Samsung’s Updated 49-Inch Odyssey G9 Monitor to Feature 2,048 Local Dimming Zones

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The updated version of Samsung’s Odyssey G9 monitor will feature much better local dimming performance than its predecessor. This is according to a list of early specifications published by Chinese online retailer TaoBao, which reveal that the ultra-wide 49-inch display will boast as many as 2,048 local dimming zones—a massive improvement over the current model’s measly 10 vertical dimming zones. Other key specifications of Samsung’s updated Odyssey G9 monitor include a 5120 x 1440 resolution, 240 Hz, 1 ms GTG VA panel with 1000R curvature and support for DisplayHDR 2000. The display is also NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible.









For connectivity 2x DisplayPort and 1x HDMI (unclear which version) connections are listed along with 2x USB ports and an audio output. RGB lighting is featured on the screen as well like the current G9. PbP is also listed as a feature...

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