Samsung 27 Odyssey OLED G5 G50SF QHD QD-OLED Gaming Monitor 180Hz Refresh Rate 0 03ms GtG Response Time

FANTASTIC, VIBRANT, BEAUTIFUL MONITOR. This is my response to most negative reviews: Listen, I have owned MANY different monitors over the last 10 or so years, from VA to IPS all the way to OLED. And this monitor my friend, is gorgeous. BEZELS: Now, I see a LOT of people complaining about the black "bezels" around the monitor, which "make it appear smaller". This is nothing but placebo, yes, there are 'gaps' between the bezels of the chassis of the monitor and the actual panel itself (See pictures). So it LOOKS like it might be smaller than a traditional IPS 27" screen. But I've done measurements and the screen itself is about 26.6 inches. Whereas my old 27" Samsung IPS monitor screen is about ~26.7 inches. THIS IS MINIMAL AND NOT NOTICEABLE. Good luck trying to find an OLED without it.. ALSO TURN OFF THE LIGHTS IN YOUR ROOM IF THIS REALLY BOTHERS YOU THAT MUCH COLOR FRINGING WITH HIGH-CONTRAST TEXT(See pictures): Color fringing in QD-OLED monitors occurs due to their unique triangular subpixel layout, unlike the traditional RGB stripe pattern found in IPS displays. This layout improves brightness and color accuracy but can cause text clarity issues since most text rendering algorithms are optimized for RGB stripes. As a result, fine text may appear with colored edges or slight blurring, especially at smaller sizes or high-contrast settings. And because you are buying a 1440p monitor, this is close to unavoidable. And like what a lot of reviewers said, its really a personal thing whether is bothers you are not. For me, this was something I noticed ever so slightly at first, and then after using this monitor for a few days, I had to actively look for it to notice it. (If you plan to just use this as a gaming monitor, then you will never notice this in games) don't forget you're supposed to be 2ft away from your screen. And if you can't afford the 4k version that's okay, don't leave negative reviews about color fringing when you're talking about a 1440p qd-oled. Display: Oh. My. Gosh. Does this monitor not look absolutely stunning. The vibrant popping colors, the inky deep blacks, the responsiveness, the refresh rate. This display feels almost too good to own. You can go to the review for the G60SD on Rtings.com and get the ICC profile (color calibration file) for this panel. And once you get your HDR and colors right, this monitor just pops out at you. High-contrast scenes in video games/ movies pop out at you in a realistic way. I noticed this especially with flashlights in video games, it almost tricks your brain more into looking like real life. It's SO hard to describe without seeing it in person. I TRULY believe most people who have complained about this have not calibrated correctly, or are just blind to a certain degree, which is okay too.. (Also if you are an editor, I don't care what people say, this is a great monitor for you too...) INSANELY accurate colors, I do some color-grading and this next to my studio monitor looks close to identical color-wise, but, of course, the vibrancy isn't comparable to QD-OLED. Don't let the negative reviews fool you, most times its either snobby or ignorance. You will most likely be blown away by this screen and love it. Enjoy! Read more

Great monitor for gaming and daily use. The Samsung Odyssey G5 OLED 180Hz delivers incredibly smooth performance and stunning image quality. The OLED panel looks amazing with deep blacks and vibrant colors, and the high refresh rate makes gameplay feel very responsive. Perfect for competitive gaming and immersive visuals. Highly recommended. Read more

I waited over a year to write this review and honestly it's going to be a short one because this monitor has been flawless! I mostly play competitive FPS games, COD, counter strike, Apex, etc. Let me say this monitor improved my gameplay more than upgrading my whole computer to the current generation of top tier gaming hardware. I also own a similar LG monitor and LG 65" OLED TV but this stays as my main display. Build quality is excellent, colors, clarity are insane. Every game I played looked incredible and the movements felt so much better! Read more

The image quality is amazing for the price point, and it comes with a 3 year manufacturer warranty. The contrast ratios are clearly Samsung quality. It's a new item, only being released a few months ago, so I don't know how long it will last, but I love it. I have the G5 curved screen right next to it because I game on this one, and it's REALLY obvious how the different technologies differ in contrast. The visuals are pure, and the refresh rate is more than enough even for competitive gaming. It's probably the highest quality and most affordable OLED. The other one looks good but it doesn't really compare to this one. Read more

Great monitor, HUGE upgrade from LCD (IPS and VA). Blacks are black, contrast is sharp, details are very crisp in everything you do. Only caveat is the DisplayPort cable that was included in the box was nonfunctional from the get go, and every time I reboot my PC I have to fidget with the firmware settings or drivers to get it to display 180hz at 1440p. It’s super frustrating. You basically almost want to leave it turned on 24/7 to keep it from resetting. Seems to be a windows issue. I did a clean install of Nobara Linux and it worked at 180hz out the box so not sure why windows is causing so much havoc. Playing games at 60hz SUCKS. Otherwise for just pure image quality and color depth, this is a very great option. Read more

This monitor is incredible. Even more-so when you manage to buy it at a discount. The blacks on-screen are phenomenal. The darkness really pops out at you as you expect an OLED should, but what amazes me about this monitor is the colors are also extraordinarily vibrant. I have been thoroughly spoiled with this monitor and I don't think I could ever go back, even to the extent that I am buying a second one to replace my second display monitor. Most would argue there is no need for an OLED as a secondary display, but after seeing how stunningly beautiful this monitor is, I don't think there is quite literally any other option. Monitor is worth the money, functions appropriately, and the software is also great. Highly recommend if you are looking for an OLED. Side note: I saw a lot of folks complaining about the matte coating on the screen. I don't mind it at all. It may not be for everyone, but matte coating has it's own advantages and disadvantages. That said, it looks great and has no noticeable problems at all, I would suggest this monitor to anyone looking for a great OLED. Read more

Some of the best monitors you can buy. Best color and amazing FPS and resolution. Read more