Samsung Odyssey LS32AG550EUXXU 32" AG550 1000R QHD Curved Gaming Monitor - 165Hz, 1ms, 2560 x 1440p QHD, Freesync Premium, HDR10, HDMI, Displayport

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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. 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: Users will also be able to fully adjust the color of the monitor, with options for RGB tweaking, brightness, contrast, and sharpness available. The Samsung Odyssey G5 (LG32AG550) is the latest refresh of the brand’s budget-tailored G5 from 2020. The new variant features a similarly impressive 1000R VA panel that delivers OK colors and stunning immersion. More impressive, however, is the new 165Hz refresh rate, slightly tweaked feature list, and increased brightness. 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.

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RPI/CPI Price Increase - Each year, your Pay Monthly airtime tariff will be adjusted according to Three's Fixed Annual Price Change (Three), the Retail Price Index (O2) or Consumer Price Index (EE, Vodafone) rate of inflation. 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.Nominal Tolerance Exceeded (Areas start to differ from reference - potentially noticeable to human eye) The Samsung Odyssey LS32AG550 is the latest refresh of the hugely popular G5. The new version of the 2020 G5 features a similarly impressive VA panel and 1000R curved 32 inch display. However, with a faster refresh rate, higher peak brightness, and a tonne of additional gaming-tailored features, there’s plenty to like about this new refresh. The bottom bezel is very similar in shape to the Odyssey G7, however, the G5 doesn’t offer the same triangular RGB zones. The wide V-shaped stand is fairly simple but does offer a cable management solution – something we’ll touch upon shortly. The rear of the monitor has been equipped with a textured striped finish that is fairly unique. However, that’s where the positives end. The G5 continues to feature fairly limited input options, terrible build quality, and some major flaws in performance when it comes to competitive titles. Smearing, ghosting, and haloing are all visible at some stage when playing games, reducing the overall immersion the panel offers. As we just mentioned, the Samsung G5 features an anti-glare matte coating with 3H hardness. Many modern displays utilize this particular coating, offering excellent light and reflection mitigation. That being said, due to the curved nature of the display, fingerprints can be quite problematic.

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Choose from a range of networks and inclusive monthly plans to get started with your new Galaxy phone straight away. Looking at the physical gamut graph, you’re able to see where the Samsung G5 gamut falls short in the three respective spectrums. Overall, while the colors aren’t terrible, they’re not exactly spectacular either – but that’s to be expected from a monitor of this price point. Maximum And Minimum Brightness 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. 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.

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. 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. As far as stand ergonomics go, the Odyssey G5 doesn’t offer a great deal. With no height, swivel, or pivot functionality, the G5 only features tilt adjustability.