Note: At 3:06, Linus is refrring to Samsung's latest Odyssey Neo G9, not last year's model. Check it out at lmg.gg/Z5sbv. Video coming soon on LTT on it!
High resolution and refresh rate, no compromises (edit: except the HDR and color I guess). I love it, and can’t wait for the GPU shortage to end so people can get the hardware to drive these monitors in the first place.
For those who have issues with the resolution (working at 30 Hz) after connecting a macbook to it, to be able to work at 60 Hz, you will need to change the mode in System -> PC/AV Mode. Also change the resolution settings in the Macbook (display settings - hold option key and click over scaled, then select 60Hz)
I just bought one and I absolutely love it so far. Swapping up from a really basic asus 144hz 1080p. It's amazing how much better it looks. I just also upgraded to a 3080 so I figured it's worth finally taking the step to 4k.
@@N0N0111 . Not sure how videos made in the past indicate all future decisions. If that were true they wouldn’t own their high resolution cameras, cause who would need more than 1080p /s. They could change at anytime, and maybe they will if people request it.
RUclips should be allowing 120hz support, at least for those of us who have it, whether it's monitors, smart phones, or New TVs.. I geuss it's not main stream enough at this point..
Just bought a Odyssey G7 27" curved VA panel, and while i love the colors, contrast and kick-ass blacks, even coming from three IPS panels prior to this model, I'm having a much harder time loving the curve. While it is not a problem when gaming or even working, I just don't dig the look on my desk. This new 28" model looks much better, but then again, I paid around 300 dollars for the 27" G7 so I really can't complain.
I'd say the main problem is that 27 inches is a really small size for such an aggressively curved monitor and probably even for a moderately curved one. Going for the 32 inch version instead is a no-brainer simply because of the curve.
@@hectoraviles6837 It depends on which monitor you compare it to. I dont know the Auorus panel but the VA G7 is good for color correction work with its 10 bit, vs an 8 bit ips panel I also have in my setup. The real great part about the G7 is of course the black levels of the VA panel which are inky black compared to non backlit ips panels. I will say that the VA is more sensitive to viewing angles though.
One of my favorite things about Linus is his commitment to letting you know if a display’s monitor “HDR” is actually any good or not depending on how bright it can actually get.
@@James-cr8mt Exactly, the real difference that hdr makes is the contrast, and without local dimming LCD's just cant do it no matter how bright they get.
@ChazMcClure always set local dimming to high. U can also set the contrast enhancer to max but what i noticed is that at max it washed out mah colors. Leaving it in the middle isnt perfect on ips, but its damn good. God of war is so good
@@fynkozari9271 because a 120hz 4k monitor with HDR (needs to be pretty bright) gets pretty hot and need to be cooled properly so it needs to be thicker to accommodate that
@@moritzzoellner Curved displays only have a like rating of like 2 out of every 10 people... Samsung and LG were both losing money because rarely anyone likes them. That's why Samsung has a plan to go back to flat displays only by 2024 and LG by 2025
ey I have a question, i found a 300€ used g7 27 4K ips maybe i can get it t’a 250€ but it dont have the screen foot so i would spend like 30€ more for a screen arm. Or i can get a New odyssey g5 QHD 27inch, VA, curved at 250€ Which One is better ?
4K 28", 1440 32" or 1440 34" ultrawide.. Too many good options to choose from these days. Makes it hard to choose but you can't go wrong either way I guess.
@@ahmedsameer470hey I have a question, i found a 300€ used g7 27 4K ips maybe i can get it t’a 250€ but it dont have the screen foot so i would spend like 30€ more for a screen arm. Or i can get a New odyssey g5 QHD 27inch, VA at 250€ Which One is better ?
Best Buy currently has this on sale for $549 (normally $799). I just ordered one. I feel like this gives me the most bang for my buck. I play on an Xbox Series X (so I need the AMD Freesync for the best experience on Xbox), but I stream from a PC. Having both Freesync and GSync gives me flexibility in case I start gaming from my PC in the future.
Linus must have died a little inside @ 1:03 since this normally would have been an integration spot...speaking of which, I wonder if LTT is stealth sponsored by gravity given how much he drops things...
that local dimming is useless, cuz it just a handful of zones. which makes is kinda ugly. (i own a 27" G7 btw) So you are better of deactivating that stuff
Unfortunately the reason VA panels tend to be curved is to avoid the washed out colours you get towards the edges of the panel. It's a really shame, since the performance of Samsung's high end VA panels is basically unmatched, but I just can't live with that amount of curve.
Went from HP Omen 2k 27”monitor on Xbox series X to selling both because didn’t play no more. Then missed playing so I bought Xbox series X again but this time I bought this Samsung 4K 28”monitor. So far I’m happy with my purchase. Not happy paying $865 after taxes. Will end up paying for the protection plan at Best Buy just in case. I do recommend the monitor but if you can get it for a cheaper price it will be a bigger win
I'd really love to see a video comparing the brightness of monitors. I doubt nits is a linear scale so I have no reference for 400 nits vs 2000 nits looks like. Also, do various monitors actually achieve their rated brightness?
I would love to see 4K monitors like these also being reviewed on your mac channel to see how suitable they would be with a mac mini, extending an iMac's display and also as workstation screen for macbooks and macpros. I dont even have a mac, but believe it would be a major missed opportunity not to have these products reviewed for use cases other than gaming.
I’m not sure what the benefit is, I have a 144hz 4K hooked up to my Mac and it’s not really worth it since I don’t game on macOS. Using the desktop at that refresh rate isn’t much to write home about.
I can understand that. 144hz is overkill for non-gaming purposes regardless of the operating system. However would you like to use MacOS with a 1080p display?
doesn't really make sense, just get a normal 4k60 display for that, monitor makers usually have to compromise on things to attain high refresh rates, either by being dimmer than they would normally be, less color, bad HDR, or whatever else. So it is best to steer clear of high refresh rate displays if you are doing professional work, for the most part this display looks good for that anyways, they do color calibration at the factory.
I'm sorry but HDR on PC, especially on monitors with light bleed which is most of them, is just not there yet for it to be prioritized over a monitor being 4k. There is a huge gap in the market for 4K high refresh monitors at not ludicrously stupid prices because the GPUs weren't strong enough to drive them until now, and now they will be going forward. This monitor needs to come first. Hopefully Windows 11 can figure out how to make HDR work more reliably in the future like they said they would
I'm buying this monitor tomarrow for my ps5. Never used a monitor before. Currently on a 3 year old Vizio v-series 50" 4k. Hoping this is a massive upgrade to visuals
Let me know what you think I did the same. By the way to get 120fps at 4K on games like call of duty you need to update the monitor using a USB drive and you need to put the input to AV not PC for some reason. Also make sure HDMI version is set to 2.1
@@rprinz97 I got the monitor today. Have to do some tweaking to the colors. My old TV definitely wasn't ment for gaming. Everything is smother and no more tearing or shadowing. I think it's worth it. Though I wish I knew about backlight zoning as it's pretty noticeable. But overall I'm happy with it
@@Bolasnegras biased much? Saying that 24“ monitors are better is simply not true as that’s very subjective. Also ever heard of the sun? If it’s bright af in the room because of the sun, a brighter monitor is always appreciated.
I got this yesterday on a sale and holy sh*t this is an upgrade from my 144Hz 1080p monitor that I used as a main (which I now use as a second monitor). The G7 is an absolute beast!
@@mystosia3838 reduced input lag and better possibly for top level competitive gaming, plus no curve I think are worth fighting for. Just one persons preference. These VA panels from Samsung are in a league of their own, and I want to see more of what they're capable of!
Watching this on the very first Samsung Odyssey monitor... First PC Monitor that had 1080i... Yeah... not 1080p... 1080i... and glitchy HDR because it wasn't perfected yet... and amazing 72hz display which at the time was almost unheard of.
Given that there was no price said on the monitor, I would have to assume that this isn’t available at retail yet, but I’m going to take a swing at the price and say that this is about $850-900 US. I say this because it has pretty much the same specs as the the Asus 27” XG27UQ which is $800 US, and the only difference being the inclusion of HDMI 2.1 as opposed to 2.0b which might contribute to the slight increase in price over the Asus monitor.
Not possible, I just got the true G7 (32", 10 bit, HDR600, 240Hz, 1440p) for AUD$850. Well, I suppose they could be charging you for 4k which is overprices.
@@RemizZ Agreed. For a TV, OLED is good, as there's not much static content being displayed for long periods of time, but on a desktop, you have the taskbar, window borders... For games alone it's fine, just look at how OLED TVs handle consoles, but with PCs that see regular use other than gaming, I have my doubts.
144Hz at 4K, but why 28 inch?? Make it 32, so that the pixel density would make sense and the high resolution can be used for more than gaming, and you have the actual GOD of monitors!!
I currently have a Samsung 28" 4K 60Hz TN-Monitor and for me, 28" is a lot more managable than 32". Another point for me is, that my vision is very blurry outside of my focal point, so a smaller screen is better for me and with my desk, the monitor distance is really good with 27" or 28" screens. So I ordered this new G7 3 days ago.
@@markusz2n Me too, I got mine coming in the morning, I have a g7 32 inch but because I sit so close it's hurting my eyes and I just don't like the curve, gonna return it.
i had heaps of issues with screen flickering on certain games on my 32" G7. There is currently a class action in the US about the issues lots of people are having with this series of monitors and Samsung monitors in general. my advice would be to google 'screen flickering' before you buy and be ready to put your money towards a more reputable brand
There is nothing I hate more (kiddin...there are a lot of things) than the inconsistecy of HDR on PC....so many standards and ratings that make my head hurt... otherwise the video is great
I just bought this for my ps5 yes it was a little more than I wanted to spend for it but I love everything about it runs smoothly amazing and perfect no bad issues with this definitely recommend everyone
@@dontbotherreading Poor people can still watch in libraries and stuff. I also believe a lot of homeless people still have access to smartphones in some way depending on where they live.
the curved panel is really natural thanks to the 1000rr curve and the distance you sit from it. This new panel seems like a major downgrade, 240hz 1440p really is the best resolution
I have this monitor for my ps5 and it’s so good, unfortunately hdr is a little too bright for me so i turned it off but even without it it’s still clear and the colours look amazing. I would definitely recommend this if you’re looking for a mid range monitor
Hey, is it okay if you can give a little detailed review? I want to buy it for my ps5 too, and i really don’t know much about monitors as ive never owned them, but i do want to make the most out of my ps5 and that too on a budget :(
@@techgamelifestyleI also got this monitor for my ps5 and this display does indeed take full advantage of what the ps5 can handle with the frame rate and resolution and the colours look amazing as well. I’m not a huge fan of the hdr though because it’s a little too bright for me so I turned it off
Is it worth it though? I would argue 1440p is enough for 28" and will provide a similar experience with less expensive hardware to drive it - if they do a 32" version I'd like to know
I had trouble with firmware updates smh just bought it today actually and been on a mission tryna update it , Eventually after further trouble and back and forth with Samsung, Decided to ship it to Samsung Support and have them fix it and update it . I got time and hopefully I receive it for the Holiday week ! Other than that This is my first Gaming monitor ever and I’m honestly impressed ! Can’t wait to get it back Until then I’m back to being a Gamer Dad on my 65” 4 k tv haha 😂 Fawk!
Does the hdr work with the series X, and do all of the options get a check mark? We’ve already seen where a bunch of hdmi 2.1 TVs don’t actually transmit the full hdmi 2.1 bandwidth.
They should had kept the 1440p resolution to be honest, like the original G7 at this screen size and instead have the same Mini LED backlight that the G9 Neo recieved for a proper HDR experience.
im planning up picking up a 6900xt/6950xt within the year, and I'm so torn between 4k and 1440p ultrawide. I currently have a 2560x1440 monitor and really like it, but I'm not sure which i would enjoy more
Hi , I have an RTX 3080 , which is somewhat close to the 6900 in performance. This comment was a month ago . So maybe you already made a decision? What’s your prima objective in games? I just bought the G7 from this video 2 weeks ago. If you play both , campaign games and multiplayer games . I think this is your best decision. It looks fantastic , and it has a great g-sync and freesync. In games like cyberpunk 2077 , maxed out , with all the Ray Tracing options maxed out , at 4k with DlSS quality , the 46 fps average I get , feel completely playable because of amazingly good g-sync , while the game looks jaw dropping. Local dimming is quite good , which makes the HDR from this monitor, very decent . In general , I feel this Monitor is the best all rounder this year. It ticks all the boxes. It doesn’t have the most accurate colors in the market , but it’s color accuracy belongs to the high end. It doesn’t has the best HDR in the market , but it has a very decent one . It’s 4k It’s 144hz It has freesync premium and g-sync . It has a “decent size” No one can say it is a “small monitor” , but no one can say it is to big for gaming up close. (I would have preferred it to be 32 , but once I had it , sitting at an 86cm distance from it , wich si quite standard I think . It feels large enough. It has a great design . And it has cool RGB , if that is any plus for you. So yeah , from single player beautiful games to fast paced multiplayer FPS games. You can enjoy everything at a crisp 4k resolution, wich looks si much crispier than 2k. On the other hand , if you are merely into fps games and racing games and sims . And you know that’s going to be your thing, and only that. Then an ultra wide monitor can’t be beaten for immersion. It gets closer to what our eyes can see , wich is wider , and not just a rectangle . Do if I was you , I would advice to take the decision. Based in what you’re building your pc for. Gaming in general , and also personal computer. Go for the best all rounder , the G7. Is it exclusively for fps and racing games and other driving or flying sims. Go for ultra wide
@@lawyerlawyer1215 I play both single and multiplayer games. I’m not competing in tournaments or anything so I don’t need and insanely high refresh rate or anything like that. I haven’t upgraded my GPU yet, but I think I might be pretty sold on a 1440p curved ultrawide.
@@thatroykid yep , at the end of the day , it all depends on what product you feel more excited for! In my case I wanted 4k but 4k high refresh was way out of my budget. And the I found that in Samsung’s webpage this new g7 is at 476$ right now , and I had to take the deal 😅
4k is so Worth it its Beautiful u dont need HDR m8 SDR is Goof Enough tbh i wish it did have HDR with 600+ Brightness etc but its not Needed to Enjoy Gaming
If you're still looking, check out reviews on the old g7 (if you don't mind the curve) or a monitor like M28U which is much cheaper with very similar specs as this.. if you're not on a budget and want a samsung 4k monitor this is a solid option though, hope you find what you're looking for
These monitors are great, but they really need to be adding USB-C. Occasionally I dock my work laptop or phone to my displays so that I can quickly work. I also want a higher refresh and brightness for gaming, but just the addition of USB C so I can dock would be a solid choice for me.
I dropped this monitor really hard once didn’t break and accidentally bumped into it couple times and still perfect I remember I tap my tv and it broke less harder than the bumps I’ve done into monitor, also you don’t mention it’s built in speakers intelligent sound surround system and it comes with free tv Samsung plus better the any subscriptions I’ve seen out there, it’s actually unreal to me that I have to write this much about it, it just mind blows my mind for the price and not enuf people talk about this with the extra stuff you get with it that most monitors don’t have/do and also they’re perfect small smart tv remote never once charged it yet had it over 6months still over 20percent battery left don’t find myself charging until another couple months, loads more things I can go on about so much settings eye saver mode ect ect loads of shows perfect for not only gaming but absolutely perfect for tv, I originally got it for gaming but I tend to find myself watching more tv it’s just that good always have it on backround, this is literally the most perfect monitor not one downside I’ve seen and I normally always find one downside about something but no not this, it’s just incredible this video doesn’t do it justice, hopefully my comment will
I was really hoping the new G7 was 1440p because I knew if they did a crazy amazing 4k monitor that it'd be well beyond my price range for a gaming monitor =(
@@Bioniclema90 you can still buy the last model?? It’ll also come down in price too. This newer version is a step back in almost every sense except the resolution
Note: At 3:06, Linus is refrring to Samsung's latest Odyssey Neo G9, not last year's model. Check it out at lmg.gg/Z5sbv. Video coming soon on LTT on it!
Okay!
Refirring...
refrring
My body is ready
One thing, if use a Nvidia GPU the Low Framerate Compensation works even if the display just do "G-sync compatible"?
"Wow incredible no smearing"
RUclips compression: I mean, it's your word against mine.
And like an idiot I tried to read the text while he was moving
The video is 4K 30FPS... they always do this.
And Linus is just trolling at this point.
They could have used pictures, instead of a 30FPS 4K video...
@@N0N0111 This is a ShortCircuit. If they want a more indept test they'll do it on the LTT main channel with slow mo camera and what not.
@@N0N0111 floatplane exists lol
@@nickd7935 you know what else exists? 4K 60 support on youtube.
High resolution and refresh rate, no compromises (edit: except the HDR and color I guess). I love it, and can’t wait for the GPU shortage to end so people can get the hardware to drive these monitors in the first place.
They compromised on the HDR.
And on the color-depth.
The 3080 is a good card and all, but I think a few generations of cards have to come out, before owning this monitor will be validated.
8 bit colour definitely is a compromise
I don't care about color depth or HDR but 28 inch size? Man... It should've been at lease 32 inches.
I legit thought he was going to faceplant the monitor when he was showing off the viewing angles.
Makes sense
The way he handles shit 😱
I’ve never touched my screen without a microfiber or duster 😂
For those who have issues with the resolution (working at 30 Hz) after connecting a macbook to it, to be able to work at 60 Hz, you will need to change the mode in System -> PC/AV Mode. Also change the resolution settings in the Macbook (display settings - hold option key and click over scaled, then select 60Hz)
I just bought one and I absolutely love it so far. Swapping up from a really basic asus 144hz 1080p. It's amazing how much better it looks. I just also upgraded to a 3080 so I figured it's worth finally taking the step to 4k.
how much fps do you get?
Where do you live?
what's your credit card number and your full name?
What is your blood type? And how healthy are your organs?
Who is your daddy, and what does he do?
LTT needs to be 60fps specially for this videos.
This is factual
They don't care they have like 20 video's made in the past while filming in 30FPS for high refresh rate monitors.
@@N0N0111 . Not sure how videos made in the past indicate all future decisions. If that were true they wouldn’t own their high resolution cameras, cause who would need more than 1080p /s.
They could change at anytime, and maybe they will if people request it.
RUclips should be allowing 120hz support, at least for those of us who have it, whether it's monitors, smart phones, or New TVs.. I geuss it's not main stream enough at this point..
@@smittyvanjagermanjenson182 when the iPhone gets 120fps, streaming video at 120fps should become a thing
when will samsung bring the mini led quantum dot from the G9 Neo to this monitor? That's what most people want, it would sell like hot cakes!
The avg person does not know what mini led is yet and the avg gamer cares more about refresh rate than screen technology
4K 144 Hz IPS panel is fine with me
Just buy a TV at that point if u want good HDR
Just bought a Odyssey G7 27" curved VA panel, and while i love the colors, contrast and kick-ass blacks, even coming from three IPS panels prior to this model, I'm having a much harder time loving the curve. While it is not a problem when gaming or even working, I just don't dig the look on my desk. This new 28" model looks much better, but then again, I paid around 300 dollars for the 27" G7 so I really can't complain.
I'd say the main problem is that 27 inches is a really small size for such an aggressively curved monitor and probably even for a moderately curved one. Going for the 32 inch version instead is a no-brainer simply because of the curve.
Its odyssey g7 better about colors than other ips panels?? Im between this g7 or aorus fy2780qp
@@hectoraviles6837 It depends on which monitor you compare it to. I dont know the Auorus panel but the VA G7 is good for color correction work with its 10 bit, vs an 8 bit ips panel I also have in my setup. The real great part about the G7 is of course the black levels of the VA panel which are inky black compared to non backlit ips panels. I will say that the VA is more sensitive to viewing angles though.
300 dollars wtf how
How is your g7 doing now? Considering buying one soon
One of my favorite things about Linus is his commitment to letting you know if a display’s monitor “HDR” is actually any good or not depending on how bright it can actually get.
I think the bigger difference is whether the display has full array local dimming or not
@@SpunkyGo0se this is absolutely more important. It doesn’t matter how bright a monitor can get if it can’t dim the darker zones.
@@James-cr8mt Exactly, the real difference that hdr makes is the contrast, and without local dimming LCD's just cant do it no matter how bright they get.
@ChazMcClure always set local dimming to high. U can also set the contrast enhancer to max but what i noticed is that at max it washed out mah colors. Leaving it in the middle isnt perfect on ips, but its damn good. God of war is so good
Ah yes, a wonderful choice for owners of a GT 1030 or a 2010 “Dell.”
Im watching this from a 2012 dell lol
@@superninja21620i just replaced my 2010 dell square monitor to lg 24 Inc gaming monitor yesterday
Can somebody explain to me why a 2021 monitor is so thick like it came from 1960?
@@fynkozari9271 because a 120hz 4k monitor with HDR (needs to be pretty bright) gets pretty hot and need to be cooled properly so it needs to be thicker to accommodate that
@@andresacosta5318 then why is LG 4k 144hz is not as thick as this?
Linus: "while strafing can we read the text on this wall?.. yes."
Me on my 60hz monitor.......... -_-
I watched this section a few times and kept thinking - how can you read that - it is just a blur. Time to start saving.
@@OntarioGuy430 youtube compression. We won't be able to see half the stuff he can
The video is only 30fps.
Lol I watched this on my phone
same XD
i thought that it was tearing up a lot and why isn't he addressing it 🤣
Finally a monitor that's worth changing my eight year old BenQ 144hz eSports one for.
I have the LG 27GP950-B you may want to check it out. Has all this, except for the input auto switching.
I had the XL2430T before going IPS.
Get the old G7, trust me. Better than this shit
@@riba2233 why is it bad?
@@ajs0350 ips panel, lower rr and pointless resoulution, useless hdr implementation and a flat panel
Man, I love the fact they went with a flat screen. I have the last year's model, and I still despise the amount of curve it has.
The curve is one of the best features IMO. Thought I’d hate it when getting it but I’m completely out off with the 2021 version having a flat panel
@@moritzzoellner Curved displays only have a like rating of like 2 out of every 10 people... Samsung and LG were both losing money because rarely anyone likes them. That's why Samsung has a plan to go back to flat displays only by 2024 and LG by 2025
@@GameTesterDev curved at this size is bad, curved at 32+ is good
ey I have a question, i found a 300€ used g7 27 4K ips maybe i can get it t’a 250€ but it dont have the screen foot so i would spend like 30€ more for a screen arm.
Or i can get a New odyssey g5 QHD 27inch, VA, curved at 250€
Which One is better ?
4K 28", 1440 32" or 1440 34" ultrawide.. Too many good options to choose from these days. Makes it hard to choose but you can't go wrong either way I guess.
i would take 28 inch dual monitor with my hp omen 30l desktop it would be cool
@@ahmedsameer470hey I have a question, i found a 300€ used g7 27 4K ips maybe i can get it t’a 250€ but it dont have the screen foot so i would spend like 30€ more for a screen arm.
Or i can get a New odyssey g5 QHD 27inch, VA at 250€
Which One is better ?
Best Buy currently has this on sale for $549 (normally $799). I just ordered one. I feel like this gives me the most bang for my buck. I play on an Xbox Series X (so I need the AMD Freesync for the best experience on Xbox), but I stream from a PC. Having both Freesync and GSync gives me flexibility in case I start gaming from my PC in the future.
Linus must have died a little inside @ 1:03 since this normally would have been an integration spot...speaking of which, I wonder if LTT is stealth sponsored by gravity given how much he drops things...
Yeah I really noticed that, No intro, no ad, so quick to the point, what
@@rackneh usually if the whole video is sponsored they don’t have their smaller ads in front
@@rackneh Because he already said Samsung sponsored it -_-
@@Xfade81 Damn what are you guys mad about, It was a positive comment towards the video lmao
Definitely should have shown the rear RGB in a dark room while playing a game
"As you can see here; no smearing or ghosting"
Me watching this on a 15 years old SyncMaster 2433: "Yeah, looks great!"
Would have been great to actually see the back led glow in a dark environment against a wall like it’s actually intended
The previous G7 has local dimming, hdr 600, 10 bit color depth, 240 hz. This generation just improve resolutions and everything else is a step back.
And having 4K resolution on a 28'' screen doesn't make sense at all. They really made a big step back with this model.
that local dimming is useless, cuz it just a handful of zones. which makes is kinda ugly. (i own a 27" G7 btw) So you are better of deactivating that stuff
@@Bl4ckWarHawk Samsung's va panels are fantastic, and are on par with modern fast response time ips panels.
@@dylanpresidafonseca2545 Sadly they are not up to par with IPS panels. 1ms claims are meaningless. Plenty of reviews go over this.
@@Bl4ckWarHawk so are 1 ms IPS panels my dude.
This is the monitor i was looking at and answered my thriving questions can't wait to buy it
I kinda wish this was a flat VA with the performance of the curved G7. That would be amazing!
Unfortunately the reason VA panels tend to be curved is to avoid the washed out colours you get towards the edges of the panel. It's a really shame, since the performance of Samsung's high end VA panels is basically unmatched, but I just can't live with that amount of curve.
Ewww VA panels
VA panels are curved because viewing angles are trash. Even when you view them HEAD ON, you will see colorshift.
Went from HP Omen 2k 27”monitor on Xbox series X to selling both because didn’t play no more. Then missed playing so I bought Xbox series X again but this time I bought this Samsung 4K 28”monitor. So far I’m happy with my purchase. Not happy paying $865 after taxes. Will end up paying for the protection plan at Best Buy just in case. I do recommend the monitor but if you can get it for a cheaper price it will be a bigger win
Return it and buy it again Black Friday sale it’s 580$
I got mine 430 first responder discount on samsung site
I'd really love to see a video comparing the brightness of monitors. I doubt nits is a linear scale so I have no reference for 400 nits vs 2000 nits looks like. Also, do various monitors actually achieve their rated brightness?
well, I have 200 and 300 nits laptops at home, and yea, I would describe difference like exactly 30% brighter :d
@@ademiravdic So non linear? 200 -> 300 is a 50% increase in raw numbers.
@@cleverhandlename I guess he meant going down from 300 to 200 is 30% lower xD It's weird it's not 30% brighter then for me right now 😅😅😅
Monitors produce results close to their rated brightness. Nit's is linear, a 500 nits display is twice as bright as a 250 nits display.
@@gavinw77 good to know, thanks!
I would love to see 4K monitors like these also being reviewed on your mac channel to see how suitable they would be with a mac mini, extending an iMac's display and also as workstation screen for macbooks and macpros. I dont even have a mac, but believe it would be a major missed opportunity not to have these products reviewed for use cases other than gaming.
I’m not sure what the benefit is, I have a 144hz 4K hooked up to my Mac and it’s not really worth it since I don’t game on macOS. Using the desktop at that refresh rate isn’t much to write home about.
I can understand that. 144hz is overkill for non-gaming purposes regardless of the operating system. However would you like to use MacOS with a 1080p display?
@@AlanZeino u can enjoy 144hz web browsing. Why want less?
doesn't really make sense, just get a normal 4k60 display for that, monitor makers usually have to compromise on things to attain high refresh rates, either by being dimmer than they would normally be, less color, bad HDR, or whatever else. So it is best to steer clear of high refresh rate displays if you are doing professional work, for the most part this display looks good for that anyways, they do color calibration at the factory.
What we all were waiting for was the old G7 with a flat panel, hdr600 at minimum and 1440p... not 2160p
I'm waiting for 2160p though... On a 32 inch monitor with 144hz
I'm sorry but HDR on PC, especially on monitors with light bleed which is most of them, is just not there yet for it to be prioritized over a monitor being 4k. There is a huge gap in the market for 4K high refresh monitors at not ludicrously stupid prices because the GPUs weren't strong enough to drive them until now, and now they will be going forward. This monitor needs to come first.
Hopefully Windows 11 can figure out how to make HDR work more reliably in the future like they said they would
@@TheJubess 43 inches or bust
simply put hdr400 shouldn't even be considered HDR
@@christophervanzetta 43"? I geuss that's cool if you love input lag lol
with how often Linus plays CS:GO for reviews you'd think he'd pick up some skills lolz
Not when it's just against the same bots, and he still gets killed lol. Maybe he just doesn't play FPS games.
I prefer the flat panel, it makes it more compatible with the work I'm doing. Quite pleased with that.
28 inches of 4K glory. That’s one amazing…
Johnson! Pay attention in class.
@@HOkayson sorry sir, it won’t happen again
4:55 crt monitor: laughs in no blur even when objects fly across the screen.
I'm buying this monitor tomarrow for my ps5. Never used a monitor before. Currently on a 3 year old Vizio v-series 50" 4k. Hoping this is a massive upgrade to visuals
Let me know what you think I did the same. By the way to get 120fps at 4K on games like call of duty you need to update the monitor using a USB drive and you need to put the input to AV not PC for some reason. Also make sure HDMI version is set to 2.1
@@rprinz97 I got the monitor today. Have to do some tweaking to the colors. My old TV definitely wasn't ment for gaming. Everything is smother and no more tearing or shadowing. I think it's worth it. Though I wish I knew about backlight zoning as it's pretty noticeable. But overall I'm happy with it
So they dropped the screen size, dropped peak brightness, and dropped refresh rate for... 4k?
@@brownie43212 relaxxx
@@brownie43212 seeing as they’re currently not offering a 32“ they did drop the size, idiot.
@@Bolasnegras biased much? Saying that 24“ monitors are better is simply not true as that’s very subjective. Also ever heard of the sun? If it’s bright af in the room because of the sun, a brighter monitor is always appreciated.
Don't worry William. I know ur referring to 32" curved g7. Some ppl r just jerks @ Ben
Bought this recently, paired with a 3080Ti & its amazing
1:37 At least, the Odyssey G7 is a color monitor, it's written left of the HDMI logo and above that "PR Not for Sale" sticker (Color Display Unit)...
Brought this monitor this morning its beautiful works perfect...Xbox Series X
is it really that good/ I dressed one and its coming tomorrow morning can't wait
And the ps5 !
I got this yesterday on a sale and holy sh*t this is an upgrade from my 144Hz 1080p monitor that I used as a main (which I now use as a second monitor). The G7 is an absolute beast!
How much did you Get it for?
Planing on getting this one or the curved one
@@cambiarbeats564 Got it for 500 bucks, pretty good deal to me. Loving it so far.
@@DudeWithAGoatee just bougth the curved one for 400, both are nice so just got the cheapest one
@@DudeWithAGoatee cant go wrong with either, but gongrats on your new monitor
Absolutely going to pick up one of these puppies
Already have a G9 and flipping loving it!
wouldve much preferred 1440p 240Hz VA no curve
240hz is likely not different from 144hz - just get the old VA panel?
@@mystosia3838 reduced input lag and better possibly for top level competitive gaming, plus no curve I think are worth fighting for. Just one persons preference. These VA panels from Samsung are in a league of their own, and I want to see more of what they're capable of!
This was the one I wanted to see thanks
Watching this on the very first Samsung Odyssey monitor... First PC Monitor that had 1080i... Yeah... not 1080p... 1080i... and glitchy HDR because it wasn't perfected yet... and amazing 72hz display which at the time was almost unheard of.
Now I finally have a monitor that I want without compromising what I’m looking for!
Given that there was no price said on the monitor, I would have to assume that this isn’t available at retail yet, but I’m going to take a swing at the price and say that this is about $850-900 US. I say this because it has pretty much the same specs as the the Asus 27” XG27UQ which is $800 US, and the only difference being the inclusion of HDMI 2.1 as opposed to 2.0b which might contribute to the slight increase in price over the Asus monitor.
Not possible, I just got the true G7 (32", 10 bit, HDR600, 240Hz, 1440p) for AUD$850. Well, I suppose they could be charging you for 4k which is overprices.
I bought mine from best buy on black Friday for $650 by far the best price I've seen
@@CapCDj Got mine today for 499 Euro.
Just got it 4 days back. Loving it.
how much did you get it for? i got it for 300
Give it few months or a year, for LG making a 32inch 4K 144hz in OLED HDR. For the perfect gaming/working monitor
Still not so sure about OLED with regular PC use when it comes to burn-in
@@RemizZ Agreed. For a TV, OLED is good, as there's not much static content being displayed for long periods of time, but on a desktop, you have the taskbar, window borders... For games alone it's fine, just look at how OLED TVs handle consoles, but with PCs that see regular use other than gaming, I have my doubts.
@@RemizZ it’s about time to get over it
I remember dreaming of a monitor like this
Yes yes let that curve trend die!!! More flat screens pls!
Yeah ok this is now part of my dream setup
I can't wait for the odyssey neo g9 review
So dont wait 😒
@@beenac2473 You must be fun at parties.
@@K.R.X i meant it as sarcasm
144Hz at 4K, but why 28 inch?? Make it 32, so that the pixel density would make sense and the high resolution can be used for more than gaming, and you have the actual GOD of monitors!!
Last gen they did a 27 and 32 inch version, expecting the same from this gen at some point.
Probably for gaming latency. Many go for 27" monitors since it's the sweet spot in size and response time.
Higher pixel density make more sense on a monitor.
4k at 28 inches is insane who needs that. 32 inch is the sweet spot imo.
I need it
I currently have a Samsung 28" 4K 60Hz TN-Monitor and for me, 28" is a lot more managable than 32". Another point for me is, that my vision is very blurry outside of my focal point, so a smaller screen is better for me and with my desk, the monitor distance is really good with 27" or 28" screens.
So I ordered this new G7 3 days ago.
@@markusz2n Me too, I got mine coming in the morning, I have a g7 32 inch but because I sit so close it's hurting my eyes and I just don't like the curve, gonna return it.
We all know this, but Linus the shill will not say this on a sponsored video.
If you are close enough to the monitor (if your nose or eyelashes are touching the screen) it's possible to see a difference.
I got this monitor abt a year ago and it still does well
still goes well?
@@ostxrmzo5467 i forgot i commented this 😭
but yeah after 2 years it’s still amazing
This checks all the boxes for features I want! As long as it’s not over $800, this will be my upgraded monitor.
Best Buy had a deal yesterday on them for like $649, open box was like $584 in excellent condition
@@saifal-badri I ended up buying the monitor for that same sale price at Best Buy around the holidays. It’s been great!
I know this comment is way later in time but I saw it on sale for $550 for Black Friday directly from Samsungs website (Nov 2022)
i had heaps of issues with screen flickering on certain games on my 32" G7. There is currently a class action in the US about the issues lots of people are having with this series of monitors and Samsung monitors in general. my advice would be to google 'screen flickering' before you buy and be ready to put your money towards a more reputable brand
Just bought this for my series x 🔥
Where did you buy it?
@@krazykidzkennel6615 Currys pc world 699.99
You happy with it?
@@ecstatic7548 Yea its an awesome monitor
@@Scarface1982G Thinking about buying it for the 2.1 hdmi port for my ps5. 1-10 how happy are you with it?
Just bought this. It arrives in a week.
Finally, a worthy upgrade from my Asus 144/165hz screen!
£682 isn't too bad considering the Asus was 750 at the time it released
It's pretty bad considering the m28u is $600 with better color specs
@@kyberkylo7764g70a has a better bandwidth
Love the vid as always, just gutted we didn't get a Nord 2 unboxing or review
Lol. Oneplus is a joke. Their phones are a joke now. As far as I know. Even mkbhd didn't cover the bord 2. Only the ones who got paid did paid videos.
Me watching this on a 60hz ips display: Hmm this new monitor is truly incredible, I love the incredible pixel response time
And the video is 24fps btw
bro this is literally my dream monitor
There is nothing I hate more (kiddin...there are a lot of things) than the inconsistecy of HDR on PC....so many standards and ratings that make my head hurt... otherwise the video is great
What inconsistencies? There is mostly just standard HDR and then different brightness depending on the screen.
vesa certification is quite standard
Just bought mines for my xbox series s and Ps5 digital version i love this monitor
I know this is way later but on the PlayStation five can you do 4K and 120 Hz or can you do 1440 P and 120 Hz?
Imagine how big your desk would have to be to have two 49 inch monitor side by side
In a previous video He showed them. He has them above each other not next. 😊 then it should be fine. A bit overkill in my eyes but okay
I just bought this for my ps5 yes it was a little more than I wanted to spend for it but I love everything about it runs smoothly amazing and perfect no bad issues with this definitely recommend everyone
does this monitor have speakers
@@hammond5315 no
$800 monitor for a dorm... Laughs in poor.
More like broke, if you were actually poor, you wouldn't be able to watch this video
@@dontbotherreading If i had no phone or pc i could still watch this.
@@dontbotherreading Poor people can still watch in libraries and stuff. I also believe a lot of homeless people still have access to smartphones in some way depending on where they live.
@@DantesGrill lol why would a homeless person watch this
@@TwistedSquid741 Why am I not allowed to watch the video?
I've brought the 32 inches version can't wait to get it delivered !
Flat panel would put Samsung back in the running for me, if it were HDR600. I was never gonna go curved.
the curved panel is really natural thanks to the 1000rr curve and the distance you sit from it. This new panel seems like a major downgrade, 240hz 1440p really is the best resolution
Main reason I didn't buy the g7 was the awful fucking curve on a 16:9 and also 1440p on a 32" screen is way too little
@@donpepe8440 the curve is really natural if you actually tried it and 1440p works just fine for games
@@MGMutt distortion and that puny res might be ok for only gaming but I also work so hard pass
Glad to see monitors coming with free sink and g sink both. Even better with. adaptive sink
Great looking monitor Linus! I'm loving the RGB ring that it has!
I have this monitor for my ps5 and it’s so good, unfortunately hdr is a little too bright for me so i turned it off but even without it it’s still clear and the colours look amazing. I would definitely recommend this if you’re looking for a mid range monitor
Hey, is it okay if you can give a little detailed review? I want to buy it for my ps5 too, and i really don’t know much about monitors as ive never owned them, but i do want to make the most out of my ps5 and that too on a budget :(
@@techgamelifestyleI also got this monitor for my ps5 and this display does indeed take full advantage of what the ps5 can handle with the frame rate and resolution and the colours look amazing as well. I’m not a huge fan of the hdr though because it’s a little too bright for me so I turned it off
@@MindroidisOP that sounds amazing, hopefully it gets a price drop during the holidays, looking forward to buy it soon, we can link up on multiplayer!
@@techgamelifestyle bet 😊
does this monitor come with speakers ? he didn’t say so or not…if so and if they’re good or decent i think this will definitely be the one i get !!!
Is it worth it though? I would argue 1440p is enough for 28" and will provide a similar experience with less expensive hardware to drive it - if they do a 32" version I'd like to know
I got the “old” 32 G7 and would like a higher pixel density but HDR400 and 144hz are both a downgrade, so I think the 1440p are better
Those little crowbars are really awesome.
This would be a perfect monitor for the PS5
my 2022 goal: Buy this monitor and ps5. can't wait
Linus: If we pan back and forth can we still read it? ... Wow, yes!
Me on an old 1080p 60hz TN monitor through RUclips: Wow, no!
I have the one that is 240hz and 1440p. I think it has hdr600 as well.
the only reason i didn't get the old g7 was because of the curve. thank goodness for this bad boy
I had trouble with firmware updates smh just bought it today actually and been on a mission tryna update it , Eventually after further trouble and back and forth with Samsung, Decided to ship it to Samsung Support and have them fix it and update it . I got time and hopefully I receive it for the Holiday week ! Other than that This is my first Gaming monitor ever and I’m honestly impressed ! Can’t wait to get it back Until then I’m back to being a Gamer Dad on my 65” 4 k tv haha 😂 Fawk!
The G7 line has one of the most wobbly stands I've ever seen. My G7 27" has it bad and it looks like the new ones do too. FeelsBadMan
I have the G5 and it is not great to. I just bought a monitor arm to solve the problem..
I wish monitor reviews like these were in 60fps
Could be nice with a high fps video when testing high hz displays :P
This is a BADASS monitor!!!
Does the hdr work with the series X, and do all of the options get a check mark? We’ve already seen where a bunch of hdmi 2.1 TVs don’t actually transmit the full hdmi 2.1 bandwidth.
HDR works only on PC at the moment... supposedly they were working on a software update for it like 7-8 months ago or so but nothing ever came of it
They should had kept the 1440p resolution to be honest, like the original G7 at this screen size and instead have the same Mini LED backlight that the G9 Neo recieved for a proper HDR experience.
Hi ! Great video as usual :). Did you notice real differences between 2k g7 and 4k g7, in term of image quality ? Thank you
I’d imagine the image would be in a 2k resolution on the 2k monitor, and probably a 4K image on the 4K monitor.
What I really want is a ~50 inch OLED 4k with a 1000R curve and 144+hz refresh. I'd pay like $3000 for that experience.
This thing is perfect 👍🏾 thanks Linus!
"Wow incredible no smearing"
My 1080p 60 Hz TN Monitor: Riiiiiight...
im planning up picking up a 6900xt/6950xt within the year, and I'm so torn between 4k and 1440p ultrawide. I currently have a 2560x1440 monitor and really like it, but I'm not sure which i would enjoy more
Hi , I have an RTX 3080 , which is somewhat close to the 6900 in performance.
This comment was a month ago . So maybe you already made a decision?
What’s your prima objective in games?
I just bought the G7 from this video 2 weeks ago.
If you play both , campaign games and multiplayer games . I think this is your best decision. It looks fantastic , and it has a great g-sync and freesync.
In games like cyberpunk 2077 , maxed out , with all the Ray Tracing options maxed out , at 4k with DlSS quality , the 46 fps average I get , feel completely playable because of amazingly good g-sync , while the game looks jaw dropping.
Local dimming is quite good , which makes the HDR from this monitor, very decent .
In general , I feel this Monitor is the best all rounder this year.
It ticks all the boxes.
It doesn’t have the most accurate colors in the market , but it’s color accuracy belongs to the high end.
It doesn’t has the best HDR in the market , but it has a very decent one .
It’s 4k
It’s 144hz
It has freesync premium and g-sync .
It has a “decent size”
No one can say it is a “small monitor” , but no one can say it is to big for gaming up close. (I would have preferred it to be 32 , but once I had it , sitting at an 86cm distance from it , wich si quite standard I think . It feels large enough.
It has a great design .
And it has cool RGB , if that is any plus for you.
So yeah , from single player beautiful games to fast paced multiplayer FPS games. You can enjoy everything at a crisp 4k resolution, wich looks si much crispier than 2k.
On the other hand , if you are merely into fps games and racing games and sims .
And you know that’s going to be your thing, and only that.
Then an ultra wide monitor can’t be beaten for immersion. It gets closer to what our eyes can see , wich is wider , and not just a rectangle .
Do if I was you , I would advice to take the decision. Based in what you’re building your pc for.
Gaming in general , and also personal computer. Go for the best all rounder , the G7.
Is it exclusively for fps and racing games and other driving or flying sims. Go for ultra wide
@@lawyerlawyer1215 I play both single and multiplayer games. I’m not competing in tournaments or anything so I don’t need and insanely high refresh rate or anything like that. I haven’t upgraded my GPU yet, but I think I might be pretty sold on a 1440p curved ultrawide.
@@thatroykid yep , at the end of the day , it all depends on what product you feel more excited for!
In my case I wanted 4k but 4k high refresh was way out of my budget.
And the I found that in Samsung’s webpage this new g7 is at 476$ right now , and I had to take the deal 😅
4k is so Worth it its Beautiful u dont need HDR m8 SDR is Goof Enough tbh i wish it did have HDR with 600+ Brightness etc but its not Needed to Enjoy Gaming
I am waiting for this to become available so I can finally buy this ❤️
If you're still looking, check out reviews on the old g7 (if you don't mind the curve) or a monitor like M28U which is much cheaper with very similar specs as this.. if you're not on a budget and want a samsung 4k monitor this is a solid option though, hope you find what you're looking for
I'm just here to see if monitor looks good why's everyone arguing 🤣
If I ever get on Jeopardy…
This had better be a prize…
the G9 got a big buff in specs, but the G7 was pretty much nerfed from the original.
These monitors are great, but they really need to be adding USB-C. Occasionally I dock my work laptop or phone to my displays so that I can quickly work. I also want a higher refresh and brightness for gaming, but just the addition of USB C so I can dock would be a solid choice for me.
Bro yall are on the GRIND! Keep it up boiz
Ah, the unique method of cable management, having the cables run through under your arms.
*Linus drops something*
Me: we're off to a good start
7:58 Linus really embracing his inner Canadian
I dropped this monitor really hard once didn’t break and accidentally bumped into it couple times and still perfect I remember I tap my tv and it broke less harder than the bumps I’ve done into monitor, also you don’t mention it’s built in speakers intelligent sound surround system and it comes with free tv Samsung plus better the any subscriptions I’ve seen out there, it’s actually unreal to me that I have to write this much about it, it just mind blows my mind for the price and not enuf people talk about this with the extra stuff you get with it that most monitors don’t have/do and also they’re perfect small smart tv remote never once charged it yet had it over 6months still over 20percent battery left don’t find myself charging until another couple months, loads more things I can go on about so much settings eye saver mode ect ect loads of shows perfect for not only gaming but absolutely perfect for tv, I originally got it for gaming but I tend to find myself watching more tv it’s just that good always have it on backround, this is literally the most perfect monitor not one downside I’ve seen and I normally always find one downside about something but no not this, it’s just incredible this video doesn’t do it justice, hopefully my comment will
I was really hoping the new G7 was 1440p because I knew if they did a crazy amazing 4k monitor that it'd be well beyond my price range for a gaming monitor =(
What’s your budget for a monitor?
@@alexvswrld the price of the previous model of G7 I guess
@@Bioniclema90 What's wrong with last gen G7?
@@K.R.X well, the VA panel is going away
@@Bioniclema90 you can still buy the last model?? It’ll also come down in price too. This newer version is a step back in almost every sense except the resolution
So it is now November and I don't see this thing anywhere, I don't even see a price.