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Costco Members: 32" Samsung Odyssey G5 2560x1440 165Hz 1ms IPS Gaming Monitor

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$280

$500

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Deal Details
Costco Wholesale has for its Members: 32" Samsung Odyssey G5 2560x1440 165Hz 1ms IPS Gaming Monitor (LS32AG500PNXZA) on sale for $279.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member BrightGuide9384 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 2560 x 1440
  • Refresh Rate: 165Hz
  • Response Time: 1ms GTG
  • Panel Type: IPS
  • Brightness (Typical): 350cd/m2
  • G-Sync Compatible with AMD FreeSync Premium, HDR10, sRGB 99%
  • VESA: 100x100mm
  • Inputs:
  • 1x HDMI
  • 1x DisplayPort

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this is $97 lower (26% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $376.99 at the time of this posting.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

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Written by BrightGuide9384
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Costco Wholesale has for its Members: 32" Samsung Odyssey G5 2560x1440 165Hz 1ms IPS Gaming Monitor (LS32AG500PNXZA) on sale for $279.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member BrightGuide9384 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Resolution: 2560 x 1440
  • Refresh Rate: 165Hz
  • Response Time: 1ms GTG
  • Panel Type: IPS
  • Brightness (Typical): 350cd/m2
  • G-Sync Compatible with AMD FreeSync Premium, HDR10, sRGB 99%
  • VESA: 100x100mm
  • Inputs:
  • 1x HDMI
  • 1x DisplayPort

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this is $97 lower (26% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $376.99 at the time of this posting.
  • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

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Written by BrightGuide9384
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Yep I saw it. Thanks for confirming it's not the same monitor. You can go back to sleep now and think about what you've said.
This is absolutely not a total lie. Going from 60hz to 120hz was a GIGANTIC difference. You'll feel like your mouse is stuck in syrup going back to 60hz when you even do office work, gaming has nothing to do with it. Think about your screen is now refreshing twice of what it was. The look and feel is extremely noticeable. I haven't gamed or used a monitor at 60hz for over 10 years.
The confidence. You sure that's the same monitor there buddy? Double check and we will all wait here for your response.

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almost 2 years ago
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xbladr
almost 2 years ago
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Have been looking for a couple 32s this looks like a decent deal. Need to look up it's brightness. Many Samsung monitors have had trash brightness. I had the s80a and it was like 300 nits. So dim
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BrightGuide9384
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Quote from xbladr :
Have been looking for a couple 32s this looks like a decent deal. Need to look up it's brightness. Many Samsung monitors have had trash brightness. I had the s80a and it was like 300 nits. So dim
Looks like it's 350 nit
almost 2 years ago
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xbladr
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Quote from BrightGuide9384 :
Looks like it's 350 nit
It's Costco so maybe worth the chance and can always return it
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almost 2 years ago
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XPL051v3
almost 2 years ago
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Can anyone comment on this monitor? I got the LG32 650 from Best Buy before Christmas and the return is up tomorrow. My son is using it for his Xbox Series X. To me a it looks a bit "washed" out. However I'm not using it lol. If this monitor is any better I would be willing to return it and take back the LG from Best Buy (paid $240).

*EDIT* The LG from Best Buy is VA compared to this Samsung IPS
almost 2 years ago
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mewarmo990
almost 2 years ago
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In the market for a 1440p monitor now and I considered this too, but I think I'll pass.

Rtings' review of the 27-inch (should also apply to this model as they're the same generation) said it's just OK. HDR brightness tested particularly mediocre at just under 300 nits. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/re...g5-c27g55t

EDIT: sorry, linked the wrong review. The correct review has better results. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/re...g5-s27ag50
Last edited by mewarmo990 January 14, 2023 at 01:26 AM.
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Quote from mewarmo990 :
In the market for a 1440p monitor now and I considered this too, but I think I'll pass.

Rtings' review of the 27-inch (should also apply to this model as they're the same generation) said it's just OK. HDR brightness tested particularly mediocre at just under 300 nits. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/re...g5-c27g55t
The 27 in is va panel, this one is ips not sure if that makes a difference, second thought 2 totally different models
Last edited by BrightGuide9384 January 13, 2023 at 04:59 PM.

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Quote from BrightGuide9384 :
The 27 in is va panel, this one is ips not sure if that makes a difference, second thought 2 totally different models
From reading online and what some others have said here IPS is better. VA is best used in a room with no light. The Lg 32" I have looks much better in the office when the window blinds are shut vs them open or with a light on. It's like day/night comparison. I have never used IPS monitor, but I've seen lots of people on SD say they prefer IPS. If I had more time to return my Lg from Best Buy I would buy this Costco monitor just to compare the VA and ips side by side to see which I like best.
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Quote from mewarmo990 :
In the market for a 1440p monitor now and I considered this too, but I think I'll pass.

Rtings' review of the 27-inch (should also apply to this model as they're the same generation) said it's just OK. HDR brightness tested particularly mediocre at just under 300 nits. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/re...g5-c27g55t [rtings.com]
I believe you're looking at the wrong model, this is what you should be looking at: https://www.rtings.com/monitor/re...g5-s27ag50
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AshEbayer
almost 2 years ago
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Here's a full review. seems to be a good deal for mid-range gaming monitor. I'm looking for a good gaming monitor, and at this price, I'd go for this G5 without hesitation... I'm stuck though as DP 1.2 can be a deal breaker for me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z...O9Vk&t=99s

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/re...g5-s27ag50
Last edited by AshEbayer January 13, 2023 at 08:19 PM.
almost 2 years ago
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bobbutts
almost 2 years ago
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My first gaming monitor so fwiw but I've been happy with the 27" version. Probably skip it if HDR is important to you. Messed around with it and it didn't look better to me.
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Thegoodslit
almost 2 years ago
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I have this monitor and it is amazing. I would buy again.
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almost 2 years ago
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Quote from xbladr :
Have been looking for a couple 32s this looks like a decent deal. Need to look up it's brightness. Many Samsung monitors have had trash brightness. I had the s80a and it was like 300 nits. So dim
It's 400 nits...

Most of us value our eyesight...
almost 2 years ago
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MaS4074
almost 2 years ago
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Just curious does 120hz refresh actually make difference vs 60hz? I game just fine on 60hz but thinking about upgrading.
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Quote from XPL051v3 :
From reading online and what some others have said here IPS is better. VA is best used in a room with no light. The Lg 32" I have looks much better in the office when the window blinds are shut vs them open or with a light on. It's like day/night comparison. I have never used IPS monitor, but I've seen lots of people on SD say they prefer IPS. If I had more time to return my Lg from Best Buy I would buy this Costco monitor just to compare the VA and ips side by side to see which I like best.
I have an IPS monitor and a VA panel TV. After doing research and using my own eyes to compare I have to say IPS is superior. The colors definitely seem to pop more and I'm not sure what it is about the VA panel TV but the colors seem off. Just my own observations.