Samsung Odyssey G7

How to play Xbox Series X games with HDR on Samsung Odyssey G7

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With a recent firmware update for the Samsung Odyssey G7, you can now play Xbox Series X games with HDR on the gaming monitor. If you are interested in doing so, you can follow this Seeking Tech tutorial.

Updating the Firmware for Samsung Odyssey G7

The first step you should take is to make sure the firmware for your Samsung Odyssey G7 is up-to-date. If you haven’t updated your monitor yet, then you can take the following steps:

1. First off, you need a USB storage device that have been formatted to FAT32. If you need to reformat the drive, you should backup any important data you have previously on it as the reformatting process will delete everything.

2. Plug the USB storage device into your PC.

3. Download the firmware update from the Odyssey Gaming Monitor (G75 Series) Manuals and Downloads page. As of this posting, the software version available to download is 1009.3 (released on Nov. 2, 2020), which adds 4K resolution support in addition to improving the overall image quality.

4. Open the zip folder from the downloaded location on your PC.

5. Copy the bin file from the zip folder and then put it on the root directory of your USB storage drive. Make sure that there is no other bin file on the root directory.

6. Disconnect the USB storage drive from your PC once the copy process has been completed.

7. Plug in the same USB storage drive into the USB-1 Service port on your Samsung Odyssey G7. This should be the front-most USB port.

8. Go to “Menu” by using the Function Key Guide on your G7. It is the top option.

9. Under “Menu,” select “Support” from the options available on the left side and then “Software Update” from the options on the right side of the same screen.

10. The gaming monitor should then look for the update file from your USB storage drive. If it finds the new software version, it will ask you to perform the installation. Choose the “Yes” option to being the process.

11. During installation, the screen will turn off, then turn on and, finally, turn off again. At this point, you have to unplug the G7 from your power outlet and then plug it back in to complete the firmware update.

About HDR Support for Xbox Series X and Odyssey G7

The Xbox Series X can only support HDR when it is outputting a 4K signal. If the console is outputting at 1080p or 1440p instead, then you will get a non-HDR (also known as SDR) image.

The aforementioned new firmware for the Odyssey G7 adds support for 4K as the monitor will convert the 4K signal and convert it to a 1440p image.

Thus, in order to play Xbox Series X games in HDR with the G7, the console will need to output a 4K signal to the monitor.

How to enable HDR for Xbox Series X on Samsung Odyssey G7

Now that your Odyssey G7 is updated to the latest firmware, you can now play Xbox Series X games with HDR. To do so, you need to take the following steps:

1. Select “Menu” from the on-screen display using the Function Key Guide on your G7.

2. In “Menu,” select “Game” form the left side and then “FreeSync” on the right side.

3. Set “FreeSync” to “Off” to disable this feature.

4. On your Xbox Series X, go to the “Settings” from the main system menu.

5. Under “Settings,” select the “General” option on the left side and then select the “TV & display options” to the right.

6. Under the “General TV & display options” menu, head to “Video modes” under Advanced.

7. In the new menu, make sure that the “Allow 4K” and “Allow HDR10” options are enabled, which is displayed with a check mark. You may also want to enable the “Auto HDR” option, which will convert non-HDR (otherwise known as SDR) games to a HDR image.

8. Once you are done, head back to the “General TV & display options” menu. Under Display, you will see the resolution setting. If it isn’t already set to 4K UHD, you need to change it to that resolution to ensure the Xbox Series X will be outputting a 4K HDR signal to your Odyssey G7.

Can you play Xbox Series X games at 120 FPS and HDR with Odyssey G7?

Unfortunately, you can’t play games with 120 Hz and HDR both enabled on the Samsung Odyssey G7. You will have to choose between 1440p with 120Hz or 1440p (downscaled from 4K) with 60Hz and HDR.

How to play PS5 games at 120 FPS on Samsung Odyssey G7

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With the Samsung Odyssey G7 gaming monitor, you can play games at 120 frames per second on your PlayStation 5 (or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition).

If you are interested in doing so, you can check out this tutorial at Seeking Tech for the right setup and settings.

How to enable 120Hz support on PS5

To enable support for a 120Hz display on the PlayStation 5, you first have to make sure that the game you are planning to play actually supports 120 frames per second. As of this writing, the following games can currently run at 120 FPS on the PS5:

  • Borderlands 3
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
  • Destiny 2
  • Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition
  • DIRT 5
  • Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
  • Nioh
  • Nioh 2
  • Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege

In most cases, you can enable 120Hz support for these games by using the in-game menu. You will most likely find the option to do so under the video setting.

If you want a more universal method for 120Hz support on PlayStation 5, you can take the following steps:

1. Go to the main system menu and then head to “Settings,” which is located on the top right corner of the screen.

2. In “Settings,” find and select “Saved Data and Game/App Settings.”

3. In the “Saved Data and Game/App Settings” menu, first select “Game Presets” on the left side and then “Performance or Resolution Mode” on the right side.

4. In the pop-up menu, select “Performance Mode,” which will make the PS5 automatically run games at the highest frame rate mode available.

How to enable 120Hz for PS5 on Samsung Odyssey G7

To enable 120Hz support for PlayStation 5 on your Odyssey G7, you need to disable FreeSync on the monitor. To do so, you can take the following steps:

1. Using the Function Key Guide, select “Menu,” which is the top option.

2. In “Menu” go to “Game” and then select the “FreeSync” option.

3. Set “FreeSync” to “Off” and the screen will turn off and turn back on again.

How to check if your Odyssey G7 is displaying PS5 games at 120Hz

1. To check if your Samsung gaming monitor is currently displaying at 120 frames per second, you first have to launch a compatible game on your PlayStation 5 and make sure you are playing in the mode that supports 120 Hz.

2. Using the Function Key Guide of the G7, go to “Menu” and then “Support.”

3. In “Support,” select “Information” to view the current refresh rate the monitor is using.

How to check if your PS5 is displaying games at 120 FPS

1. To check if your PlayStation 5 is displaying games at 120 frames per second, first you have to boot up the compatible game and then make sure you are playing it the mode that supports the high frame rate.

2. While in the game, press and hold the PS button on your DualSense to bring up the Home Screen main menu. Do not close the game or else the PS5 will revert back to 60Hz.

3. In the Home Screen, select “Settings,” which you can find next to your profile picture on the top right corner.

4. In “Settings,” head to “Screen and Video.”

5. In the “Screen and Video” menu, go to “Video Output” on the left tab and then “Video Output Information” on the right side. If you see “1920 x 1080 – 120 Hz,” then you are playing the game at 120 frames per second.

Can you play PS5 games at 1440p and 120Hz with Samsung Odyssey G7?

The PlayStation 5 does not currently support 1440p. Instead, you can downscale the 4K video output from the PS5 to the Odyssey G7 to 1440p. You can check out this guide if you are interested in doing so.

If you want to play games at 120 frames per second, you are limited to 1080p unless Sony decides to add native support for 1440p on the PlayStation 5 with a future system software update.

Can you play PS5 games at 4K and 120Hz with Samsung Odyssey G7?

The maximum resolution for the Samsung Odyssey G7 is 1440p. Thus, you can’t play any PlayStation 5 games in native 4K. Furthermore, the HDMI port of the gaming monitor is 2.0, which means that it does not support 4K and 120 frames per second anyway as you need HDMI 2.1.

How to play PS5 games in 1440p with Samsung Odyssey G7

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Although the PlayStation 5 currently does not support 1440p, you can still play PS5 games at 1440p by downscaling the 4K video signal with the Samsung Odyssey G7 gaming monitor.

If you are interested in doing so, you can follow this Seeking Tech tutorial.

How to check the current firmware version for Samsung Odyssey G7

The Odyssey G7 does not support 4K signals right out of the box as Samsung added the feature in a subsequent firmware update.

To check what firmware your monitor is currently running, you can take the following steps:

1. With the Function Key Guide, go to “Menu,” which is the top option.

2. In “Menu,” select “Support” on the left tab and then scroll to “Software Update” to the right.

3. On the rightmost side, you should see the current version of the firmware. As of this writing, the latest firmware for the Odyssey G7 is Version 1009.3, which was first made available on Nov. 02, 2020. This version features 4K resolution support in addition to improving the image quality of the monitor.

How to upgrade the Samsung Odyssey G7 firmware

If you have an older version of the firmware, you need to update the software of the Odyssey G7.

To do so, you can take the following steps:

1. Before you begin, you need an USB storage device with the FAT32 format. If you have to reformat the storage device to FAT32, make sure you backup any existing data first as you will lose all the current data on it.

2. Now that you have the proper USB storage device, connect it to your computer and then download the firmware from the official Samsung Support Page for the Odyssey G7.

3. Open the downloaded zip folder and then copy the .bin file to the root directory of the aforementioned USB storage device. Make sure that that are not other .bin file on the root directory.

4. Once the copy process is completed, disconnect the USB storage device from your PC and then plug it into the USB-1 Service port, which should be the front-most USB port.

5. Using the Function Key Guide on your monitor, go to “Menu.”

6. In “Menu,” select “Support” on the left tab and then “Software Update” on the right side.

7. If done correctly, the monitor will then search for the update file. If it finds a newer software version, it will prompt you for permission to being the updated process. Select the “Yes” option to begin.

If you get the following message:

“No update files found on your USB device. Please check your USB device and try again.”

Make sure that the USB storage drive is using the FAT32 format and is plugged into the correct USB port on your monitor. You should also make sure that the file name is the same on the USB storage drive as the name from the aforementioned zip folder.

8. During the conclusion of the update process, the monitor will turn itself off and on again. After installation is complete, it should be turned off. At this point, unplug the monitor from your power outlet and then plug it back in again to finish the firmware update.

How to enable 4K downscaling to 1440p on PS5 for Odyssey G7

In order to enable 4K downscaling to 1440p on PlayStation 5 when using the Samsung Odyssey G7 gaming monitor, you can take the following steps:

1. Connect your PlayStation 5 (or PlayStation 5 Digital Edition) to your Odyssey G7 with a HDMI cable.

2. Turn on your game system and then go to “Settings” from the Home Screen main menu.

3. In “Settings,” navigate downwards and select “Screen and Video.”

4. In the “Screen and Video” menu, first select “Video Output” on the left side and then “Video Output Information” on the right side. The “Video Output Information” will show the current resolution the PS5 is sending to the G7 monitor. If it shows “3840 x 2160 – 60 Hz,” then your monitor is properly downscaling the 4K signal to 1440p.

5. If the resolution shows “1920 x 1080 – 60 Hz” or “1920 x 1080 – 120 Hz” instead, return to the aforementioned “Screen and Video” menu and select “Video Output” on the left side and then the “Resolution” option. In the new pop-op window, you can change the resolution to 2160p. Changing the resolution will cause the screen to automatically turn off and then on.

6. To ensure that the PS5 games you are playing will be downscale to 1440p, you can also change the game presets by first going to “Settings.”

7. In “Settings,” navigate downwards and select “Saved Data and Game/App Settings.”

8. In the “Saved Data and Game/App Settings” menu, go down and select “Game Presets” on the left side and then “Performance Mode or Resolution Mode” option on the right side. In the pop-up menu, select “Resolution Mode” so that the games will be displayed at the highest possible resolution by default.

Compatible desk mounts for the Samsung Odyssey G7 and G9

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The G7 and G9 are two of the latest curved gaming monitors released by Samsung.

If you want to mount these PC screens on your desk, whether if you want to save space or want more maneuverability, then you can check out this guide to find the best available desk mounts.

Screen Sizes

The Odyssey G7 is available in 27″ and 32″ variants. The Odyssey G9 is only available in 49″.

You can check out the model number for each screen size below.

  • 27″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitor: C27G75TQSNXZA
  • 32″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitor: LC32G75TQSNXZA
  • 49″ Samsung Odyssey G9 Curved Gaming Monitor: LC49G95TSSNXZA

Weight without Stand

Desk mounts have a weight capacity limit. As a result, you need to know how much your curved monitor weighs.

You can find the weight, without the stand attached for each model, below.

  • 27″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Monitor: 15.9 pounds
  • 32″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Monitor: 18.1 pounds
  • 49″ Samsung Odyssey G9 Monitor: 31.1 pounds

Dimensions without Stand

Of course, you also need to make sure that you have enough room on your desk for your new monitor. If you are planning to move your G7 or G9 around, then make sure you leave some extra room in order to do so.

You can find the full measurements for the curved gaming monitors below.

  • 27″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Monitor: 24.2″ x 22.68″ x 12.04″
  • 32″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Monitor: 27.96″ x 23.41″ x 12.04″
  • 49″ Samsung Odyssey G9 Monitor: 45.18″ x 14.31″ x 11.46″

VESA Pattern

One last element you should take into account before thinking about mounting your monitor to a desk is the VESA Pattern. The specification measures the amount of space between the four mounting holes located on the back of your G7 or G9.

You can check out the VESA patterns below.

  • 27″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Monitor: 100 mm x 100 mm
  • 32″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Monitor: 100 mm x 100 mm
  • 49″ Samsung Odyssey G9 Monitor: 100 mm x 100 mm
Desk mount example.

Compatible desk mount for 27″ and 32″ Samsung Odyssey G7

For the Samsung Odyssey G7, the best option is the HUANUO Gas Spring Single Arm Monitor Desk Mount.

With this install, you will be able to extend your curved monitor all the way out to 22.4 inches. You can also adjust the height from a range of 16.9 inches to 26.3 inches. Furthermore, you can tilt up to 30 degrees upward, tilt up to 85 degrees downward, swivel up to 90 degrees to the left, swivel 90 degrees to the right and even rotate up to 360 degrees.

The HUANUO supports the 100 mm x 100 mm VESA patterns of the 27″ and 32″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitors. With a weight capacity of 19.8 pounds, it can easily hold the PC screens.

The clamp will take up 3.94 inches of space at the back of your desk. For installation, you can either use the C clamp (if your desk has a thickness of 0.63 inch to 2.95 inches) or grommet mounting (for desks with up to 3.93 inches in thickness).

If you are interested, you can purchase the Odyssey G7 desk mount on Amazon with the following link:

Compatible desk mount for 49″ Samsung Odyssey G9

If you have the Samsung Odyssey G9, then the best option is WALI’s Premium Single LCD Monitor Desk Mount Fully Adjustable Gas Spring Stand.

With this product, you will be able to tilt your big PC display up to 15 degrees upward, tilt up to 15 degrees downward, swivel up to 50 degrees to the left, swivel up to 50 degrees to the right in addition to changing the height from the range of 10.1 inches to 21.5 inches.

This desk mount supports the 100 mm x 100 mm VESA pattern of the Samsung Odyssey G9. It also has a weight limit of 66 pounds, which is more than enough to hold the weight of your computer screen.

For installation, you can use either C clamp or grommet mount. The desk thickness should be no more than 3.5 inches.

You can purchase the Odyssey G9 desk mount, if you are interested, with the following link on Amazon:

Samsung Odyssey G7 and G9 wall mount compatibility guide

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Samsung recently released three new curved gaming monitors with the 27″ Odyssey G7, 32″ Odyssey G7 and 49″ Odyssey G9.

If you want to mount these computer screens on the wall, you can follow this compatibility guide at Seeking Tech to find the most suitable wall mounts.

Screen Size

The Samsung Odyssey G7 is available in two screen sizes while the Samsung Odyssey G9 only comes in one screen size.

You can take a look at the available options, as well as the respective model numbers, below.

  • 27″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitor (LC27G75TQSNXZA)
  • 32″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitor (LC32G75TQSNXZA)
  • 49″ Samsung Odyssey G9 Curved Gaming Monitor (LC49G95TSSNXZA)

Dimensions without Stand

Before thinking about mounting your PC screen to the wall, you first have to make sure you have enough room to do so. If you are planning to tilt, swivel and/or extend the G7 or G9, then you have to make sure to provide the extra space to accommodate these movements.

You can find the dimensions, without the stand, of each display below:

  • 27″ Samsung Odyssey G7: 24.2″ x 22.68″ x 12.04″
  • 32″ Samsung Odyssey G7: 27.96″ x 23.41″ x 12.04″
  • 49″ Samsung Odyssey G9: 45.18″ x 14.31″ x 11.46″

Weight without Stand

Weight is also another important factor as you need to make sure that the mounting bracket is strong enough to hold the monitors.

You can take a look at the weight specifications, without the stand, below:

  • 27″ Samsung Odyssey G7: 15.9 lbs.
  • 32″ Samsung Odyssey G7: 18.1 lbs.
  • 49″ Samsung Odyssey G9: 31.1 lbs.

VESA Pattern

A VESA pattern is the standard spacing between the four mounting holes located at the back of the G7 and G9. You need this information as not all mounts support all VESA patterns.

You can take a look at the VESA spacing all three new Samsung computer monitors below:

  • 27″ Samsung Odyssey G7: 100 mm x 100 mm
  • 32″ Samsung Odyssey G7: 100 mm x 100 mm
  • 49″ Samsung Odyssey G9: 100 mm x 100 mm
Desk mount example.

Compatible fixed wall mount

If you like your game monitor to stay firmly in place, when we recommend getting Mounting Dream’s Fixed TV Mount.

With it installed, your curved screen will be just 1.1″ from the wall.

The bracket is compatible with the 100 mm x 100 mm VESA pattern of the 27″ Samsung Odyssey G7, 32″ Samsung Odyssey G7 and 49″ Samsung Odyssey G9. The weight limit is 100 pounds, so it can easily hold the heaviest display.

You can install the Mounting Dream Fixed TV Mount on a brick wall, concert wall and wooden studs. For studs, you need spacing of 16 inches or 24 inches.

The product comes with an one-piece wall plate design as well as all the necessary hardware, including a bubble level tool. You can also request the tools needed to install on a concrete wall.

If you are interested, you can purchase the fixed mounting bracket on Amazon with the following link:

Compatible tilting wall mount

If you prefer to install your G7 or G9 PC monitor higher up on the wall and/or want to prevent any potential screen glares, then you should get a mount that is capable of tilting. In this case, we suggest getting VideoSecu Mounts’ Tilt TV Wall Mount Bracket.

With it install, you will be able to tilt your display forward at up to 10 degrees.

The bracket supports the VESA patterns of the Samsung Odyssey displays. The weight limit is 132 pounds, so it is easily strong enough to hold all three curved monitors.

The product includes all the mounting hardware, including a bonus magnetic bubble level tool, needed for installation. You will also get a 6-feet HDMI cable.

You can purchase the tilting mount, if you are interested, from Amazon via the following link:

Compatible full motion articulating wall mount

If you want more mobile options, then we recommend taking a look at Amazon Basics’ Heavy-Duty Full Motion Articulating TV Wall Mount.

When installed, your Odyssey G7 or Odyssey G9 can be extended up to 16.3 inches from the wall, titled up to 10 degrees forward, tilted up to 5 degrees backwards, swiveled up to 180 degrees to the left and swiveled up to 180 degrees to the right.

The mount is compatible with the 100 mm x 100 mm VESA spacing of the 27″ and 32″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitors as well as the 49″ Samsung Odyssey G9 Curved Gaming Monitor. With a weight limit of 80 pounds, the bracket can easily hold the heaviest screen in this group as well.

For installation, the product includes adapter, mounting hardware, bubble level tool as well as a wall mounting template.

You can purchase the articulating mount, if you are interested, with the following link on Amazon:

You can also take a look at our desk mount guide for the G7 and G9 with this article.