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Release date: Jan. 8, 2021
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Samsung CRG9 review

Samsung CRG9. Display diagonal: 124.5 cm (49"), Display resolution: 5120 x 1440 pixels, HD type: UltraWide Dual Quad HD, Display technology: LED, Response time: 4 ms, Native aspect ratio: 32:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in USB hub, USB hub version: 2.0 / 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product colour: Black

Dual QHD display

The CRG9’s 5120 x 1440 Dual QHD resolution provides a super ultra-wide aspect ratio that lets you view more content in superfine detail. With screen space equivalent to two 27-inch QHD displays side by side, the 49-inch curved monitor delivers a wider view for winning play.

Super ultra-wide curve

With a super ultra-wide 32:9 ratio, the CRG9 curves around your field of view to immerse you in all the onscreen gaming action.

HDR1000 and QLED

HDR1000 supports a peak brightness rating of 1,000 nits for true high dynamic range (HDR content). And with Samsung QLED technology delivering DCI-P3 95%‡, colours are purer, brighter and truer to life than ever.

AMD Radeon FreeSync 2

Based on the adaptive sync technology of the original AMD Radeon FreeSync 2 HDR Technology to reduce stutter and screen tearing, premium features in FreeSync 2 include support for HDR content display, reduced input latency, and Low Framerate Compensation (LFC) for effortlessly smooth gameplay.

120 Hz refresh rate

The rapid 120 Hz screen refresh rate minimises image lag and motion blur for smoother gaming. The user-friendly 60 Hz settings let you quickly optimise performance via the on-screen display without having to access the display setting menu.

Play to win

The game-optimised monitor is designed to let you play to win. Turn on Game Mode to instantly adjust contrast and colour settings for any game genre, switch to Low Input Lag Mode for even faster response times, and target your enemies more accurately with Virtual Aim Point onscreen crosshairs.

Picture-by-Picture

With Picture-by-Picture you can connect and view input sources without degrading the original image quality. Picture-by-Picture offers convenience for PC games. For example, you can watch a movie and do a web search whilst playing your favourite game.

Eye comfort

Eye Saver Mode reduces fatigue-inducing blue light emissions and Flicker Free technology suppresses distracting screen flicker, letting you play for longer with less eye strain.

Optimised viewing

The swivel/tilt and height-adjustable stand offers all the flexibility you need to position the screen for maximum comfort. The panel’s VESA Standard mount also offers the option of mounting on VESA-compatible arms.

  • Screen: 5120x1440 Resolution, Curved 1800R, HDR, VA Panel
  • Technology: 4MS Response Time, 120Hz Refresh Rate, FreeSync
  • Connections: HDMI, Display Port, USB-Hub, Headphone
  • Great For: Gaming, Immersive Viewing and Productivity

Samsung CRG9 specs

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 11.6 kg
Height (without stand): 36.9 cm
Depth (without stand): 19.4 cm
Width (without stand): 120 cm
Weight (with stand): 14.6 kg
Height (with stand): 523.1 mm
Depth (with stand): 349.7 mm
Width (with stand): 1199.5 mm

Operational Conditions

Operating relative humidity (H-H): 10 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T): 10 - 40 °C

Packaging Data

Package weight: 20.1 kg
Package height: 318 mm
Package depth: 497 mm
Package width: 1327 mm
Cables included: AC, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB

Power

Energy efficiency scale: A to G
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (off): 0.3 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Power consumption (typical): 55 W
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours: 110 kWh
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours: 55 kWh
Energy efficiency class (HDR): G
Energy efficiency class (SDR): G

Ergonomics

Tilt angle range: -2 - 15°
Tiltable: True
Swivel angle range: -15 - 15°
Swivelling: True
Height adjustment: 12 cm
Height adjustment: yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

Flicker-free technology: yes
AMD FreeSync type: FreeSync
AMD FreeSync: True

Design

Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Ports & Interfaces

Headphone out: yes
DisplayPort version: 1.4
DisplayPorts quantity: 2
HDMI version: 2.0
HDMI ports quantity: 1
HDMI: True
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity: 4
Number of USB Type-B upstream ports quantity: 1
Number of upstream ports: 1
USB upstream port type: USB Type-B
USB hub version: 2.0 / 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Built-in USB hub: yes

Display

NTSC coverage (typical): 88%
sRGB coverage (typical): 125%
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes
Display diagonal (metric): 123.9 cm
Display number of colours: 1.07 billion colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing name: Mega DCR
Maximum refresh rate: 120 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical): 3000:1
Screen curvature rating: 1800R
Screen shape: Curved
Display technology: LED
HD type: UltraWide Dual Quad HD
Response time: 4 ms
Display brightness (typical): 600 cd/m²
Panel type: VA
Native aspect ratio: 32:9
Display resolution: 5120 x 1440 pixels
Display diagonal: 124.5 cm (49")