Samsung Odyssey G7 review: The ULTIMATE gaming monitor!
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Video timestamps:
-Intro & price: 00:00
-Specs: 00:58
-Build quality & stand: 01:45
-OSD & best settings: 02:53
-Image quality: 05:39
-Brightness & HDR: 07:23
-Freesync & G-Sync: 09:29
-Competitive gaming: 10:16
-Verdict: 12:17
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Buy the Samsung Odyssey G7 from Amazon: locally.link/C4Tr Buy the Odyssey G7 from Samsung: fave.co/31nxzCe Video timestamps: -Intro & price: 00:00 -Specs: 00:58 -Build quality & stand: 01:45 -OSD & best settings: 02:53 -Image quality: 05:39 -Brightness & HDR: 07:23 -Freesync & G-Sync: 09:29 -Competitive gaming: 10:16 -Verdict: 12:17
Did you use the 4K to 1440p downscale option of the monitor? Does it affect lag? I am asking because if it does not affect lag then you will be able to have HDR signal with Series X/S consoles. Xbox does not support HDR in resolutions lower than 4K output from the console.
@@Yorgos888 this is a good question. So I asked Simon at TFT Central, he stated that the input lag won't be different at the different resolutions. I didn't test input lag at 4K unfortunately, so can't comment - all I did via 4K is attach a blu-ray player and it was able to take the 4K signal, which would suggest to me that it can work at 4K 60fps (downscaled to 1440p) on console!
@@TotallydubbedHD I managed to get 4K signal with HDR from Xbox series X. Limitations of course due to bandwidth of HDMI 2.0 was 60fps not 120fps. Also you cannot have VSync - VRR with HDR. Thanks for taking the time to search it for me.
@@Yorgos888 pleasure and thanks for sharing too :) Just an FYI on the bandwidth: you're correct, however, I've had reports of users buying a 1440p monitor, such as the Acer VG2710UP, running 120hz at 1440p while connected over a HDMI 2.0 port via their PS5. That's because the v2.0 connector can take that resolution/refresh rate, and I can only presume that it's downsampling the 4K 60Hz input in that respect. Hopefully I'm making sense lol
@totallydubbedHD Hello, good video, could you tell me if the one you have on your desktop is the 32 "version or the 27" version ... I have that same table! and I would like to know if the 32 would fit me. I think you review the 32 but i need a confirm. Thanks
After only ever playing on a flat panel, switching to this was a very easy adjustment. So much so that I’ve ordered and received my second G7 to have them side by side. Love this panel.
Glad you're enjoying it!
Awesome content buddy, exactly the info I was looking for .Buying this without any hesitation now.Thanks 😎
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How’s the monitor been so far?
Awesome review, very thorough! For anyone running into the flickering/tearing issue using this with a MacBook Pro @ 240hz, make sure you update the G7 firmware. I also had to painstakingly find a USB C to Displayport cable that supported 240hz @ 1440p, and also had to turn off HDR in my MBP settings. That ended up fixing all of my issues. I have been using this as my daily driver for web / mobile app development with zero regrets. Tons of real estate, and easy on the eyes. Can't wait to truly put it to work with my RTX 3080 build next week when I get it!
Thanks, glad you liked it! I was going to say, what are you going to be playing on Mac lol
which usb c to display port cable did you end up purchasing?
@@chiefcaleb I tried a few different cables, but the only one that has worked flawlessly for me is the Startech CDP2DP146B. A little pricy, but it's worth it.
@@circadiian awesome thanks man! Just ordered the monitor so this will pair nicely with my mbp
@@chiefcaleb Definitely make sure you update the firmware right away with a USB stick. It'll solve almost all of the issues you'll run into otherwise :). Enjoy it! It's a beautiful monitor. If you have any questions, or need help with anything, let me know 👍
I can now finally settle on my ultimate choice. I have watched review after review as well as compared many "top" models and was not sure until this breakdown of the Samsung G7 (32 inch) THANKS FOR THE GUIDANCE
Pleasure, glad I could help buddy!
*If you're playing on a PS5 or Xbox Series here are the best settings. Thumbs up so others can see it. Brightness: 70 Contrast: 50 Sharpness: 76 Black level: Low Black Equalizer: 13 Local Dimming: On If you have an Xbox Series don't forget to turn FreeSync on so you can use the VRR feature. You don't even need to turn on HDR cause the local dimming option and the contrast of this monitor is good!*
What about the color you good sir? red = 50 - green = 50 - blue = 49?
Excellent review :-) I think it probably depends on the person how they experience the curve long term. For me personally after owning it for about 6 weeks I can say it is not something I notice while gaming. One thing you could say with the curve is that it does make the corners a bit closer to your peripheral vision during games which is a small plus for very fast paced games like FPS. Colors on this monitor are amazing. I wish the black were a bit better but I understand that this is the price for getting such a fast VA panel with no black smearing. I would love to see a G7 ultrawide version @ 34" with 1440p.
Thanks bud, glad you liked the review! Indeed, the curve isn't for everyone and is subjective, although for competitive gaming, I can't see it being a benefit - if anything a hinderance, but that's just my opinion.
Awesome review. Just brought this exact monitor. Thanks!
Glad you liked it :)
Does it have any flaws so far!? I want to buy it but there are bad reviews on it on Amazon.
Ordered this from Best Buy...arrives Friday. Been checking this monitor out for a couple of months. Your review solidified my decision....Thanks!!
Pleasure, glad I could help!
Very detailed breakdown -- which I love. Thank you! So, the settings you adjusted to during the video are for games that require high refresh rates. If you are watching something like Animal Planet, and just want a great picture without the need for high refresh, what settings would be different from the ones recommended in the video? I'm still confused on if you should ever use Adaptive Sync as well.
Thanks buddy, glad you liked the review! So, other than the overdrive setting, there's nothing I'd alter from what was shown. As for the adaptive sync, I'd have that enabled if you're not playing competitive games (as you'll get a buttery smooth experience Vs getting as many frames as possible) hope that makes sense?
Ive never played Destiny 2, but the games I tried in HDR and took camera shots of both HDR and SDR, the SDR looked significally colorful, better contrast and overall better picture quality.
Try adjusting your gamma in your game, sometimes that's the problem when coming from SDR.
Im building my first pc and ordered this monitor. It's arriving tomorrow and your video will now probably keep me awake all night 😂 thanks a bunch dude. Especially for the settings recommendations. Those would have been a headache for me to figure out
Pleasure buddy, enjoy your first PC - great monitor to start off too
hey, how's it going? I've been eyeing on this monitor.
Alright my friend, I bought G7 "32 today. It should arrive tomorrow... Can't freaking wait! Thanks for the review! ♥
Pleasure buddy :) Let me know how you find it!
@@TotallydubbedHD Alright, I have it and what can I say... I'm still having fun with contrast, color etc, but hell... I played Cyberpunk 2077 with FreeSync on and damn, looks freaking amazing!
@@DjSzpaku amazing :)
Great content! Would you recommend enabling adaptive sync or keeping it off for casual gaming? Your mentioned how some features aren't available when adaptive sync. I don't play competitively and enjoy games such as Elite: Dangerous, The Division 2 and various ARPG games. My system revolves around a 2080ti and an AMD 3900X CPU. I'm asking since I'm seriously considering this monitor to replace my old XB270HU.
The monitor you have is golden. I use the FreeSync variant the XF270HU. If you're a casual gamer, I don't see why you'd get a 240hz panel in the first place. I'd stick to what you have; and yes I'd enable it if you had this monitor and played both comp (disable FreeSync) and casual games (enable FreeSync). Glad you liked the content :)
@@TotallydubbedHD Thank you for responding. I've stuck with the Acer.
I rarely comment on any youtube videos but this was just an amazing review. Thank you so much! Got the 27 version and im more than happy with it! Was a bit skeptical to the steep curve but man was i wrong! Keep up the great work! You got my sub!
Thanks buddy, glad you found the video useful and are liking the monitor too! :)
Do you recommend it ?
I had this monitor a while back and it was awesome. I wish they sell it again been trying to get my hands on it again.
So stoked to get this monitor and a i9 3080 tomorrow!! Huge upgrades for me. Gunna.be a whole new setup 🔥🔥🔥
Enjoy!
Man, I got the same table, now I know it fits
Happy days!
Same here hahaha
I finally was able to afford the 32" g7 and anxiously expected it to come yesterday. But, it unfortunately didnt arrive. So now im watching this vid just to make myself feel better.
Happy days, glad I could help :)
Same as you bro ! Mine's arriving tomorrow !
Thanks for the review! I bought the monitor a couple of hours ago (mostly buying a new monitor for the HDR and the 240hz, the curve is a added bonus for me) I got the monitor for 420 dollars thanks to a student discount offer! So thats neat!
Happy days, great price! Glad you liked the review :)
Where did you buy it from?
Amazing review straight to the point. Thats what people wanna see
Glad you liked the review buddy!
Rotating monitors server 2 purposes, some users who program prefer portrait vs landscape, although in this case likely wouldn't go curved in this case. And lastly manufactures do this out of courtesy, plugging in cables blindly can sometimes just be annoying, swiveling the monitor to the side to allow panel access is just convenient. Anyways, thanks for the review despite almost a year later I finally was able to pick up a new GPU so I can finally join the 1440p world, I'll be looking to scoop this guy up next time I see a decent sale! Cheers
Pleasure glad I could help!
wich gpu did u buy ? which gpu did you had before?
@@Rednblack900 I set out for a 3080 at the time, ended up getting a 3070ti just due to what I could get. I would always true to use an 80 series card or better when using 1440p for high performance applications, especially if your have 144+ refresh rate. otherwise what is the point.
@@Stone_Toad I just got this samsung 2k monitor with 240hz, so i need a better gpu for a good price.
@@Rednblack900 the market was being bought and resold at the time so I didn't want to spend 2k for a 3080, I went with a 3070ti but as I mentioned ideally you are staying with a XX80 Nvidia or AMD equivalent ideally, look at bench marks of the things it is you are looking to do and go from that
As you have reviewed so many monitors and also a lot of VA panels, what is your observation on the brightness flickering that occurs on lower FPS and especially when LFC kicks in because VA panels tend to be a little brighter on higher refresh rates? It seems like this is a common issue but is never generally talked about. Maybe also because less demanding games like CS will never come close to the LFC threshold so it's not noticeable in that case. But for CPU bound games like RPGs this seems to be a serious issue which many VAs have.
Interesting observation - not an issue I've noticed, but equally, I play games like: FIFA, Warzone, CSGO and Valorant and at all times (unless testing like in Destiny 2) I'd have FreeSync technologies etc disabled in order to maximise on FPS. So can't really comment on RPGs tbh or how they act generally with lower fps numbers (guess that's also to do with your GPU power at the same time, right?)
@@TotallydubbedHD You may could notice it in the pendulum demo, when enabling G-Sync and setting the FPS with the sliders around the lower G-Sync limit (often like 48Hz). The moment the FPS go below the limit, LFC will kick in and double or triple the Hz (displaying the same image multiple times) to keep up G-Sync. In this moment the brightness will probably have a slight spike that will be most noticeable on the background mountains of the demo. For some this might be an issue with insufficient GPU power. In my case I'm running a 3080 and noticed it in the pendulum demo but also in Guild Wars 2, which runs the heavy main loop of the game in a single CPU thread. In crowded areas the FPS often fluctuate between 40-80. Also in loading screens this was really present. But the most annoying occurrence was under Linux which I use for work, where G-Sync was enabled out of the box and the fps fluctuated even on the desktop right around that LFC bound. Was on the AOC Q27GU2, thought but in the above video you also mentioned that some reported flickering. I think it's a general VA issue, which is really annoying for some people and not noticed (or depending on the usage, no present) for most others. For me it sadly was a real deal breaker. I loved the high VA contrast but couldn't live with the flicker.
I can't say I've experienced those issues in a lot of the monitors I've tested. People have previously reported flicking on IPS panels too - look up the Acer Nitro VG270UP flickering for example. Again, didn't experience any issues myself. You also have to remember that most monitors aren't actually G-Sync certified nor have the module inside, and sometimes people expect it to work, but in reality it causes problems (like flickering) as there are issues in the monitor chain. Anyway, all I'm saying is that I didn't have issues, and I suspect for this panel it was due to some firmware problems that Samsung later fixed.
Awesome review, really struggling to decide between the G7 and MAG274QRF-QD for PS5? They both downscale to 1080p 120hz just cant decide.... keep up the work
Cheers, not tried the MSI, but given my prior experiences with their panels, I'd go for the Samsung lol
u can update the firmware on the g7 so u can downscale from 4k on the ps5. Setting will read 4k
Im so scared of the light bleed and the contrast ratio. I really want to get one but dropping this kind of money and knowing of "issues" is scary. Thank you for giving me all of this information on it, it should help me make up my mind as its on special in my country right now.
Pleasure, glad the video was helpful :)
hello , great rerview as allways , i wish you could review this monitor zowie xl2546k
Thanks bud! I'll look into the BenQ :)
So just to share: I actually asked BenQ a few weeks ago about this very panel (I forgot that I had already asked about it haha) and they already agreed to send it to me - it's been on my schedule to review for some time already and the review will hopefully go live by 14 April; stay tuned :)
@@TotallydubbedHD glad to hear it bro , thanks again
@@soufianchine507 pleasure dude, thanks for reminding me haha
It is my best Monitor ever! After testing so much Monitors in the last 5 Years! I keep this one now. Just HDR 1000 would be better.
Thanks for sharing!
Have you tried the Alienware 1440p 240hz monitor? Please tell me which one you really think is better. Because I really don’t know which one I should get...
@@spazism8405 I preferred the AW, go check out my review of it.
I’ve got this due in tomorrow, will be the last piece for my 3080 build, what are the best settings for FPS games?
@@NoSend901 congratulation for geting a 3080 ! ;-) for me its impossible to get one without Paying 3 times the price :-( . Witth this gpu on wqhd Monitor you will rich incredible FPS on every games!!! :-)
after rocking out a Acer Nitro XV273 for 2 years I've finally seen the light of a 1440p monitor 🙌
Haha, nice
Hey! Great review! How do you think this would look like as dual-monitors? I've been thinking of either getting 2x G7 27" or G9 49" (basically 2 27" without the basil). I've always been worried if two 27" monitor with 1000R curve would be quite too curved, which is why I'm considering G9 49" with the 1000R curve. What do you think?
The G9 is way more curved, the 1000R curve isnt as bad as it seems on the 27. I think its more noticeble on the 32 tbh. I tried to search the web on how two 27 would look like without any luck. I already had a g7 27 and was really happy with it. Just went for it and bought another one because i found it on sale and i could pair it with a coupon i had. Dual 27 looks great, no issues what so ever. The middle bezel isnt a problem for me. I only game on one monitor.
Thanks! If you're getting dual monitors - it would really depend on your setup - the curve as the person above commented will be a little les obvious on the 27" model, but equally it still HAS a curve lol. Really subjective, up to you to see if it would be an issue or not - I know for me that if I were to use it for comp gaming, I'd be thrown off by its curvature. Not tried the G9 unfortunately, but presume that'd be a better option for an all-in-one solution - you should also look at AOC AG493UCX: kzhead.info/sun/o6l-o7SnaIKsoac/bejne.html Arguably the best UW for the price.
I recently purchased the Odyssey G7 32" and transitioned from the Asus PG279Q 27" as my main gaming monitor. For me personally, I wanted to truly feel like this was an upgrade in every single way - most importantly from a design and experience prospective. From having a curve where none existed before in order to feel more immersed, and also increasing its size to also offer me a different gaming experience. Also, I compared the G7 27" and 32" side by side and in my own personal experience the 27" felt as if it had a steeper curve that actually made me feel nauseous, whereas the 32" did not have this effect on me whatsoever. Simply put, the 27" felt too small for me to really bring out that immersive and cinematic experience I was looking for.
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
did the 27 inch look sharper than the 32 inch
ive had my g7 for almost 2 years now and I love it like it was the first time I opened it still
Glad you're enjoying it!
Exellent review 1 of the best ever ...
Thanks buddy!
Can you really trust the opinion of a guy with a keyboard tray?
Yes, but you're welcome to make your own informed decision :)
Helloo! Just watch this video and it really great I enjoyed it a lot and probably the best review of the odyssey g7 I ever watched. And is it okay to ask what do you recommend this G7 or the G9?
Thanks buddy! I prefer the G7
Thank you for the recommendation I definitely go for the g7 (＾▽＾)
@@amdone...2115 no worries! If you're going via Amazon - links in the description give me commission :)
Thanks for the great review - just one question I notice on Amazon it says requires 1A Battery?
Thanks! Wouldn't trust Amazon listing/info :D
Ive watched both your aw2721d review and g7 review and why is the colors so cool on your monitor xD?
My camera white balance bro, good spot haha
Great video !!! Did you put on Picture settings, brightness to 0? Isnt a little dark ? Also is it possible to tell us your WINDOWS 10 settings please?
Thanks, glad you liked it! Check the OSD settings for my recommendations; nothing to share from Windows FYI
Yeah I saw brightness at 0 too I was confused about that
@@LucaMuntz think it was mentioned: for the camera to pick it up
@@TotallydubbedHD oh! Sorry nice one. Thanks bud
@@LucaMuntz np
Great video. Thank you. Wich distance between you and the monitor is the safe one for eyes ?
That's a good question. I can't tell you for certain, as I'm not an optician, however, sitting around 60cm away from a 27" should be fine
@@TotallydubbedHD Thanks, that helps a lot. I subscribe to your channel.
@@bastian6333 no worries, and thank you! :)
Thanks for the test, I wanted to know if it is perctant to have this monitor in 2K with a RTX 3090? The 4K is more beautiful but also much more expensive, it's a VA slab, what do you think of a use in Photoshop or Premiere with such a slab? Is it better to use IPS ? No ghost and tearing effect with this screen ? I also hesitated with the purchase of a LG Oled TV 48 inches, Gsync, 120 hrz and HDR, but I don't think that the TV can also be used as a PC monitor, because of the burn ? Thank you.
Covered most of these questions in the video. As for your TV, can't comment on it as I've no experience using a TV as a monitor.
Thanks for the video very informative. Cpuld you share your colors used as well in the settings? Or did you leave those at the default custom setting?
Glad you liked it! I left them as they were, as shown in the OSD :)
@@TotallydubbedHD got it thanks so much for the help and quick reply. If you don't mind as well is the adaptive sync setting just bad for comp fps (Cs go and rust for example) i keep finding differing opinions on it. Obviously you don't have it selected so i am just curious. Thanks for your time again :)
@@Kuhtara I prefer not to cap my frames or even add any extra input lag (even if it's next to nothing with G-Sync on). So for Comp games that's what I do
@@TotallydubbedHD thats what i figured thanks so much dude massive help. Appreciate you
@@Kuhtara no worries, do subscribe if you want to see more from the channel :)
Dude! Your review is the one I was looking for. Would you please share the depth of the upper shelf of your desk where the monitor is placed? I will be putting the monitor on a Scarlett 18i20 and want to see I need another stand or not.
Glad you liked it! As for the depth, check the IKEA Fredde dimensions online
i did just pulled the trigger on that beauty, can't wait to try it, great review ♥!
Amazing, let me know what you make of it :) Glad you liked the review!
@DynaMinds Z enjoy!
hey man thank you for this amazing review! i noticed that you respond to everyone so im gonna ask you would you say that compared to an ips does it have motion blur and does it look bad when you are driving in roads because of the smearing? my only concern is the va panel that's why i have already ordered an ips 1080p monitor because all the ips 1440p monitors in my country are out of stock but ill wait for your response and depending on that ill go with what i have ordered or ill cancel it.
Glad you enjoyed the review. This is among of the only VAs especially at 1440p that doesn't suffer from smearing. Motion blur is fine too!
@@TotallydubbedHD alrighty man thank you so much i just ordered it im excited to see it and hope the motion blur isn't that noticeable
@@decaymushy enjoy. Don't forget to drop a like or sub!
@@TotallydubbedHD i absolutely will :)
great review
Thanks buddy
Now my G7 having completed 2 years, I don't need a fancy screen upgrade but I want to do the Black Level 1.4 option
Thanks for reviewing this monitor on the workstation desk. I have the same desk and was wondering if the monitor could fit onto the raised desk. I noticed the panel is placed quite close since there isn't much space to move back or forward. Does it bother you?
It's really tight to be honest, so might be an issue for the 32" model. The triangular stand barely fits, in fact it's hanging off every so slightly! FYI, I don't have the monitor, just got it in for review.
Just got my Odyssey G7 27” monitor because of you… Thank you!!! Question….. Should software update the monitor now? Or leave it alone. It’s running off of 1010.3 right now !!
I'd suggest running the latest version, I'm not sure if that is it isn't tbh
Nice review. How's the blacks levels in this monitor in your opinion? Ratings measured almost 4000:1. I'm stick between this and a user Asus PG27UQ which has 300+ zones of local dimming and HDR 1000.
Cheers, you'll see from my image quality section the numbers I achieved via my calibrator - in real world usage the black levels are excellent, although, as mentioned the entire panel looks a bit washed out Vs an IPS. It definitely won't compete with the Asus in this domain though, namely with HDR content, at those local dimming zones + HDR 1000 will provide a bettered experience
Hey mate what about the colour you use for the Red, Green, Blue and Gamma?
Hello!!! Amazing review! Just wondering what kind of dp cable u are using. I think I'm gonna need a mini dp to dp cable with DSC 1.2. would you recommend me any specific brand? Thank you very much
Hi there, thank you! Why not just DP to DP? As for brand - no specific one, they're all basically the same!
@@TotallydubbedHD it's because My laptop only has minidp, and My monitor has dp :(
@@holaperu111 ah I see, and can you even output 240hz at 1440p using your GPU?
@@TotallydubbedHD I think My gpu should be capable of doing si, It's an RTX 3080 Mobile, 130w
@@holaperu111 no idea about the mobile GPUs tbh, you'll have to look that up; if it's a full-blown RTX 3080 - then absolutely.
Hi now I have CHG70, u think that I should change to G7 ? Now I have a really bad clouding - that's how work quantom dot lighting.. I looking forward to hearing from you ! M.
Heya, Would really depend on what you're looking for - there's minimal ghosting on this panel, that's for sure. But I don't get how you get bad ghosting on the CHG70 - is it a new problem?
There is one question I have regarding this and other monitors: energy consumption ratings. I notice this one is a rare 'A' rating. Any chance you could delve into this regarding how much it costs to run this (and other monitors), considering the fuels bills we are facing today?
No idea buddy sorry. I'd take those claims with a grain of salt - usually it's done in the eco modes thus rendering a monitor useless lol
Thx for review, I bought one few month ago, but I returned it bcoz it lost sometimes signal and the panel gets hot which is annoying. I saw a 2021 model of this monitor are these things fixed? I think it was one of the best monitors but with this issues massively to expansive
Oh that's odd! Had no issues myself.
Do you have any recommendations for colors and anything to help picture quality? I have the 32 inch as well but just having trouble getting picture right
See the settings shared in the video - not much more to add buddy, sorry!
I'm seeing the G7 going for just $500 on Newegg. That's a deal in my book. I bought one of these for a friend two years ago and she still loves it. I'll be getting one of these in a few weeks as it should serve me well until the Pholed monitors come out late 2024 or 2025. I almost screwed up and bought the $1500 Neo G8 for the oled eye candy and 240 hz, but the upcoming Pholed monitors will supposedly be even better.
Enjoy!
Thx from Italy 🇮🇹🤌
Pleasure babinooo 😂
The contrast ratio of this monitor is all over the place. It's 1300 in Korea. 1500 for you and another reviewer. 2000 on different models for others and apparently (?) 4000 for Rtings. I've never seen variance such as this. Could this have anything to do with the black equalizer setting or perhaps even the curvature of the screen?
Just to do with the calibrator used usually. But I'd usually take Rtings' figures with a pinch of salt ;)
Just recently got this monitor. Would you recommend turning on adaptive sync on the monitor itself for competitive gaming while also having gsync on with my 3080? Just worried having both on isn't optimal.
Did you watch the video?
Hey, he saw you great! 😃 I have just this monitor and as you know it comes with a response of 1 ms, or when I play the game by pressing alt + z in GeForce Experience performance, it shows me a rendering latency of about 5 ms and 4 ms. How do I lower it to 1 ms? What are the key settings on the NviDIA control panel during the response. My graphics card is RTX 2080 Super
That, from my memory, is a different measurement - I'd also not rely on marketing claims from Samsung, nor worry about the Nvidia numbers all that much - just enjoy the monitor, just make sure you adjust the overdrive as mentioned in the video
@@TotallydubbedHD The total rendering latency talks about how long it takes your GPU to draw a scene. Response time means how long until that scene is on the screen.
so nice review man...does the monitor has any black smearing or ghosting when you play a game with dark scenes and moving your mouse horizontally right and left?? this is so important for me as i am buying a second hand g7 todaor tomorrow after you reply to this... thanks in advance bro ❤
Pretty sure this was covered in the video!
@@TotallydubbedHD no bro i saw the whole video...but i think the 2 games you tried don't have deep black levels in some area or so...or maybe because my english is a little bad so idin't catch your whole words 😅
Hey man well detailed video. I was wondering if you could add speakers to the monitor ? I’m currently using a ps5 with the monitor. But no sound unfortunately. Help would be greatly appreciated!
Glad you liked the video! As for adding speakers, you mean plugged directly into the monitor? If so you'll just need ones with a 3.5mm jack input (as the monitor can output via its headphone jack) - not sure why you'd have this monitor, however, if you're solely on PS5.
@@TotallydubbedHD hey there! Are you saying that this monitor won’t be used to the best of its abilities with a ps5? How about an Xbox series x? What’s the best high end 32 inch monitor that you recommend for either of these?
Just bought the 32 Inch one, really seems to fit my standards! Until nowI had a MSI Optix MAG322CQR 165 hz, also curved but less strongly.
Enjoy!
@@TotallydubbedHD I will, wish me luck not to get a faulty panel!
@You Tube Nothing short than amazing. Didn't have any problem with the ppi being too low, I love everything about it
So is the msi optic better mate
@@matthewhart6684 MSI Optix monitor (the QD version) is driving me mad. It turns on for ages (cannot disable the startup logo), and when you turn it off and use multiple monitor displays, it disables it completely, causing flicker, and audio cuts on the other screen. And it causes the same issues again when you turn it on... Ridiculous, the only monitor I tested that causes it. I've tried with different machines, so I know it's the monitor that is causing it. I have the latest firmware on it as well. I'm going to return it, even though the colours and the refresh rates are great. The IPS glow is noticeable, the blacks are grey (as on almost all IPS panels of that price range), so I'm going for Samsung G7 27'', because the 32'' version was bothering me with the PPI...
This might sound like a weird question but please bear with me: does this monitor have any issues when it comes to waking up from inactivity (the screen "turns off after X mins"), or when returning to the desktop after fullscreen gaming? I only ask because I'm having such issues with an LG 27GL83A right now, hence why I'm looking for a replacement. I mostly game but not competitively. Just single player titles and FF14.
Not a weird question; from memory I had no issues with it waking up; nor should any monitor tbh - so it's odd that the LG has an issue. Also, if you're not a hardcore competitive gamer, I suggest maybe saving some money and looking at some of its alternatives (see description for suggestions)
I have Samsung Odyssey G5 27 inch 1440p 144 hz and it’s just breathtaking
Oh brill - would be nice to get that in for review!
Would you recommend this one over an ultra wide like the Alienware AW3420D?
Not tried that UW, so can't comment; but I'd never play on an UW for comp gaming.
Hey there brother, hope you answer my question, now my question is will this be a good buy for me if I am planning to use it for competitive gaming if I had the pg259qn (360hz IPS), I just hate its overshoot and I hate small monitors 24inch so I was planning to get this instead but every one is advising me to not go for VA no matter what for competitive gaming. thanks a lot in advance
It's among the only good VAs for comp gaming as per the review. But would I buy it, no. Did you watch the video?
I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to purchase this monitor. I'm thinking of stepping down from 4k to 2k because of the gain in fps. However I wonder if i will be able to accommodate the loss in pixel density. Since you reviewed the 32 inch. What's your Verdict concerning sharpness.
No issues whatsoever at 1440p; would recommend :)
@@TotallydubbedHD alright. Saving up money it is.
@@sethbarroo3409 good luck :)
hey man, nice video. im looking fwd to buy this monitor. and i sit at ususal monitor distance. currently using 24" monitor. should i buy 32" or 27" monitor?? i usually play only fps games. like warzone. in case i get 32inch, will it cause eye strain over long sessions.
That's subjective, but personally I'd pick 27" over the larger 32" - especially for FPS games
@@TotallydubbedHD thx for reply. since u got 32inch version. does it cause trouble while playing fps games like warzone with keyboard n mouse. sitting at usual monitor distance??? are you experiencing eye starin or while playing fps. are u able to see pixels?
@@Jayesh88709 I don't have it, only got it for review. As mentioned, it's subjective - there's no eye strain etc, just the size of the thing when playing games isn't ideal for me.
Hey buddy, just a question i ordered this monitor coming from an old 1080p 60hz asus vs247hr. So an upgrade was neccesary. Got a 1660S 11600k What are the settings i got to adjust or firmware download? I play onlinr shooter as well singleplayer games like rdr2 Greetings from the netherlands!
With all due respect, your GPU is barely capable of 1440p at 144hz, let alone 240hz consistently; so would suggest 1080p 240hz for you, or 144hz 1440p. As for settings, they're shared in the video.
This or an LG ultrawide? I'm almost sold on the G7 for all my gaming needs, but I'm worried that the aggressive curve won't do well for things like music production, video editing, and just general office work. On the other side, my 3080 could probably actually make use of 240hz in a good few games so I wonder if an ultrawide would limit it. Thanks!
Would depend if you want an Ultrawide - hard to say; I can't see a comp gamer being comfortable with such a large form factor though; I'd never have one for example, but can see their appeal. Not sure about which LG, but at 1440p (even UW) your 3080 should be capable of outputting decent fps :)
@@TotallydubbedHD Thanks for the feedback! I'm definitely not a competitive gamer, but I do enjoy competitive FPS games like Warzone, Halo and Apex, but that's in addition to immersive single player games too. I was looking at the LG 34GP83a-b. It's roughly the same price as the 32" G7 in my area. I'm just torn between going for the G7 for the higher refresh that my 3080 could probably utilize, but making a compromise for non gaming tasks due to the curve, or going for an UW that would be better suited for non gaming tasks, but has lower refresh rate. Thanks again!
@@CargoShorts7 not tried that UW, so can't comment on its performance. How UW are you willing to go? This is MASSIVE: kzhead.info/sun/o6l-o7SnaIKsoac/bejne.html Smaller UW, probably on the same size as the LG: kzhead.info/sun/dsVvhqd7rnSjemg/bejne.html If you don't want UW, then I'd suggest getting the BenQ in the description over this Samsung - if, again, you're not a hardcore comp gamer (which it doesn't seem like you are).
quick question. a 3080 card comes with hdmi 2.1 ports yet this monitor supports 2.0 hdmi.how to you manage to use it??
Nice. You and i have the same desk. Now i know for certain, that the 27 inch one will fit on my desk.
In the video, it's the 32" model FYI
@@TotallydubbedHD yeah, i know. Because the 32 fits good on this desk, i know that the 27 will definitely fit.
@@junglistOne yup, coolios!
nice review bro! i just found the monitor, its will cost me 250 dollar, its not new but used a little bit. should i go for it? is there anything i have to look before buy a used monitor? thx bro
Dead pixels :)
@@TotallydubbedHD ok bro, thx
Would this be a good upgrade from my Asus xg32vq thank you
was planning to get AW2721d, but is over my budget, 2nd thought was getting the lower version aw2720HF but it seem the spec is way too much off comparing with aw2721d and g7, what would you suggest me to buy? actually i am looking for an ips panel, but seem the aw2720hf not so worth for investment comparing to this g7, among this few model which will you recommend sir? aw2720hf, AORUS FI27Q-X, G7 27/32.
Recently reviewed the Giga, check out my review on my channel, I go into detail and compare it to the other two!
@@TotallydubbedHD probably going for 32 samsung g7
@@edisonphung coolios! It's a goodun but I prefer IPS panels personally :)
I just ordered one of these and was wondering if the included cable is sufficient or do I need to upgrade it at all for the best performance?
Yup all good, no need to buy anything extra!
Hey, i was wondering about the VA panel, is there noticeable ghosting when playing fps games compared to an ips panel?
Suggest you watch the video?
Hey! Can you share your calibration profile? Thanks!
I don't calibrate the monitor(s) I review. I test out-the-box performance, only.
@@TotallydubbedHD thnks for answer!
how was it using the 1000r curve on the Odyssey G 7. would you say that 27in or the 32in is better it 1440p considering the Curve current monitor is a 4K TN 60 Hertz
I'd think the 27" is better and has less of an obvious curve
@@TotallydubbedHD thank you
@@brendanmccreesh5112 np
hiding IRL after awp shots in CS is the next level :D
Haha!
What would you consider to be the best monitor overall? I'd want something around 32" or larger, good color and contrast, and at least 120hz of course.
Technically, for its size; it would be this one
@TotallydubbedHD Hey just seen this video and on the verge of buying the 27 inch version. I think this VA will suit me better than IPS because I like the better contrast and blacker blacks without having to fork out for OLED just yet. Would you still say this is the 2K high refresh monitor you would pick? I'd be playing pretty much all types of games and have a 1080P flat monitor for working from home anyway, I love darker games like doom, witcher 3, dead space remake etc. I'm wondering if you can let me jnow if there's a better VA panel than this or if there's even an IPS panel you would recommend over this a year later? Thank you for your content I'm going to be a new sub for you in about 10 seconds 😊
Nice and helpful. Is this compatible with GTx 1660Ti?
Yup, but you'll struggle to output 240hz at 1440p
@@TotallydubbedHD thanks for ur response. I usually play conpetetive games like Valorant and fortnite. Will i hit 144 or 165 hz with my gpu? That means also hitting 144 or 165 fps?
@@mlscruz think you'll be struggling to consistently hit 144hz at 1440p. Of course, depends on your GPU settings that you set. Personally, if you aren't going to upgrade your GPU, I'd suggest a 1080p 144hz panel instead
@@TotallydubbedHD i will just settle with 1080 monitor 144 hz may be 165 hz at the max
@@mlscruz coolios! I'd suggest the AOC 24G2U
Can you help please? Your review was really comprehensive and I bought this monitor as a result. It's my first HDR monitor and I'm having problems with the HDR when playing games. The image loses a substantial amount of brightness, is this normal for hdr mode? The colours also do the the opposite of what I expect and seem blander. I've scoured the Internet and found others with the same issue, but nobody seems to have a solution. I'm using a display port cable that's 1.4 certified, my gpu is a 3080. I run my games at 240hz and with hdr on and it does activate, but the results are really disappointing. Do you have any suggestions for what the issue may be please? I notice you have your brightness set to 0, whereas I have mine set to max. Is that the issue? Your screen seems very bright and vivid when set to 0 which confuses me. The game footage does look darker though. Perhaps I have misinterpreted what HDR does.?
Hey there, First off - glad you liked the review and it helped you! In terms of your issues, which games are you playing and are they HDR-enabled games? (for example, Destiny 2 is, but CSGO isn't). HDR performance should be improved over your SDR image, in every aspect, namely given this monitor has HDR600. I've seen the mention of 'blandness but in fact what you're seeing is bettered colour reproduction/how the game developers wanted it, vs an over-saturated image. You will need to ensure that the monitor is correctly picking up HDR - you can check via the OSD for this. As for the brightness, no don't set yours to 0 - this was for my camera to pick it up, and has nothing to do with your issues. 100% brightness should yield a REALLY bright image. Make sure Dynamic Brightness is set ON and Auto dimming is AUTO - see 05:10 mark
@@TotallydubbedHD thank you for the quick response. I've tried using hdr in multiple games; battlefield 5 and 1, cyberpunk 2077, Far cry 5 and Days gone, all of which have a hdr setting within the games menu. I don't have hdr active whilst in Windows but the screen resets when the game loads up and confirms hdr in the corner so I know it is activating. It's just when the screen turns back on, it's much darker, like the brightness has been reduced by around half. I'll try and match your menu settings and see if that changes anything. Thanks for trying to help. Much appreciated.
@@TotallydubbedHD part 2: I also think I turned off auto dimming so perhaps that is part of the problem.
@@BF3Hiddenclass yup, that might be it! See how you get on - and from what you've described, seems the games are supported and the monitor is picking up the HDR signal; so it should all work!
@@TotallydubbedHD fingers crossed that works. Thanks again for all of your help. I appreciate it and keep up the great reviews, it was a great help when choosing a monitor and you gave a fair review of it .
Just bought this thanks to you tube was worried about the curve. Got to be honest we are picky, the curve I found out is nothing to be worried about. The screen is insanely good. Top monitor with 3080ti games are fast and smoother than I ever saw. Only grip I have is the colors so far I need to tweak the color settings and get used to the size coming from a 27 inch, some FPS games like bf 5 look don’t know how to explain it..... big a hint of seeing the pixels .
Thanks for sharing!
I've got mine 32" for about 4 months now. And it's amazing display. I thought I will have problem adjusting to curved monitor, but it was not that hard.
Glad you're enjoying it!
@@TotallydubbedHD Yeah. First I had Gigabyte monitor, but it had factoryfailiure, so I had to return it. Than I ordered this monitor, and have been waiting for it for about month and half. And when I got ti it had a crack down the middle of panel. So I had to return it. And again I had to wait for about two weeks. And now it's working superb.
This comment is just a suggestion for "totallydubbedHD". Thats the Ikea Fredde desk isnt it? Same as mine. But notice how that shelf is so horrible for sticking any monitor of size on. Its not deep enough or make the top of a 27 inch almost hit the top. Worse is the light reflects off the metal bar then too up there. I removed that shelf. 4 screws off it goes. Enjoy the much better desk space and shroud around the monitor to help with glare.
Haha, yes did this a few months back and it's a lot better. Note, I don't own the G7, but find it's better for my posture; see here: instagram.com/p/CTPz93wsHlO/
Hello. Tell me pls, which version is better to buy G7 C27G75TQSR or G7 C27G75TQSI and what is the difference between them?
Wow we both have the same desk & monitor!!
Well I don't own the monitor, but nice :)
Great informative video. Struggling to see if it's worth essentially double the price of the G5 for me. My current setup is a EVGA RTX 2060 KO, using the LG 34" ultra wide, which is only 1080p 75hz free sync and NOT HDR. So I guess with my GPU will I be able to use the full capabilities of the G7 or am I better off with the G5?
Think you'd struggle to consistently get 240hz at 1440p with that GPU
@@TotallydubbedHD I really appreciate the help with considering saving a large amount of money lol
@@jasonsirico4998 pleasure. FYI not tried the G5 so can't comment about it, but have tried many others that I'd recommend
@@TotallydubbedHD this is a really late reply but will a 3080 be able to reach 240 hz?
@@suhsnow yes
Excellent review and very helpful. Im wondering if anyone has used this same 32" monitor whilst using MSFS 2020? Im looking for a nice 32" monitor, have a decent PC with a Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU, which I assume can handle this monitor. Any comments most welcome. Also any advice for making a second-hand purchase with this monitor, much appreciated. Chris
Should be a good pairing, but no idea about the game in question - depends if you need 240hz. Glad you liked the review though :)
i won the panel lottery for the Razerblade 18. thank God
Hey there nice video, hows this monitor holding up in 2023? Is there any other 1440p 240hz monitors that you think rival or beat this one now?
Would still be up there, but I prefer flat IPS panels instead which I've now reviewed on the channel since looking at this one
@@TotallydubbedHD okay thank you fir quick reply, will definitely take a look
@@AaronB.Racing np
@@TotallydubbedHD Just an update, I’ve now ordered a G7 for my bday and I’m very excited, thanks for your input!
@@AaronB.Racing pleasure, let me know how you get on!
Hey I took this monitor and it's really great, but in the monitor settings it offers a maximum of 144 Hz, my graphics card is RTX 2080 Super nVidia, how do I set it to have 240 Hz refresh at 2K, do you have any recommendations, do you switch G- Sync and whether to enable VSync in games or turn it off, I don't understand much, so I would like you to suggest me what is the best thing to do to get the most out of it, that is, to get the most out of my graphics card. I also see i have VSync in the Control Panel graphics in games. where to turn on and where to turn off? Greetings and all the best !
I presume you're connected over HDMI? Use displayport to get the max resolution and refresh rate. Do not use Vsync in games or in the control panel. As for G-Sync, that's to to you, I personally have that disabled. But if you want tear free gaming and you're more of a casual gamer, have it enabled through the monitor and the GPU settings.
@@TotallydubbedHD Ohh thank you, I was completely confused at the same time my HDMI and Display port were turned on in the computer, I turned off HDMI so I am now switched to DISPLAY PORT,
@@Dragon48992 glad I could help. But unplug your HDMI cable completely to avoid issues with your PC
@@TotallydubbedHD Do you achieve better graphics performance in games with G-Sync enabled or not?
@@Dragon48992 I'd suggest you look up G-Sync to better understand what it does :)
Hey mate! I live in Brazil and thats the only monitor us uk and canada guys recommend, I want a good monitor, i game, but i mostly read with kindle, edit and watch videos, im scared cause of the curve, but this monitor costs the same here as an 1080p 120hz 34 invh ips ultrawide monitor, which should i go with??
Heya, not sure which UW you mean - the curve will be individual preference. I understand the 27" is less curvy lol
@@TotallydubbedHD theres also the ROG Strix XG32VQ which is quite cheap here, but most reviews dont think its that good, its less curved, ultrawide and cheaper, for now it seems il ho with it
@@Augusto_Caten it's not a bad one, here's my review of it: kzhead.info/sun/fNuIfpWAiJt3o6s/bejne.html Have you considered some of the ones listed in my description of this video?
@@TotallydubbedHD thank u so much mate! Il take a look, also, i have checked the ones in ur description, but unfortunately i wasnt able to find any of the ultrawides u recomended in ur video here in Brazil, il.keep looking
@@TotallydubbedHD also, what do u think abt the XG35VQ? Its quite similar to the other one, but bigger, avaliable here still and many reviewrs say its better
Very nice reviews.. This monitor good for ps4 pro?
Probably not because this monitor can go 240hz and the ps4 pro can only go 60fps in some games and lower. So it’s kinda pointless getting this for a ps4 pro. It’s good for pc gaming because pc can run games higher than 60fps.
@@sparx8802 nice hear to know.. Thank bro for info..
Thanks! And as the other said, pointless for consoles!
Hey man quick question, for some reason it keeps saying the function isn’t available when I do response time and the refresh rate. Any suggestions on what to do?
HDR and/or Freesync?
This is not Ultrawide right? Because I have a Alienware Ultrawide Monitor 34" atm with a RTX 2080 TI. However some developers dont add Ultrawide support so you are stuck with black bars, also the Ultrawide makes it 3440x1440p so I quess you should get more frames on a 2560x1440p monitor right? Since the GPU has an more easy time to render those frames. Thinking of "Downgrading" my current Monitor duo to those black bar issues with Ultrawide and I wanna use my 2080 TI to the fullest without having some frame issues in some games..
That's correct on both fronts - it's not an UW and you should get more frames due to the 'lower' resolution
How could i Get better Colors with g7 on ps5? Have tried everything, but nothing seems to work:/
Would you buy this for console only, Xbox series X or would you settle for the G5?
I'd never waste my money on a 240hz for console only. Pointless. Get the Acer Nitro VG271UP instead
Hi I had a Benq ew3270u. It's 4k@60 hz and it looks good but its refresh rate leave some to desire. How will shift from that to this 1440p@240 hz will be in terms of image quality.
It'll be less sharp, obviously, but I do think 1440p is the sweet spot for gaming/consuming content vs 4K (especially where scaling is involved).