Samsung Odyssey G5 G50F 27" Black 2026
The 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time on its QHD IPS panel deliver fluid motion clarity for fast-paced games, with G-Sync and FreeSync compatibility preventing screen tearing. A fully adjustable stand with height, swivel, and pivot offers uncommon ergonomic flexibility at this price, though its 300-nit brightness limits HDR impact. This monitor is best for competitive gamers who prioritize high refresh rate motion handling and ergonomic adjustability over peak HDR brightness.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong ergonomic (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong performance (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong feature (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average portability (16th 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 | 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 32GX850A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 321CUP QD-OLED | Dell UltraSharp U3425WE | Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 32 | 26.5 | 32 | 34.13999938964844 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | OLED | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 165 | 240 | 165 | 120 | 160 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Odyssey G5 G50F 27" | 69.5 | 16 | 68.8 | 72 | 81.9 | 41.6 | 90.8 |
| LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B Compare | 80.5 | 55.3 | 98.8 | 72 | 96 | 98.1 | 99.5 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.5 | 74.2 | 75.4 | 72 | 97.9 | 93.3 | 86 |
| MSI MAG 321CUP QD-OLED Compare | 98.9 | 55.3 | 98.8 | 91.5 | 96 | 81.9 | 86 |
| Dell UltraSharp U3425WE Compare | 86.2 | 87 | 80.6 | 97.2 | 55.7 | 99.8 | 86 |
| Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA Compare | 85.1 | 82.6 | 88.1 | 85.9 | 75.1 | 87.7 | 73.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offer From $230
Best Buy 1 offer From $230
Amazon 1 offer From $230
Newegg 1 offer From $273
Price History
Usage Scores
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