Samsung
Samsung Odyssey G6 27" Curved Gaming Monitor
A entry-level pick in the 1440p monitors line-up, with 240 Hz up front.
50/100
240 HzVA1 msDisplayHDR6002560x144016:9
£289best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- FreeSync
- Tilt
- Swivel
- No g-sync
- Below-average refresh rate
Score profile
Scored against the 1440p monitors classWhere the Samsung Odyssey G6 27" Curved Gaming Monitor wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Size27 "
Resolution2560
Aspect ratio16
Panel typeVA
Refresh rate240 Hz
Response time1 ms
Peak brightness600 nits
HDR and contrast
HDR certificationDisplayHDR600
Contrast ratio2500
Ports
HDMI version2.1
Gaming features
FreeSyncYes
Ergonomics
TiltYes
SwivelYes
VESA mountVESA
Height adjust0 mm
Audio
Built-in speakersYes
More specs
CurvatureCurved
Weight6.4 kg
Adaptive syncYes
Dci p3 coverage95 %
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSamsung Odyssey G6 27" Curved Gaming Monitor vs Alienware Alienware AW2725DM
Samsung Odyssey G6 27" Curved Gaming MonitorAlienware AW2725DM
| SamsungSamsung Odyssey G6 27" Curved Gaming MonitorThis page | AlienwareAlienware AW2725DM | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50 /100 | 50 /100 |
| Refresh | 240 HzBetter | 180 Hz |
| Size | 27 " | 27 " |
| Panel type | VA | IPS |
| Response | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| HDR certified | DisplayHDR600 | HDR400 |
| Peak | 600 nits | — |
Who it's for
Is the Samsung Odyssey G6 27" Curved Gaming Monitor right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable 1440p monitor for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need g-sync, in which case a higher-tier 1440p monitor is the better call.
Home cinema viewer
Wants the best picture for films and gaming nights.
okay
Everyday watcher
Mixed TV, streaming and the odd console session.
good
Budget upgrader
Replacing an older set without overspending.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Samsung Odyssey G6 27" Curved Gaming Monitor worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other 1440p monitors, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the Samsung Odyssey G6 27" Curved Gaming Monitor?
Its freesync stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the LG UltraGear OLED GX9s 34GX90SA-W?
The LG UltraGear OLED GX9s 34GX90SA-W scores 51/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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