Samsung Odyssey G5 G50F 27"
The 27-inch QHD IPS panel with a 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time delivers fluid, tear-free gameplay through G-Sync compatibility. Its fully ergonomic stand with height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustments provides uncommon flexibility at this price point, complemented by gaming-focused tools like Black Equalizer. This monitor is best for competitive gamers who prioritize high refresh rate motion clarity and a sharp 1440p resolution without needing premium HDR brightness.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong ergonomic (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong performance (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong feature (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
- Below average compact (16th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 14 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | QHD 1440p |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million |
| 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 | 48 |
| Weight | 4.1 kg / 9.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Odyssey G5 G50F 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 26.5 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 34 |
| Resolution | QHD 1440p | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | OLED | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 120 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Odyssey G5 G50F 27" | 70.5 | 16.1 | 69.1 | 72.6 | 82.6 | 43.2 | 91.2 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.4 | 99.7 | 97.4 | 96.2 | 96.9 | 91.2 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.5 | 74 | 75.7 | 72.6 | 97.9 | 93.2 | 86.5 |
| MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Compare | 95.9 | 64.1 | 97.3 | 86.5 | 97.9 | 82.4 | 75.1 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 96.4 | 82.4 | 98.4 | 97.4 | 56.3 | 93.2 | 71.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 97.3 | 79.9 | 85.6 | 92 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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