Samsung unveiled several new gaming monitors at CES 2023, including the 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 and the 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9. However, the company has held one additional release that’s been close to the best so far: the 43-inch Odyssey Neo G7 (G70NC).
A distinctive feature of the Odyssey Neo G7 is the use of Samsung’s first 43-inch Quantum Mini-LED panel. Samsung boasts “ultra-fine and precise control” of its mini LEDs and the richer blacks you get from the tech. We welcome these advances as panels with Mini LED and OLED technology are proliferating and prices are dropping. Additionally, to minimize reflections, Samsung uses a matte finish on the panel.
In terms of specs, this is a run-of-the-mill 4K (3840 x 2160) gaming monitor with 144Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support, 1ms MPRT, 400 nits (typical) brightness, and VESA HDR. It has 600 certifications. When it comes to connectivity, Samsung has you covered whether pairing the monitor with a high-end gaming rig or with current generation consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. It has two HDMI 2.1 ports and one DisplayPort 1.4 port. It also has two USB 3.0 ports and dual 20-watt speakers.
Even more interesting is the inclusion of Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 5, and an Ethernet port. Built-in networking enables the Odyssey Neo G7’s Samsung Smart Hub and Samsung Gaming Hub. With Samsung Smart Hub, you can turn your monitor into a streaming entertainment hub with direct access to services like Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video and more. Samsung Gaming Hub, on the other hand, enables standalone gaming without a PC or game console. Enjoy streaming services like Xbox xCloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce Now. You can connect your wireless controller using Bluetooth as described in Wireless radios above, or you can connect your controller to one of the USB 3.0 ports.
Samsung says the Odyssey Neo G7 will launch in North America in the first quarter. However, pricing is not yet fully finalized.
