Samsung
Samsung Odyssey Gaming OLED G5 LS27FG502SUXXU
A entry-level 1440p monitor for anyone building a living-room setup, leading with 180 Hz.
54/100
180 HzQD-OLED0.03 msHDR102560x144016:9
£299best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- G-Sync
- FreeSync
- Below-average refresh rate
Score profile
Scored against the 1440p monitors classWhere the Samsung Odyssey Gaming OLED G5 LS27FG502SUXXU wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Size27 "
Resolution2560
Aspect ratio16
Panel typeQD-OLED
Pixel density109 ppi
Refresh rate180 Hz
Response time0.03 ms
HDR and contrast
HDR certificationHDR10
Contrast ratio1000000
Gaming features
G-SyncYes
FreeSyncYes
More specs
Weight3.3 kg
Hdr10 plusYes
Color depth bit10
Dci p3 coverage99 %
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSamsung Odyssey Gaming OLED G5 LS27FG502SUXXU vs ASUS ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN
Samsung Odyssey Gaming OLED G5 LS27FG502SUXXUASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN
| SamsungSamsung Odyssey Gaming OLED G5 LS27FG502SUXXUThis page | ASUSASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54 /100 | 55 /100Better |
| Refresh | 180 Hz | 360 HzBetter |
| Size | 27 " | 25 " |
| Panel type | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Response | 0.03 ms | — |
| HDR certified | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 600 |
Who it's for
Is the Samsung Odyssey Gaming OLED G5 LS27FG502SUXXU 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 the brightest, sharpest panel, 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 Gaming OLED G5 LS27FG502SUXXU worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 54/100 against other 1440p monitors, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the Samsung Odyssey Gaming OLED G5 LS27FG502SUXXU?
Its g-sync stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN?
The ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN scores 55/100 versus this one at 54/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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