The Samsung Odyssey G5 was found to have a native contrast of 2,997 : 1 by, while the Odyssey G7 was measured to have an impressive 3,912 : 1 ratio by the same website. Though both monitors are advertised as having a 2,500 : 1 static contrast ratio, they both do prove to reach higher levels when benchmarked. Similar are the results for the vertical viewing angle, those these curved monitors are meant to be viewed from an eye-level, so this should hardly be an issue – even when sharing the monitor. The G7 fares slightly better, with a color washout from 32-to-33-degree angles, a color shift from a 65-degree angle (for both horizontal angles), and a black washout beginning at a 17-degree angle. To be more specific, the G5 begins to have color washout from just 29-degree angles (left & right horizontal viewing angles), a color shift from 39 degrees from the left viewing angle & 42 degrees from the right angle, and a dark shade washout from just 12 & 14 degrees from the left & right respectively. Viewing angles are a weak point of VA panels, though Samsung’s SVA panel (found in the Odyssey G7) does fare better than the standard VA panel of the Odyssey G5. Resolution & Refresh Rate – Samsung Odyssey G7 Neither of these monitors would be ideal for wall mounting, and they do need to be placed on spacious desk. The monitors are both rather thick, due to the 1,000 mm radius curvature, with the G5 being 12 cm (4.7 in) thick without the stand, and 24 cm (9.4 in) with the stand, and the G7 being 18.9 cm (11.6 in) thick without the stand, and 29.5 cm (11.6 in) thick with the stand. The Samsung Odyssey G5 has 20% thicker borders, measuring 1.2 centimeters (0.5 inches), versus the Odyssey G7 which has 1 cm (~0.4 in) thick borders. The front side of the G7 also has two RGB lit accents (at the bottom of the bezel), so its lighting displays are also visible from the front. The Samsung Odyssey G7 still does stand out versus the G5 in that it has a tall stand, and an RGB-illuminated ring at the junction where the stand connects to the monitor. When it comes to their external looks, these two monitors are very similar: they have a textured backside cover, a V-shaped stand with a cutout hole for better cable management and a black, matte, anti-glare finish on the anterior. To find out, we will compare both options, in every aspect relating to a monitor’s performance, and reach a conclusion on which model better deserves to become the outlet for your PC’s graphical processing power. However, this is still about $200 (67%) more than the Odyssey G5, so, the following question arises: Is the Samsung Odyssey G7 a large enough upgrade to warrant the much higher investment it requires? Additionally, is this monitor’s specifications necessary for most PC setups, or would the Odyssey G5 the offer better value for its price? The Odyssey G7 is often discounted and can be found for under $500 at major retailers. These monitors have an aggressive 1000R curvature, that is scarcely found in any other gaming monitors, and the Samsung Odyssey G7 also features Samsung’s proprietary Super Vertical Alignment (SVA) panel – which improves on many of the shortcomings found in standard VA panels, like the one found in the Odyssey G5. If you prefer curved monitors, then few can compete with Samsung’s Odyssey series, especially in the 27-to-32-inch screen-size range. Choosing a 1440p 144+ Hz monitor seems like a no-brainer, given the increase in performance found in new-generation hardware, as well as the decrease in price that some of these monitors have been given.
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