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27" Samsung Odyssey G50A QHD 165Hz 1ms G-Sync Gaming Monitor

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Best Buy has has 27" Samsung Odyssey G50A QHD 165Hz 1ms G-Sync Gaming Monitor (LS27AG500PNXZA) on sale for $249.99. Shipping is free.

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Specs/Key Features:
  • Resolution: 2560x1440 (QHD)
  • Refresh Rate: 165Hz
  • Response Time: 1ms
  • Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
  • Viewing Angle: 178/178 (Horizontal/Vertical)
  • IPS Panel Type
  • HDR10 (High Dynamic Range)
  • Wall Mount: 100x100mm
  • Height Adjustable Stand (Tilt, Swivel, or Pivot)
  • NVIDIA G-Sync FreeSync Premium
  • Inputs
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.2

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $150 lower (37% savings) than the list price of $399.99
    • This price matches this previous Frontpage deal.
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.4 from over 90 Best Buy customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Information about Best Buy returns can be found here
  • Please read the Forum Thread for more deal discussion.

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Best Buy has has 27" Samsung Odyssey G50A QHD 165Hz 1ms G-Sync Gaming Monitor (LS27AG500PNXZA) on sale for $249.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member pjcoyle2 for finding this deal.

Specs/Key Features:
  • Resolution: 2560x1440 (QHD)
  • Refresh Rate: 165Hz
  • Response Time: 1ms
  • Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
  • Viewing Angle: 178/178 (Horizontal/Vertical)
  • IPS Panel Type
  • HDR10 (High Dynamic Range)
  • Wall Mount: 100x100mm
  • Height Adjustable Stand (Tilt, Swivel, or Pivot)
  • NVIDIA G-Sync FreeSync Premium
  • Inputs
    • 1x HDMI
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.2

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $150 lower (37% savings) than the list price of $399.99
    • This price matches this previous Frontpage deal.
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.4 from over 90 Best Buy customer reviews.
  • About this store:
    • Information about Best Buy returns can be found here
  • Please read the Forum Thread for more deal discussion.

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At this price, I'd argue this is the best bang for your buck 27" IPS gaming monitor you can find. Ranked 6th best gaming monitor on rtings.com amongst 27" IPS monitors (using current review standards). Top 5 are all $400+, with the exception of the Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx, which is available for $330 on Amazon right now (https://www.amazon.com/Acer-XV272...PDKIKX0DER) (normally $435).
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To be honest, the 350 nits feels plenty bright to me and the hdr10 makes games pop. I don't have higher end displays to compare too, but I think this is a good buy but not a must buy at this price. Other monitors have been cheaper recently so I'd be patient unless you prefer Samsung over others. Rtings.com thinks this monitor is a pretty good one.

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/re...g5-s27ag50
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Sep 12, 2022 1:42 PM
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anthony4326Sep 12, 2022 1:42 PM
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350 nits with bad hdr. Been used to a 400nit monitor with no hdr, anyone know if the change would be drastic?
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Sep 12, 2022 2:06 PM
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boikerSep 12, 2022 2:06 PM
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Quote from anthony4326 View quoted comment :
350 nits with bad hdr. Been used to a 400nit monitor with no hdr, anyone know if the change would be drastic?
To be honest, the 350 nits feels plenty bright to me and the hdr10 makes games pop. I don't have higher end displays to compare too, but I think this is a good buy but not a must buy at this price. Other monitors have been cheaper recently so I'd be patient unless you prefer Samsung over others. Rtings.com thinks this monitor is a pretty good one.

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/re...g5-s27ag50
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Sep 12, 2022 2:31 PM
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Quote from boiker View quoted comment :
To be honest, the 350 nits feels plenty bright to me and the hdr10 makes games pop. I don't have higher end displays to compare too, but I think this is a good buy but not a must buy at this price. Other monitors have been cheaper recently so I'd be patient unless you prefer Samsung over others. Rtings.com thinks this monitor is a pretty good one.

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/re...g5-s27ag50
At this price, I'd argue this is the best bang for your buck 27" IPS gaming monitor you can find. Ranked 6th best gaming monitor on rtings.com amongst 27" IPS monitors (using current review standards). Top 5 are all $400+, with the exception of the Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx, which is available for $330 on Amazon right now (https://www.amazon.com/Acer-XV272...PDKIKX0DER) (normally $435).
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Sep 12, 2022 3:48 PM
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KenNashuaSep 12, 2022 3:48 PM
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Note the Dell S2721DGF is on sale with a 10% off coupon for $297
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Sep 12, 2022 5:14 PM
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vonDubenshireSep 12, 2022 5:14 PM
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Quote from KenNashua View quoted comment :
Note the Dell S2721DGF is on sale with a 10% off coupon for $297
I have the Dell S2721DGF that I got for under $300 a few months ago on sale. I love it

How does this Samsung compare?

I do like my Dell works with free sync pro and gsync I currently have a Radeon 6600 but may not in the future
Sep 12, 2022 5:18 PM
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KenNashuaSep 12, 2022 5:18 PM
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Quote from vonDubenshire View quoted comment :
I have the Dell S2721DGF that I got for under $300 a few months ago on sale. I love it

How does this Samsung compare?

I do like my Dell works with free sync pro and gsync I currently have a Radeon 6600 but may not in the future
Rtings has a comparison. The discussions section has some reports of excessive eye fatigue on the Dell.
Sep 12, 2022 5:37 PM
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231338Sep 12, 2022 5:37 PM
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I bought the monitor during labor day sale for $279. Saw this post and was able to get a price adjustment to get $30 dollar back! Kudos to Bestbuy Big Grin. Enjoying this new monitor, it's a great upgrade from my previous 1080p with 144hz.

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Sep 12, 2022 5:44 PM
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asoudahSep 12, 2022 5:44 PM
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Anyone know how this compares to the mono price dark matter monitor with similar specs? I got it on sale last week but unsure if I should pick this one up instead.
Sep 12, 2022 5:55 PM
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max1001Sep 12, 2022 5:55 PM
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Quote from anthony4326 View quoted comment :
350 nits with bad hdr. Been used to a 400nit monitor with no hdr, anyone know if the change would be drastic?
400 nits is still low tho. I have LG HDR with 400 nits. HDR games are still meh.
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Sep 12, 2022 6:59 PM
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Loudog504
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Sep 12, 2022 6:59 PM
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How good of a deal is this? Is there a much better monitor Under $500 or is this in the good bang for buck category?

I'm in the market with a $500 top end budget but I've been out of the market for so long i just dont know whats good.

I watched a few youtube videos but its hard to get unbiased opinions when people are trying to make a living making review video's lol.
Sep 12, 2022 7:11 PM
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JuanArguelloSep 12, 2022 7:11 PM
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is this better than the HP X32 $200?
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Sep 12, 2022 7:20 PM
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thuyendo95Sep 12, 2022 7:20 PM
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Quote from JuanArguello View quoted comment :
is this better than the HP X32 $200?
No. I have an HP X32 and I bought this one to do a comparison. The X32 has better color and performance (both were calibrated). I returned the Samsung one.
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Sep 12, 2022 7:24 PM
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JuanArguelloSep 12, 2022 7:24 PM
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Quote from thuyendo95 View quoted comment :
No. I have an HP X32 and I bought this one to do a comparison. The X32 has better color and performance (both were calibrated). I returned the Samsung one.
thanks friend I was about to do the same, how did you calibrate the hp x32 I have it and I haven't spent the time
Sep 12, 2022 7:43 PM
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esiloom4Sep 12, 2022 7:43 PM
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The monitor seems pretty bright to me too. There 3 preset setting dedicated buttons you can switch, which is really nice for the brighter setting during the day and darker setting for the night.
If you have two sources connected, keep in mind this monitor doesnt switch sources automatically, which is a pain. There's no dedicated button to switch sources either.

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Sep 12, 2022 8:39 PM
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I've ordered a few monitors and maybe I'm just incredibly unlucky, but this is the first model that did not come with a dead pixel. YMMV obviously but this monitor is great. I've played around with TN, VA, and IPS panels and I prefer IPS by far. The screen to me is plenty bright.

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