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A gaming monitor with a high refresh rate is the Samsung Odyssey G7 LC32G75T. It’s one of the few monitors offered in two sizes, 27 and 32 inches, and is a part of Samsung’s 2020 Odyssey gaming collection. With native FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) support, it has a quick 240Hz refresh rate that lessens screen tearing. If you want to use it with an NVIDIA graphics card, it is also G-SYNC compatible. In order to deliver clear images while not overtaxing your graphics card, 1440p resolution is used.
Although the aggressive 1000R curved screen may not be to everyone’s taste, it contributes to bringing the full screen into your field of vision. It is a well-built monitor. Its VA panel makes it a fantastic option for gaming in dimly lit spaces, but despite having an edge-lit local dimming feature, it performs appallingly. There are several firsts with the Samsung Odyssey G7 in the world of gaming monitors. also you can check our article on Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T review.
It is the first monitor we have seen with a striking 1000R curvature and a VA (Vertical Alignment) panel with a 1ms GTG (grey to grey) response time. Even while these features are revolutionary, they aren’t the monitor’s only noteworthy statistics. The G7 is incredibly feature-rich, offering a refresh rate of up to 240Hz, support for both Nvidia G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium, and a QLED Quantum Dot panel that reproduces up to 95% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
Design
This review’s Odyssey G7 is a sizable piece of equipment. It has a diagonal measurement of 31.5 inches, and the huge V-shaped stand is 30 cm deep. It’s also available as a 27-inch monitor with the same resolution and feature allocations if you need something smaller. Although there are larger monitors in this price range, such as the 34-inch Dell S3422DWG, the G7 has a curve that can be difficult to spot in the market. Samsung didn’t consider moving it into the 4K class despite its size. Even while many would have preferred 4K here, it’s still in many ways a comfort. 2,560 x 1,440 resolution ensures that your games will look reasonably sharp without the need for 4K.
Additionally, you won’t need to invest a lot of money in a high-end graphics card to sate your desire for fast frame rates. The luxury of 4K gaming is available on high-end displays like the Asus ROG Swift PG32UQ (3840 x 2160), but they are significantly more expensive. Again, you’ll need a gaming computer that can push high frame rates on current games like Battlefield 1 and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, like the HP Omen 30L (Nvidia RTX 3090 GPU). There’s a gaming setup that’s fairly pricey.
The Samsung Odyssey G7 is a worthwhile investment, though, if you already own or are considering purchasing a midrange gaming PC with satisfying 1440p gameplay, such as the CyberPowerPC Gamer GXiVR8480A10 (GeForce RTX 3060) or the Skytech Shiva (RTX 3080). The LC32G75T has a wide range of connectivity options, as you might anticipate with gaming monitors. A two-port USB hub with fast charging, a 3.5mm headset jack, two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, and one HDMI 2.0 input make up for the lack of a USB-C port. The RGB lighting that surrounds the ergonomic stand’s pivot at the back is another less appealing feature.
Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T review: Display
Can the newest VA panels from Samsung genuinely achieve response times that are enough for 240Hz gaming? was another important issue heading into this evaluation. Let’s find out, but first, an intriguing note: when adaptive sync is active, you cannot modify the overdrive setting. Therefore, overdrive controls are disabled whether you use this with FreeSync on an AMD GPU or G-Sync on an Nvidia GPU. Testing becomes lot simpler as a result, but if the one overdrive choice isn’t great, problems may arise.
Fortunately, the Odyssey G7 offers astoundingly fast response times at 240Hz. Good for any monitor we’ve tested, including TN panels, not just VA response times. For a monitor technology that has frequently been criticized for being slow and unsuitable for gaming, what we’re seeing here is quite amazing. With the G7, you can toss that notion to the wind because Samsung’s cutting-edge VA technology can compete with the big boys.
Over 90% of transitions are actually quick enough for a 240Hz experience, as measured by the average grey to grey response time at 240Hz, which is 2.84ms. We hardly ever overshoot, either. Yes, there is some inverse ghosting for some sub-2ms transitions, but overall, it is minimal and difficult to detect. The quantity of dark level smearing is likewise astounding. Particularly when switching from full black, VAs often have very slow transitions in the range up to about 102 or 128 grey.
However, this is not the situation. You might notice a little more trailing and ghosting in the first 30 to 60 minutes of use because this performance was recorded after the monitor had warmed up for several hours and reached a nice steady state. VAs can be much slower when they are first turned on and running “cold.” However, once it has reached steady state, this monitor at 240Hz virtually eliminates ghosting, even for a lot of darker content.
Features
The 32-inch Odyssey G7 comes with Samsung’s OSD that is designed for gaming. The Black Equalizer setting, response time (overdrive), refresh rate, Adaptive-Sync (G-Sync or FreeSync) status, and low input lag setting are always visible at the top. There are six sub-menus for each option. Game is suitably first up. It’s interesting to note that on Windows, the options for overclocking, overdrive, minimal input lag, and aspect ratio are all greyed off. But don’t worry.
Low input lag is enabled, overdrive is locked to its middle setting, where it operates flawlessly, the refresh rate is set to 240 Hz by default, and the screen size maps each incoming pixel without using over scan. Boost the Black Equalizer if you’re having problems perceiving shadow detail. Additionally, you can use the joystick to move one of the six different reticles that Virtual Aim Point displays on the screen. you will read our article on Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T review.
You won’t need to use the Picture menu’s image modifications if you select the Custom or sRGB modes. Both are really precise straight out of the gate. To finish, simply adjust brightness to your preference. However, there are nine image presets in total, along with RGB sliders for color temperature and three gamma options, if you want to adjust. The PC versus AV signal threshold is determined by the Black Level field. While HDMI input defaults to video, which reduces dynamic range, DisplayPort is set to PC level by default. In order to use HDMI-connected sources, change it from Low to Normal.
In the System menu, Samsung obscures the settings for local dimming and dynamic contrast. Local dimming will only be applied to HDR signals if it is set to Auto. It remains active for all content after being turned on. In contrast to local dimming, which only selectively dims specific areas of the illumination, Dynamic Brightness adjusts the entire brightness. That is the alternative that works best and does so effectively. You can also change the lighting effects, power-off timing, and headphone volume in this menu. The USB ports can be configured to continue functioning to charge devices even when the power is turned off.
Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T review: Image Quality
The monitor uses Samsung’s VA panel as its foundation and adds a QDEF (quantum dot enhanced film) layer, often known as “QLED,” to boost colors and brightness. It supports the 95% DCI-P3 wide color gamut, which produces more bright and lifelike colors (equal to about 125% sRGB). Other panel-related specifications include 178-degree wide viewing angles, a 350-nit maximum brightness that rises to 600-nits for HDR content, and a static contrast ratio of 2,500:1 for rich, vibrant blacks.
The monitor’s edge-lit backlight, which has eight dimming zones, can increase contrast ratio by dimming specific portions of the screen in accordance with the material being shown. However, because there are only 8 zones on the large 32′′ screen of the monitor, local dimming is not very efficient. A 32″ LED-backlit monitor should ideally have over 1,000 dimming zones for the true HDR viewing experience, but doing so would significantly raise the cost of the monitor.
However, the monitor’s wide color gamut, high contrast ratio, and robust peak brightness enable it to offer an overall good HDR picture quality that is noticeably better than SDR. The monitor’s brightness should be increased for the greatest HDR image quality as it is only 30% by default.
Remember that the monitor’s wide color gamut can cause colors to appear a little oversaturated for non-HDR content, especially reds and greens. Moving on, the Samsung C32G75T has a pixel density of 93 PPI, which is the same as a 24″ 1080p monitor. So, while the detail clarity isn’t the sharpest, it’s still very good. In fact, you won’t be able to tell the difference between individual pixels at merely 3 feet (1 metre) away from the screen.
Gaming
Samsung’s Odyssey G7 did not disappoint when it came to gaming at 32 inches. When the action is this big, it completely fills your field of vision, making all other monitors look small in contrast. Although it didn’t bother me much, we didn’t think the extremely deep curve was particularly useful. If we had the option, we’d choose a shallower 1800R curve, but we’re not picky like that. However, since many people favor flat monitors for 16:9 displays, a lot of other users will be.
The increase to 32 inches is well worth it if you don’t mind the less sharp desktop work visuals that 1440p offers at 32 inches. However, we find that most games are fairly forgiving in this regard. (Especially given that, provided you have enough GPU power, you can supersample your games for a sharper image). However, if you want to come close to the extremely high 240Hz refresh rates this monitor offers, 1440p is more than adequate.
In fast-paced games like Overwatch, those extra frames make the motion feel just a little bit smoother, which is perfect for darting around the arena as you frantically blast your enemies. I’ve reviewed a number of 240Hz panels, and the difference from 144Hz is noticeable. However, the difference between 144Hz and 240Hz is significantly less than the difference between 60Hz and 144Hz, so while it’s nice to have, it’s not necessary for a satisfying gaming experience.
And that’s a good thing, because even at extreme graphics settings, getting 240 frames per second may be challenging. Thankfully, FreeSync makes it possible to hit the target without having to worry about pushing your framerate to its maximum in every game. The 240Hz refresh rate is perfectly maintained by the quick response time, and we saw no bad ghosting or other motion artifacts, which can be present on slower VA panels.
Performance
The Samsung Odyssey G7 has a VA panel with a matte surface, which virtually avoids the worst glare and produces outstanding image quality in regular use even without the fancy HDR mode active. With HDR-compatible games and video content, the Samsung LC32G75T can achieve peak brightness ratings of 600cd/m2, one of its many remarkable features. That’s not as bright as the brightest HDR TVs, but up close where you usually view the monitor it’s comfortingly bright enough.
The extreme 1000R curve of the LC32G75T is a significant asset in this situation, not just for gaming but also for everyday use. Even though a 21:9 or 32:9 screen can cover more of a user’s peripheral vision, a 32-inch monitor’s sheer height really draws you in while giving you a comfortable shape for workday tasks. In a word processor, a full page can be viewed, as can all 60 rows of a spreadsheet, but on a 34-inch ultra-wide, these tasks are challenging. On the Samsung G7, image distortion is never a problem. also you will learn our article on Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T review.
The panel achieves a maximum brightness of 351cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of 1,862:1 with 99.5% coverage of the sRGB gamut when local dimming mode is off and sRGB mode is enabled on the displays. When Dynamic Brightness is enabled, the contrast soars to an astounding 2,393:1 (at the cost of color fidelity), but local dimming and Windows HDR mode limit the max brightness to 551cd/2. Providing your graphics card can push high frames, this is essentially all you need to create stunning HDR content. Everything will appear vibrant and eye-poppingly colorful, from Netflix shows to games like Resident Evil 7 that support HDR.
The responsiveness of the panel is equally outstanding. The 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms GTG reaction time guarantee that there is no smearing or blurring while gaming. Running at 240Hz with HDR through the DisplayPort input, both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync compatibility perform admirably. For instance, Tomb Raider occasionally reached frame rates of 201 frames per second (fps), with sustained rates of about 180 fps. This produces motion and input lag that are free of artefacts or distractions when combined with a super-fast panel response.
Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T review: Price
Despite having a fantastic feature set, the Samsung G7 monitor isn’t incredibly expensive. The 32-in we’re reviewing has a list price under $800, and the 27-in (LC27G75TQSNXZA) is considerably less expensive. When compared to other HDR gaming monitors we’ve recently examined, that’s a reasonable price. Even though they are slightly more expensive than the Odyssey G7, the Asus TUF VG28UQL1A and Asus ROG Swift PG32UQ both have some less favorable features. The former has a 144Hz IPS panel and is rated at HDR400. A 175Hz IPS panel is present on the ROG Swift.
Conclusion
For gaming, the Samsung Odyssey G7 is fantastic. It supports FreeSync and NVIDIA’s G-SYNC and has a native refresh rate of 240 Hz. The response time is exceptional at 60Hz and its maximum refresh rate, resulting in little blur.
The good news is that it displays deep blacks if you want to game in the dark despite its limited viewing angles making it less suitable for co-op gaming. When VRR is turned on, there have been reports of the backlight flickering, but we haven’t seen any flickering ourselves. Instead, the screen dims when a particular image is shown full-screen.