Samsung Odyssey G5 G53T / G54T / G55T

The Samsung Odyssey G5 34 is good for mixed usage. It's great for gaming because it has a high 165Hz refresh rate with a quick response time. Input lag is low, but some bugs cause it to increase. Its 34 inch screen and 1440p resolution make it decent for office use, but it has terrible ergonomics and narrow viewing angles. Sadly, HDR content doesn't look anything special as it can't display a wide color gamut and has mediocre HDR peak brightness.

Overall, the Samsung Odyssey G5 is okay. It performs well enough to satisfy most gamers thanks to its quick response time, high refresh rate, and variable refresh rate support. However, it can't display a wide color gamut and doesn't get very bright, resulting in a mediocre HDR experience. Its large screen and high resolution are great for productivity, but it has terrible ergonomics and sub-par viewing angles, making it hard to adjust the monitor to your ideal viewing position or share your work with others.

At its center, the Samsung G5 is a budget-tailored 32-inch monitor that offers great picture clarity and decent gaming performance. With a 144Hz refresh rate and low 1ms MPRT, playing fast-paced shooters is perfectly acceptable, albeit not as good as faster alternatives. The 1000R curvature, alongside the above specs, does make for an excellent immersive experience, with single-player titles benefitting greatly. Despite color accuracy not being fantastic and a stand that is nothing short of utterly pointless, I feel the Samsung still shows good value for money. For around $350, it’s hard to argue with its pricing – especially when you factor in the core specifications.