Customer Ratings & Reviews

Monitor quality keeps improving, unfortunately my wife's eyesight is going the other way.  Besides size, I'd not considered them helping people with eyesight problems.  I recently saw that the new Samsung monitors had a new and improved Matte finish. I've had matte finishes on other notebook's/monitors, but they had a negative effect on the quality of viewing.  My wife's vision problem is exacerbated by screen reflections.  My hope was a screen with an improved matte finish will be easier for her to view, and a 27" will be a big step up from her notebook.  Unpacking and setup of the monitor was very extremely easy.  One built in screw attached the monitor arm to the monitor base.  The Monitor arm is built so that the monitor can be viewed in either portrait or landscape orientation (yea) with a reasonable amount of tilt.  The G4 monitor has a HDMI and a Displayport connector, as well as power in and audio out (headphones or for powered speakers). It has a 100mm VESA mount on the back.  To test it I hooked up to one of my notebooks.  Once plugged in I connected the HDMI Cable to the notebook and monitor, it promptly displayed the notebook's screen on the G4 monitor.  By default the G4 was a little dim and colors were not quite right.  I used the on/off - Joystick on the lower left of the back side of the monitor to go into the set up menu. I increased the brightness, contrast and sharpness to pretty much match the display of my notebook.  The monitor on stand is 16" tall, and is 24" wide. With a stand it's 9.5" deep and weighs 9.9 lbs.  The stand does allow height adjustment and allows you to use the monitor in portrait mode.  It has a very small bezel so two could be used together without much distraction.  It supports full HD (‎1920x1080) with AMD FreeSync, and claims to have 1ms response time with up to a 300 hz refresh rate.  It includes both a HDMI cable and a DisplayPort cable. Once I made the color adjustments I found the color was very pleasing.  And the matte finish is remarkable.  NO reflections, you get close to the screen and look in any direction you get true colors without any reflections, it's very immersive when you lean in.  To me it is a great example of how much monitors have improved and continue to improve.   This is strictly a 1920x1080 HD monitor, not a 2K or 4K display.  It does support HDR10 (extended blackness, mostly having to do with video), yet its blacks are quite deep and its colors quite consistent. And running with either the 100hz or 300hz refresh rate there is absolutely no flicker. It supports 3 levels of Eye Saver (low, high and off) mode which reduces potentially harmful blue light emissions. I thoroughly enjoyed watching videos on this display.  It has multiple gaming modes which adjust up the brightness and it sharpens the contrast settings automatically. It also has a Response Time Settings and auto sync to prevent tearing when gamings fast moving images (seemed pretty effective in Asphalt Jungle and Turismo 7). In normal PC mode the game mode setting improves screen readability from a distance, the text is sharper/cleaner.  But for movie viewing it hurt dark images significantly.  I don't recommend game mode for video viewing or video editing, all dark areas are blown out.    This is not the highest performing monitor you can purchase (but you know that), but for its price you get a very high quality product.  It makes a great extension monitor. And my wife absolutely loves it.  The lack of reflections is great for her vision issues.  The audio quality was MUCH better than I expected (but no built in speakers).  The quality is very good. The colors are nearly perfect, when I compared my notebook (w/OLED Display) to this monitor. The monitor does great with gaming but still only Full HD; and does not have the sharpness of an OLED screen, but it may be the best IPS screen I've ever seen. It also seems like a great monitor for Image Editing or graphics work (except for the lack of 2K/4K resolution). But I do like this monitor a lot, for day to day computer use it's excellent. I think it will be perfect for my wife.

In a time when it can cost more than a grand (or two) for a video card that pushes 4K or more WELL, it was actually a treat to spin up a few AAA titles at 1080p on the Odyssey G4 and top out at 300 fps. It was a little difficult to drop down from my 1600p ultrawide at first, but the truth of the matter is that the G4 actually had a nice enough picture, especially with games having good HDR implementation, that I could see sticking with the 27” G4 if I didn’t have a larger screen already dedicated to gaming. The spec sheet on this monitor looks impressive on the specs that matter: 300Hz refresh, FreeSync Premium, 1ms response time, and HDR10. The screen has a matte finish, so you don’t get a lot of distracting reflections from bright room lights, and the IPS panel means off-angle viewing is still very clear. There’s a black-level “equalizer” that bumps up shadow detail (to spot those monster-spawn points in dark corners) without completely overblowing the picture. Several differently shaped aimpoint overlays are available to improve center-shot accuracy. Like most monitors, you get a handful of gimmicky color modes supposedly optimized for different types of games (RTS, FPS, Sports, etc.) as well as low and high “eye saver” settings (typical blue-light reduction with ultra-warm orange-ish whites), another setting for graphic design (which I suppose is optimized for RGB accuracy), and one for “entertainment.” There is also a custom setting that allows you to dial in a number of standard picture controls (brightness, contrast, tint, saturation, sharpness) as well as some slightly more advanced adjustments like gamma, white balance, shadow detail (which is, frustratingly, a different adjustment than the black equalizer). Basic performance specs indicate a 1000:1 contrast ratio and typical 300 cd/m2 operating brightness. The numbers are…fine…on their own, and will serve you well in a bright room, but they aren’t anything impressive enough to really make your jaw drop. Assembly takes all of 30 seconds: toolless attachment of the single support column via single thumbscrew to the (thankfully) smallish base, then snap the screen onto the mounting points and you’re done. There are standard VESA mount points as well for those of you using a display arm or other mount. A small plastic band near the bottom of the stand provides for a sliver of cable management, and the stand allows enough vertical movement to put the screen in portrait mode in either left or right orientation. There is a USB port at the back, but it’s only for servicing the panel, not for multimedia display or moving data around on a thumb drive. What you DON’T get is a lot of anything else--the tradeoff you pay for getting some of those enviable monitor stats at such a reasonable price. There are only two inputs, DP (1.2) and HDMI (2.0); DP supports 300Hz output while HDMI will push 240Hz max. There aren’t any speakers, though there is a headphone jack in the back. There is a six-stage gamma adjustment, but no indication as to the value of each setting. Similarly, there are color temperature settings, but nothing to indicate how close or far each one is to the 6500K neutral. The panel does support HDR10 display though it does not appear to be HDR certified, and I did not see any evidence that the panel supports 10-bit color. There is also a response time adjustment in the monitor’s menu; but, like the gamma and color temperature settings, there is no direct indication what the response time adjustments (standard, faster, and extreme) correspond to in terms of literal panel timing. I’m guessing the highly touted 1ms response time is activated only under the extreme mode. FWIW, I didn’t see any visible glitching running the panel at the extreme setting, but the tradeoff is that you have to turn off adaptive sync to make any timing adjustments, and then there isn’t any indication of just what the response time is left running at (3ms? 5ms?). Despite sounding a little harsh, the G4 actually produced a stellar image, especially in games that have native support for the expanded HDR colorspace. I was more than pleased with the deep, glowing neon hues and over-saturated colors in Horizon Forbidden West (non-HDR) and the incredibly realistic, gritty feeling of the dingy cityscape in Dying Light – The Beast (native HDR). The G4 does not carry G-Sync certification, but my RTX 4090 rig recognized the panel’s G-Sync compatibility immediately and the action was sublimely smooth. Backlight bleed was minimal, confined to just a bit of bright bloom primarily in the upper right corner, but during normal use it wasn’t intrusive enough to be noticeable. Still, it’s a fast IPS panel at a reasonable price point so you aren’t going to see OLED-level inky blacks. The only real COMPLAINT I have about the G4 is actually a design issue that frankly drove me nuts. The 4-way joystick/menu button is hidden at the back of the monitor…not on the side, not at the bottom, not at a convenient edge, but far enough in the back that it was a struggle to find it every single time. I suppose once you get the settings dialed in to your liking you might not need to access the controls very often, but fiddling blind with a rear-mounted control is already irritating enough…putting the control it in a place that isn’t easy or intuitive to locate was frustrating for no good reason. Similarly, the headphone jack is also WAY in the back which may make for even more frustration if you are someone who routinely switches between headphones and external speakers. So where does that leave the G4 in the VERY crowded PC gaming monitor market? It does its job well and hits the high points of fast response time, adaptive sync up to 300Hz, HDR support, but it does fall a little short in terms of some usability issues, and some run-of-the-mill specs for brightness and contrast. Still, the monitor carries a reasonable price tag, especially on sale, and for the money, will provide a very pleasing picture with a few high-horsepower gaming capabilities thrown in for good measure.

I recently acquired the Samsung 27" S27HG40DEN to replace an older screen that was starting to look pretty washed out. Overall I'm happy with it for the price, but it's not perfect. First off, the good stuff: Gaming feels really responsive on this thing. I play a mix of shooters and some open, world games, and the motion is smooth enough that I don't notice any annoying blur or lag during fast action. It's definitely better than my old 60Hz monitor , everything just feels snappier. I also really like that it has a portrait mode option. I rotate it sometimes when I'm reading long articles or working on documents with a lot of scrolling, and it's super convenient. The stand makes it easy to pivot, which is a nice touch I didn't expect at this level. Picture quality is decent for normal use , colors look okay and it's bright enough for my room. No major complaints on the build either, it feels sturdy and the thin bezels make it look pretty modern on my desk. The one thing that bugs me though is the resolution. It's 1080p (Full HD), and at 27 inches I can kinda tell. Text isn't as razor sharp as I'd like, and when I watch videos or play newer games I find myself wishing it was 4K. I know 4K would probably cost more, but man, once you've seen that extra clarity it's hard to go back. If you're mostly doing casual browsing and lighter gaming it won't bother you much, but if you're picky about sharpness like I am, you might feel the same. Bottom line: It's a good, no, frills 27" monitor that does the job well for gaming and everyday stuff, especially if you value that portrait rotation. Responsive performance is there, and I like the flexibility. Just know that if 4K sharpness is important to you, this one falls a little short in that department. Would I buy it again? Probably yes for the money, but next time I'm saving up for a 4K version.

It’s 2026 and we have more monitor (and PC solutions) than ever before, while prices have continued to fall (well, all but HDDs and RAM which have reversed during this AI data center explosion). Fortunately most of those servers are headless and not requiring dedicated monitors, which is a benefit to we consumers. Today we’re looking at the Samsung Odyssey G4 27-inch speed demon of a monitor, featuring a 300 Hz scanning rate, with 1 millisecond response, but less resolution than discriminating users may demand. If you play FPS and quick response games you’ll likely love this monster of a monitor. Albeit caveat emptor, this 300 Hz speed comes at a cost of resolution, featuring just 1920x1080p max resolution. If i had my druthers I’d likely have selected a 1440p 240 Hz screen, though my usage is not just gaming, but also general purpose, work, security, etc. When gaming speed matters, it is very noticeable of the refresh rate over 60 Hz (duh?), 120 Hz, 144 Hz, and 165 Hz monitors, supposedly even newer 240 Hz monitors though i could not tell a difference from my primary monitor over DisplayPort 1.2, rightfully so as the HDMI 2.0 input has max refresh of 240Hz. Don’t get me wrong, i remain mostly impressed by this monitor, however i personally feel a 1440p w 240 Hz refresh or ultrawide monitor rate might appease more than just hardcore FPS speed prioritized customers. PROS +simple assembly +HDR 10 support +300Hz refresh rate (DP 1.2) +240Hz refresh rate (HDMI 2.0) +super fast 1ms response rate +anti-glare display screen +included DisplayPort cable +Nvidia G-Sync / AMD FreeSync +IPS panel = excellent wide-screen viewing +both HDMI and DisplayPort inputs (no USB-C though) +makes a great 2nd screen CONS -lack of 4k -no HDMI 2.1 -limited pixel density -slight backlight bleed -only 1920x1080 resolution -needs HDMI dongle on a Mac -no on- board speakers, audio out -on single display not the primary imho -less Cinematic than a deeper black VA panel CONCLUSION While there are several valid use-cases for a low-cost, ultra fast monitor sure to appease speed freaks, I feel the lack of resolution is a major drawback, and recommend a pre versatile product. RECOMMEND - look for Samsung 1440p or 1600p ultrawide res with 240 Hz refresh rate imho if you want to extent the longevity and prevent a 3-5 year paper weight taking up space.

TL;DR - the Samsung Odyssey G4 (G40H) is a solid 27 inch 1080p monitor for those who value frame rate over resolution. It pairs well with cards in the same performance class as the AMD Radeon 7600XT, Intel ARC B580, and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060Ti. Color performance is spot on, AMD FreeSync and VESA VRR work as expected for variable framerates, and HDR10 does add depth to video, graphics design, modeling, and gaming content. However, there are some limits as to what the HDMI and DisplayPort ports can do. I can only recommend this display for eSports gamers looking for a relatively inexpensive 300Hz panel. Unboxing and setup: Packaging is minimal, but in a good way. Everything you need to get started is in the box, too - HDMI and DisplayPort cables, power adapter and cord, and desktop stand. Assembly requires no tools - attach the stand to its base using a thumbscrew, snap the monitor in place on the stand, and remove the protective film from the display. Then you'll attach power and video cables, hook it up to your computer or gaming console, and you're good to go. For PC users, I HIGHLY recommend using the DisplayPort connection over the HDMI connection as you'll be able to get a higher refresh rate with HDR and 10-bit color enabled. If you plan on switching back and forth between a PC and a game console or two separate PCs, there is a headphones/audio out port on the back of the monitor you can attach analog speakers or an analog soundbar to. My biggest gripe here is that Samsung insists on using an external power brick with their displays, something I've never been a fan of no matter what brand it is. I know they wanted to go for a thin form-factor with this display, but I'd rather deal with just a power cable instead of a "line lump" when it comes to cable management. Usage: When you set up the monitor initially, it'll display a QR code for registration. You can get past this screen using the joystick interface. You'll also find the initial setting for the monitor to be "Eco Mode", which is a welcome change from nearly every monitor and TV I've used in the past being set to "Vivid Mode" from the factory. While Eco doesn't provide the best color balance, it also doesn't fry your retinas. For Windows PCs, you'll want to head to your display software first (Intel Graphics Software, AMD Adrenalin, Nvidia App) and make sure to enable VRR/FreeSync and turn up your bits per pixel setting. Then in the Settings App, you'll need to go to Display and advanced Display to turn on "Dynamic Refresh Rate) and crank your refresh rate up to the highest setting it'll allow. Note that the power draw for anything above 60Hz is negligible compared to 60Hz, so feel free to set it as high as you're allowed to. On most modern Macintosh computers, you'll be able to change the refresh rate and bits per pixel setting entirely from the Displays portion of the System Settings app, and enable variable refresh rate as well. For Linux users, your Display control panel should work similarly to macOS's Displays settings pane, meaning you won't need to go into the driver app to enable VRR or change bits per pixel. So how well does it work? Very. I played games using a Nintendo Switch 2, a ARC B580/Ryzen 7 7800X3D PC, a Radeon 6950XT/Ryzen 7 7800X3D PC, and a GeForce 5070 Mobile 8GB/Ryzen AI 350 laptop. In games that consistently ran above 120FPS, action was very smooth. For more demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Doom Dark Ages, and Black Myth: Wukong, the variable refresh rate made it so screen tearing wasn't a thing. For audio editing and production in macOS, I found a 120Hz refresh was adequate for scrolling multitrack projects in Logic Pro. Watching Amazon HDR content showed strength and weakness in panel brightness - while muzzle flashes in the movie Fury were bright and punchy, the dark backgrounds were crushed by the limits of LCD technology without a full-array local dimming backlight. The stand is also super nice on this monitor. Vertical adjustment, full screen rotation, and the ability to turn the panel left and right are some really nice touches here, and moving the screen didn't feel like I was moving the base as well. This display also doubles as a decent 1080p TV for a college dorm, bedroom, or studio apartment. Pair it with a streaming media player and a pair of speakers or an analog sound bar, and you have a perfect streaming companion. Drawbacks: On a technical standpoint, I would have liked to see HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 or later. While HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2 provide enough bandwidth for a 1080P high refresh rate experience, the newer versions of these ports would have allowed 300Hz and 10-bit full RGB display. On an aesthetic standpoint, I would much prefer an integrated power supply in the monitor instead of a line lump When it comes to cable management, it's one more thing to deal with. Yes, the monitor would be about a half-inch thicker, but that's a tradeoff I can stand. In closing: Again, the Samsung Odyssey G4 is a compelling option for those wanting to make the jump into high refresh rate gaming. 300Hz 1080p is perfect for eSports. The monitor also doubles as a good all-arounder in day-to-day performance. I did have to ding it for a couple of things I see as shortcomings, but it's not enough where I wouldn't be able to recommend it. It is a good option for eSports gamers though, and that's who I recommend it to.

The Samsung Odyssey G4 is a good quality 1080p with high performance. The monitor has a 300hz refresh rate with a 1 millisecond response time and HDR 10 capability. It's made for performance gaming along with its "fast" IPS colored panel. Not sure what makes IPS fast, but the refresh and response time are what makes this monitor differentiate itself from a typical home or office monitor. I am honestly disappointed in this monitor. It doesn't deserve 3 stars because it is good, but it doesn't deserve 5 stars either. I have gotten accustomed to a few features and specs from other gaming monitors that now I expect them. First thing that got me going is the monitor is equipped with a USB A type port but labeled as "Service", (what is it 2008?) I need a USB port that will act as an additional port to charge my gaming headset and/or controller. The monitor only has 1 HDMI port and 1 Display port.... I want 2 HDMI ports and 1 Display port. Although I use multiple monitors, I need the ports for when I need them. Sometimes I grab a monitor for a variety of needs, and it should be equipped. Finally, the 1080 if fine, the monitor looks great, but I want that 4K. What I do like: the stand is great and goes up and down smoothly and turns to be horizontal or for view access. Everything here is sturdy including a strong build quality. The high-performance specs outweigh the screen resolution and to be honest with a matte screen the resolution is just fine. I have been gaming playing Call of Duty Warzone and I am definitely in the zone with this monitor. No delays and positive experience will make this great for years to come. I do believe this will be used with my older setup for retro gaming. Unboxing was simple and straight forward. The box was cool in black with the words Samsung and Odyssey in bright white. A big pro is that this monitor includes both a HDMI and DisplayPort cable which is nice and convenient. Most people who buy a new pc also buy a new monitor at the same time or their monitor is so old its time to also update your input cables, so the added luxury of the two cables is nice.

The Samsung 27" Odyssey G4 (G40H) Fast IPS FHD 300Hz 1ms AMD FreeSync Prem Gaming Monitor is FAST and exactly what I needed. When getting this, I opted for the faster monitor vs the best visual monitor. So I chose 300Hz with full HD (1080P) instead of 4k because I plan to use this for gaming and every advantage I can get, I want. Also, this one was not priced way out of the ballpark for me, it seemed to be somewhere in the middle. As it turns out, the FHD looks pretty fantastic on this monitor. With it's extremely fast refresh rate of 300Hz and great response time of 1 millisecond, there is no motion blur or ghosting that I could see. And it has FreeSync premium syncing which helps everything mesh and reduce any tearing. The IPS panel on this allows for a 178 degree viewing angle - that is what Samsung claims, and without measuring, I would say it delivers on that. It has a great viewing angle all the way to the side of the panel. As far as ports, this has only one HDMI input - so that is something to keep in mind, but it does also have a display port input. They have also provided a headphone jack. There is no USB port. The stand is able to be adjusted for height and tilt, and it can go from landscape to vertical with ease. It does not swivel, but of course you can just turn it manually on any surface if you need to. There are no speakers. Overall, with its 300Hz refresh rate, 1 millisecond response time and FHD, everything appears crisp, bright and clear, and I absolutely love it. I may not be an expert gamer needing 300Hz YET, but with this Samsung 27" Odyssey G4 (G40H) Fast IPS FHD 300Hz 1ms AMD FreeSync Prem Gaming Monitor, I'm ready when I get there! I would highly recommend this monitor.

The visual side of the monitor looks fantastic, the adjustment towards the height and angle make it an amazing monitor for either gaming or work

We’ve had the Samsung 27” Odyssey G4 in our house for about 2 weeks now, and it’s been a great addition—especially for our college-age son who uses it mostly for gaming, but also for everyday stuff like schoolwork and streaming. The first thing he noticed was how incredibly smooth everything looks. The 300Hz refresh rate and quick response time really make a difference in fast-paced games—no lag, no blur, just super fluid motion. It’s one of those upgrades you don’t fully appreciate until you see it in action. Colors are bright and clear too, and the HDR adds a nice extra pop without being over the top. Beyond gaming, it’s been surprisingly versatile. He uses it for homework, watching shows, and general browsing, and it performs just as well for those. The screen size is perfect—not too big for a desk but still immersive—and the design is clean and modern. Setup was straightforward, and it works seamlessly with both DisplayPort and HDMI. Overall, it feels like a high-performance monitor that doesn’t sacrifice everyday usability. If you’ve got a gamer in the house (or just want a really smooth, sharp display for all-around use), this one has definitely been worth it for us

Bought for upgrade from my current setup which is a big increase

I have loved Samsung monitors since they came out. From TVs to phones, tablets and monitors, I experience them every day, so this is a panel that I know will perform and last me a while. This G4 series is not any different. First of all, the design is very simple. It does not look like it has wings on the sides or the back looks like it is trying to be a spacecraft looking device. It is simple with straight edges—no extra flares or hinges. The bezels are thin. The stand is flat unlike other brands that have sloping designs that match “artistic” renditions of the top. Tilt and height adjustments slide easily and are pretty straightforward. It is light too. Overall hardware is something I would expect from Samsung. It has a very smooth performance. I can drag near and far easily without tearing. I would have to note though that it is a full HD monitor. Although the quality is great, it will not be any sharper than 4K or QHD. So, I do not expect my races to have gravel detail on the floor or my RDR2 to have the same river gush detail. So naturally it will be fast because my 4050 is just right for this resolution. At 300hz though, I think it is a little overkill for 1080P settings as it will not weigh heavily on my performance. Maybe the price can be lower at 240hz because fullHD won’t need it? Anyway, colors are good and very consistent. Magic and sparkle effects do not change as they hit the edges of the screen. It is a 27 inch so for my every day, I don’t really look at it from a different angle. But if I intentionally do, the colors are pretty impressive over my usual front range—they do not wash out at all. The black equalizer is great and it helps minimize the some minimal graying I experience when my lights are out. I also love it that crosshairs are becoming a standard with gaming monitors and this monitor includes it, with its Virtual Aim Point feature. This is a great monitor for those who do not have a 5070s and up as it displays pretty good FullHD graphics. It does lessen the strain on my machine because of the resolution but once you’re in the game and im hitting 120FPS on an intense campaign, I don’t really look at the leaves on the trees. I think, this being a Samsung, with a fast panel and great hold of vibrance and saturation without washing out the blacks, this is a great monitor for mid-range systems.

We felt this Samsung G40H monitor would be a nice complement to an existing set up that also includes an additional Samsung gaming monitor. We’ve had outstanding performance from our existing Samsung monitors and would expect no different from this one. At 27” it’s a nice size to complement a larger, curved monitor given it’s 178° viewing angles and fast IPS panel. Along with the wide viewing angles, its LCD screen technology does a nice job of keeping colors and motion consistent. HDR10 support is provided to allow one to compare the color contrast with and without it enabled. Key specs that make this monitor attractive to gamers and others is the 300Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time and AMD FreeSync Premium. For the reasonable price point of this monitor, one experiences smooth, consistent action and a respectable tear-free gaming experience that has seemed to work well for the gamer in our family. The design of the monitor itself gets high marks for the versatility of the stand in its ability to tilt, swivel and adjust to one’s own comfort level in height. The ability to use the monitor in portrait mode will be useful for some also. Connections include DisplayPort and HDMI and the monitor features a 4-way joystick in the back to adjust menu settings. This monitor has some nice features and it’s a very versatile size should a family have varied uses for computer components. The build quality is up to usual Samsung standards and its performance in terms of image quality and color range has been pretty satisfactory for what our needs are even at 1080p resolution, in lieu of a pricier 4k resolution option.

Now this is a nice 27 inch 1080p monitor. IPS as reliable as ever when it comes to clarity and viewing angles. If you have any experience with HDR using Windows you know what you are getting into. The AMD Freesync will be very useful for the gamers (Team Red) buying this monitor. If you are in the mood for a nice monitor that won't break your budget and still looks good with a very respectable refresh rate (300Mhz) and fast response time (1ms GtG) give this unit a shot. Light weight so if your mounting it (it has VESA mounts) you should not have any issues finding a system that can handle the weight. The thin bezels are a nice touch. If your into that type of thing 😉 IF CS2 is your jam I think you will appreciate this monitor. Inputs give you a bit of a variety HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2 which is standard right now for basic gaming especially at 1080p. On-screen Display usability and control are good. Nothing new under the sun here. As long as you are not a pixel counter and need think you should have inky black pixels this monitor will get you where you want to go. Give it a shot and pick one up for that backup rig or a new gamer.

Shipping of this monitor was quick. The packaging was sufficient in which that It wasn’t damaged. Packaging was also clearly labeled in a way to distinguish what it was, and the product features were pretty obvious. Inside upon opening the box where all the cables needed to run the device in addition, there were some premium cables for HDMI and display in case you didn’t have what you needed powering up was pretty straightforward and connected to my PC either selected the right input the first time by accident or automatically found the right input, but no wonky configurations needed. In addition, kind of a nice feature is that the monitor was calibrated in a way that the picture quality is phenomenal out of the box. It works well for gaming movie watching and everything in between putting a handful of first person shooters. The monitor was very responsive and vivid when streaming live TV on sports or buttery smooth. I would highly recommend this monitored to anyone who is looking to either upgrade or get a new one or even the second one should make a great addition set up.

Samsung Odyssey G4 (27-inch 2026) is very much a “know what you’re buying” kind of monitor for me, and I knew it would be great for gaming. --------- The first thing that stood out to me was just how smooth everything feels. At 300Hz fast games genuinely look and feel different compared to a 144Hz screen, in fact, at that frame rate, my desktop kind of feels like it’s faster. Flicks in shooters, quick turns in action games, even just whipping the camera all stay surprisingly clean without stuttering or tearing (RTX 4080). It does a nice job smoothing out those moments when your FPS isn’t perfectly locked, so you’re not staring at screen tearing every time a fight gets chaotic. --------- Image quality is solid for what it is: a 1080p IPS gaming panel. Colors look good, viewing angles are nice and wide, and it gets bright enough that I don’t have to lower my room lighting just to see what I’m doing. The tradeoff is pixel density. At 27 inches, you can kinda tell it’s not a 1440p or 4K panel, especially if you sit close or do a lot of text heavy work. For gaming it’s fine, and honestly the lower resolution makes it much easier to actually push those high frame rates for my computer, but it’s not the crispest thing in the world for the other things I want to do. HDR is there, but it’s just a bullet point to me rather than something that transforms how games and movies look because of the low resolution. This is definitely both good and bad thing. In terms of quality for a 1080p monitor, it's absolutely great with excellent fidelity and color, but it's still HD. --------- Design wise, I like that it doesn’t go full RGB spaceship; I’m kind of tired of managing RGB. It has thin bezels, a clean front, and a stand that’s functional; height, tilt, swivel, and pivot are all there, so getting it lined up exactly where I want it is easy. It doesn’t feel cheap or wobbly once it’s set up. The materials are high quality and are worthy of the "Odyssey" name. Ports are straightforward – DisplayPort to unlock the full refresh rate and HDMI for consoles or a secondary device – nothing exotic, nothing missing, it’s great for what it is. I would love it if it had a full fledged USB-C connector with PD, but that might put the monitor into a different pricing tier. The promise of USB C is not quite here yet. --------- For day to day stuff like browsing, email, writing, and general desktop use, it’s fine. The brightness and anti glare make it comfortable to use in a bright room, but again, 1080p at this size means it’s not my favorite screen for staring at small text all day. I’d call it “good enough” for mixed use, not something I’d buy as a dedicated productivity or content creation display. This monitor would be considered top tier office because ultra refresh rate with office work is a pleasure that cannot be ignored. --------- Where it makes sense is pretty simple: if your priority is raw smoothness and responsiveness in games, this monitor delivers that. If what you really want is deep blacks, or a high resolution panel for media and creative work, this isn’t that. But as a fast, flat 27" esports screen, it does exactly what it promises, and that’s how I’m using it. I like this monitor and I RECOMMEND it.

This Galaxy G4 monitor is miles better than my previous 144 and 165Hz gaming monitors. The biggest difference is the brightness available on this panel. It is on par with a couple of OLEDs I have been using. I was pretty surprised at how that extra brightness really makes details pop in dense battle scenes. I’m able to see more on this Samsung, more frames, more detail, and I’m getting more kills. In the past, I’ve always focused on getting a faster, more powerful GPU. Lately, it seems the monitors are getting so good, they can make up for some of the shortcomings in our GPUs. In the current climate of sky-high prices and shortages of GPUs, a new, powerful monitor is the most bang for the buck for the majority of us. At 300Hz, this panel is able to display double the frames per second of my older panels. I played CS2 for a while, and while I’m able to throw more than 300 fps in that game, my reflexes are so slow now the extra speed is kinda lost. Where I am seeing the biggest improvements is in Battlefield 6. I get between 150-200 fps from my 7800XT with my current settings, and it’s very smooth and really sharp. I love the detail that is visible when looking from bright areas into coves and dark doorways. In the games I play, I often prefer to run Ultra detail, so playing in 1080p allows my gaming PC to throw as many frames as it can, and the monitor handles it no sweat. The build quality is mediocre, clearly an afterthought. The plastic is flimsy and does not feel sturdy. There are rough, unfinished looking edges around the rear ports. The power adapter has 2 useless 90 degree bends for some reason, making the adapter take up more room than it needs. The stand is bendy and light, it can’t hold the monitor still when my desk shakes, so during some spicy fights, the great picture is ruined by the blur of my actual monitor shaking around. The 5-way rocker is hard to find on the back of the monitor and when you do find it, it might take a couple of tries to make sure you are getting the menu you intend. I don’t enjoy jumping out of the menu or accidentally clicking back and starting over. This monitor has an excellent picture, and is built down to a price, not an overall standard. I think you would be better served with an OLED that has a slower refresh rate, but for what this is, it’s a great picture in a package designed to check boxes on a spec sheet rather than a high quality peripheral. This is all forgiven when you’re in the action and the sharp, super high refresh picture is keeping you in the action better and making you more dangerous in your gaming. Recommend, with reservations.

I picked this monitor up for my office to swap out my older quad k monitor so I could take it back home to use for gaming on an old system. The footprint on this monitor is pretty standard, fur where my 2019 quad k was. I only use this office computer for work, which is mainly word processing and spread sheets, etc… Right away after the switch I notice that even on the highest settings, this is not as bright as my 7 year old dell monitor. It wouldn't have been as noticeable if this were at my house, but the florescent lights in the office make it more prominent. I really thought this would be as bright, or brighter, but apparently it is not. However, the contrast on this is quite a bit better. Also the viewing angle they claim is like 178 degrees, I would buy that, this seems much wider than the old. Now, I do have a computer capable of Fortnite in the office, so I did pull that up and this does seem to handle everything I throw at it. The assembly was intuitive, but instructions available, came with both an hdmi or a display port cable, but my computer I can't test that display cable, only the hdmi. The stand is very easily maneuverable and height fairly good range. This can also flip to be at 180 on the stand, another nice feature. Overall, this is a solid 4 of 5 stars. It is losing points because of the peak brightness not being where my old one was. It does have the good viewing angle, contrast, and the adjustability of this stand, but I the brightness is dissapointing. However, it will work good for my non gaming use. The price is competative to others with these features. I would recconend this to my friend.

The Samsung Odyssey has a large, smooth, clear screen for gaming. The colors on each game are vibrant and of pretty high quality. The picture quality is top-notch. The setup was really easy, and I was able to connect my gaming laptop to the screen easily. At first, there was a slight delay when I connected my laptop, but I changed its settings, and voila, the problem was solved. The monitor came with an HDMI cable, a DisplayPort cable, a power cord, and a monitor stand. The stand was a cinch to attach and easy to detach if needed. The monitor can move up and down, which is pretty neat. My favorite thing about this is that the monitor can be rotated vertically, which takes the gaming experience to another level. I love that feature. Moving the screen around is so smooth and easy. The monitor is very lightweight. The picture is way more colorful than on my gaming laptop, and in all honesty, I thought the quality on my laptop was pretty high. Gaming is so fun using this monitor. My son loves it and rarely uses the PS5 as much anymore.

Monitors at lower price points are starting to get to a point where spending the extra money doesn't always seem worth it depending on your use case. I need a new monitor for the computer for the family, its not a dedicated gaming or media watching pc. Most of the time that computer is used to do work.it is on occasion use to game and watch media. On my main computer I have a OLED monitor and this does not match up with it at all but its not trying to, what it does do it does very well. The screen is very smooth being 300hz helps but I didn't see any ghosting or motion blur. The screen handled everything very well. Gaming at 1080p is still great detail is there and no issues with movement its decently bright for SDR screen is pretty uniform. It does support HDR but I would not recommend using it. The screen really doesn't get brighter and just blows out highlights, tv also doesn't have a huge amount of inputs but it has an HDMI and Display port so you could have two different machines connected to it without having to swap. overall this is a very solid monitor for 1080p gaming its very smooth and has decent brightness. Highly recommend it.