Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 G50SF 27" Black
The 27-inch QD-OLED panel delivers true 10-bit color and Pantone-validated accuracy with a glare-free coating that cuts reflections by 54%, making deep blacks pop even in bright rooms. A 3-year warranty covering burn-in backs up the OLED Safeguard system, which actively dims static logos and taskbars during long sessions. This monitor is best for competitive gamers who want 180Hz motion clarity and instant 0.03ms response times without sacrificing rich, accurate HDR visuals.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong display (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average portability (15th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 95 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.03 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 200 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 99% CIE1976 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 78 |
| Weight | 3.3 kg / 7.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 G50SF 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 240 | 240 | 480 | 280 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR10 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 G50SF 27" | 73.8 | 15.1 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 74.7 | 49.3 | 96.7 | 42.1 | 90.4 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.7 | 73.6 | 75.8 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 98 | 93.4 | 90.4 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 98 | 82.1 | 99.5 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 80.3 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 99.8 | 98.2 | 99.5 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 99.3 | 95.5 | 99.9 |
| Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 Compare | 80.9 | 68.7 | 99 | 85.9 | 58.2 | 90.5 | 98 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Newegg 1 offer From $350
Amazon 1 offer From $350
Best Buy 1 offer From $400
B&H Photo 1 offer From $500
Price History
Usage Scores
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