Samsung Odyssey G7 review: The ULTIMATE gaming monitor!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Buy the Samsung Odyssey G7 from Amazon: locally.link/C4Tr​ Buy the Odyssey G7 from Samsung: fave.co/31nxzCe Video timestamps: -Intro & price: 00:00​ -Specs: 00:58​ -Build quality & stand: 01:45​ -OSD & best settings: 02:53​ -Image quality: 05:39​ -Brightness & HDR: 07:23​ -Freesync & G-Sync: 09:29​ -Competitive gaming: 10:16​ -Verdict: 12:17

[@Yorgos888]

Did you use the 4K to 1440p downscale option of the monitor? Does it affect lag? I am asking because if it does not affect lag then you will be able to have HDR signal with Series X/S consoles. Xbox does not support HDR in resolutions lower than 4K output from the console.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@Yorgos888 this is a good question. So I asked Simon at TFT Central, he stated that the input lag won't be different at the different resolutions. I didn't test input lag at 4K unfortunately, so can't comment - all I did via 4K is attach a blu-ray player and it was able to take the 4K signal, which would suggest to me that it can work at 4K 60fps (downscaled to 1440p) on console!

[@Yorgos888]

@@TotallydubbedHD I managed to get 4K signal with HDR from Xbox series X. Limitations of course due to bandwidth of HDMI 2.0 was 60fps not 120fps. Also you cannot have VSync - VRR with HDR. Thanks for taking the time to search it for me.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@Yorgos888 pleasure and thanks for sharing too :) Just an FYI on the bandwidth: you're correct, however, I've had reports of users buying a 1440p monitor, such as the Acer VG2710UP, running 120hz at 1440p while connected over a HDMI 2.0 port via their PS5. That's because the v2.0 connector can take that resolution/refresh rate, and I can only presume that it's downsampling the 4K 60Hz input in that respect. Hopefully I'm making sense lol

[@Atari_ASOG]

@totallydubbedHD Hello, good video, could you tell me if the one you have on your desktop is the 32 "version or the 27" version ... I have that same table! and I would like to know if the 32 would fit me. I think you review the 32 but i need a confirm. Thanks

[@grimre4per482]

After only ever playing on a flat panel, switching to this was a very easy adjustment. So much so that I’ve ordered and received my second G7 to have them side by side. Love this panel.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Glad you're enjoying it!

[@circadiian]

Awesome review, very thorough! For anyone running into the flickering/tearing issue using this with a MacBook Pro @ 240hz, make sure you update the G7 firmware. I also had to painstakingly find a USB C to Displayport cable that supported 240hz @ 1440p, and also had to turn off HDR in my MBP settings. That ended up fixing all of my issues. I have been using this as my daily driver for web / mobile app development with zero regrets. Tons of real estate, and easy on the eyes. Can't wait to truly put it to work with my RTX 3080 build next week when I get it!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks, glad you liked it! I was going to say, what are you going to be playing on Mac lol

[@chiefcaleb]

which usb c to display port cable did you end up purchasing?

[@circadiian]

@@chiefcaleb I tried a few different cables, but the only one that has worked flawlessly for me is the Startech CDP2DP146B. A little pricy, but it's worth it.

[@chiefcaleb]

@@circadiian awesome thanks man! Just ordered the monitor so this will pair nicely with my mbp

[@circadiian]

@@chiefcaleb Definitely make sure you update the firmware right away with a USB stick. It'll solve almost all of the issues you'll run into otherwise :). Enjoy it! It's a beautiful monitor. If you have any questions, or need help with anything, let me know 👍

[@RichieMarleyy]

*If you're playing on a PS5 or Xbox Series here are the best settings. Thumbs up so others can see it. Brightness: 70 Contrast: 50 Sharpness: 76 Black level: Low Black Equalizer: 13 Local Dimming: On If you have an Xbox Series don't forget to turn FreeSync on so you can use the VRR feature. You don't even need to turn on HDR cause the local dimming option and the contrast of this monitor is good!*

[@1myoo]

What about the color you good sir? red = 50 - green = 50 - blue = 49?

[@skyrock2266]

Awesome content buddy, exactly the info I was looking for .Buying this without any hesitation now.Thanks 😎

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Glad I could help! If you're going via Amazon, links in the description give me commission (to any item you end up purchasing!)

[@weston936]

How’s the monitor been so far?

[@adnanjaberi9628]

Man, I got the same table, now I know it fits

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Happy days!

[@calvincorreya]

Same here hahaha

[@nusferatum]

I finally was able to afford the 32" g7 and anxiously expected it to come yesterday. But, it unfortunately didnt arrive. So now im watching this vid just to make myself feel better.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Happy days, glad I could help :)

[@tarekhoballah90]

Same as you bro ! Mine's arriving tomorrow !

[@mohammadmomeni7635]

Ive never played Destiny 2, but the games I tried in HDR and took camera shots of both HDR and SDR, the SDR looked significally colorful, better contrast and overall better picture quality.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Try adjusting your gamma in your game, sometimes that's the problem when coming from SDR.

[@Gabdimension]

It is my best Monitor ever! After testing so much Monitors in the last 5 Years! I keep this one now. Just HDR 1000 would be better.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks for sharing!

[@spazism8405]

Have you tried the Alienware 1440p 240hz monitor? Please tell me which one you really think is better. Because I really don’t know which one I should get...

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@spazism8405 I preferred the AW, go check out my review of it.

[@NoSend901]

I’ve got this due in tomorrow, will be the last piece for my 3080 build, what are the best settings for FPS games?

[@Gabdimension]

@@NoSend901 congratulation for geting a 3080 ! ;-) for me its impossible to get one without Paying 3 times the price :-( . Witth this gpu on wqhd Monitor you will rich incredible FPS on every games!!! :-)

[@athalsteinn3745]

Excellent review :-) I think it probably depends on the person how they experience the curve long term. For me personally after owning it for about 6 weeks I can say it is not something I notice while gaming. One thing you could say with the curve is that it does make the corners a bit closer to your peripheral vision during games which is a small plus for very fast paced games like FPS. Colors on this monitor are amazing. I wish the black were a bit better but I understand that this is the price for getting such a fast VA panel with no black smearing. I would love to see a G7 ultrawide version @ 34" with 1440p.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks bud, glad you liked the review! Indeed, the curve isn't for everyone and is subjective, although for competitive gaming, I can't see it being a benefit - if anything a hinderance, but that's just my opinion.

[@andya2794]

Ordered this from Best Buy...arrives Friday. Been checking this monitor out for a couple of months. Your review solidified my decision....Thanks!!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Pleasure, glad I could help!

[@Stone_Toad]

Rotating monitors server 2 purposes, some users who program prefer portrait vs landscape, although in this case likely wouldn't go curved in this case. And lastly manufactures do this out of courtesy, plugging in cables blindly can sometimes just be annoying, swiveling the monitor to the side to allow panel access is just convenient. Anyways, thanks for the review despite almost a year later I finally was able to pick up a new GPU so I can finally join the 1440p world, I'll be looking to scoop this guy up next time I see a decent sale! Cheers

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Pleasure glad I could help!

[@Crystali10-q2b]

wich gpu did u buy ? which gpu did you had before?

[@Stone_Toad]

@@Crystali10-q2b I set out for a 3080 at the time, ended up getting a 3070ti just due to what I could get. I would always true to use an 80 series card or better when using 1440p for high performance applications, especially if your have 144+ refresh rate. otherwise what is the point.

[@Crystali10-q2b]

@@Stone_Toad I just got this samsung 2k monitor with 240hz, so i need a better gpu for a good price.

[@Stone_Toad]

@@Crystali10-q2b the market was being bought and resold at the time so I didn't want to spend 2k for a 3080, I went with a 3070ti but as I mentioned ideally you are staying with a XX80 Nvidia or AMD equivalent ideally, look at bench marks of the things it is you are looking to do and go from that

[@deen7420]

I can now finally settle on my ultimate choice. I have watched review after review as well as compared many "top" models and was not sure until this breakdown of the Samsung G7 (32 inch) THANKS FOR THE GUIDANCE

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Pleasure, glad I could help buddy!

[@xxElias93xx]

I rarely comment on any youtube videos but this was just an amazing review. Thank you so much! Got the 27 version and im more than happy with it! Was a bit skeptical to the steep curve but man was i wrong! Keep up the great work! You got my sub!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks buddy, glad you found the video useful and are liking the monitor too! :)

[@tareqalkhafaji374]

Do you recommend it ?

[@reedx6013]

I had this monitor a while back and it was awesome. I wish they sell it again been trying to get my hands on it again.

[@ΒασιληςΜελος-λ4φ]

quick question. a 3080 card comes with hdmi 2.1 ports yet this monitor supports 2.0 hdmi.how to you manage to use it??

[@The_Mashrur]

Awesome review. Just brought this exact monitor. Thanks!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Glad you liked it :)

[@boodz0]

Does it have any flaws so far!? I want to buy it but there are bad reviews on it on Amazon.

[@JohanIsraelsson]

Great content! Would you recommend enabling adaptive sync or keeping it off for casual gaming? Your mentioned how some features aren't available when adaptive sync. I don't play competitively and enjoy games such as Elite: Dangerous, The Division 2 and various ARPG games. My system revolves around a 2080ti and an AMD 3900X CPU. I'm asking since I'm seriously considering this monitor to replace my old XB270HU.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

The monitor you have is golden. I use the FreeSync variant the XF270HU. If you're a casual gamer, I don't see why you'd get a 240hz panel in the first place. I'd stick to what you have; and yes I'd enable it if you had this monitor and played both comp (disable FreeSync) and casual games (enable FreeSync). Glad you liked the content :)

[@JohanIsraelsson]

@@TotallydubbedHD Thank you for responding. I've stuck with the Acer.

[@videogamephenomhd]

This monitor was the behemoth of all monitors in 2020, especially when the COVID crisis was kicking in. Despite its excellent benefits, its build is somewhat awkward, and would be more suitable for business use over extreme gaming.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@videogamephenomhd yup!

[@derekdonahue5633]

Very detailed breakdown -- which I love. Thank you! So, the settings you adjusted to during the video are for games that require high refresh rates. If you are watching something like Animal Planet, and just want a great picture without the need for high refresh, what settings would be different from the ones recommended in the video? I'm still confused on if you should ever use Adaptive Sync as well.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks buddy, glad you liked the review! So, other than the overdrive setting, there's nothing I'd alter from what was shown. As for the adaptive sync, I'd have that enabled if you're not playing competitive games (as you'll get a buttery smooth experience Vs getting as many frames as possible) hope that makes sense?

[@BassBadA]

Im building my first pc and ordered this monitor. It's arriving tomorrow and your video will now probably keep me awake all night 😂 thanks a bunch dude. Especially for the settings recommendations. Those would have been a headache for me to figure out

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Pleasure buddy, enjoy your first PC - great monitor to start off too

[@macabrecreation1067]

hey, how's it going? I've been eyeing on this monitor.

[@dasKeks28]

As you have reviewed so many monitors and also a lot of VA panels, what is your observation on the brightness flickering that occurs on lower FPS and especially when LFC kicks in because VA panels tend to be a little brighter on higher refresh rates? It seems like this is a common issue but is never generally talked about. Maybe also because less demanding games like CS will never come close to the LFC threshold so it's not noticeable in that case. But for CPU bound games like RPGs this seems to be a serious issue which many VAs have.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Interesting observation - not an issue I've noticed, but equally, I play games like: FIFA, Warzone, CSGO and Valorant and at all times (unless testing like in Destiny 2) I'd have FreeSync technologies etc disabled in order to maximise on FPS. So can't really comment on RPGs tbh or how they act generally with lower fps numbers (guess that's also to do with your GPU power at the same time, right?)

[@dasKeks28]

@@TotallydubbedHD You may could notice it in the pendulum demo, when enabling G-Sync and setting the FPS with the sliders around the lower G-Sync limit (often like 48Hz). The moment the FPS go below the limit, LFC will kick in and double or triple the Hz (displaying the same image multiple times) to keep up G-Sync. In this moment the brightness will probably have a slight spike that will be most noticeable on the background mountains of the demo. For some this might be an issue with insufficient GPU power. In my case I'm running a 3080 and noticed it in the pendulum demo but also in Guild Wars 2, which runs the heavy main loop of the game in a single CPU thread. In crowded areas the FPS often fluctuate between 40-80. Also in loading screens this was really present. But the most annoying occurrence was under Linux which I use for work, where G-Sync was enabled out of the box and the fps fluctuated even on the desktop right around that LFC bound. Was on the AOC Q27GU2, thought but in the above video you also mentioned that some reported flickering. I think it's a general VA issue, which is really annoying for some people and not noticed (or depending on the usage, no present) for most others. For me it sadly was a real deal breaker. I loved the high VA contrast but couldn't live with the flicker.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

I can't say I've experienced those issues in a lot of the monitors I've tested. People have previously reported flicking on IPS panels too - look up the Acer Nitro VG270UP flickering for example. Again, didn't experience any issues myself. You also have to remember that most monitors aren't actually G-Sync certified nor have the module inside, and sometimes people expect it to work, but in reality it causes problems (like flickering) as there are issues in the monitor chain. Anyway, all I'm saying is that I didn't have issues, and I suspect for this panel it was due to some firmware problems that Samsung later fixed.

[@jonathanpatry]

Im so scared of the light bleed and the contrast ratio. I really want to get one but dropping this kind of money and knowing of "issues" is scary. Thank you for giving me all of this information on it, it should help me make up my mind as its on special in my country right now.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Pleasure, glad the video was helpful :)

[@soufianchine507]

hello , great rerview as allways , i wish you could review this monitor zowie xl2546k

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks bud! I'll look into the BenQ :)

[@TotallydubbedHD]

So just to share: I actually asked BenQ a few weeks ago about this very panel (I forgot that I had already asked about it haha) and they already agreed to send it to me - it's been on my schedule to review for some time already and the review will hopefully go live by 14 April; stay tuned :)

[@soufianchine507]

@@TotallydubbedHD glad to hear it bro , thanks again

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@soufianchine507 pleasure dude, thanks for reminding me haha

[@DjSzpaku]

Alright my friend, I bought G7 "32 today. It should arrive tomorrow... Can't freaking wait! Thanks for the review! ♥

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Pleasure buddy :) Let me know how you find it!

[@DjSzpaku]

@@TotallydubbedHD Alright, I have it and what can I say... I'm still having fun with contrast, color etc, but hell... I played Cyberpunk 2077 with FreeSync on and damn, looks freaking amazing!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@DjSzpaku amazing :)

[@kawacristian]

I recently purchased the Odyssey G7 32" and transitioned from the Asus PG279Q 27" as my main gaming monitor. For me personally, I wanted to truly feel like this was an upgrade in every single way - most importantly from a design and experience prospective. From having a curve where none existed before in order to feel more immersed, and also increasing its size to also offer me a different gaming experience. Also, I compared the G7 27" and 32" side by side and in my own personal experience the 27" felt as if it had a steeper curve that actually made me feel nauseous, whereas the 32" did not have this effect on me whatsoever. Simply put, the 27" felt too small for me to really bring out that immersive and cinematic experience I was looking for.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks for sharing your experiences!

[@debore3654]

did the 27 inch look sharper than the 32 inch

[@WubstahWulf]

does this monitor still hold up today? I am thinking about getting it

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Yup!

[@user-rc9jf8ng2k]

Can you really trust the opinion of a guy with a keyboard tray?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Yes, but you're welcome to make your own informed decision :)

[@armorgiraffe]

Thanks for the review! I bought the monitor a couple of hours ago (mostly buying a new monitor for the HDR and the 240hz, the curve is a added bonus for me) I got the monitor for 420 dollars thanks to a student discount offer! So thats neat!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Happy days, great price! Glad you liked the review :)

[@charleslor7868]

Where did you buy it from?

[@silentyuyu1190]

Amazing review straight to the point. Thats what people wanna see

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Glad you liked the review buddy!

[@JaVAPicard]

Exellent review 1 of the best ever ...

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks buddy!

[@BigMoEnrgy]

ive had my g7 for almost 2 years now and I love it like it was the first time I opened it still

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Glad you're enjoying it!

[@francescosantini2081]

Is better 32 inch or 27 inch

[@TotallydubbedHD]

It's subjective, I'd prefer 27"

[@triple_gem_shining]

So stoked to get this monitor and a i9 3080 tomorrow!! Huge upgrades for me. Gunna.be a whole new setup 🔥🔥🔥

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Enjoy!

[@RailgunNZ]

great review

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks buddy

[@amalik834]

How is the ikea desk holding in these years of use?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Still strong, ironically was talking about it today, as my fiancée bought herself a new stand up desk haha

[@amalik834]

@@TotallydubbedHD hahaha nice keep grinding bro. 💪🏿 I know you are a nice tech channel to watch did you ever try to make videos about making gaming pc's? Maybe you will receive more views.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@amalik834 cheers! I've done only my recent PC build, but I'm not really into PC building nowadays. Doesn't excite me tbh!

[@alllivesmatter3561]

@@TotallydubbedHD what desk is that? I need the top area to put my consoles on as I'm limited in space.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@alllivesmatter3561 it's the IKEA Fredde :)

[@JBGamingExp]

are you able to change the monitor light from blue to red?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Nope

[@HadiMalgaz]

You can change color in OSD, about 60 choices, you can also switch on/off lighting front and rear separately.

[@panosfxable]

Is this still worth it after so many years of release? Meaning to todays or more recent and newer monitors?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

If you want a high refresh rate, curved VA, then yes!

[@TFDBabes]

Yes purchased yesterday graphics are amazing

[@HadiMalgaz]

Got mine when it was relased, I don't think there is anything that can replace it yet, unless you go 4K Neo G7-8.

[@panosfxable]

@@HadiMalgaz I went with OLED Alienware. Beast.

[@danielchu6084]

Hey! Great review! How do you think this would look like as dual-monitors? I've been thinking of either getting 2x G7 27" or G9 49" (basically 2 27" without the basil). I've always been worried if two 27" monitor with 1000R curve would be quite too curved, which is why I'm considering G9 49" with the 1000R curve. What do you think?

[@votten9238]

The G9 is way more curved, the 1000R curve isnt as bad as it seems on the 27. I think its more noticeble on the 32 tbh. I tried to search the web on how two 27 would look like without any luck. I already had a g7 27 and was really happy with it. Just went for it and bought another one because i found it on sale and i could pair it with a coupon i had. Dual 27 looks great, no issues what so ever. The middle bezel isnt a problem for me. I only game on one monitor.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks! If you're getting dual monitors - it would really depend on your setup - the curve as the person above commented will be a little les obvious on the 27" model, but equally it still HAS a curve lol. Really subjective, up to you to see if it would be an issue or not - I know for me that if I were to use it for comp gaming, I'd be thrown off by its curvature. Not tried the G9 unfortunately, but presume that'd be a better option for an all-in-one solution - you should also look at AOC AG493UCX: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnaopIOlZrWppNE Arguably the best UW for the price.

[@amdone...2115]

Helloo! Just watch this video and it really great I enjoyed it a lot and probably the best review of the odyssey g7 I ever watched. And is it okay to ask what do you recommend this G7 or the G9?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks buddy! I prefer the G7

[@amdone...2115]

Thank you for the recommendation I definitely go for the g7 (＾▽＾)

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@amdone...2115 no worries! If you're going via Amazon - links in the description give me commission :)

[@rhyzap]

I recently got this monitor do you know the best display settings for it?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Watching the video might help.

[@rhyzap]

@@TotallydubbedHD I have don’t think they are the best settings everyone using? they presets

[@BigJohnson911]

I bought this monitor because of you. Samsung owes you a commission!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Glad I could help buddy! Samsung don't pay any commission, nor would they be able to pay for any reviews (even if they offered £1m) :)

[@ViSomBusar]

Ive watched both your aw2721d review and g7 review and why is the colors so cool on your monitor xD?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

My camera white balance bro, good spot haha

[@denysbalanchuk]

hiding IRL after awp shots in CS is the next level :D

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Haha!

[@madness-a5146]

nice review bro! i just found the monitor, its will cost me 250 dollar, its not new but used a little bit. should i go for it? is there anything i have to look before buy a used monitor? thx bro

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Dead pixels :)

[@madness-a5146]

@@TotallydubbedHD ok bro, thx

[@Alex2K]

I have Samsung Odyssey G5 27 inch 1440p 144 hz and it’s just breathtaking

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Oh brill - would be nice to get that in for review!

[@Silvia0722]

I know that I am late in this video but can you please tell me if this is good for rtx 3060 ti and intel i7 ??

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Think you'll struggle to output 1440p at 240hz consistently with that GPU

[@bastian6333]

Great video. Thank you. Wich distance between you and the monitor is the safe one for eyes ?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

That's a good question. I can't tell you for certain, as I'm not an optician, however, sitting around 60cm away from a 27" should be fine

[@bastian6333]

@@TotallydubbedHD Thanks, that helps a lot. I subscribe to your channel.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@bastian6333 no worries, and thank you! :)

[@KindOldRaven]

The contrast ratio of this monitor is all over the place. It's 1300 in Korea. 1500 for you and another reviewer. 2000 on different models for others and apparently (?) 4000 for Rtings. I've never seen variance such as this. Could this have anything to do with the black equalizer setting or perhaps even the curvature of the screen?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Just to do with the calibrator used usually. But I'd usually take Rtings' figures with a pinch of salt ;)

[@goulasc_]

Great video !!! Did you put on Picture settings, brightness to 0? Isnt a little dark ? Also is it possible to tell us your WINDOWS 10 settings please?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks, glad you liked it! Check the OSD settings for my recommendations; nothing to share from Windows FYI

[@Luca_Munz]

Yeah I saw brightness at 0 too I was confused about that

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@Luca_Munz think it was mentioned: for the camera to pick it up

[@Luca_Munz]

@@TotallydubbedHD oh! Sorry nice one. Thanks bud

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@Luca_Munz np

[@AaronB.Racing]

Hey there nice video, hows this monitor holding up in 2023? Is there any other 1440p 240hz monitors that you think rival or beat this one now?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Would still be up there, but I prefer flat IPS panels instead which I've now reviewed on the channel since looking at this one

[@AaronB.Racing]

@@TotallydubbedHD okay thank you fir quick reply, will definitely take a look

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@AaronB.Racing np

[@AaronB.Racing]

@@TotallydubbedHD Just an update, I’ve now ordered a G7 for my bday and I’m very excited, thanks for your input!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@AaronB.Racing pleasure, let me know how you get on!

[@alistairjohnson177]

Thanks for the great review - just one question I notice on Amazon it says requires 1A Battery?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks! Wouldn't trust Amazon listing/info :D

[@Kuhtara]

Thanks for the video very informative. Cpuld you share your colors used as well in the settings? Or did you leave those at the default custom setting?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Glad you liked it! I left them as they were, as shown in the OSD :)

[@Kuhtara]

@@TotallydubbedHD got it thanks so much for the help and quick reply. If you don't mind as well is the adaptive sync setting just bad for comp fps (Cs go and rust for example) i keep finding differing opinions on it. Obviously you don't have it selected so i am just curious. Thanks for your time again :)

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@Kuhtara I prefer not to cap my frames or even add any extra input lag (even if it's next to nothing with G-Sync on). So for Comp games that's what I do

[@Kuhtara]

@@TotallydubbedHD thats what i figured thanks so much dude massive help. Appreciate you

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@Kuhtara no worries, do subscribe if you want to see more from the channel :)

[@AlexHeathman]

after rocking out a Acer Nitro XV273 for 2 years I've finally seen the light of a 1440p monitor 🙌

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Haha, nice

[@mlscruz]

Nice and helpful. Is this compatible with GTx 1660Ti?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Yup, but you'll struggle to output 240hz at 1440p

[@mlscruz]

@@TotallydubbedHD thanks for ur response. I usually play conpetetive games like Valorant and fortnite. Will i hit 144 or 165 hz with my gpu? That means also hitting 144 or 165 fps?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@mlscruz think you'll be struggling to consistently hit 144hz at 1440p. Of course, depends on your GPU settings that you set. Personally, if you aren't going to upgrade your GPU, I'd suggest a 1080p 144hz panel instead

[@mlscruz]

@@TotallydubbedHD i will just settle with 1080 monitor 144 hz may be 165 hz at the max

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@mlscruz coolios! I'd suggest the AOC 24G2U

[@darkoath2263]

Very nice reviews.. This monitor good for ps4 pro?

[@sparx8802]

Probably not because this monitor can go 240hz and the ps4 pro can only go 60fps in some games and lower. So it’s kinda pointless getting this for a ps4 pro. It’s good for pc gaming because pc can run games higher than 60fps.

[@darkoath2263]

@@sparx8802 nice hear to know.. Thank bro for info..

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks! And as the other said, pointless for consoles!

[@magdieissa8091]

Is the 27 inch worth it for the PS5?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

I'd never buy a 240Hz panel for console - it's pointless. Look into he Acer Nitro in the description, instead.

[@shamsudeenkabiru5304]

Yah it’s worth it what his not telling you is Samsung comes up with updates to help you get the best performance on all platforms

[@thunderlord3183]

@@TotallydubbedHD I disagree I probably won’t get the 27 inch one though

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@thunderlord3183 why? You're capped at 120hz in certain games on consoles at best. Makes absolutely no sense!

[@CRAZYKID123454321]

@@thunderlord3183 spending $600 for features you cant use is pointless. FPS games are capped between 60-120

[@kunsult6374]

How is it going after a year?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

I don't own the monitor, only got it in for review!

[@kunsult6374]

@@TotallydubbedHD oh OK, happy time! And what are you using on Nowadays?)

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@kunsult6374 I still use my 2016 Acer XF270HU

[@kunsult6374]

@@TotallydubbedHD thanks for your feedback, wish you all the best 👋

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@kunsult6374 Thanks, don't forget to drop a like or sub!

[@irbz2252]

kind of wish you showed the crosshair as thats kind of a big reason some people choose a monitor is to cheat in their favorite "hard core" games. without potentially runing their monitor with tape or blue tack.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

No offence, but real gamers don't need that lol

[@irbz2252]

@@TotallydubbedHD some games like rust have synthetic recoil. i.e. the bullet will always leave your weapon at what is the center of your screen regardless of camera shake and weapon positioning gives you a nice edge. There are also programs and other things where it is beneficial knowing where the exact center of your screen is when lining up text, images, and animations. Most give you a tool for center of screen but those that dont make it just annoying having to get a another program on your pc to line up center of screen and get pixel perfect measuring. This is also extremely useful when using a curved monitor as your vision may get distorted on what exactly is the layout of the grid your working on and things can end up being warped and out of place. 0,0 point helps with that. Its a tiny thing and i honestly wish windows by defualt had a screen overlay or and entire horizontal and vertical line across your screen option. Its fine tho i found another video that showed it. Also there is a slight fear that when using a screen overlay for non gaming that gaming anti cheat software will pick up on it and ban you even if its not being actively used, thats where the built in osd is useful.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@irbz2252 indeed.

[@joejo4549]

Is this still a good pick now

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Yup

[@raul-km6mq]

VA for gaming?? must be blurry af

[@rubenthehuman]

It's a shame about the curve, because it seems like one of the best VA panels out there.

[@decaymushy]

hey man thank you for this amazing review! i noticed that you respond to everyone so im gonna ask you would you say that compared to an ips does it have motion blur and does it look bad when you are driving in roads because of the smearing? my only concern is the va panel that's why i have already ordered an ips 1080p monitor because all the ips 1440p monitors in my country are out of stock but ill wait for your response and depending on that ill go with what i have ordered or ill cancel it.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Glad you enjoyed the review. This is among of the only VAs especially at 1440p that doesn't suffer from smearing. Motion blur is fine too!

[@decaymushy]

@@TotallydubbedHD alrighty man thank you so much i just ordered it im excited to see it and hope the motion blur isn't that noticeable

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@decaymushy enjoy. Don't forget to drop a like or sub!

[@decaymushy]

@@TotallydubbedHD i absolutely will :)

[@airgreek]

Did you buy this monitor or was it supplied to you by Samsung? If supplied did you keep it or have to send it back after review?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

As with almost all 200 monitors I've reviewed on the channel - sent via the manufacturer, then sent back following the review. Why?

[@airgreek]

@@TotallydubbedHD being a reviewer and tester in a different industry in the past there is a huge difference between manufacturer provided units and blind purchases that are mass produced. A manufacturer will make sure they send a tester/reviewer their best example that has the least manufacturing variance especially an industry that involves electronics. As far as being supplied with a unit to review that automatically creates conflict of interest because if you piss off one too many companies they stop sending product to review.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@airgreek while normally valid, given I've been doing it for over 15 years, I take no BS from manufacturers; I can't control panel lottery and/or cherry-picked units - one could make the argument with purchases too; fundamentally there's no difference in the panel, other than backlight bleed or uniformity - Samsung (or any other manufacturer) can't magically fine-tune the performance of its specific panel - be it for reviewers or customers. But indeed, I've lost many contacts over the years due to manufacturers not liking my honest detailed reviews. But, if that's how a company likes to operate, I rather not review their products, and it's the explanation as to why certain manufacturers aren't covered on the channel :)

[@airgreek]

@@TotallydubbedHD do you think you can ever get to a point financially where you purchase blind retail units?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@airgreek potentially, but that's a LONG way away; I have considered buying certain units, however. Still, having spent the entirety of last year (2020-21) giving my earnings to charity, I'm now trying to save up as I need to have a bit of financial stability in my life. Buying review units isn't my top priority :)

[@Sincerity1993]

Just bought the 32 Inch one, really seems to fit my standards! Until nowI had a MSI Optix MAG322CQR 165 hz, also curved but less strongly.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Enjoy!

[@Sincerity1993]

@@TotallydubbedHD I will, wish me luck not to get a faulty panel!

[@Sincerity1993]

@You Tube Nothing short than amazing. Didn't have any problem with the ppi being too low, I love everything about it

[@matthewhart6684]

So is the msi optic better mate

[@kalemeon7]

​@@matthewhart6684 MSI Optix monitor (the QD version) is driving me mad. It turns on for ages (cannot disable the startup logo), and when you turn it off and use multiple monitor displays, it disables it completely, causing flicker, and audio cuts on the other screen. And it causes the same issues again when you turn it on... Ridiculous, the only monitor I tested that causes it. I've tried with different machines, so I know it's the monitor that is causing it. I have the latest firmware on it as well. I'm going to return it, even though the colours and the refresh rates are great. The IPS glow is noticeable, the blacks are grey (as on almost all IPS panels of that price range), so I'm going for Samsung G7 27'', because the 32'' version was bothering me with the PPI...

[@mouzz]

what is the game at 11:20 ?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Destiny 2 :)

[@jonsi11]

Hey! What do you think of the alienware monitor? It has got 240 hz and a IPS panel with 1440p 🤯

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Guess you ought to watch my review of it lol: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmSmfp2PnrSjnas

[@jonsi11]

@@TotallydubbedHD Oh i didn't know that haha

[@jonsi11]

@@TotallydubbedHD I think i will go for the G7 then, they have also lowered the price for it in my country to 420 pounds :)

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@jonsi11 happy days! If you're going via Amazon links in the description give me commission (to any monitor) :)

[@jonsi11]

@@TotallydubbedHD Btw, do you think it is still worth it to go for this monitor even though my computer maybe cant get 240 hz at 1440p? I am upgrading my pc soon, but i do not know when

[@adhilnoushadnn369]

Which graphics card should I need to use

[@TotallydubbedHD]

I suggest looking up GPU benchmarks; and equally wish you luck in getting a new GPU lol

[@adhilnoushadnn369]

@@TotallydubbedHD can I extend display from laptop to this ?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@adhilnoushadnn369 of course, but be sure you can run this...more info here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpKro6R_e86YeLc

[@leonardosalazar6722]

The fix the flickering a while ago through a firmware update, if some one here have the problem just need to go to Samsung website, support, chose firmware and software, chose monitors put model, download update in to a USB and conect the USB in to the monitor chose USB start update :-)

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks for sharing.

[@circadiian]

+1 this fixed it for me. I also ran into some terrible tearing initially, but a new Displayport cable fixed the issue.

[@Dragon48992]

Hey I took this monitor and it's really great, but in the monitor settings it offers a maximum of 144 Hz, my graphics card is RTX 2080 Super nVidia, how do I set it to have 240 Hz refresh at 2K, do you have any recommendations, do you switch G- Sync and whether to enable VSync in games or turn it off, I don't understand much, so I would like you to suggest me what is the best thing to do to get the most out of it, that is, to get the most out of my graphics card. I also see i have VSync in the Control Panel graphics in games. where to turn on and where to turn off? Greetings and all the best !

[@TotallydubbedHD]

I presume you're connected over HDMI? Use displayport to get the max resolution and refresh rate. Do not use Vsync in games or in the control panel. As for G-Sync, that's to to you, I personally have that disabled. But if you want tear free gaming and you're more of a casual gamer, have it enabled through the monitor and the GPU settings.

[@Dragon48992]

@@TotallydubbedHD Ohh thank you, I was completely confused at the same time my HDMI and Display port were turned on in the computer, I turned off HDMI so I am now switched to DISPLAY PORT,

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@Dragon48992 glad I could help. But unplug your HDMI cable completely to avoid issues with your PC

[@Dragon48992]

@@TotallydubbedHD Do you achieve better graphics performance in games with G-Sync enabled or not?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@Dragon48992 I'd suggest you look up G-Sync to better understand what it does :)

[@techcimbi2050]

Dude! Your review is the one I was looking for. Would you please share the depth of the upper shelf of your desk where the monitor is placed? I will be putting the monitor on a Scarlett 18i20 and want to see I need another stand or not.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Glad you liked it! As for the depth, check the IKEA Fredde dimensions online

[@محمد0508]

Now my G7 having completed 2 years, I don't need a fancy screen upgrade but I want to do the Black Level 1.4 option

[@klosed88]

i did just pulled the trigger on that beauty, can't wait to try it, great review ♥!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Amazing, let me know what you make of it :) Glad you liked the review!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@DynaMinds Z enjoy!

[@Jayesh88709]

hey man, nice video. im looking fwd to buy this monitor. and i sit at ususal monitor distance. currently using 24" monitor. should i buy 32" or 27" monitor?? i usually play only fps games. like warzone. in case i get 32inch, will it cause eye strain over long sessions.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

That's subjective, but personally I'd pick 27" over the larger 32" - especially for FPS games

[@Jayesh88709]

@@TotallydubbedHD thx for reply. since u got 32inch version. does it cause trouble while playing fps games like warzone with keyboard n mouse. sitting at usual monitor distance??? are you experiencing eye starin or while playing fps. are u able to see pixels?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@Jayesh88709 I don't have it, only got it for review. As mentioned, it's subjective - there's no eye strain etc, just the size of the thing when playing games isn't ideal for me.

[@ackin821]

Brilliant review, would you recommend HDMI or display port for this monitor?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Would almost always suggest DP :) Glad you liked the review!

[@FunGamerFever]

Not sure if you did this, but do you how to do the settings for obs on the Samsung Odyssey G7?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

OBS? No idea!

[@FunGamerFever]

@@TotallydubbedHD One more question: Do i need a displayport 1.4 cable in order for the 240hz (Refresh Rate) and Response Time to activate? They're both grey on my screen

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@FunGamerFever that took 11 months lol, and yes you'll want DP

[@FunGamerFever]

@@TotallydubbedHD Lol sorry. Everything was going good with streaming and I love the results on the monitor. But, I could never figure out how to activate those settings 😅

[@Rellinois]

I’m used to a 24 inch screen and I upgraded to this how far do you sit from this screen or is it preference?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Preference really buddy, of course, you'll probably want to sit a little further away vs your 24"

[@KrEn-x5n]

I've got mine 32" for about 4 months now. And it's amazing display. I thought I will have problem adjusting to curved monitor, but it was not that hard.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Glad you're enjoying it!

[@KrEn-x5n]

@@TotallydubbedHD Yeah. First I had Gigabyte monitor, but it had factoryfailiure, so I had to return it. Than I ordered this monitor, and have been waiting for it for about month and half. And when I got ti it had a crack down the middle of panel. So I had to return it. And again I had to wait for about two weeks. And now it's working superb.

[@nobody1194]

This comment is just a suggestion for "totallydubbedHD". Thats the Ikea Fredde desk isnt it? Same as mine. But notice how that shelf is so horrible for sticking any monitor of size on. Its not deep enough or make the top of a 27 inch almost hit the top. Worse is the light reflects off the metal bar then too up there. I removed that shelf. 4 screws off it goes. Enjoy the much better desk space and shroud around the monitor to help with glare.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Haha, yes did this a few months back and it's a lot better. Note, I don't own the G7, but find it's better for my posture; see here: instagram.com/p/CTPz93wsHlO/

[@vividas]

how's that pixel density at 32 inches?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

No issues tbh

[@blakebuckman89]

Awesome review, really struggling to decide between the G7 and MAG274QRF-QD for PS5? They both downscale to 1080p 120hz just cant decide.... keep up the work

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Cheers, not tried the MSI, but given my prior experiences with their panels, I'd go for the Samsung lol

[@iNuja6es]

u can update the firmware on the g7 so u can downscale from 4k on the ps5. Setting will read 4k

[@cellshaded]

What is it like playing competitive games on a curved monitor? Does it not impact your performance? I am worried the mouse movement, sensitivity and muscle memory will be lost uniformly because of the curve?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

DId you watch the video?

[@cellshaded]

@@TotallydubbedHD I did. You did not speak about this in the Competitive Gaming section. Like I said, I am worried about muscle memory with a specific sensitivity being ruined with a curved screen because of the warped perception around the edges.. How did you find it?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@cellshaded I covered its curve and how I feel about it, yes.

[@cellshaded]

@@TotallydubbedHD Would be helpful if you told me at what min or under what section?

[@zykablyad941]

Do you think that this is still a good purchase in mid 2023? I need a new 1440p 240hz monitor and this is the only one available

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Yes

[@1myoo]

Hey mate what about the colour you use for the Red, Green, Blue and Gamma?

[@mentalxtr]

Hi now I have CHG70, u think that I should change to G7 ? Now I have a really bad clouding - that's how work quantom dot lighting.. I looking forward to hearing from you ! M.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Heya, Would really depend on what you're looking for - there's minimal ghosting on this panel, that's for sure. But I don't get how you get bad ghosting on the CHG70 - is it a new problem?

[@Jrekt]

Pick mine up tomorrow :) (32")

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Nice one! Let me know how you find it :)

[@Jrekt]

@@TotallydubbedHD have you had any flickering issues?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@Jrekt did you watch the video :)?

[@Jrekt]

@@TotallydubbedHD yes

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@Jrekt then you'll know my answer!

[@alexandrunisioi6350]

Is this QLED???

[@samashworth6359]

So are you still using this monitor?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

I only get monitors in for review

[@samashworth6359]

So what you using 🙂

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@samashworth6359 my 2015-16 Acer XF270HU (144hz 1440p IPS)

[@samashworth6359]

I have read your comments and just curious why do you prefer 144hz and 1440p? Why not a 240hz 1440p?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

As I don't need do spend that money. Really happy with my own monitor, plus most high refresh rate monitors don't have pinpoint sRGB colour accuracy, which is very important to me (of course, I could calibrate them!)

[@alllivesmatter3561]

Nice review. How's the blacks levels in this monitor in your opinion? Ratings measured almost 4000:1. I'm stick between this and a user Asus PG27UQ which has 300+ zones of local dimming and HDR 1000.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Cheers, you'll see from my image quality section the numbers I achieved via my calibrator - in real world usage the black levels are excellent, although, as mentioned the entire panel looks a bit washed out Vs an IPS. It definitely won't compete with the Asus in this domain though, namely with HDR content, at those local dimming zones + HDR 1000 will provide a bettered experience

[@mirandanmccullough8560]

Just got my Odyssey G7 27” monitor because of you… Thank you!!! Question….. Should software update the monitor now? Or leave it alone. It’s running off of 1010.3 right now !!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

I'd suggest running the latest version, I'm not sure if that is it isn't tbh

[@simianrogue]

There is one question I have regarding this and other monitors: energy consumption ratings. I notice this one is a rare 'A' rating. Any chance you could delve into this regarding how much it costs to run this (and other monitors), considering the fuels bills we are facing today?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

No idea buddy sorry. I'd take those claims with a grain of salt - usually it's done in the eco modes thus rendering a monitor useless lol

[@TriHard7c]

did you play any fps like valorant or csgo ? i heard curve monitor not good for fps game and some people got dizzi when use it i never use curve monitor before but this monitor have really good price in my country so i really temptation to buy even though i want buy new monitor to play valorant

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Of course, presume you watched the video?

[@itsKroci]

I’m getting screen tear and it goes down my screen very very slowly and I have no idea how to fix it 😂

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Not sure, best contacting Samsung tech support, as I'm not it :)

[@jordan2d2]

I have that im my monitor with certain games. Its not the monitors fault

[@chilli2473]

Try to goto nvidia control panel under 3d settings and change vertical sync to fast or on or off (restart pc after each change) and see if it helps...

[@michaelmadril333]

Is the 27” better than the 32”?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Nope, just preference really

[@kompotalive]

Hey! Can you share your calibration profile? Thanks!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

I don't calibrate the monitor(s) I review. I test out-the-box performance, only.

[@kompotalive]

@@TotallydubbedHD thnks for answer!

[@sethbarroo3409]

I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to purchase this monitor. I'm thinking of stepping down from 4k to 2k because of the gain in fps. However I wonder if i will be able to accommodate the loss in pixel density. Since you reviewed the 32 inch. What's your Verdict concerning sharpness.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

No issues whatsoever at 1440p; would recommend :)

[@sethbarroo3409]

@@TotallydubbedHD alright. Saving up money it is.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@sethbarroo3409 good luck :)

[@kyrbliss6570]

Please review Samsung Neo G8 when it releases

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Would love to, but it's tricky getting samples from Samsung - so doubt it'll happen.

[@8654ZuluFoxtrot]

I just ordered one of these and was wondering if the included cable is sufficient or do I need to upgrade it at all for the best performance?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Yup all good, no need to buy anything extra!

[@razormaku8045]

i won the panel lottery for the Razerblade 18. thank God

[@daniellloyd6127]

Do Bluetooth speakers work on the monitor

[@TotallydubbedHD]

No?