The Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G50F QHD Gaming Monitor is a new, better option for gamers who want better performance than a 1080p monitor but don’t need a super high-end display. For example, at 2560 by 1440 QHD resolution, you get much more detail in every part of each frame. With the 180Hz refresh rate, you get much less blurring and ghosting in fast-paced scenes. The 1ms response time further reduces blurring and ghosting. This is especially true for fast-paced video games such as first-person shooters and racing games.
A 27-inch QHD gaming monitor with a Fast IPS panel and a 180Hz refresh rate
The Odyssey G50F has a Fast IPS panel, which keeps colors accurate from side to side and top to bottom. It also supports HDR10 for added brightness and depth in both games and movies.
It works for gaming and for everyday tasks alike. The QHD resolution gives you more desktop space for work and more detailed images in games. At 27 inches, it fits nicely on an average desk while still leaving room for a keyboard and mouse.
It can draw up to three times as many frames per second as a normal 60Hz screen. With its very low 1ms gray-to-gray response time, fast-moving objects remain clear in games such as first-person shooters and racing games. Scrolling through documents also appears much smoother.
Both G-Sync Compatible and AMD FreeSync synchronize the refresh rate with either your NVIDIA or AMD graphics card. As a result, you won’t see screen tearing or stuttering. No matter what type of graphics card you own, you receive a smooth gaming experience.
The Fast IPS panel also provides consistent color across a 178-degree viewing angle. It also covers approximately 99 percent of the sRGB color space. HDR10 adds clarity to highlights and shadows in games and movies. An anti-glare coating minimizes glare from windows and light fixtures above the display.
Samsung also offers additional gaming features, including Black Equalizer, which brightens darker areas so you can spot enemies hiding there. It also includes Virtual Aim Point, which creates an on-screen crosshair. Samsung’s Auto Source Switch+ feature automatically switches to whatever source you activate.
Flicker Free technology is included too, which removes screen flicker that can cause eye fatigue during extended use. It’s beneficial whether you’re gaming late into the evening or working through an entire day of spreadsheets.
The stand adjusts in height and also tilts, swivels, and pivots, so you can find an optimal viewing angle or rotate the screen 90 degrees into portrait mode when writing code. The Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G50F QHD Gaming Monitor connects via HDMI and DisplayPort. It can also be mounted using a VESA-compliant system with 100 by 100mm dimensions, which helps keep your desk from getting cluttered with a monitor stand.