Samsung Odyssey G3 S27AG30 27" FHD Gaming Monitor (2021)
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Samsung Odyssey G3 G27AG30 is a flat 27-inch FHD VA gaming monitor in Samsung's Odyssey series of gaming monitors. Unlike higher-end models in the G5 through G9 series that Samsung launched in 2020, the new G3 series comprises of only flat monitors.
Compared to the 28" G7 and 27" G5 flat monitors unveiled at the same time in 2021, the G3 G27AG30 is more rudimentary. It has an 8-bit VA panel with a narrower color gamut and, obviously, lower resolution. Its brightness is lower and support for HDR is gone. Still, being VA, this panel has a higher level of contrast than the IPS ones found in those higher-end models.
Other compromises include the absence of an integrated USB hub and the loss of G-SYNC support. The only variable framerate technology that the monitor is compatible with is AMD FreeSync Premium. Nevertheless, it comes with Eye Saver Mode and is flicker-free.
The G27AG30 has a 24-inch sister model that is just a smaller version of what it is.
Curiously, Samsung renamed this monitor to S27AG30 months after its initial release. To consumers, however, it has always been marketed as 27-inch Odyssey G3 monitor.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 41% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
- High 3000:1 contrast ratio
Cons
- No publicized HDR support
- 8-bit display panel
- Display panel not very bright
What external reviewers found***
External score 62% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good ergonomics
- Fast response times
- High contrast ratio
Cons
- No VRR support
- Slow response time
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x DisplayPort 1.2
Construction
Adjustment | Height
120 mm / 4.7244 in
Adjustment | Pivot
-0° ~ 90°
Adjustment | Swivel
-15° ~ 15°
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
86.23% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
3.05 in / 77.5 mm w/o stand, 8.62 in / 218.9 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
14.85 in / 377.2 mm w/o stand, 15.77 in / 400.5 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
24.34 in / 618.2 mm
Weight
3.8 kg / 8 lbs w/o stand , 5.3 kg / 12 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
250 nits
Contrast Ratio
3000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
8 bits (6 bits + FRC), 16777216 colors
Display Diagonal
27" (26.96 in / 684.667 mm)
Display Type
VA, Anti-glare/Matte
Pixel Density
81 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.277 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 144 Hz
Resolution
FHD (1920x1080)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
Operating Humidity
10 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
10 °C ~ 40 °C , 50 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
AMD FreeSync Premium
Video
Black Equalizer, Eco Saving Plus, Flicker-free technology, Low Blue Light, Game Mode, Eye Saver Mode, 3-sided Borderless Design, Refresh Rate Optimizor
Performance
Power Consumption
26 W (average) / 27 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
Production
Accessory
HDMI cable
Debut
2021
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External Reviews
rtings[1]
Reviewer score 62%Samsung Odyssey G5 LC27G55T and the Samsung Odyssey G3 are part of the same monitor lineup. The G5 is a curved monitor with a 1440p resolution, while the G3 is flat and has a 1080p resolution. They're very similar in performance; they have native FreeSync support, G-SYNC compatibility, and low input lag. However, the G5 has a much quicker response time that results in smoother motion.
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Pros
- Fast response times
- High contrast ratio
- Good ergonomics
Cons
- Slow response time
- No VRR support
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References
- ^ Samsung Odyssey G3 Monitor Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/samsung/odyssey-g3. 2021-04-29. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
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