Samsung Odyssey G5 S27AG50 27" QHD Gaming Monitor (2021)
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Samsung S27AG50 is a mid-range 27-inch QHD gaming monitor in Samsung's 2021 Odyssey G5 lineup. It uses a 10-bit IPS panel with 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time (Gray-to-Gray) and supports, unlike more affordable models in the G3 series, not only FreeSync Premium but also G-SYNC.
As such, the S27AG50 offers both speed and color accuracy, making it an attractive option for home computing applications with a healthy (or unhealthy) dose of gaming mixed in.
Compared to the 28-inch G7 flat monitor unveiled at the same time, the S27AG50 boasts a 10-bit panel with a higher refresh rate. On the flipside, it loses the integrated USB hub and downgrades the input port versions as well as FreeSync support (which is justified as the monitor has a lower resolution).
Alongside the new 27" G5 and 28" G7, Samsung also expanded the Odyssey lineup with a new G3 series, which at its debut has two models.
Curiously, the S27AG50 launched as the G27AG50, and Samsung quietly changed its model number shortly after initial release to S27AG50. In marketing materials, it is always referred to as Odyssey G5.
There is also a slightly different model, the G27AG52, with HDR support.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 77% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Stand with swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
- High 1000:1 contrast ratio
- 10-bit display panel
- Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
Cons
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.2
Construction
Adjustment | Height
120 mm / 4.7244 in
Adjustment | Pivot
-0° ~ 90°
Adjustment | Swivel
-30° ~ 30°
Adjustment | Tilt
N/A
Camera
No
Colors
Black
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
86.97% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
3.6 in / 91.5 mm w/o stand, 9.72 in / 247 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
14.78 in / 375.3 mm w/o stand, 17.74 in / 450.5 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
24.16 in / 613.7 mm
Weight
4.4 kg / 10 lbs w/o stand , 6.1 kg / 13 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
350 nits
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
Display Diagonal
27" (27 in / 685.8 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte, LG Display
Gamut
99% sRGB
Pixel Density
109 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.233 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 165 Hz
Resolution
QHD (2560x1440)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
HDR
HDR10
Operating Humidity
10 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
10 °C ~ 40 °C , 50 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium
Video
Black Equalizer, Wide Viewing Angle, Ultrawide Game View, Flicker-free technology, Off Timer Plus, Eco Saving Plus, Low Blue Light, Super Arena Gaming UX, Refresh Rate Optimizer, Eye Saver Mode, Game Mode, Screen Size Optimizer, Low Input Lag Mode, Aut...
Performance
Energy Efficiency
G
Power Consumption
48 W (average) / 30 W (eco) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.5 W (off)
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable
Debut
2021
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