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Samsung · VA · 49"

49” Odyssey G9 Series DQHD S49CG954E

5120×1440 · 240 Hz · Ultrawide · Curved

Overall
82
Work
76
Play
83
Amazon
$837
49” Odyssey G9 Series DQHD S49CG954E
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$837
Not currently available Updated May 10, 2026
Overall82.2
Work75.6
Play83.0
Refresh100.0
Response92.0
Color90.0
Quality / price19.7
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Written analysis

49” Odyssey G9 Series DQHD S49CG954E at a glance

The 49” Odyssey G9 Series DQHD S49CG954E is a 49" VA monitor at 5120×1440 and 240 Hz. The listed aspect ratio is ultrawide. The panel is curved at 1000R. The backlight is listed as W-LED.

Best fit: a premium mixed-use desktop that will use the stronger panel, color, and motion scores rather than a basic office screen.

Panel and image

Overall quality is 82.2, with 75.6 work and 83.0 play. Pixel density is listed at 109 PPI. Typical brightness is 450 nits with a peak of 1000 nits. Contrast is listed as 2500:1. The listed pixel count is treated as a QHD-class work multiplier.

Color and HDR

Recorded gamut coverage is 92% DCI-P3. Color depth is listed as 10-bit native. The work score is a solid everyday office result rather than a specialist color-critical display.

Motion and sync

Refresh is listed at 240 Hz. Response time is listed as 1.00 ms. The play score covers mainstream gaming and media; competitive high-refresh use still depends on the GPU keeping up. Pair this resolution with the GPU table before assuming native high settings.

Ergonomics and connectivity

Stand and mount options are listed as Height · Swivel · Tilt · VESA (100x100mm). Recorded inputs include 2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 82.2, a premium result for mixed work and play.

At the recorded Amazon price, quality / price is 19.7. This is a feature-first purchase; compare nearby screens if several extras would go unused.

Work / price is 18.1 and play / price is 13.9.

Display data

Full specifications

Panel, color, motion, connectivity, ergonomics, power, and value in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
Samsung
Monitor
49” Odyssey G9 Series DQHD S49CG954E
Series
Odyssey G9
Panel maker
Samsung
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$837
Amazon availability
Not currently available
Price updated
May 10, 2026
Launch date
Jan 1, 2023

Panel

Size
49"
Panel type
VA
Resolution
5120×1440
Aspect ratio
—
Pixel density
109 PPI
Brightness
450 nits · peak 1000 nits
Contrast
2500:1
Display area
95.79 in²
Viewing angles
178 ° (degrees) / 178 ° (degrees)
Backlight
W-LED
Coating
—
Curvature
1000R

Color & HDR

Color depth
10-bit native
Colors
1073741824
DCI-P3
92.00%
sRGB
—
Adobe RGB
—
NTSC
—
HDR
—
Local dimming
No

Motion

Refresh rate
240 Hz
Response time
1.00 ms
Input lag
—
Adaptive sync
—

Connectivity

Inputs
2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
Speakers
—

Ergonomics

Height adjustment
Yes
Pivot
No
Swivel
Yes
Tilt
Yes
VESA mount
Yes · 100x100mm

Power & value

Typical power
45.00 W
Max power
180.00 W
Overall
82.2
Work
75.6
Play
83.0
Quality / price
19.7
Work / price
18.1
Play / price
13.9

Additional information

Alternate name
Odyssey G9 Series DQHD
Features
Adaptive Picture, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, Auto Source Switch+, Black Equalizer, Color Mode, Core Sync, Eye Saver Mode, Flicker-free technology, Game Mode, HDR Tone Mapping, Low Blue Light, Low Input Lag, Off Timer Plis, Picture-by-Picture, Picture-in-Picture, Refresh Rate Optimizer, Super Arena Gaming UX, Virtual Aim Point
Accessories
DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB 3.0 cable
Amazon warranty
90 days limited warranty
Amazon dimensions
{'width': 45.2, 'height': 22.4, 'length': 16.6, 'weight': 23.4}

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Amazon listing details

Marketplace feature text kept for reference. Structured specifications above are the source for scores and comparisons.

WRAP YOURSELF IN ADVENTURE: Experience heart pounding gaming with vivid scenes wrapped deeply around your field of view; The 49" 1000R curved screen with Dual QHD resolution enables full peripheral vision and draws you in

240Hz REFRESH RATE & 1MS RESPONSE TIME: Conquer every enemy with extreme speed; A 240Hz refresh rate eliminates lag for ultrasmooth action; 1ms(GtG)* response time allows for blur-free frames and minimized ghosting

CATCH THE DETAIL, DEFEAT YOUR ENEMIES: From gloomy shadows to sun-scorched scenes, 1000 nit peak brightness and 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio enable enhanced color expression and depth

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN SMOOTH ACTION WITHOUT DISRUPTION: Hyper-fast action made seamless; Complex and fast-moving game scenes are projected smoothly and stutter-free with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro** to power your competitive edge

DESIGNED TO MAGNIFY YOUR IMMERSION: With CoreSync technology, a game's on-screen colors are projected into your real world to further immerse you into the setting; With new Core Lighting+, add amazing color to your setup for an instant vibe shift

EXTEND WINNING STREAKS IN COMFORT: Swivel, tilt, and adjust the height until you're set up for victory; With Hexa stand and fully compatible VESA standard monitor arms, the screen can be moved effortlessly to your ideal position

YOUR STATION YOUR WAY: Game, watch, chat—all at the same time; With PBP, view video, picture, or data from two sources simultaneously in their native resolution; Use PIP to resize the second source to up to 25% of the screen

GET TO YOUR GAMES FASTER: With Auto Source Switch+, your monitor detects when connected devices are turned on and instantly switches to the new source signal; This gets to your game action faster without flipping through multiple input sources

KEEP IT EASY ON THE EYES: Care for your eyes and stay comfortable, even during long sessions; Advanced eye comfort technology certified by TÜV reduces eye strain by minimizing blue light and reducing irritating screen flicker

OPTIMAL BRIGHTNESS, OPTIMUM ENJOYMENT: With Adaptive Picture, a sensor detects surrounding light and adjusts brightness automatically; Watch dark, gritty dramas without straining your eyes to see the picture, even in broad daylight

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