by-pixel, which Samsung says allows for a near-infinite color contrast ratio and rich colors. The screen has a 240Hz refresh rate, a 0.03ms response time, and a 5120x1440 resolution.

　　Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 monitorIf you've got the PC rig to handle it, then this screen will probably be one of the best for ultrawide gaming. Several of Sony's PlayStation ports support this format, so games like Marvel's Spider-Man, Returnal, and the upcoming port of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart will naturally look fantastic on this display. It also has Nvidia and AMD synchronization, which means that you can expect virtually no screen-tearing effects, and thanks to its size, you'll be able to easily jump between multiple windows when you need to be productive.

　　The OLED display will understandably contribute to a high price tag, but there are some more affordable ultrawide alternatives available. Sticking with Samsung, the QLED G9 is slightly discounted at $1,321. This one is a 49-inch size display, curved, and features most of the same technology minus the OLED enhancements. There's also the aforementioned Neo G9 for $1,450, down from $2,300. Lastly, you can get a 49-inch Odyssey CRG with a Dual QHD, 120Hz panel for $1,200.

　　Samsung Odyssey G9 49 ultrawide monitor -- $1,376 Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 49-inch ultrawide monitor -- $1,649 ($2,300) Samsung Odyssey 49-inch ultrawide monitor -- $900 ($1,200)For an ultrawide monitor at a bargain price, take a look at the Innocn 40C1R, a 40-inch 144Hz gaming monitor that's currently on sale for $400 (down from $600).

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