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Solid Performer for gaming
04/03/2024 14:07
Samsung has finally updated the budget friendly G9 with the stand shared by the higher end models which is much more ergonomic than the older x shaped leg stand. This alone makes for a worthwhile upgrade but the HDR performance is where this really stands out.
For computer work, there is a lot of static images especially in applications like chrome and outlook and the taskbar so running an OLED monitor didn't seem like an appropriate choice. This VA panel paired with HDR in windows provides silky blacks with a balanced color contrast and I don't have to worry about burn-in. Youtube and netflix both worked with HDR with no problems.
For gaming, I tried a mix of games such as Witcher 3, Age of Empires 2, as well as Forza Horizon 5 and all of them worked great. The 240 hz screen paired with a 3080 ment high frame rates all the time. Since these are essentially 2 1440p monitors put together, the pixel density made text very readable in games. These days many new games can natively run 32:9 res and older games can be tweaked thru settings or file edits to get it working. The curve is perfect enough where I didn't need to strain my neck side to side to view the entire screen and it helps with the immersion.
Going back to the stand, I like the RGB ring on the back and the flat base feels more sturdy than the old base. You can raise and lower the height with one hand although I recommend using 2.
Overall a very nice monitor that I highly recommend.
sunny2456
Cromwell , Spojené státy americké
Age: 27
Gender: Female