Samsung C49G95T 240Hz 32:9 VA model
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A 48.8″ Samsung SVA (‘Super’ Vertical Alignment) panel is used, with a 5120 x 1440 resolution and 32:9 aspect ratio. In terms of size and pixel density, it’s much like having 2 x 27″ 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) screens next to each other. Without any bezel in the middle. This is paired with a 1000R curve – a relatively steep curve and a definite feature given the considerable width of the screen. Designed to increase immersion and potentially improve viewing comfort. A light matte anti-glare screen surface is used and a 2500:1 static contrast is specified, alongside 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles. A 240Hz refresh rate is supported alongside Adaptive-Sync, including AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia’s ‘G-SYNC Compatible Mode’. A 48 – 240Hz with LFC is assumed (60 – 240Hz for ‘G-SYNC Compatible Mode’). A 1ms grey to grey response time is specified, alongside a claimed input lag of 2ms using ‘Low Input Lag’ mode. Be extremely wary of the 1ms grey to grey response time, as this will indicate a carefully selected pixel transition using a very strong pixel overdrive setting. In reality VA panels like this are not ideally suited for strong 240Hz performance – there’s still benefits to be had, assuming your frame rate is up there, but don’t get too drawn into the ‘1ms’ specification.
The monitor supports 10-bit colour output and uses a flicker-free QLED backlight (Quantum Dots + blue LED), providing 95% DCI-P3 colour space coverage (125% sRGB, 92% Adobe RGB). A 420 cd/m² typical maximum luminance is specified for SDR operation. The monitor also responds to HDR10 and HDR10+ content, with a peak luminance of 1000 cd/m² and local dimming on the backlight. This is an edge-lit solution rather than FALD (Full Array Local Dimming), so the overall precision and effectiveness is somewhat limited even if some situational contrast boosts can be expected. The fairly generous DCI-P3 colour space coverage and 10-bit colour processing can be put to good use under HDR, too. Other features include ‘Low Blue Light (LBL)’ settings including ‘Eye Saver Mode’ and a low-end detail gamma enhancement setting (‘Black Equalizer’). The rear of the monitor is largely glossy white with some contrasting matte black-elements also visible. The stand neck includes an ‘Infinity Core’ LED lighting feature, with 5 different modes and colour adjustment options. The feature also illuminates some strips either side of this ‘core’ and a small logo to the left. The included stand offers height, tilt and swivel adjustment and can be replaced by an alternative 100 x 100mm VESA compatible solution if preferred. The ports face downwards beneath a removable port cover and include; AC power input (internal power converter), 2 DP 1.4 ports, HDMI 2.0, 2 USB 3.0 ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Further information can be found on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor is listed for ~$1700 (£1280).
