Like always, I started off by loading our favourite game, CS:GO. While this isn’t everyone’s cup of hot brown, it is a competitive title with fast-moving images – meaning we should get an excellent idea of the G5’s responsiveness. As part of the calibration process, the DisplayCal will give an accurate measurement of the color gamut the monitor can provide. Below are the results of the color gamut test: Overall, I feel Samsung has produced a decent entry-level monitor here – offering good gaming performance and decent levels of immersion when considering the price. Out of the box, the Samsung showcases a 165Hz refresh rate, OK colors, and FreeSync support – enabling the panel to produce a tear-free visual experience when gaming. While the G5 doesn’t offer a great deal in terms of inputs, it still brings enough functionality for several devices. Users can expect 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x USB 3.0, and a 3.5 mm audio input.

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That said, when considering the price (and some of the competing alternatives), it’s hard to be too harsh on the Samsung Odyssey G5. Ultimately, if you’re looking for a budget-friendly curved gaming monitor, this could be exactly what you’re looking for. All inputs can be found at the rear of the panel, alongside VESA mounting holes and a thin grill for general panel cooling. Build Quality Choose from a range of networks and inclusive monthly plans to get started with your new Galaxy phone straight away. Samsung may change the service or suspend and/or cease providing all or parts of the Service at any time and in its sole discretion without prior warning or notice.As you’d expect from an entry-level monitor, the G5 doesn’t feature the best build quality on the market. For a start, the G5 is made almost entirely from plastic – giving the display a fairly flimsy feel that is riddled with wobble. The stand fixes into the main body of the monitor but doesn’t feel robust in the slightest. With specifications out the way, let’s take a closer look at the build quality, design, and mechanical features the Samsung G5 comes equipped with. Aesthetics Users will also be able to fully adjust the color of the monitor, with options for RGB tweaking, brightness, contrast, and sharpness available.

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We wasted no time and decided to calibrate the monitor to see just how accurate we could make it. For the best accuracy, we used the following RGB values 45/45/50. The G5 does in fact support HDR10 content, however, with poor peak brightness, there was no real benefit to using this. The maximum brightness of the monitor was around 300 nits, resulting in a fairly weak HDR experience. This was experienced across both gaming and content consumption scenarios.Nominal Tolerance Exceeded (Areas start to differ from reference - potentially noticeable to human eye)