Along with its 4K resolution (3,840 by 2,160 pixels), the Odyssey Neo G7 supports up to a 144Hz refresh rate, a 1ms response time, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, the highest tier of AMD's adaptive-sync technology, which reduces screen tearing, stutter, and input latency. Also, you’ll find Samsung’s Gaming Hub, which features cloud streaming services like Xbox Game Pass and Nvidia GeForce Now, a staple in Samsung’s smart monitors and TVs.

Samsung Odyssey AG700 LS28AG700NUXXU 28 Inch 4K UHD Gaming

I also noticed that the monitor would sometimes not detect an input. At one time, it did not detect a PC connected via DisplayPort, despite trying three different DisplayPort cables. Eventually, it worked, but then I had the same issue with the HDMI port. I wasn't able to pinpoint the reason, or a solution, and Samsung had not responded to a request for comment by the time I published this review. Switching over to HDR mode, we used the VESA DisplayHDR compliance tests (available for free on the Microsoft Store) to measure a peak HDR brightness of 651 nits, just over the monitor’s VESA Display HDR600 rating.The low input lag should have been the cherry on top for this monitor. However, in testing I came across a few problems that had little to do with panel performance, but were still frustrating. One involved the menus: The Neo's were unusually slow at times when simply navigating the onscreen display (OSD). I noticed the sluggishness while moving from the Gaming Hub to the Media Hub, or when waiting for apps to start up. The Samsung Odyssey G7 looks like it could be a dream display for gamers looking to avoid any FOMO given that for most folk hunting for the best gaming monitor, the market is split into two distinct areas that depend mostly on what genres you play and how you want to optimize your experience. There is a good argument that anything over 144Hz is excessive given how little different you'll see in the jump between 144-240Hz, but with the latest graphics cards from Nvidia and AMD powering gaming PCs you can expect many low-demand titles easily smashing past 144fps. Whether you'd actually notice the difference is an open question, but you'll have the peace of mind knowing that if you're hitting up to 240fps in your favorite game then your monitor is keeping up. You're also getting adaptive sync support and compatibility for both Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync for a tear-free gaming experience and a funky LED light built into the rear of the monitor to illuminate the wall with some mood lighting, though this sadly isn't RGB, nor will it sync to your other peripherals or react to what's on your display like a Philips Hue device. If you want a high refresh rate for buttery-smooth graphics or to give you an edge in competitive titles like Apex Legends and Call Of Duty: Warzone then you're usually limited to a 1080p resolution. On the flip side, anyone wanting to enjoy crazy 4K graphics on games like Red Dead Redemption 2 will have to reel in that refresh rate to something around the 60Hz mark,

Samsung UK 32 Inch M7 UHD White Smart Monitor LS32BM701UUXXU | Samsung UK

Next up: color accuracy, where the Neo G7 recorded a Delta E of 2. The higher the Delta E, the further colors tend to stray from their intended hue. A value under 1 is ideal, though very few gaming monitors reach it, especially out of the box. Though the Neo's reading might dissuade video editors and photographers who would prefer better color accuracy when working on their craft, it’s far from bad. (For those folks, we recommend a panel like the ViewSonic VP2785-4K.)Turning our attention to measuring the monitor’s color gamut, we see that the Neo G7 held its own against the other 4K monitors here. The Neo G7 spanned 100% of the sRGB color gamut, 87% of Adobe RGB, and 95% of DCI-P3. The panel weighs 25.8 pounds. That's not too hefty, especially when compared with monitors like the BenQ Mobiuz Gaming Monitor (EX480UZ), which weighs about 42 pounds with only a 5-inch difference in screen size. The Neo G7 isn’t very dexterous, offering no height adjustment or swivel, just a tilt range of -2 to 20 degrees, which is reasonable considering the screen size. It is wall-mountable with a 200mm-by-200mm VESA mount.