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Samsung Odyssey G5 (LC27G55T)

2020Unverified

Curved VA QHD 144Hz monitor with deep contrast at a mainstream price

Launch price $329Today $249
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Then vs. now

7254

The frontier has moved: down 18 points since 2020.

Image qualityRefresh & responseColour accuracyConnectivityErgonomicsValue
At launch (2020)Today
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DimensionAt launchToday
Image quality7859
Refresh & response7649
Colour accuracy7458
Connectivity6242
Ergonomics5851
Value8265

Today-scores are recomputed against the current market frontier. How scoring works

Why the Samsung Odyssey G5 (LC27G55T) stands out

Where it beats the average monitor in its class.

DisplayPortBest in class

1

15% more than the 1 average

Response Time

1 ms (MPRT)

3.3× less than the 3 average

Weight

4.4 kg

1.8× less than the 8 average

Contrast Ratio

2500:1

1.8× more than the 1,406 average

Specifications

Display

Panel Type
VA (1000R curved)
Resolution
2560x1440
Screen Size
27 in
Brightness
250 nits
Contrast Ratio
2500:1

Performance

Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Response Time
1 ms (MPRT)
Adaptive Sync
FreeSync Premium

Connectivity

HDMI Ports
1
DisplayPort
1
USB Hub
No

Physical

Height Adjustable
No
VESA Mount
100x100mm
Weight
4.4 kg

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