Best Overall
ASUS
SetupArc9.3
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM
A 4K/240Hz QD-OLED that's exceptional for gaming and doubles as a stunning creative display.
- Screen Size32"
- Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Refresh Rate240 Hz
Price
$950–$1,100
Best Value
Desk Setup · Monitors
Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 (G50SF)
8.6Score
$399
Best price at Manufacturer
OLED contrast and color at roughly $400 — the value entry point into OLED gaming.
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GamingGeneral Use
Quick verdict
OLED contrast and color at roughly $400 — the value entry point into OLED gaming.
Best for
GamingGeneral Use
Why we like it
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 (model G50SF, US SKU LS27FG500SNXZA) is a 27-inch 2560×1440 QD-OLED at 180Hz with 0.03ms response, HDR10 and OLED burn-in safeguards. Based on specifications and current third-party testing, it brings genuine OLED contrast and color to a mainstream price, trading the ultra-high refresh of pricier panels for affordability. (Note: distinct from the non-OLED 'G50F/LS27FG502' IPS model.)
- 27" 1440p QD-OLED
- 180Hz, 0.03ms
- HDR10 + OLED Safeguard
- Height/tilt/swivel/pivot stand
Pros & cons
What we like
- QD-OLED image quality near $400
- 180Hz, 0.03ms
- G-Sync + FreeSync compatible
Worth noting
- No USB-C
- Lower full-screen brightness (~200 nits typical)
- Fewer extras than pricier OLEDs
Performance breakdown
Every product is assessed against the same five criteria, from specifications and use-case fit. How we score
Performance8.0
Design9.0
Features7.0
Compatibility8.0
Value10.0
Key specifications
- Screen Size
- 27"
- Resolution
- 2560 × 1440 (QHD)
- Refresh Rate
- 180 Hz
- Panel Type
- QD-OLED
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:9
- Response Time
- 0.03 ms (GtG)
- Brightness
- 200 nits (typical)
- HDR
- HDR10
- Color Coverage
- ~99% DCI-P3
- USB-C
- No
- Thunderbolt
- No
- HDMI
- HDMI 2.0
- DisplayPort
- DP 1.2
- Adaptive Sync
- FreeSync / G-Sync Compatible
- VESA Mount
- 100 × 100
- Speakers
- No
- Height Adjustable
- Yes
Who should buy it
Gamers who want their first OLED at a mainstream price and don't need 240Hz+.
Who should skip it
Competitive players chasing 240Hz+, and anyone who needs USB-C or bright-room HDR.
Why choose this over the alternatives?
On price: This sits in the lower middle of the 12 monitors we track on price.
- It ties for the strongest Value score in this group.
- It costs less than everything here that scores above it, by reference price.
Cheaper alternative
You gain: Typically about $100 less by reference price.
You give up: You give up a stronger Design score by going this way.
Worth stepping up to
You gain: Adds USB-C and KVM Switch.
You give up: Typically about $50 more by reference price.
Price positions use our editorial reference prices, not live retailer quotes. Scores within a few tenths rarely decide a purchase — how we score.
Compare with similar products
| Specification | Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 (G50SF)This product | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM | Dell UltraSharp U2725QE |
|---|---|---|---|
| SetupArc Score | 8.6 | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Price | $399 | $950–$1,100 | From $642 |
| Screen Size | 27" | 32" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 (QHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | IPS Black |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Response Time | 0.03 ms (GtG) | 0.03 ms (GtG) | 5 ms (GtG) |
| Brightness | 200 nits (typical) | — | 450 nits (DisplayHDR 600) |
Head-to-head comparisons
Where this ranks
Where to buy
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- Manufacturer Best PricePrice may be out of date$399
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Final verdict
8.6Score
If you want the OLED look without a flagship price, the G5 G50SF is the pick. 180Hz is plenty for most, and QD-OLED image quality punches far above the price.
Alternatives to consider
Editor's Pick
Dell
SetupArc9.2
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE
The single-cable productivity monitor to beat: 4K, Thunderbolt 4, 140W charging, KVM and Ethernet in one.
- Screen Size27"
- Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Refresh Rate120 Hz
Price from
From $642
Editor's Pick
Alienware
SetupArc9.1
Alienware AW3423DWF
The value QD-OLED ultrawide: 34" 3440×1440, 165Hz, True Black HDR and massive immersion.
- Screen Size34" (Ultrawide)
- Resolution3440 × 1440 (UWQHD)
- Refresh Rate165 Hz
Price
$699
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