If you’ve been wanting to take the plunge into the world of OLED gaming monitors, but cost has been a key reason why you haven’t already, this deal on the 27-inch 1440p 180Hz Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 is a steal. It’s a monitor that hits the sweet spot for resolution and screen size, plus the usual pizzazz and depth of an OLED panel that’s just $350 from Amazon with this discount in mind. Plus, you get a free copy of Resident Evil Requiem thrown in, effectively making it even cheaper if you were going to grab the game anyways.
For reference, a conventional 27-inch 1440p gaming monitor doesn’t usually cost this much, being in and around the $150-$200 mark for a more ‘standard’ IPS screen at the moment. However, in the context of OLED screens, this Odyssey OLED G5 is easily one of the cheapest we’ve seen that hits all the right notes with an easier-to-drive resolution across a great screen size and a smooth 165Hz refresh rate for responsive on-screen action. VRR support comes with AMD FreeSync and compatibility with Nvidia G-Sync to prevent any tearing or juddering on either GPUs from Team Red or Green.
The kicker for this Samsung choice is the fact this is an QD-OLED panel, which means deep blacks, surpreme contrast and sublime colours. As someone who’s been in the OLED bubble for a couple of years with our main TV and more recently with a new 4K monitor, it’s life-changing. If you’re worried about potential burn-in, the Odyssey OLED G5 comes with a host of built-in features, such as Samsung’s OLED Safeguard that helps cool the screen to prevent burn-in with what it calls a ‘Thermal Modulation System’. The stand here is quite basic for its adjustment with simple tilt and swivel, plus its ports are quite limited with one HDMI and DP option.
If you want to grab a very capable OLED gaming monitor for cheap, plus a free game, don’t miss out on this fab Amazon deal in the US.