forum thread Posted by Identity404 • Mar 22, 2025
Mar 22, 2025 2:43 PM
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forum thread Posted by Identity404 • Mar 22, 2025
Mar 22, 2025 2:43 PM
55" Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. 4K Quantum Mini-LED Curved Gaming Screen + 32" Samsung Smart Monitor M5 (Samsung Offer Program) $1377.4
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This is much better than the original, but still has some flaws.
1. There's no way to do two inputs as dual ultra wide displays. You can sort of emulate it with Samsungs software but that is PC only, or you can use 4 inputs with two inputs per device.
2. The KVM is very poorly documented in how it works.
* You have to setup, ports, inputs, and displays to configure the connections.
3. A lot of wireless devices that use a dongle time out and Logitech will not support any logi bolt devices on a KVM. This means you might have to buy a new keyboard, mouse, or both.
4. The only USB-C / Thunderbolt cords I've found that work are Samsung branded.
5. The USB-C port has no power delivery at all and no DP Alt mode, so it is only used for keyboard and mouse sharing.
6. Every Mac OS detected as Apple TV and keyboard / mouse support disabled by default. This is a pain! Also, you Mac will always prompt you to configure the keyboard when you reboot and switch to the Mac from the KVM.
7. 165 Hz is single connection only and requires game mode to be turned on. Probably not a huge issue.
8. Cockpit mode is like having 3 - 32" screens at 1080P, so it isn't ideal
The nice thing about the display.
1. The picture is very nice.
2. Hard to argue having 4 inputs, even if more than 2 drops to 60 Hz.
3. Dual inputs run at 120 Hz.
4. The single display can be scaled in size to make it easier to use for longer work setups or simple browsing so no neck issues.
5. The stand allows you to raise the monitor enough that you don't need a complete standing desk to use it as a standing desk.
Overall, it has compromises, but you can work around them. I returned the 1st gen 3 days after buying it, it was so bad. This version is one we plan to keep, because we can make it work the way we want it to, even if it is a little bit awkward to learn how to use it.