Samsung Odyssey OLED G50SF 27" Black

Samsung Odyssey OLED G50SF 27" Black

Samsung
75 Overall Score
vs
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025

LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025

LG
95 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Samsung Odyssey OLED G50SF 27" Black

85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 G50SF is widely praised as an excellent entry-level OLED monitor, offering stunning visuals, deep blacks, and vibrant colors at a budget-friendly price. Users highlight the 180Hz refresh rate, G-Sync/FreeSync support, and the 3-year burn-in warranty as key strengths. However, some experienced frustrating cable mismatches and a lack of clear setup instructions, which detracted from an otherwise great experience.

Pros
  • Stunning OLED visuals and colors
  • Deep blacks and vibrant colors
  • 180Hz refresh rate
  • G-Sync and FreeSync support
  • 3-year burn-in warranty
Cons
  • Cable mismatch (DP instead of HDMI)
  • Lack of clear setup instructions
  • Plastic stand and trim
  • Lower peak brightness (200 nits)
  • Limited to 180Hz refresh rate
👍 Display quality 8
👍 Value for money 5
👍 Refresh rate 4
👎 Cable issues 2
👎 Setup difficulty 2
🤔 Build quality 2

LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025

92 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews

The LG UltraGear 27-inch OLED gaming monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning OLED picture quality, incredibly high 480Hz refresh rate, and ultra-fast 0.03ms response time. Users describe it as a game-changer for competitive gaming, offering fluid motion and deep blacks. Common drawbacks include the high price, the need for a powerful GPU to reach 480Hz, and the lack of built-in speakers. Overall, it is highly recommended for serious gamers who can afford the premium.

Pros
  • Stunning OLED picture quality
  • Incredibly smooth 480Hz refresh rate
  • Ultra-fast 0.03ms response time
  • Deep blacks and vibrant colors
  • Solid build and ergonomic stand
Cons
  • High price point
  • Requires powerful GPU for 480Hz
  • No built-in speakers
  • SDR brightness lower than LCD rivals
  • Potential burn-in risk with OLED
👍 Display quality 5
👍 Refresh rate 5
👍 Response time 5
👎 Price 4
👍 Build quality 4
👎 Speakers 3

Scores

Office
Samsung
70
LG
88
Gaming
Samsung
74
LG
84
Professional
Samsung
62
LG
82
Creative
Samsung
58
LG
79
Entertainment
Samsung
64
LG
73
Portable
Samsung
11
LG
14

Specifications

Samsung Odyssey OLED G50SF 27"LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27"
Display
Size27"27"
Resolution2560 x 14402560 x 1440
Panel TypeQD-OLEDOLED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finishmattematte
Performance
Refresh Rate180 Hz480 Hz★
Response Time0.029999999329447746 ms0.029999999329447746 ms
Adaptive SyncG-Sync Compatible★FreeSync Premium Pro
Color & HDR
Brightness200 nits275 nits★
Color Gamut99% CIE197698.5% DCI-P3
Color Depth10-bit10-bit
HDRHDR10DisplayHDR True Black 400
HDR SupportHDR10HDR10
Connectivity
HDMI Ports12★
DisplayPort11
USB-C03★
Speakers✗✗
Headphone Jack✓✓
Ergonomics
Height Adjustable✗✓★
Tilt✓✓
Swivel✓✓
Pivot✓✓
VESA Mount100x100100x100
Features
Webcam✗✗
Touchscreen✗✗
PIP/PBP✗✗
Power78W★—
Weight3.30 kg★9.30 kg

Pros & Cons

Samsung Odyssey OLED G50SF 27" Black

  • Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong display (79th percentile)
  • Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
  • Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile

LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Black 2025

  • Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27"

Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 29 specs.

LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 27" Better at:

GamingOfficeCreativePortableProfessionalEntertainment