Samsung Odyssey G30D 27" Black 2024

★★★★★ 4.7 (2,785)

With a 27-inch VA panel delivering a 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, this monitor eliminates distracting blur in fast-paced games. AMD FreeSync prevents screen tearing, while the fully adjustable stand—offering height, tilt, swivel, and pivot—enhances ergonomic comfort for long sessions. It is best for competitive esports gamers on a budget who need high frame rates and responsive performance in titles like Valorant or Apex Legends.

Screen 27
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel VA
Refresh 180 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync FreeSync
HDR HDR10
Samsung Odyssey G30D 27" Black 2024 monitor
73 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
  • Strong ergonomic (91th percentile) 91th
  • Strong performance (83th percentile) 83th
  • Strong feature (73th percentile) 73th

Cons

  • Below average compact (32th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has improved over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q3 '25: 4.5★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '25: 5.0★ · 11 reviewsQ1 '26: 5.0★ · 6 reviews2116Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews

Based on 19 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

Color 54.7
Portability 32.3
Display 42.9
Feature 72.7
Ergonomic 90.5
Performance 82.8
Connectivity 43.4
Social Proof 99.4

Specifications

Full Specifications

Display

Size 27"
Resolution 1920 (Full HD)
Panel Type VA
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Curved No

Performance

Refresh Rate 180 Hz
Response Time 1
Adaptive Sync FreeSync

Color & HDR

Brightness 250 nits
Color Gamut 95% sRGB
Color Depth 8-bit
HDR HDR10
HDR Support HDR10

Connectivity

HDMI Ports 1
DisplayPort 1
USB-C 0
Speakers No
Headphone Jack Yes

Ergonomics

Height Adjustable Yes
Tilt Yes
Swivel Yes
Pivot Yes
VESA Mount 100x100

Features

Webcam No
Touchscreen No
PIP/PBP No
Power 35
Weight 4.4 kg / 9.7 lbs

vs Competition

Spec Samsung Odyssey G30D 27" ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Dell UltraSharp U4025QW
Screen Size 27 26.5 44.5 27 34 39.70000076293945
Resolution 1920 x 1080 2560 x 1440 5120 x 2160 3840 x 2160 3440x1440 5120x2160
Panel Type VA OLED OLED OLED QD-OLED IPS
Refresh Rate 180 240 165 240 240 120
Response Time Ms 1 0.029999999329447746 0.029999999329447746 0.029999999329447746 0.029999999329447746 5
Adaptive Sync FreeSync FreeSync Premium Pro FreeSync Premium Pro G-Sync Compatible FreeSync Premium Pro Adaptive-Sync
Hdr HDR10 HDR10 DisplayHDR True Black 400 DisplayHDR True Black 400 DisplayHDR 400 True Black DisplayHDR 600
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product ColorCompactDisplayFeatureErgonomicPerformanceConnectivitySocial Proof
Samsung Odyssey G30D 27" 54.732.342.972.790.582.843.499.4
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare 96.573.975.572.790.597.993.289
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare 99.482.499.797.490.596.296.884.7
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Compare 95.963.897.386.590.597.982.268.6
Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare 98.479.985.59290.597.995.399.4
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare 97.782.498.497.472.356.799.278.4

Usage Scores

Overall (72.7)Gaming (62.8)Office (73.5)Creative (51.4)Portable (12.4)Professional (58.6)Entertainment (54)

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