Samsung’s 49-inch ultrawide monitor is $400 off ahead of Prime Day

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Prime Day is a week away and we’re already seeing impressive discounts for tech gear we’ve been eyeing. Right now, Samsung’s impressive 49-inch ultrawide monitor is on sale for $799.98, a whopping $400 discount that matches the best price it’s been all year.

What’s interesting is that high-end ultrawides like this are typically marketed towards gamers, but this one is a business-class model. You’re looking at double HDMI plus DisplayPort inputs, along with Ethernet and a USB-C port with 90W of passthrough charging, making it a great home office monitor to pair with a laptop. The built-in KVM switch means you can hook up multiple PCs to this monitor and easily switch between them, using the same keyboard and mouse as you switch.

With its 5120×1440 resolution, you’re getting tons of screen space—that’s equivalent to two 1440p monitors side by side, but without an annoying bezel down the middle. That’s enough screen real estate to dock multiple apps on screen for maximum productivity, and the 120Hz refresh rate will feel responsive and smooth as you work or watch Netflix.

Can you use it for gaming? Sure, but you’ll need a powerful machine to push high frame rates at this resolution, and the 120Hz refresh rate might not be enough if you’re a hardcore gamer. Meanwhile, the VA panel lacks the ultra-fast response times you’d want for twitchy games. This is a monitor that’s designed mainly for productivity but can support casual gaming after hours; it’s not primarily for gamers.

Huge 49-inch ultrawides don’t come cheap, especially not from a premium brand like Samsung. Getting this ViewFinity S95UC for just $799.99 is a real deal, and one of the better early October Prime Day deals. If you’re interested in an ultrawide but would rather one that’s more affordable, check out PCWorld’s picks for the best ultrawide monitors.