Samsung Odyssey LS27DG500ENXZA 27" Black 2025
The 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time on a Fast IPS panel provide fluid motion clarity, while G-Sync and FreeSync compatibility eliminate tearing for a competitive edge. Its fully adjustable stand with pivot and swivel functions, combined with a 99% sRGB gamut, offers ergonomic flexibility and color accuracy rarely found at this price point. This monitor is best for esports and FPS gamers who need high-speed QHD performance and all-day comfort without investing in a premium OLED display.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong performance (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong color (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202672/100
Q1 2026 buyers praised the monitor's picture quality, value, and gaming performance, but a few reported a dead pixel line and a persistent registration popup.
- Great color accuracy, sharp image, and solid value for 2K gaming.
- Dead pixel line appeared just after return window closed on one unit.
- Annoying registration popup persists even after registering, support unable to fix.
- HDR performance is basic but not a deal-breaker; brightness may need maxing.
- Q4 202567/100
Buyers praise the monitor's refresh rate, resolution, and value as a secondary display, but criticize sleep/wake firmware issues.
- High refresh rate and resolution praised for gaming and as a secondary monitor.
- Firmware issues with waking from sleep and going into standby are annoying but monitor is otherwise great.
- Great value for the price; a solid upgrade from 1080p monitors.
- Some glare reported with lights but screen clarity is otherwise excellent.
Based on 24 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| 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 | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | 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 | 6.4 kg / 14.1 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Odyssey LS27DG500ENXZA 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 | IPS | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 120 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 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 | DisplayHDR 400 | 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 | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Odyssey LS27DG500ENXZA 27" | 78.8 | 46.1 | 70.6 | 73.1 | 83.6 | 75.8 | 95.5 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 81.4 | 99.7 | 97.3 | 96.6 | 97.3 | 95.5 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 97 | 73.2 | 76.8 | 73.1 | 98.2 | 94 | 90.6 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 63.8 | 77.6 | 86.6 | 98.2 | 83.4 | 99.5 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.9 | 81.4 | 95.7 | 97.3 | 57.4 | 99.3 | 95.5 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.6 | 83.9 | 77.6 | 73.1 | 99.4 | 95.8 | 100 |
Usage Scores
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
