Samsung Odyssey G5 32" 1440p Gaming Monitor Review: Amazing Display With A Dirty Catch!

[@SoulOfTech]

Hey everyone, hope you enjoyed the review! If you are thinking of purchasing this monitor please consider using the affiliate links in the video description, any purchases made from those links help fund this channel via affiliation at no extra cost to you :) It helps me keep the lights on and make more content for all you awesome people. *Please note some versions of this monitor contain HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4 and a VP panel. Your configuration will vary by retailer and country. Have a great day!

[@davidcrowder1202]

what laptop?

[@asmongoldsmouth9839]

*120 Hz is more than enough. 144 Hz is luxury. Anyone who complains about not getting 165 Hz or more is spoiled.* *I care more about color accuracy and the beauty of the screen and software the monitor provides. I got a 1440p 32" BenQ 32GW series monitor today. 75 Hz. Why? Because I play at 1440p MAX settings with only 2x antialiasing, and I normally can't hold 75 fps at those settings.* *I'd get a 4090 but why? What is the point? It will be obsolete in 4 months.*

[@Obie327]

I actually really like this monitor. (Big and beautiful) I personally run it at 144 hrz with HDR enabled. Pricing for this Samsung G5 is almost been slashed in half since your review. No regrets in my purchase with this display. Thanks SoulOfTech for the review and thoughts.

[@SoulOfTech]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching :)

[@KenterriousDavis]

Just bought this from Best Buy yesterday.......$199. For the price, it's a dope monitor.

[@estebanmanuelleonaguayo2215]

I just did the same 😂

[@saulherrera7335]

how’s the monitor running ?

[@epiikkhaosgaming]

Dude, how do you get your sound to work

[@estebanmanuelleonaguayo2215]

@epiikkhaosgaming I ran into the same issue. Unfortunately, the monitor itself doesn't have integrated speakers, so you'll have to use headphones or connect speakers to it

[@miguelrosario722]

Thanks for the review, one of the best there is about this specific model, I just bought it as my first monitor, I hope it arrives in a couple of days

[@SoulOfTech]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@miguelrosario722]

@@SoulOfTech Thanks !!

[@quinn2501]

@@miguelrosario722 how is the monitor? i am thinking about buying this one

[@jahyeedwards5817]

has it arrived yet?@@miguelrosario722

[@Crazy2k99]

@@miguelrosario722yo how did you like it ?

[@Tiloudila]

I need to know those wallpapers/homescreens, they look amazing !

[@Curious_Skeptic]

Just bought three of these. Hopefully, they are not too bad. Mostly, use for Cad and day to day document work.

[@Yuhi_1606]

idk if there were a update but i just bought a 2024 G5 and i working flawlessly at 1440p 164.98hz and HDR ON... soo yeah, loving it edit. got on sale at amazon for 186€ btw looking forward in getting another 2 G5's for my planned triple monitor setup

[@SoulOfTech]

You likely have the US variant with DP1.4. That’s awesome I’m glad you’re liking it :)

[@DJPixcell]

Cheers for the review just got this on sale on a steep discount. This helped justify it. Lol

[@SoulOfTech]

This monitor is amazing value at its discounted price. Punches way above it's weight class for its price. Glad I could help!

[@gregtrial1930]

Anyone know if this monitor has a plastic over the screen. It looks blurry and don't know why.

[@shivanthing]

you get what you paid for with this one. VA panels look pretty, and the only way to eliminate ghosting/black smearing is to get a g6 and above, since the panels on those ones are better. (And I've heard even those have issues. it's just how VA panels are.) I did buy this monitor though, as I definitely dont have $600+ to spend on a higher quality VA panel. $300 for a decent 1440p high refresh rate monitor with nice contrast is a good buy. I do gaming, like helldivers 2, and I dont notice the ghosting too much except in more calm scenes where I am not paying attention to much. I have the 32" curved 165hz one (which does have dp 1.4). Apparently, this display was refreshed sometime in 2022, so perhaps the design was ironed out in some shape or form (although I do doubt it, since its still a lower refresh rate panel). In practical use cases, the general user really will not care too much about ghosting and black smearing unless it is especially abhorrent. I just want a pretty picture with deep blacks and good contrast, so if you want a pretty picture on a budget, here you go, this is a nice monitor. I went from a 144hz IPS monitor to this and I am fine with it. If youre looking to be competitive in games though, get an IPS panel as those are usually more reliable across the board. Otherwise, I think the g7+ will be the best idea if you really need that contrast and have money to spend.

[@SoulOfTech]

I more or less agree with your whole argument here. The monitor is a great value proposition at its price. Though a cheaper price tag does not mean a credible brand like Samsung can add incorrect/misleading details on product specs.

[@davidcrowder1202]

do you have the VA panel one or the IPS panel samsung? they both look the same (unless your playing a game thats in a dark scene) the one in the video is an ips and in theory should have such little ghosting you dont notice ever really. id think atleast a good ips would anyway

[@jadmurr7883]

Hey, I want a monitor for productivity (mainly software development) and I game casually too, do you think thats a good monitor for this? I would connect it to my macbook air or my ps5 to game

[@Epicknuckle1]

Yes

[@jadielrmz]

This one to the hp omen 32q wich one is best for the same use. They have the same spec the other is just ips

[@miladtirdad584]

hey. what about the contrast? i think i missed it in the video if it was there. cause i hate ips blacks and i dont know what is a ips wva? its really hard to chose between this one and G3 27inches (its a lot cheaper and people say that the new series is improved)

[@micahroberts3564]

It's not an IPS, he's mistaken It's a VA display

[@drenx87]

Id advise peps to be careful buying this monitor..mine i just bought it this december and today it went into white screen of death

[@SoulOfTech]

Sorry to hear that! You should be under warranty, hopefully they will fix it.

[@Boostavo]

That’s you! Next time buy insurance

[@edwing72]

I think there is just a lack of monitor quality control in the industry unfortunately. I’ve bought several monitors that had any number of issues over the years from different brands.

[@godnamedtay]

U got a dud bruh. Sucks.

[@myth-8700]

I´ve had one for a year, no issues

[@jimmysingh7556]

does any body know wheather the g5 oddesey 32 curved is an alright screen as i boughht a titan 144hetz monitor from CASH CONVERTERS , and it has white wash as i notice it only on 16.9(not fuill screen movies eg), and they also have a g5 curved just as the 31.5 inch titan i bought, as im clueless, THANKS IN ADVANCE `

[@christophermiller1394]

No split screen and dual input. The business work monitor also looks better for gaming. Go figure. I paid $250 and still feel undersold, since I have 6 other versions of the work model that run HDR much cleaner. Sad. If you just use them for work or PS5c get the work version. More ports and better picture & brightness.

[@christophermiller1394]

No split screen and dual input. The business work monitor also looks better for gaming. Go figure. I paid $250 and still feel undersold, since I have 6 other versions of the work model that run HDR much cleaner. Sad

[@goodness3087]

Hi this has a curved version and it's 144 hz and this is 165 hz and has 300 nits brightness which is better than curved version, so in conclusion flat version has better picture quality?

[@asmongoldsmouth9839]

Nits are brightness levels. You should NEVER have to max out your brightness. So, fon't worry TOO much about brightness. Curved is for people who want to feel like the monitor or TV is wrapping around them. It truly isn't a better quality or image. It just feels a little different when playing. Flat and curved would both be phenomenal displays. It is just up to you. 😉

[@mfkhan4238]

Very good reviews Dear

[@SoulOfTech]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@RichardKnight9309]

Hi this the same as the LS32DG502EUXXU on Samsung website? Which looks like IPS 180hz but doesn’t mention g sync. Perhaps not certified yet. Is this a newer model?

[@sugardarling9946]

Can it be mounted? There’s so many variations of this monitor (including a Canadian version that’s got a flat base can the long chicken toes in this one shown). The listing doesn’t say if it is or not but Amazon recommends 2 mounting arms and 1 of the 2 isn’t even for 32”, so I don’t fully trust it. Same with the “frequently bought together”

[@d.crosby3799]

Prime Day Deals $279 or 5 installments of $56

[@trevor50ify]

On sale for $199 on Amazon

[@user-iv6bh1iw1j]

You said the monitor is an IPS. It’s not. It’s a VA. Also you say the display port is 1.2 it’s not. It’s 1.4. The HDMI is 2.0

[@sz8537]

It’s an IPS panel. The curved version of G5 is the VA panel.

[@user-iv6bh1iw1j]

@@sz8537 flat one is also VA. Checked

[@SoulOfTech]

Hey! There appear to be mutiple variants of this model. For example if you got the Canadian or international links they gave the specs I reviewed. Some of the US versions have the specs you mentioned. You can verify this by using the links in my video desc. Cheers!

[@asseht6969]

Ordered mine and Samsung confirmed my monitor is IPS.

[@masondoetv]

Same

[@pingmarfori]

I have this monitor. It randomly flashes black horizontal line anywhere on the right side of the monitor. I tried tweaking the monitors, tried different cables, tried connecting different devices to it but still it does the same problem.

[@airgunner8371]

I get exactly the same issue but my horizontal lines are on the right, around a quarter of the screen. I sometimes get the green screen of death also but its intermittent

[@pingmarfori]

Samsung replaced the mainboard and LCD panel, it is now ok. It’s a shame. I bought a brand new monitor and it was defective right out of the box.

[@Tx_Jay_]

Is this similar to the G55a? Im looking to buy but the reviews on Amazon are not the best

[@syedshakaibanwar2698]

Hi do you think one should buy ViewSonic Omni VX2728-2K ?

[@walidbitar4397]

What did you buy I'm confused about this and ViewSonic

[@HusseinMouzannar-qw9tn]

Hey bro I have it it's a good monitor not special but good

[@HusseinMouzannar-qw9tn]

But I think Samsung have better colours

[@m7mdalsheraifi818]

I would like to know if the colors were good because I have an lg 144 hz 1080p monitor and colors are good for its price and I would like better colors and thank you

[@amirrezaafzalinia1556]

There is a smsung odyssey g5 that has a va pnel and it is curved should i buy it? And which one is better ? Curved or flat , va or ips

[@ReD_TK421]

Would I still be able to get the HDR working with my Xbox series x?

[@lperson8970]

how is this monitor for spreadsheets and word perfect documents? Contrast good?

[@shyy2103]

I am looking to get a 2k 32inch monitor for ps5. Is it a good choice? Can you recommend some in the same budget?

[@EhsanSaranii]

I am planning to buy one too, could you guide me please? If possible let me know what you bought too. 🙏🏽

[@Bossave43]

Does anybody have any audio recommendations for this?

[@dadcup18]

thanks for the video this monitor not only have that secret with 165hz i was looking in setting and i turn off the HDR and i when in Picture mode i found Dynamic Contrast dont know why but it work like Local Dimming for me can someone tell why cuz i try the one with HDR the Dynamic one and dont work like that

[@johnpen269]

Condidering the performance impact of turning on HDR idk if this is such a big fault

[@EdwardLyonsFlynLyon]

I just bought this for a monitor for my mac mini pro2. Psyched to get it up & running.

[@SoulOfTech]

Im excited for you!

[@EdwardLyonsFlynLyon]

@SoulOfTech $229.00 @ BestBuy right now! I couldn't pass that up.

[@SavHabitz]

@@EdwardLyonsFlynLyonso how has the monitor been? I’m literally at best buy looking at it right now

[@EdwardLyonsFlynLyon]

@@SavHabitz It's been great 👍 highly recommend

[@SavHabitz]

@@EdwardLyonsFlynLyon went for it, set it up and ran some games on 4070 super PC and it ran warzone smooth like butter! Great buy

[@grandmasterj5833]

if you had to pick between the 34 inch G55T and the curved version of this monitor, which would you choose?

[@jadmurr7883]

curved version has a VA panel and a max of 250 brightness

[@jadmurr7883]

its not that good, get this one if you can

[@grandmasterj5833]

@@jadmurr7883 thanks for the reply! After doing reading up on the 34 G55T, the reviews turned me away haha! Its between this or the G65B 32 in. I think height adjustability is playing a big role for me since I will be using the stand and not desk or wall VESA mount. In your opinion, is the 32 in sufficient for a mix of gaming and productivity compared to the 34? I use a LG 34 UW right now but I am going to use that to replace the office monitor. Thanks again!

[@NDMdetection]

I have an msi rtx 4060 is that enough?

[@shamonfeaster9809]

Is there a way to remove the stand?

[@SoulOfTech]

The same way I put it on in the video :)

[@cyndinn]

Thinking about buying this but not too convinced about the colour gamut

[@SoulOfTech]

Yeah if you plan to do color sensitive work this is not the right machine.

[@htalan5975]

Do you know if this can be mounted on an arm ??

[@jake46_2]

It definitely can you just have to figure out what type of arm mount works, I'm sure you could look up what arm mounts are compatible.

[@RonaldoLTE]

My audio is not working how do you fix that?

[@omizvlogz9829]

Is it vesa compatible?

[@adinakhan8866]

Grear video!!

[@SoulOfTech]

Glad you think so!

[@petermoreno333]

Anyone recommend this for ps5 use? Hows the picture quality?

[@SoulOfTech]

The quality of the monitor will be the same however the resolution and frame rate will vary based on that the PS5 can handle.

[@legendsfcsantaclaritavalle9077]

How do I turn the led light on the back? Does it need a software update to use the led light in the back?

[@Tiloudila]

There isn't any Led lights on the back

[@prriyanshsrivastava4006]

Can we connect an arm with it?

[@williambo5989]

how is the color accuracy to real life?

[@allenfischbeck1232]

Got mine used for 140$ 😮

[@Seanogmadden5]

Will this monitor work with the Xbox series s??

[@adriantabone7429]

This is the Ips version right? I don't think you are correct when you said that there is exact curved version of this monitor. The curved version us 144hz va panel

[@akoszoltankozma]

There're a lot of variants of this monitor. There're IPS flat 144hz, IPS flat 165hz, VA 165hz flat, VA 144hz curved, VA 165hz curved, etc. There's a lot more. The one featured in this video is the G51C which is a 165hz flat VA monitor.

[@adriantabone7429]

@@akoszoltankozma I never found a a curved IPS though like he is saying in this video

[@akoszoltankozma]

@@adriantabone7429 He said a lot of things wrong in this video. If you want true specs head to samsung own website

[@ye4702]

This good for an Xbox series S everyone?

[@melooonzii1089]

it would be pretty dope for it specially because all issues stated here are not really a problem when using the monitor with consoles

[@__alves_]

Just bought one and looks good

[@SoulOfTech]

Awesome!

[@zaidyounas1602]

IS THIS VA OR IPS? I checked the samsung official website and it mentions that it;s a VA panel??

[@SoulOfTech]

Hi there, Canadian and European version: IPS US version: VA

[@kreepyguy8489]

Not enough ports makes it a no buy.

[@solo8827]

i bought this one for its price.

[@SoulOfTech]

It does have a decent value proposition for sure!

[@verde5738]

How is the contrast ratio and color accuracy for the 32'' flat IPS model? I can get this monitor for 380$ which seems too be good to be true so I assume that it either has really bad contrast ratio and/or color accuracy.

[@Wonsync]

Don’t get it for 380 dollars it’s not worth it you will find the odyssey g6 curve for cheaper and better, there’s a 27inch flat ips model g5 going for 200 dollars rn

[@verde5738]

Thanks for the advice, but I don't want a Curved monitor, nor go down to 27''. I'm open to other flat 32'' IPS suggestions though.

[@Wonsync]

@@verde5738 I mean 32inch qhd monitor looks about the same quality as a 24inch 1080p so to get the good of both worlds you should opt for a 1440p 27inch monitor, if not you should get this: GAMEON GOP32QHD165IPS 32 Inch Gaming Monitor, QHD, 165Hz, 1ms, 2560x1440, 2K Computer Monitor, IPS, HDR 10, G-Sync & FreeSync, Tilt, Flat Screen, HDMI 2.1 Console Compatible - Black

[@Wonsync]

You should try this too LG 32GN650 32-Inch UltraGear QHD 165Hz 1ms HDR10 Monitor with HDMI,DisplayPort,FreeSync Premium- Black

[@Wonsync]

@@verde5738 I just wrote a whole ton of shit yt just deleted it, Anyways you should get either this GAMEON GOP32Q Or this LG 32GN650

[@jhonnyquan]

Hi , this monitor has a VA panel and not an IPS

[@SoulOfTech]

Please see top comment

[@Mackathne]

This monitor at BestBuy says it has DP 1.4. Hoping that's true

[@SoulOfTech]

Id check the model number and see the specs directly on Samsung's website before buying.

[@ChristocreamV2]

im gonna sell this monitor basically brand new. I bought it in april last year and I haven't really done anything to it. If I clean it its brand new and its getting sold for 350 but im gonna sell it for 250 pounds to upgrade to a 4k 144hz 43 inch monitor as I have a friend that has it and its amazing so im going to upgrade to that. I never really like it as the hdr is bad the pixels are very very obvious and i just hate the stand and va panel im trying to upgrade to an ips big panel with better hdr and overall visuals

[@jahyeedwards5817]

Would this monitor be good for a Xbox series s?

[@SoulOfTech]

I don't see why not. Provided you are ok with the limitation I mentioned it will work just as well for a console.

[@zacshelton539]

Why does Best Buy have it listed as a VA panel?

[@SoulOfTech]

Canadian and US versions vary

[@ishmail61]

Bro how you putting spoilers to one piece, at least drop a warning 😔 I've just started Wano Arc

[@lelethufutshane772]

5:42 i need to know the name of that anime?

[@SoulOfTech]

One piece

[@lelethufutshane772]

@@SoulOfTech 🫠

[@TrevHowsonDemon82]

Would advise against buying any Samsung monitor, the screen glue and fails and the panel starts falling out. In talks with Samsung customer service ATM and I quote "it's a common fault"

[@droneExaminer24]

Hey so I use this monitor for my xbox series s and the cable that comes with it it does not fit with any of the xbox ports of hdmi port and I do no know what to do so will it be any different to the one im using a normal hdmi cable =?

[@syedtaimoor4276]

The monitor may have come with a display porty cable. You would need an HDMI for the Series S.

[@droneExaminer24]

@@syedtaimoor4276 Then what is the display port cable used for?

[@syedtaimoor4276]

@@droneExaminer24 pc graphics cards.

[@droneExaminer24]

@@syedtaimoor4276 I see well thank you for replying to my question and great review on the monitor!

[@syedtaimoor4276]

@@droneExaminer24 fhe review isn't mine lol, but no problem.

[@ShiveerSingh]

What game are you playing at 3:25

[@SoulOfTech]

correct, thank you!

[@MeltaMic]

Mine works with hdr 165

[@SoulOfTech]

Unless I am missing something that should be physically impossible, so I'd like to confirm the following: You are set at 1440p resolution You have 10bit HDR enabled You have G-Sync/Free Sync enabled Your RR is set at 165hz with all the settings above on DP 1.2? I suspect either one or more of the settings are disabled or you have a different model (this is the G51C)

[@ow3nnnh]

does it support vesa mounts

[@billygroombridge]

It does support Vesa mount. I use it on my Sim Racing Rig on a stand. If I am not mistaken it is 100mm x 100mm.

[@SoulOfTech]

Yes

[@akoszoltankozma]

The review itself is great but you messed up big with the specs. If you're reviewing the monitor which you put into the description it's a 165hz flat VA. At the end of the video you said it's an ips monitor, so what happend? You also mentioned it has display port 1.2 which is not true, the G51C has the 1.4 version. One other thing I noticed is that you said it jas 300nits brightness which is not right again, samsung claims it has 240nits. Please be careful with what informations you're using and saying because you can make people really confused with it.

[@SoulOfTech]

Hi there, thanks for watching! I should make it clear there are multiple variants of this monitor in addition Samsung released a revised version of the G32 with a lower resolution display. The specification I have mentioned are in fact accurate for both the Canadian and (Some) US versions. While Samsung's US store is no longer selling the version of the G51C I reviewed here it is very much still sold across all 3rd party retailers and in other regions. I have left links for your reference indicating the version/configuration of the monitor shown here: www.samsung.com/ca/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50a-32-inch-ips---165hz-1ms-ls32ag500pnxza/?modelCode=LS32AG500PNXZA+&cid=ca_pd_ppc_google_none_ecommerce_he-monitors-gaming_pla_shopping_20180107-h&gad_source=1&CID=afl-ecomm-rkt-cha-040122-url_MagicLinks&MagicLinks&rktevent=MagicLinks_x9A7w7fjzpE-GdFTVDUp6N_tiydnSyjsog&ranMID=47773&ranEAID=x9A7w7fjzpE&ranSiteID=x9A7w7fjzpE-GdFTVDUp6N_tiydnSyjsog

[@akoszoltankozma]

I see your mistake better now. I belive you that you said the specs right in the video BUT the problem is that the links in the description are for different models of the Odyssey G5. A few didn't open for me for somereason, but the canadian samsung store gets the monitor right, but the others (which I could open) don't. Please update the links, otherwise it's a great review

[@chiefquueeff]

Mines qhd

[@jeslinjacob6472]

this monitor has VA pannel not IPS

[@Dubulcle]

32" IPS 1440p matte panel no wonder nobody cares about this ☠️

[@swagpriest6562]

Explain?

[@Dragneelfire]

??

[@Moons1167]

Huh

[@SoulOfTech]

hey, not sure I get the issue with that spec, do you mind explaining?

[@Streamz_N_Dreamz]

its actually a va panel

[@Poop1996lol]

Is there any adapters to add more than 1 display port?