Samsung - 32" Odyssey G5 (G50F) QHD Fast IPS 180Hz 1ms G-Sync & FreeSync Compatible Gaming Monitor (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Black

At first I was hesitant about playing at 1440p on a 32 inch monitor but I love it. The size and quality is great and it's an excellent buy at $219.99, though I wouldn't buy it if it's not on sale. Definitely going to keep it as my main monitor

The Samsung - 32" Odyssey G5 (G50F) IPS monitor is a widescreen 2560x1440 QHD with HDR10 and G-Sync. It has up to 180 Hz refresh, and a 1 ms response time. It has one HDMI and DP input along with a 3.5mm headset output. Power and control are on the back of the monitor. Control is done through a standard mini joystick to move through the menus. It comes with a stand and can be mounted on a 100x100mm VESA mount. The monitor is thin and light, making it easy to mount or adjust as needed. The monitor is about 28”x15”. I used this as a monitor with a laptop and a desktop. Whether HDMI or DP, the monitor worked with no issues. The monitor responded to various refresh rates with no problems. It was smooth whether at a locked refresh rate or allowed to go to the maximum. The colors are spectacular. Colors pop and the blacks are black with no bleeding. I tried it with several types of games, and the colors were always great. I was using HDR the whole time with Nvidia GPU cards. The 1ms response time means you don’t have to worry about any latency. This is a great step up from a 1080p monitor without taking up the space of an ultra wide and the price for them. Stepping up to a larger monitor and more pixels with a fast refresh and response time will help with any gaming. This is a solid monitor with great features for getting the most out of your games.

The Odyssey G5 monitor is an excellent QHD monitor, as soon turn it on you instantly recognize the upscaled picture quality. The brightness of the screen is decent, even in a well-lit room (I have my setup directly next to a window). While its under 400 nits of brightness Samsung monitors do an excellent job with contrast which surprisingly makes up for the lack of 1000+ nit brightness numbers. The monitor itself is very lightweight, and it has a very understated look. It doesn’t scream “gaming monitor” at all and is very sleek and minimalistic. I was disappointed to find only one HDMI port and one DisplayPort. I would have preferred to see multiple connections, enabling better flexibility. The response rate (180hz) is probably the biggest change I noticed almost straight away. Scrolling through pages up/down or left/right gives a smooth flowing motion and becomes a real pleasure to work on. The built in menu is easy to use and has plenty of adjustments for color profiles. The power button is awkwardly placed and is not easy to feel for (it's located on the back, in an unconventional location). Thankfully, the power saving features means you don’t have to reach for it often. This monitor does not have a built-in power supply transformer, so a power cable and brick is supplied. All HDMI cables etc are also supplied. The picture is bright and vivid with deep blacks, and very bright whites. Reds and blues are very rich in color too. This monitor was used on an Apple Mac Mini M4 connected with a HDMI cable. The monitor has a matte finish, which helps with reflections but doesn’t totally negate them. Overall it’s a solid budget gaming monitor that has great color and contrast.

The Samsung 32” Odyssey G5 (G50F) monitor is a fantastic gaming monitor that excels with its 180Hz refresh rate. I like the slim design and body of this monitor. The colors displayed are vivid and the images are always crisp. The dimensions for the screen of this 32” gaming monitor are 28” W x 24” H x 9”D with the stand. In the box you get the 32” monitor with stand, power cable, DP cable, and HDMI cable. Everything you need to plug and play, so you can be ready to game right out of the box. The lightning fast 1ms response time is impressive and keeps me in the action for all my fast-paced FPS, RPG, sports, driving, and online play games. The 180Hz refresh rate doesn’t disappoint as it keeps the screen lag free for all the various scenarios. The IPS panel gives a broad 178 degree viewing angle and the colors remain vivid and easy to see. QHD resolution gives me a bold 2560 x 1440p pixel density. NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility keeps the monitor from tearing images and eliminating screen lag. The HDR10 performs very well with bold contrast and accurate color representation. The gameplay looks amazing, but the cinematic scenes look even more stunning while gaming. This monitor also can pivot, swivel, tilt, and adjust up/down with height adjust. More features that help with gaming specifically are the ability to have an on-screen virtual aim point. It has helped me with precision and accuracy to hit my mark faster and increase my chances of staying alive in fast paced games. The black equalizer feature allows for a more pronounced image on the screen allowing me to see better during dark scenes in the game. In a way it helps me to see things that could be lurking or hiding in dark caves or alleyways. The Odyssey monitor also has Auto Source Switch+ which works very effectively so that I can game with one PC and do productivity work with my other laptop. The monitor will detect when a connect device is turned on and instantly switches to the new signal. Overall the Samsung Odyssey G5 is a great monitor that works well for gaming and productivity. Fast response time, nice design, and clean aesthetic look. The 32” screen size works well for all my various needs. Bold screen size with vivid colors that pop.

Very easy to assemble. It also comes with both HDMI and DP cables. Very nice. Only 1 Display Port and 1 HDMI port included. There is a great tilt range, forward – back and left-right. I liked the stand too as it has a small foodprint but is also sturdy. You can also adjust the height. There is also a cord clip in the back. The worst feature about this monitor is that the power button is on the back of the monitor. Poor design as you are fumbling to power on/off and use the onscreen menu. I did a lot of color tweaking and some other settings too, which required a lot of fumbling. The directions say that you can wall mount, not sure how you would reach the button very easily. That said, it is a great gaming monitor. The 180Hz refresh rate via the Display Port is excellent for fast paced gaming. So much better than my previous monitor. Color saturation and blacks were nice BUT you have to tweak the settings. I ended up tweaking them a little different based on the game. I may keep tweaking until I find the exact balance. Really don’t like that the power / setting button is on the back of the monitor. You will need a speaker with this monitor as it doesn’t include one. I always think they should come with speakers as some users won’t have their own setup. It did work great with my speaker setup. Colors were very bright and the blacks were deep. Again – tweak the settings. I do recommend this monitor, especially at this price point. They just need to move the power button and add a few more ports.