Look, I’m not one to tell you how to spend your money, but if you’ve been eyeing a Samsung gaming monitor and waiting for the perfect moment to pull the trigger – well, this might be it. Samsung’s Black Friday deals are live right now, and some of these discounts are kind of ridiculous. We’re talking up to $350 off on select gaming monitors, plus a bunch of other tech that’s actually worth your time.
The thing is, these deals won’t stick around forever. Black Friday sales have this nasty habit of vanishing right when you finally decide you want something. And honestly? Some of these prices are better than what we saw last year, which doesn’t happen as often as you’d think.
Let me break down what’s actually worth your attention here.
The Gaming Monitor Deals That Actually Matter
Here’s where it gets interesting. Samsung’s Odyssey line – you know, those curved gaming monitors that look like they belong on a spaceship – they’re seeing some serious price cuts right now. The flagship models are getting the biggest discounts, which is refreshing because usually companies save the good stuff and only discount last year’s mediocre products.
The Odyssey Neo G9: A Beast of a Screen
The 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 is $350 off, bringing it down to $1,949. Now, I know what you’re thinking – that’s still a lot of money for a monitor. You’re not wrong. But consider this: this thing is basically two 4K monitors smashed together into one ultra-wide curved display. It’s got a 7680×2160 resolution, which is honestly kind of insane when you think about it.
The refresh rate sits at 240Hz with a 1ms response time, which means it’s fast enough for even the most competitive gamers. Do you need this? Probably not. Will it make your gaming setup look absolutely incredible? Definitely. The Quantum Mini LED display tech gives you crazy good contrast ratios too, so those dark scenes in horror games will actually be dark instead of that washed-out gray we’ve all gotten used to.
- Resolution: 7680×2160 (basically 4K doubled)
- Refresh rate: 240Hz with 1ms response time
- Current price: $1,949 (down from $2,299)
- Screen size: 57 inches of curved glory
More Realistic Options (If You’re Not Made of Money)
The Odyssey G7 is also on sale, though the discount isn’t quite as dramatic. Still, it’s worth considering if you want a solid gaming monitor without taking out a second mortgage. The 32-inch model is running about $200 off right now, sitting at $549. It’s got a 4K resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, and that signature Samsung curve that either you love or you don’t.
What I like about the G7 is that it hits that sweet spot between performance and price. You’re getting a legitimately good gaming experience without the “I just bought a used car” feeling that comes with the Neo G9’s price tag.
The Other Stuff Worth Checking Out
Samsung’s Black Friday sale isn’t just about gaming monitors, even though those are getting the flashiest discounts. They’ve got deals running across pretty much their entire product line, and some of them are actually pretty solid.
TVs That Don’t Completely Break the Bank
The Frame TV – you know, the one that’s supposed to look like art when it’s not showing Netflix – is seeing some decent discounts. The 55-inch model is down to $999 from $1,499. Is it worth it? That depends on how much you value aesthetics. The picture quality is good but not mind-blowing. What you’re really paying for is the ability to pretend your TV is a fancy painting when guests come over.
Here’s the thing about The Frame: it’s become kind of a status symbol in interior design circles. Which is weird, because it’s literally just a TV with a matte screen and some art mode software. But if you care about that sort of thing (and hey, no judgment), the sale price makes it slightly less painful to justify.
Tablets and Wearables Getting in on the Action
The Galaxy Tab S9 series is seeing discounts of up to $200, which brings these tablets into actually reasonable territory. The base Tab S9 is down to $599, and honestly, it’s one of the better Android tablets you can get right now. Samsung’s done a decent job with their tablet ecosystem lately – they’re not iPad levels of polish, but they’re getting closer.
- Galaxy Tab S9: $599 (was $799)
- Galaxy Watch 6: Starting at $199 (varies by size and model)
- Galaxy Buds 2 Pro: $149 (down from $229)
The Galaxy Watch 6 deals are kind of all over the place depending on which size and connectivity option you want, but you can find them starting at around $199 if you don’t need the LTE version. As someone who’s tried basically every smartwatch under the sun, the Galaxy Watch line is solid if you’re in the Android ecosystem. Just don’t expect miracles from the battery life.
What to Actually Buy (And What to Skip)
Let’s be real for a second. Not every Black Friday deal is created equal, and Samsung’s sale is no exception. Some of these discounts are legitimately good. Others are basically just bringing prices down to what they should have been in the first place.
The No-Brainer Picks
If you’re actually in the market for a gaming monitor and you’ve got the budget, those Odyssey deals are hard to beat. The $350 off the Neo G9 is significant enough that it’s worth jumping on if you’ve been considering it anyway. Same goes for the G7 at $200 off – that’s a solid discount on a monitor that was already pretty competitively priced.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro at $149 is another good one. They were overpriced at launch (most premium earbuds are, let’s be honest), but at this price they’re actually competitive with what Apple and Sony are offering. The noise cancellation is surprisingly good, and they fit better than the previous generation.
The “Maybe Wait” Category
The Frame TV is tricky. Yes, it’s on sale. Yes, $500 off sounds impressive. But you’re still paying a premium for aesthetic features that don’t improve your actual viewing experience. If you genuinely care about having a TV that blends into your decor, go for it. If you just want the best picture quality for your money, there are better options out there even at the sale price.
Tablets are always a tough sell unless you know exactly what you’re going to use them for. The Tab S9 is good, but ask yourself – do you really need a tablet, or are you just excited about the discount? Because there’s a difference, and one of them leads to expensive tech collecting dust in a drawer.
The Clock’s Ticking (Obviously)
Here’s the deal with Black Friday sales – and I know this sounds like a sales pitch, but it’s actually true – the best stuff tends to sell out fast. Not because of some artificial scarcity thing, but because when a product that people actually want goes on a real sale, people buy it. Shocking, I know.
Samsung’s sale runs through Cyber Monday, which gives you a few days to think about it. But some of these monitors have already gone in and out of stock a couple times based on what I’ve been seeing. The Neo G9 in particular seems to be selling pretty well, probably because $350 off a $2,300 monitor is legitimately significant.
The other thing to consider is that these Black Friday prices don’t usually come back around until next year. Maybe. Samsung’s pricing strategy can be kind of unpredictable – sometimes they’ll do flash sales that are even better, sometimes they won’t. It’s basically a gamble if you want to wait.
So yeah, if you’ve been eyeing Samsung gear and you’ve got the budget for it, this is probably your moment. Just maybe skip The Frame unless you’re really into the whole TV-as-art-piece thing. Your wallet will thank you.
