Samsung Odyssey G40B 25" Black 2022
The 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time on its IPS panel deliver fluid, blur-free motion for competitive gaming, backed by both FreeSync Premium and G-Sync compatibility. A fully adjustable stand with pivot and swivel functions adds ergonomic flexibility rarely found at this size, while the 400-nit brightness and 99% sRGB coverage keep visuals clear and accurate. This monitor is best for esports gamers who need a compact, high-refresh display with a versatile stand for long practice sessions.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong performance (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong color (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
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.
- Q2 202693/100
Buyers praise the monitor's 240Hz refresh rate, zero ghosting, excellent colors, and value for competitive gaming. Some note it lacks speakers but works well for non-gaming uses like Apple TV.
- Excellent 240Hz performance with no ghosting, ideal for competitive gaming and esports.
- Great value for the price, with slim bezels, lightweight design, and VESA support.
- Good color reproduction and brightness for a 1080p monitor, suitable for non-gaming uses.
- No built-in speakers, but audio pass-through via 1/8" out works; HDMI extractor optional.
- Q1 202689/100
Buyers praised the display, size, and high refresh rate for gaming. Some noted a persistent HDMI notification issue and color mismatch concerns.
- Great display quality, vivid colors, and responsive UI for gaming and design work.
- 240Hz refresh rate and G-Sync provide smooth, tear-free gaming experience.
- HDMI notification toggles on and off when laptop is in sleep mode.
- Color accuracy does not match some IPS monitors from other brands.
- Q4 202575/100
Buyers praised the monitor's smooth 240Hz performance, vibrant colors, and adaptive sync for competitive gaming. Some noted lag issues and lack of speakers.
- Excellent 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response for fluid, crisp gaming motion.
- Vibrant IPS panel with wide viewing angles and good color accuracy.
- Some users experienced lag, possibly due to internet or PC, not the monitor itself.
- No integrated speakers; separate audio needed.
Based on 26 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 25" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
| Screen Finish | glossy |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 35 |
| Weight | 4.5 kg / 9.9 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Odyssey G40B 25" | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA | BenQ MA Series MA270U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 25 | 27 | 26.5 | 32 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 | 240 | 240 | 165 | 240 | 60 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | - |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Odyssey G40B 25" | 83.1 | 28.3 | 38.4 | 67.8 | 47.9 | 87.3 | 53.8 | 94.7 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 57.7 | 77.4 | 84 | 95.6 | 98 | 81.4 | 99.3 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.8 | 68.1 | 76.6 | 67.8 | 95.6 | 98 | 93.2 | 78.1 |
| LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B Compare | 79 | 49.9 | 99.1 | 67.8 | 75.7 | 96.2 | 98.2 | 83.3 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA Compare | 84 | 57.7 | 97.9 | 84 | 92.4 | 98 | 81.4 | 66.8 |
| BenQ MA Series MA270U Compare | 94.8 | 83.9 | 88.5 | 67.8 | 95.6 | 22.4 | 97.8 | 89.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
- Overall72.1
- Gaming66.2
- Office71.9
- Creative65.3
- Portable13.1
- Professional67.5
- Entertainment57.1
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