Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 G50SF 27" Black
The 27-inch QD-OLED panel delivers true 10-bit color and Pantone-validated accuracy with a glare-free coating that cuts reflections by 54%, making deep blacks pop even in bright rooms. A 3-year warranty covering burn-in backs up the OLED Safeguard system, which actively dims static logos and taskbars during long sessions. This monitor is best for competitive gamers who want 180Hz motion clarity and instant 0.03ms response times without sacrificing rich, accurate HDR visuals.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong display (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average portability (15th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.03 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 200 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 99% CIE1976 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 78 |
| Weight | 3.3 kg / 7.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 G50SF 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 26.5 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 120 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | 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 | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 G50SF 27" | 73.8 | 15.1 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 74.7 | 49.3 | 96.7 | 42.1 | 90.4 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.2 | 99.7 | 97.1 | 74.7 | 90.5 | 96.3 | 97 | 95.3 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.7 | 73.6 | 75.8 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 98 | 93.4 | 90.4 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 98 | 82.1 | 99.5 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.8 | 82.2 | 95.5 | 97.1 | 0 | 90.5 | 56.6 | 99.3 | 95.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 99.3 | 95.5 | 99.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offer From CA$754
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$800
We started tracking prices for this product on May 12, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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