Update: This very popular Frontpage Deal is still available.
Samsung has for
EPP/EDU Members:
27" Odyssey G7 G70D 4K UHD IPS Smart Gaming Monitor (LS27DG702ENXZA) on sale for
$199.99 when you follow the instructions below.
Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Hunter
Eragorn for sharing this deal.
Deal Instructions:
- Visit the Samsung Discount Program page and select your qualifying program
- Visit the 27" Odyssey G70D 4K IPS 144Hz Gaming Monitor product page
- Add to cart and proceed to checkout.
- You may be prompted to sign in to your EDU/EPP Account
- Your total should be $199.99 + Free Shipping
Specs:
- Resolution: 4K (3840 x 2160)
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz
- Response Time: 1ms (GTG)
- Panel Type: IPS
- VESA DisplayHDR 400
- HDR10+ Gaming
- Quantum HDR 2000
- Viewing Angles: 178°(H) / 178°(V)
- AMD FreeSync Premium
- Ports:
- 2x USB Type-A
- 1x USB Type-B
- 2x HDMI 2.1
- 1x DisplayPort 1.4
Community Reviews
This 27 inch Samsung Odyssey G7 stands out as a strong value for 4K gaming and everyday use, with sharp text, 144 hertz refresh, and enough screen space for split screen work at 150 percent scaling. The price is especially compelling for a monitor in this class, and the discount programs can make it even cheaper for eligible work, education, or healthcare accounts. The main caveats are color tuning, with reports of washed tones and a yellow cast, and HDR that looks poor until it is disabled. Input switching can also be awkward because it tends to remember the last connected device, so it suits buyers who can live with a little setup tweaking.
Common Questions (5)
Yes. The 4K panel is reported to make text crisp, and it can work well for work plus streaming use. One caveat is that Samsung's color tuning can look oversaturated or washed out out of the box, so HDR may need to be disabled and color settings adjusted.
No. EPP requires a qualifying work email, and EDU requires a .edu email. It is tied to Samsung's discount programs rather than being open signup for everyone.
A courtesy refund of about $23 has been granted after contacting customer support when the price dropped. In some cases the rep said that was the maximum they could do instead of a return and reorder.
Yes, it can be scaled down to 1080p or 1440p, but the change has to be made in Windows display settings. That makes it flexible if you want lower resolution for performance or compatibility.
Yes, HDR is reported to look poor on this monitor and can make the image look worse. Disabling HDR and then adjusting the color settings can improve the picture significantly.
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Disable HDR immediately it looks absolutely horrendous. It also has a yellow push so you'll need to adjust the color fairly aggressively.
Once we did these things overall he is happy with it.
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