The 27-inch Odyssey G5 is an affordable gamer monitor from Samsung. It features a 27-inch Quad HD VA panel supporting a frequency of 144 Hz, but is content with basic ergonomics.
The 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 suffers with reduced ergonomics and connectivity, but impresses with its image quality. The responsiveness of its VA Quad HD 144 Hz panel is in the very good average. This monitor is perfect for gamers looking for performance at a lower cost.
Strong points
- Image well calibrated by default.
- Reactive 144 Hz VA panel.
- Contrast.
- Finishing.
- FreeSync compatibility.
Weak points
- Lack of height adjustment.
- Tilt adjustment too firm.
- No USB hub.
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Alternatively
The AOC 27G2U is definitely one of the best gaming monitors on the market today. It benefits from an excellent quality/price ratio and has nothing to envy to higher-end monitors. It offers complete ergonomics, exhaustive connectivity and image quality well above average, in addition to excellent responsiveness and FreeSync/G-Sync compatibility which ensures perfect fluidity. This is for us one of the best Full HD monitors for gamers.