Odyssey G9 DQHD Gaming Monitor

Here is what you may not know.. I have an OG Odyssey G9 (and this applies to all these super sized monitors). You will not always be running full screen real estate for all games. 1) Many games do not support UW (many Souls-like games) and you will be stuck with a central portion. Which means that your card only needs to support 1440 or 4K depending on wheter it would default back to 1440 or 4K. 2) You still have this option if your GPU cant push enough frames for your liking. 3) Many games that aren't pinnacle AAA games, you can still get a higher than expected frame rate in super ultrawide. In my opinion, getting a monitor that is base 4K ultrawide is the right choice, even with a 4080 tier or above card. In my case, I have a 7900xtx. The games I play in 5120X1440 suw have plenty of fps to spare and i usually run a frame limiter anyway. The games that don't support suw, I would rather be playing in 4K than 1440. I would get the 5K2K monitor or even the 57" Odyssey G9 monitor. The worst case scenario is you have to run in the middle, use upscaling/frame gen, or reduce options.

This is actually perfect timing for me, as I'm new to the market. I recently switched over from the 2020 Samsung g9 Odyssey 49" to the LG 45gx950a 5k2k OLED. I ended up returning it due to 21:9 not providing enough horizontal space in that configuration. I switched over to the 57" Samsung Odyssey g9 neo. It's been a good use experience so far, it's basically the old g9, but bigger, but I have to admit that I miss the vertical space the LG offered. There's something about a monitor filling your field of view from top-bottom and to the sides. Perhaps this monitor would be a good fit for me. I currently use my display with fancyzones, windowed everything, I'm mainly a gamer but also do productivity work (data analysis) and would like to try an even larger 5k2k 21:9 display. I will say, I am curious as to how it looks compared to the neo g9, but given that I was pleased with the look of the old Samsung VA panel g9 from 2020, I'm sure the LG display will be adequate.

Disclaimer: I received this product for free from LG as part of a promotional [event](https://www.reddit.com/r/ultrawidemasterrace/s/CD76kSo9sm). While I was asked to share my review, all opinions are entirely my own. Finding the perfect balance between high-end gaming performance and daily usability is a constant challenge for enthusiast setups. For the past two weeks, I have been testing the LG 52G930B as my daily driver to see how it fits into a workflow split between heavy productivity and demanding gaming. As a massive 52-inch ultrawide, it promises to deliver on both fronts, but transitioning between different ultra-wide formats always highlights distinct trade-offs. Here are my initial thoughts after integrating this display into my newly upgraded workspace. # Unboxing and Footprint Unboxing the LG 52G930B reveals packaging that is robust, well-built, and designed to keep everything secure. However, it uses a top-opening design rather than a side-opening one. This means you have to physically lift the monitor out and place it face down to attach the stand. With a curved screen, applying pressure unevenly against a flat surface during that step can be risky. When I previously had the LG GX950A 45" 5K2K, the box opened from the front, and the monitor stayed safely face down in the molded foam, letting you mount the leg and place it right on the desk without that concern. Once it is out of the packaging, the weight is significantly lighter than my Samsung 57" Neo G9, making setup much easier. The build quality feels great, and one area where LG does significantly better than Samsung is the leg design. LG uses a beautiful, robust square mount with a minimal footprint. I recently upgraded my desk from a 63"x27.5" rectangle to a 72"x31" L-shape. Even on that massive desk, the Samsung's intrusive legs ate up so much room that my mousepad had to sit on top of them, eating up my deskmat space and other accessories. It really shouldn't be used without a separate heavy-duty mount like the Ergotron HX. The LG, on the other hand, has a much smaller footprint, taking up no more than 7-8 inches of desk space. It is completely unintrusive, and I really wish Samsung would change their leg design. It gives me full mousepad access and a much more comfortable, organized layout. # The 5K Experience and Display Performance At 52 inches, the 21:9 screen real estate is unbelievable. Compared to my 57", it actually feels more comfortable to use for long sessions. It doesn't stretch so far to the sides, allowing you to see the entire screen and track UI elements without constantly turning your head. The vertical height of the 52" monitor is soooo nice. Coming from the 2020 Odyssey G9 to the 45" GX950A was amazing as I felt too cramped on the G9, but OLED concerns pushed me to the Samsung 57", which was a step down in vertical height. Going back to the 52" vertical height in 21:9 has been amazing and it really feels great having that extra vertical support. I will say the 45" GX950A provided more of an immersive, "VR-esque" experience because you could sit a bit closer and fill your entire view without it feeling cumbersome. The 52" has to be pushed back a bit more which is still nice, but slightly less immersive than the 45". That said, performance on this 5K gaming monitor is fantastic. Driving the Samsung Neo G9's extreme resolution makes my PC (RTX 5090 and 7800x3D) struggle, but switching to the LG resulted in noticeably smoother gameplay. Lately, I've been playing RE9 (Gameplay linked below), and the LG handles the framerates much better during intense scenes. I do not mess with HDR, as Windows makes it frustrating and finicky to use, so I avoided it. In terms of panel tech, the Samsung's mini-LEDs were better with contrast ratios and deep blacks. The LG has a more uniform look, but Samsung's brightness and contrast made things more poppy. That peak brightness was great for gaming but highly straining on the eyes for productivity. Staring at multi-layered commission logic and white spreadsheets all day on the Samsung has easily taken 5 years off my eyesight, lol. The LG's uniformity makes it MUCH easier on the eyes for daily work. # 4K vs 5K and Size Comparisons I have cycled through several setups recently, dailying an OG Samsung Odyssey G9 49" for five years, testing the 45" LG GX950A, and dailying the 57" Neo G9 before LG provided me with this 5K2K Gaming monitor. When evaluating 4K vs 5K displays across these massive sizes, the PPI (pixels per inch) is the first thing I check and notice. The PPI on the 52G930B is lower than the 57" Samsung. If you sit close, you will notice text clarity and sharp edges are a bit blurrier during motion in gaming and certain textures, and especially during productivity tasks or if you are pixel peeping. However, 21:9 is simply the ideal gaming resolution. You get a great field of view in sprawling environments without the tiring 32:9 stretch, and you completely avoid the annoyance of game developers failing to include HUD spacing customization, which often leaves minimaps stuck in your peripheral vision. If you purely want to game in 5K, the layout, physical footprint, and performance here are excellent. # Conclusion Overall, the 52G930B has been great these 2 weeks, offering a great mix of gaming immersion and daily comfort. I plan to continue using this monitor over the next couple of months to truly get a feel for its long-term viability and performance in day to day use. If anyone has any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out! [RE9 5k Gameplay Footage](https://youtu.be/Or0zU_fMzYM)

Here's what I'll recommend. The Odyssey g9 is a 49 inch monitor that's two 27" monitors side by side. You can go full screen 2560x1440 for competitive gaming and then split up windows using fancy zones for everything else. I like it and enjoy using it that way.

Yeah it's built into windows which is great. Set a custom zone you decide the pixel width of and enjoy

For me, the 5k2k would be perfect if you could switch the resolution down to 3440x1440 for faster refresh rates when gaming, and back up to full resolution for productivity and movies. I'd also be happier with a 1000r curve. I have an original Odyssey G9 and the curve is perfect. I've been itching to upgrade to the GX9 but those points have stopped me. I'll probably upgrade my GPU first.

More likely l, I'll upgrade to a 5070ti this year and a gx9 next year. I've got a 2020 Odyssey G9. Haven't had any issues with it so far but I'm finding 32:9 to be wider than I want anymore. I'd rather have more vertical height.

I have an original Odyssey g9 49". It is excellent for productivity. I use fancy zones for window management. I used it exclusively while doing full time remote classes during COVID. Four full browser windows side by side is pretty productive.

I have the 39" 1440p LG OLED. PPI at that size isn't phenomenal but looks fine in games. The 5k2k looks amazing but I'm not looking to take the performance hit. I can max every game I've tried at 3440x1440 and still generally break 100 fps. I came from a Samsung Odyssey g9 49". It was incredible for productivity but kind of overkill for gaming and I wanted an OLED with more vertical space.

Sold my first gen g9 to a buddy because I thought it was too small vertically. Was debating on a 57 inch for the extra height but decided to just get a 45 inch 21:9 since it's even taller, equivalent to a 36 inch 16:9 monitor in height and I absolutely love it. No looking back for me.

Im wondering the same and will be moving up from the original 49" G9. I do WFH so productivity is large use case, thats my biggest worry with the monitor outside of the more aggressive curve when compared to the G9

Have/had a Samsung g9. One of the LC49G95 models. I was really happy with it for the 3 years I used it. But last week it suddenly stopped showing picture and Samsung refuses to even provide firmware/software support out of warranty in the US. The actual panel and experience was amazing, far exceeding my expectations for a VA panel despite the $1200+ price tag, but my advice is to pay attention to the company you’re buying from as much as the panel itself, and read reviews for expected lifespan of the product. Those are important considerations when spending for premium products. To add, my use case was primarily for work as a software dev with some weekend warrior gaming. Sounds similar to your work splits.

Still running a 3080 Ti, I configured this setup about 5 years ago near the beginning of COVID. Also my 49" display had moved from Samsung CRG9 (2019) -> Samsung G9 (2020) -> Samsung G9 OLED (2023) over that time frame. Been eyeing a 5090, but hadn't yet made the move since the games I play hasn't required it just yet, and Samsung hasn't released a DP2.1 49" display.