Samsung morphs the Odyssey Neo G7 into its first flatscreen mini-LED display

The new 43-inch model maintains a 4K resolution like the rest of its line

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Mini-LED displayshave seen a surge in popularity the past couple of years as the next big thing after OLEDs. Not one to ignore consumer demand,Samsungis preparing a global launch for its first flat screen mini-LED gaming monitor: the 43-inch version of Odyssey Neo G7.

Up until this point, the company has stuck to placing the mini-LED tech on curved displays like the originalNeo G7and theOdyssey Neo G9. While curved monitors offer reduced eye strain and greater immersion for games, they tend to be pretty expensive and prone to annoying glare.

Although the price tag for thenew Neo G7 modelis still unknown, Samsung is directly addressing glare by outfitting it with a Matte Display. This feature will allow the monitor to reduce the amount of light reflected on the screen, “minimizing distractions during… intense gaming sessions”.

The 43-inch Neo G7 isn’t as capable or powerful as the Neo G9, but it’s still no slouch. You’re looking at a4K monitor(3,840 x 2,160 pixels) sporting Samsung’s own Quantum Matrix Technology for improved brightness plus certifications for VESA Display HDR600 andHDR 10 Plus. Translated into plain English, the display will showcase deep, rich blacks, and expressive colors in a high amount of detail.

It also has a144Hz refresh ratefor fast response times – vitally important for intense gameplay. Support forAMDFreeSync Premium Pro is present to deal with common PC gaming problems like “stuttering, input latency, and screen tearing”. However, this feature only works on Radeon Rx 200 and later GPUs.

Customization

Regarding customization, the 43-inch Neo G7 has Flex Move Screen that allows users to “shrink” the screen display down to 20 inches and lower the aspect ratio from 21:9 to 16:9.

The difference between the two sizes comes down to a matter of preference, in all honesty. Some players might prefer a 20-inch screen, as not all games, especially older titles, look good or work well in an ultrawide aspect ratio like 21:9. There’s also Samsung Game Bar, a quick menu of sorts allowing players to adjust the Neo G7’s settings on the fly without having to leave the game. You can tweak things like the screen ratio andhigh dynamic range, as well as enable Game Picture mode.

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As mentioned earlier, Samsung has yet to reveal the official price tag and announce a specific launch date other than sometimes in Q1 2023 (so within the next few months or so). You can, however, send an inquiry to Samsung asking for more information, which we did.

If the company informs us of the price tag, we’ll be sure to update this story with the new info. Considering it’s a4Kmonitor with high-performing features, it’ll be pricey for sure, but probably not as expensive as the Neo G9.

Demand for Mini-LED

The demand for Mini-LED displays is slated to grow exponentially within the next decade. According toStraits Research, the Mini-LED market is “projected to reach $1.24 billion by 2030.” Various companies across the tech industry have already been making moves by working on new Mini-LED products likeLenovo’s upcomingThinkBook 16ptoHisense’s U8H TV.

If you’re wondering what the difference is between Mini-LED andOLEDscreens, another high-quality image standard, check outTechRadar’s analysisfrom last year. We compared the two standards and found that Mini-LED displays may be the better buy in the long term.

Cesar Cadenas has been writing about the tech industry for several years now specializing in consumer electronics, entertainment devices, Windows, and the gaming industry. But he’s also passionate about smartphones, GPUs, and cybersecurity.

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