Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)

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Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC compared with Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)
SamsungOdyssey Neo G9 G95NCSamsungOdyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)
Overview
Released2023June 2024
Display
Screen size57″31.5″
Resolution7680 × 2160 (DUHD) (better)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Sharpness140 pixels per inch140 pixels per inch
PanelVA (VA with Quantum Mini LED backlight)QD-OLED (3rd-gen QD-OLED)
Refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)1 ms0.03 ms (better)
Brightness (typical)420 nits (better)250 nits
HDR peak brightness1,000 nits1,000 nits
HDR certificationDisplayHDR 1000–
HDR formatsHDR10+ GamingHDR10, HDR10+ Gaming
Contrast ratio2,500:11,000,000:1
Colour range95% DCI-P399% DCI-P3 (CIE 1976)
DCI-P3 coverage95%99% (better)
Screen finish–Matte
Dimming zones2,392–
ShapeCurved (1000R)Flat
Adaptive syncFreeSync Premium ProFreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible
Colour depthUp to 1 billion coloursUp to 1 billion colours
Colour modesEntertain, Graphic, Eco, Game Standard, FPS, RTS, RPG, Sports, Original and Custom–
HDR detailQuantum Mini LED local dimming with 2392 zones; 1000-nit peak brightness stated in Samsung's launch release; HDR10+ GamingHDR10, HDR10+ Gaming; 1,000-nit HDR peak (TFTCentral)
Viewing angles178° horizontal and vertical178° horizontal, 178° vertical
Eye careEye Saver Mode, Flicker Free and UL-certified Glare FreeEye Saver Mode, Flicker Free
Burn-in protection–Burn-in at normal usage covered by the warranty
CalibrationFactory tuning with calibration reportFactory tuned, factory calibration report included; Smart Calibration (basic)
Connections
Video inputs3 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.12 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports2 × USB-A2 × USB-A
Ethernet–No
KVM switchYes–
SpeakersNoYes
HDMI detail3 x HDMI 2.1; HDMI 1 is limited to 7680 x 2160 at 120Hz in Samsung's manual; full DUHD 240Hz requires HDMI 2.1 FRL 6 support on the graphics card2 x HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.2), HDMI-CEC
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 2.1; full DUHD 240Hz requires UHBR 13.5 support on the graphics card1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 2.2)
USB hub detailTwo USB-A downstream ports and two USB-B upstream ports; Samsung lists USB 3.0 and its manual states compatibility with USB 2.0 upstream cables2 x USB 3.0
Speaker detail–10 W, Adaptive Sound Pro
Picture by picturePicture in picture and picture by picture–
Audio outHeadphone output–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivelHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand19 kg8.4 kg
Height adjustment120 mm, ± 5 mm tolerance120 mm
Tilt-3° to +10°-2° to 25°
Swivel-15° to +15°-30° to 30°
Pivot–-92° to 92°
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand1327.5 x 499.6 x 601 mm (W x D x H)719.7 x 584.6 x 263.5 mm (W x H x D)
Size without stand1327.5 x 338.4 x 429.5 mm (W x D x H)719.7 x 414.7 x 49.2 mm (W x H x D)
Weight without stand15.4 kg5.3 kg
ColoursBlack front and stand, white rear; Core Lighting+ and CoreSyncSilver
Power and support
Power use59 W typical; 300 W maximum; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off47 W typical, 180 W maximum, 0.5 W standby
Energy classGG
Power supplyInternal; AC 100–240V, 50/60HzExternal adapter, AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Software–Tizen smart platform (Gaming Hub, Samsung TV Plus, Alexa Built-in, SmartThings Hub), Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2
Certifications–UL Glare Free, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible
In the boxHDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, USB 3.0 cable and 1.5 m power cablePower cable (1.5 m), HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, USB 3.0 cable, remote control

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