Samsung Odyssey G5 G5 32" Black
The 1000R curved VA panel with QHD resolution delivers 1.7x the pixel density of Full HD, creating an immersive wraparound view with sharp detail. A 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT response time, paired with AMD FreeSync, keep motion fluid and screen tearing at bay during fast-paced scenes. This monitor is best for competitive gamers seeking a large, deeply curved display that prioritizes speed and immersion over peak HDR brightness.
Screen 32
Resolution QHD
Panel VA
Refresh 165 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync FreeSync
HDR HDR10
70 Overall Score
Price CA$400
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong feature (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong social proof (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong performance (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong display (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average compact (5th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 32" |
| Resolution | QHD |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1000 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Depth | 24 bit Color w/ 16.7 Million Col |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 |
Features
| Power | 59 |
| Weight | 5.2 kg / 11.5 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Odyssey G5 G5 32" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | MSI MPG MPG 271QRX QD-OLED | Dell UltraSharp U3425WE | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G SA1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 32 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 34.13999938964844 | 27 |
| Resolution | QHD | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440x1440 | 2560x1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | WOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 165 | 240 | 480 | 360 | 120 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR10 | HDR10 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Odyssey G5 G5 32" | 62.1 | 4.5 | 73.7 | 91.7 | 48.5 | 77.7 | 42 | 90.9 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.4 | 73.8 | 75.7 | 72.2 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 93 | 86 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 84.5 | 63.7 | 76.6 | 72.2 | 90.3 | 99.7 | 98 | 98.4 |
| MSI MPG MPG 271QRX QD-OLED Compare | 98.9 | 63.7 | 76.6 | 72.2 | 90.3 | 99.5 | 82 | 99.5 |
| Dell UltraSharp U3425WE Compare | 86.3 | 86.8 | 80.9 | 97.3 | 90.3 | 56.2 | 99.8 | 86 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G SA1 Compare | 99.6 | 85 | 76.6 | 86.1 | 90.3 | 99.3 | 95.2 | 74.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$400
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Price History
Usage Scores
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