# Curved Immersive Gaming Monitors Samsung Revealed Its New 49-Inch Odyssey G9 Gaming Monitor By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-01-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssey-g9 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/1/samsung-49-inch-qled-curved-odyssey-gaming-monitor) & [samsung](https://www.samsung.com/) [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-gaming-monitor) recently revealed its new 'Odyssey G9' gaming monitor. The Odyssey G9 features a [49-inch QLED curved screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lc-m49qck) that has a 5120×1440 resolution. The monitor features a white exterior and a core that has five different lighting effects. The Odyssey G9 is also significantly more curved than many other gaming monitors on the market, as it has a 100R curve. The increased curve is able to provide a more engaging gaming experience, as the screen surrounds the user. Samsung's new gaming monitor is also able to support [AMD's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssey-neo-g9) FreeSync 2 and Nividia G-Sync. The company has not yet released any pricing information or a release date. However, it is anticipated that Samsung will release that information during CES. Image Credit: Samsung ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Curved Gaming Monitors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced display technologies for curved gaming monitors to enhance the immersive gaming experience. - **QLED Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the application of QLED (Quantum Dot LED) technology in various industries, such as televisions, signage displays, and automotive displays. - **Freesync and G-sync Compatibility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build platforms or software solutions that allow seamless compatibility between AMD's FreeSync 2 and Nvidia's G-Sync technologies, enhancing gaming performance and user experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Hardware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new gaming hardware, accessories, and peripherals to meet the demand for enhanced gaming experiences and monitor technologies. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate curved screen technology into various consumer electronic devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, to provide immersive viewing experiences. - **Display Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore advancements in display technology for applications in industries like entertainment, advertising, and medical imaging, aiming for more immersive and captivating visuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [4K-Resolution Gaming Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-gaming-monitor.md) - [4K Mini-LED Gamer Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-odyssey-neo-g7-43.md) - [OLED Gaming Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssey-oled-g6.md) - [Ultra-Immersive Premium Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssey-ark.md) - [Precision Performance eSports Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-odyssey-g8.md) - [3D Glasses-Free Gaming Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-odyssey-3d-g90xh.md) - [Ultra-Sharp Gamer Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssey-neo-g8.md) - [Embedded Game-Streaming Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-odyssey.md) - [Ultra-Wide 8K LED Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssey-neo.md)