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There are great monitors, and then there’s the Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd gen. Even though it’s only been a few months since this fantastic monitor was released, we’re already seeing a jaw-dropping 40 percent discount, its biggest deal so far. Instead of spending $2999.99 on it, you can get it for just $1799.99. That’s still a good chunk of change, but not when you consider everything this model has to offer.
The Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd gen is a massive 55-inch behemoth with a 1000R curved display. Whether you’re playing some World of Warcraft with your guildies or shooting up zombies, you’ll be sucked right into that world thanks to the stunning 4K visuals. They’re made even more luscious thanks to the inclusion of quantum mini-LED backlighting, an OLED alternative, and the HDR10+ support that technology unlocks.
Gamers will also appreciate the blistering 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, which translate into buttery smooth visuals. Plus, the AMD FreeSync Premium Pro promises tear-free and stutter-free gameplay.
Of course, the Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd gen isn’t just for gaming. You can connect up to four different devices at the same time, switching between them as needed. Frankly, that’s ideal for all those gaming sessions you squeeze in between work meetings (it’s not just me who does that, right?). Thanks to the Multi View feature, you can keep an eye on your work chat while playing.
One super cool thing is that the Ark has a built-in KVM switch, which enables you to control multiple PCs with a single mouse and keyboard, efficiently simplifying your workflow. Simply brilliant.
The Samsung Odyssey Ark Gen 2 has so much to offer. While we admit it’s a pricey monitor, it’s a worthwhile purchase, especially now that it’s $1200 off.
Author: Gabriela Vatu, Contributing Writer
Gabriela has focused on tech writing for 12 years, covering news, reviews, buying guides, deals, and more. She has bylines in numerous consumer tech publications, including PCWorld, Macworld, PCMag, IGN, MakeUseOf, XDA, Android Police, and Pocket-lint.
