Samsung 5K Monitor Features and Pricing
There are quite a few 5K monitors out there. Many of them are designed to appeal to Mac users who are looking for cheaper Studio Display alternatives without giving up the pixel-dense 218ppi screen. However, if you’re interested in hearing about one with gaming chops, Samsung’s 27-inch Odyssey G80HF seems like one of the best monitors out there to satisfy your niche, but respectable desires. Currently, you can grab this model for $599.99 at Amazon and B&H Photo, which beats its best price by $100.
Samsung’s 5K monitor has good gaming chops and a great price
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Display Modes and Performance
The G80HF supports two display modes with its Fast IPS panel: 5K at up to 180Hz refresh rate, or 1440p with up to a 360Hz refresh rate. Samsung touts Nvidia G-Sync compatibility as well as AMD FreeSync Premium to ensure the monitor’s refresh rate remains in lockstep with your GPU’s frame rate output. The monitor features a DisplayPort 2.1 port, two HDMI 2.1 ports, and a USB hub for charging or connecting two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 accessories.
As a gamer, one of the notable features here is the one-millisecond response time. That’s a common specification among gaming monitors, but it remains rare in a 5K monitor at this price point.
Comparison With Alternative Models
For $200 more at $799.99, LG’s 27-inch UltraGear evo 5K Mini LED monitor delivers slightly better specifications. It includes more dimming zones for a more accurate picture, higher peak brightness, and supports USB-C video input with 90W power delivery output to charge devices during use. Its dual mode refresh rates are 165Hz and 330Hz.
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