Samsung 2020 - G7 & G9 1000R Monitors

[Mr Latte]

It seems a long way since CES 2020 in Jan when these were first announced and shown.
G7 as of writing appears to be available to order and G9 is to ship from mid-July.

I am currently building a cockpit to incorporate the 49" model, but have had mixed thoughts on going with this incredible looking 1000R display or the new CX OLED 48" TV.

In fairness, I have been swaying towards this 49" Super Ultrawide format with it suiting sim racing and good with multi-tasking and no borders or hassle with multi-screens.

I personally intend to wait however to later in the year as a few months after release we can usually see from previous versions they drop a couple of hundred quid @ £1100 to about £1000.

Last year's model was well-received by owners so it should be a superb display with the new improvements it brings. 1000R with apparently faster response and official Nvidia Gsync seems to be the more interesting factors.

Will be interesting to see upcoming reviews on these rather exciting looking displays. I wonder too if some would consider triple G7 monitors?

If interested feel free to discuss or share your own thoughts and user opinions if you buy.


G9 49"

Info:

Samsung Globally Launches World’s Highest Performance Curved Gaming Monitor Odyssey G9

World’s First Dual QHD Gaming Monitor with NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatibility and 1000R Curvature

news.samsung.com

Intro:

C49G95T
Product Detail:

49" Dual QHD Curved Monitor (C49G95T) | Gaming Monitor | Samsung Display Solutions

Discover Samsung G9 Series(C49G95T); The world’s first, and largest 1000R gaming monitor. Learn more about its specs & features.

displaysolutions.samsung.com

G7 32" & 27"
Info:

Samsung Globally Launches Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitor

World’s First Gaming Monitor with 1000R Curvature Provides Best-in-Class High Performance Gaming Experience

news.samsung.com

Intro:

C32G75T
Product Detail 32"

32" WQHD Curved Monitor (C32G75T) | Gaming Monitor | Samsung Display Solutions

Discover Samsung G7 Series(C32G75T); The world’s first QHD 32" 1000R Gaming Monitor. Learn more about its specs & features.

displaysolutions.samsung.com

C27G75T
Product Detail 27"

27" WQHD Curved Monitor (C27G75T) | Gaming Monitor | Samsung Display Solutions

Discover Samsung G7 Series(C27G75T); The world’s first QHD 27" 1000R Gaming Monitor. Learn more about its specs & features.

displaysolutions.samsung.com

Additional Info:

[Infographic] At a Glance: Samsung’s New Odyssey Gaming Monitors

Combining industry-leading performance with QLED-quality visuals and an extremely deep curvature, Samsung Electronics’ new Odyssey G9 and G7 present an

news.samsung.com

 

[CRMS]

And monitor mounted too far away. Needs to be over and almost at front of wheel base.

 

[Deleted member 197115]

Depends, not everyone can comfortably focus at such close distance, reason wheel extensions are popular.

 

[DrRob]

Cockpit view still seems too restricted/limited comparing to triples.
Also, is their some weird distortion going on, look at the pillar size and mirror?

In ACC there is a distortion correction. Or you could use triple screen feature also with the Samsung UW.
Either Iracing doesn't have the feature or the guy doesn't know (or care) how to use it.

Regarding surround view using an UW compared to triples will always be a compromise. The question is if you can live with it.

 

[norbs]

And monitor mounted too far away. Needs to be over and almost at front of wheel base.

Maybe for you, but not everyone. I have the previous model and even at the back of the DD1 wheelbase it feels too close to me.

 

[Mr Latte]

 

[Mr Latte]

 

[Mr Latte]

More on G7

 

[Mr Latte]

How long to we see some serious sim usage with these monitors?

 

[Mr Latte]

Some owners are starting to see the issue with the G9 gap appearing in frame/bezel.

 

[Mattinho]

I have 3 of the Samsung G7 32in models (unopened) but I'm not sure if I should keep or return them as I've seen people saying the display distortion would be a nightmare on them owing to how deep the curve is. Don't really want to risk losing over £1500 on monitors that won't be fit for their intended purpose (triple screen sim racing).

 

[Mr Latte]

Are you joking the curve on those might just be awesome. Excited to see so please consider.
Also, why can't you return (at own cost) within your consumer rights (assuming you purchased online) if they are unsuitable?

 

[Mattinho]

Are you joking the curve on those would be awesome. Excited to see so please consider.
Also, why can't you return (at own cost) within your consumer rights if they unsuitable?

On paper yes, awesome but again I don't know a great deal about this stuff and info online is spotty at best. When you have people saying "Oh, triples would be terrible with that kind of curve" or "The display distortion would be horrible on those things" it shakes your confidence. Even guides to setup triple screens, most make no mention of whether the curve adds extra considerations and none with a curve this deep. I don't wanna be the guinea pig because if they offer a terrible experience in triple formation I'm lumbered with over £1500 of monitors that can't be used in the way they were intended to be used and I can't afford to buy more. I don't have the desk or floor space to try them right now and Trak Racer are taking their sweet ass time getting me my TR160.

 

[Mr Latte]

So you spent £1500 on 3 monitors you have no room yet to enjoy and your not even sure if you will enjoy them?

I would find a way to test them and if not happy, sell them and make a profit as demand for these is high and stocks are low. The 32" should be ideal and offer a much nicer surround visual experience than 3 canted monitors.

Some people used to spend a lot of money on building multi-projector based dome screens and using custom software. So I think the curve will add to the immersion and not take away from it but it may be something you cant tell unless you discover for yourself.

 

[Mattinho]

So you spent £1500 on 3 monitors you have no room yet to enjoy and your not even sure if you will enjoy them?

I would find a way to test them and if not happy, sell them and make a profit as demand for these is high and stocks are low. The 32" should be ideal and offer a much nicer surround visual experience than 3 canted monitors.

Some people used to spend a lot of money on building multi-projector based dome screens and using custom software.

Yeah, I grabbed them as they were going much cheaper than they are now. Right now if I were to buy 3 of the 32in models i'd be looking at closer to £1900 (like £630 per item compared to the £510 i paid). My current space situation is like... It's like a Rubik's cube. To move one thing I'd end up having to move a load of other things as well in an area which is on the limit space wise (not to mention it weighs a ton and I don't wanna ruin my back again). I am wondering also if that Asus Bezel Free kit could help in any way. Would have been so much easier if Trak Racer had of got their s**t together, ordered my rig nearly 2 months ago..

 

[jamescarruthers]

It has the same curve as it's bigger G9 brother — so I don't see the issue here?

 

[Deleted member 197115]

This is very valid concern.
Curved monitors are designed for optimal viewing position with the eyes smack-dab in the middle of screen. Moving slightly left or right will distort the image, reason all big TV manufacturers stopped making them. I can only imagine severity of the distortion with side monitors at 45 degree.

 

[Mattinho]

This is very valid concern.
Curved monitors are designed for optimal seating positing with the eye view smack-dab in the middle of screen. Moving slightly left or right will distort the image, reason all big TV manufacturers stopped making them. I can only imagine severity of the distortion with side monitors at 45 degree.

Well some basic FOV calculations based on size has an physical ideal setting at 60-61 degrees.

 

[Nicoboks]

In ACC there is a distortion correction. Or you could use triple screen feature also with the Samsung UW.
Either Iracing doesn't have the feature or the guy doesn't know (or care) how to use it.

Regarding surround view using an UW compared to triples will always be a compromise. The question is if you can live with it.

problem is that the distortion correction have a big effect on the performance and the way the game looks i find.
I'd love to buy this monitor but i m really on the fence because of the curvature it has, MY 49 is 1800 and distortion is already noticable on 1000R i m afraid it could be a game breaker

 

[alfye20]

Curvature doesnt meant distortion, resolution does.
In any case, more curvature is less distortion to the peripheal vision

 

[jamescarruthers]

If anything curved screens would reduce the distortion.

Whether or not the image can be corrected to the curved screen is the question.

Below is the setup for the perfect radius with a triple G7.

The circle is your head. Screen needs to be 915mm from your eyes.