Here is the configuration of the Samsung Odyssey G7 evaluated during this test:
Screen size : 27 inch
Type de from: will
Resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels
Brightness: 350 nits
Contrast: 2500:1
Response time : 1ms
Framerate : 240Hz
Entries: 1 x HDMI 2.0, 2x DisplayPort, 1x prise jack 3,5 mm, 3 x USB 2.0
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Specialized sellers will advise you to moderate your enthusiasm by reminding you that any framerate above 144 Hz is excessive, given the few observable differences between a 144 Hz screen and a 240 Hz screen. However, with the latest graphics cards from Nvidia and d ‘AMD that powers the best gaming PCs today, you can expect many games – even the most common ones – to easily go above 144 fps. Whether you’ll notice the difference then remains open, but you’ll have the peace of mind of owning a monitor that will easily track 240 frames per second in your favorite game, should the option be required.
The 1000R’s screen is curved tight enough to make any gamer green with envy. Most equivalent monitors on the market go for a curvature of between 1500R and 1800R, so it will take some getting used to, even if you’ve played through a curved screen before. It gives an incredible feeling of immersion when you launch a game – we are almost enveloped by the screen, especially for graphical environments as rich as those of Subnautica orElite Dangerous.
This means that navigating around your standard desktop, when you’re not gaming, will require some adjustment. However, this feeling of “fish bowl” is easily overcome after a few days of use. Samsung has chosen to operate a VA (vertically aligned) panel, which may have made some analysts tick, given that this technology is often found to be associated with issues such as motion blur, ghosting, or some lag. We didn’t encounter any issues during our testing, with the Samsung Odyssey G7 almost blending in with an IPS display with similar color quality and brightness.
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More annoyingly, the screen’s viewing angles turn out to be slightly underwhelming, with the top and sides showing minor inconsistencies exacerbated by the screen’s dramatic curve. It’s unlikely that this will stop you from doing your daily activities or playing games, but it’s just as unlikely that you will want to use the Odyssey G7 for editing your photos as well as your videos.
There is also a noticeable problem with scan lines, very noticeable on some tones and around the upper / lower areas of the screen. This is still a fairly common problem with the Samsung Odyssey range, but it can be quickly fixed by going to the main monitor settings and playing around with the black EQ – between 13 and 16 seems like the sweet spot.
HDR support is not as good as that of a Samsung TV, but it still wins with effective selective dimming. Black tones become deep as you pass through a dark environment, which significantly improves your experience in high-detail, high-contrast maps like that ofHorizon: Zero Dawn.
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Plus, you get adaptive sync support and compatibility with Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync technologies, ensuring seamless smoothness. You also have an ambient LED light, integrated into the back of the monitor to illuminate your wall and enlarge the perimeter of the image.
Unboxing the Odyssey G7 is easier than unboxing most curved gaming monitors, but assembling the product can be a bit trickier. We recommend that you attach its stand to it while the monitor itself is still firmly seated in the support foam of the box – in order to avoid falling. The stand design allows you to rotate the screen and adjust the viewing angle. You will find a secondary accessory, supplied in the box, which will allow you to attach it to the wall if you prefer.
All things considered, this is one of the best gaming monitors in its class, especially for those who aren’t looking to stack multiple displays to cope with both high refresh rates and high resolutions. The blazing 240Hz speed paired with 1440p resolution is more than enough to knock you back in almost any title you play. Although you will have to combine it with a powerful PC on the other hand to get the most out of what the Samsung Odyssey G7 has to offer.
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Buy it if …
You need a beautiful screen
Not only does the curved design promote immersion, but it is also very elegant. Add to that the LED backlighting and you have a truly stunning gaming screen.
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You are very versatile in choosing your games
If you don’t spend all your free time on a specific genre, the Odyssey will prove to be as flexible as you are, with speed and resolution to match.
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You enjoy immersive experiences
This crisp curve is amazing for enveloping your vision and making you feel like you’ve been sucked into the titles you’re playing. Especially in low light environments.
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Don’t buy it if …
You are not a fan of curved screens
This is one of the sharpest curved displays on the market, and opinion will be divided. If this form factor confuses you or takes up too much space on your desk, chances are you are missing out on its definite benefits.
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You play in 4K or 8K resolution above all
With a 1440p or 2K display, the Samsung Odyssey is an impressive gaming monitor, but that might not be enough for gamers with a more generous PC setup.
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