Samsung - 49" Odyssey Neo G9 DQHD 240Hz 1ms(GtG) G-Sync Compatible Quantum HDR2000 Curved Gaming Monitor

Bruh, 32:9 ALL THE WAY with a G9 Neo 49 and NEVER EVER EVER EVER EVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEERRRRRR look back. You won't be able to once you experience it.

My LG5k2k is yet to give out unlike my Neo 49 Odyssey that I had for 1.5 years, so I still give a slight win to the LG, personally. I use mine for work, and I must admit, I was concerned going to a smaller screen from the Neo, yet the added height more than makes up for it.

I made this exact transition from 2x27" to 1x49" several years ago. Never looked back. Sitting at the dead center with a curve keeping even the far edges at a constant distance makes all of the space fully usable. Otherwise you're either staring at two bezels in the middle of everything, or one of the monitors is way off to the side. Edit: Since you asked about radius: the curve on the Neo G9 is 1000R which I think is great. I haven't tried any others so I can't compare it to anything else. I know I prefer the curve A LOT over either the 2x27" being in a straight line, or having one angled.

If you can find it, the 34GN850 is an excellent IPS monitor. I switched that to my office PC at the shop. Main rig at home I went with 49" Samsung Neo G9.

Samsung QD-OLED G9 is quite stunning, since they're glossy like the Macbook's they pop really well in color. Otherwise you don't have many options except for MiniLED backlights in the Neo G9 49"and the G9 57", with the G9 57" being the main attraction due to its size and resolution (Dual UHD). Unfortunately those are VA panels, but they're still very good compared to a few years ago. There's no MiniLED IPS 32:9's unfortunately like on the Macbook. Only OLED, VA, VA + MiniLED, IPS, IPS Black.

Work/Productivity and value only? Probably yes. OLED is out of question, so you're stuck with VA or IPS. Unless you need Samsung most of the 32:9 VA panels are the same 144hz/240hz panel Samsung uses - you might find a cheaper 32:9 VA from ASUS, Acer, Phillips, Illyama, AOC - most use the exact same panel, some OC it out of box or offer other stuff that could actually be interesting for work/productivity (like a built in kvm, usb-c power delivery, speakers, etc.). LG does 32:9 IPS panels, better color and viewing angles on those make it interesting for productivity/work too, depending on the type of work. So I would keep those in mind and check the pricing in your country. Maybe there's a better option, otherwise the entry level G9 is totally fine for work.

Yeah, I actually prefer the 1000R curve on my G9 Neo vs the G9 OLED's 1800R. Productivity included.

\- LG Reliability > Samsung Reliability (my G9 Neo has flickering issues, My OLED version won't go above 120 hz anymore) \- Even more power required to drive games on the 57" vs LG. \- 21:9 > 32:9 IMO (and very subjective, but a reason nonetheless for many).

I just picked up the LG 45” GX9 5k2k to replace my Samsung 49” Neo G9 panel, which I’ll be selling to recoup at least some of the $2k this thing cost. 32:9 is too wide for anything gaming but racing IMO. Shooters make me dizzy on 32:9 49” At the moment I’m a bit nervous it’ll be too big ( and colors of WOLED ) still— I was hoping to wait until the 39” version but now hearing that won’t be until later in 2026 now until it’s actually available. I guess if it’s really too big I’ll just grab another 32” Alienware for this setup and wait it out. But none of those are on sale at the moment and I’m impatient presently.

yeah, agreed. colors aren't perfect, size is way better than neo g9

Yeah Samsung is garbage sadly. Coming from someone who has a G9 OLED, NEO G9, Samsung washer dryer, Samsung tv x 6, lol. Washer dryer did really well. Their TVs are good if you buy the higher end ones. Their monitors have all had issues for me and their one lower end tv I bought takes forever to connect to the internet. I’m not certain LG is much better from a customer service perspective but their monitors have just “worked.”

All the games you mentioned have stretched edges and lazy fisheye lens implementation. Sold my Neo G9 already so no idea if you can tweak the FOW slider to bearable levels in 32:9. For me 21:9 is the sweet spot but YMMV.

The literal best monitor you can get is the 49" G9 Mini LED monitor from Samsung. It's extremely close to IPSs vivid colors due to the quantum dot panel, deep and rich dark details due to the Mini LED. Smearing isn't a big problem realistically on a high end VA panel like this.

34" is too small, 57" is too big. I've been using 49" Samsung Neo G9 (mini-led 1000R version) for 2 years and I love it for productivity and gaming. I edit and color grade HDR videos and I wish the monitor was taller / had a bit more height in terms of real-estate. Looking forward to 45" 5k2K mainly because of how tall it is and OLED 21:9 for editing videos.

Same, I have the 49" Neo G9 , but ... I really WANT this one . I'd biy it in a heartbeat if I wasn't saving for a new bike