The Samsung 28” Odyssey G7 joins the ever-expanding Odyssey range from the G3 24” to a massive 49” Neo G9 with a 1000R curved screen, 240Hz, HDR2000/HDR10 and 1ms performance.
Gamers are out over whether flat or curved is the go, especially in sub<32” monitors. So, there are now three Samsung Odyssey G7 monitors – this flat 28” panel plus a 27 and 32” 4K Curved.
Brief specs
Samsung 28” Odyssey G7 Model LS28AG700NEXXY a.k.a. S28AG700NE
Website | here |
Manual | here (ZIP file in Downloads) |
Warranty | 12-months |
Price | $1299 |
Res | 4K UHD 3840×2160, 16:9 format, 8-bit 16.7M colours, HDR400, 178° FOV |
Panel | IPS supporting 144Hz, G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro |
Brightness | 300nits typical, 400nits peak (for certified HDR400) |
Contrast | 1000:1 |
Gamut | 90% DCI-P3 (more than 100% sRGB) |
Stand | V-shape with glowing rear CoreSync gaming light Height adjustable, Tilt, Swivel and Pivot and 100×100 VESA |
Lag | 1ms GTG and 2ms input lag |
Inputs | 2 x HDMI 2.1 for 4K@120Hz DP 1.4 required for 144Hz PC connection 3.5mm combo headset/mic |
Features | Image can adjust to 21:9 letterbox Super Arena Gaming UX – three push-button settings Factory colour calibration report USB-B 3.0 upstream port in and two USB-A downstream ports |
Modes | Custom/High-Brightness/FPS/RTS/RPG/AOS/sRGB/Cinema/Dynamic Contrast |
Missing | Speakers, USB-C connection |
Size | 636.9 x 574.1 x 247.0mm x 7.9kg with stand – uses a separate power brick |
Other | You can read GadgetGuy Samsung news and review here |
GadgetGuy’s take
$1300 is a lot for a monitor, but it should support Sony PS5 and Xbox Series X via genuine HDMI 2.1 ports. PC Gamers will appreciate the DP 1.4 port that supports 144Hz variable refresh. It has minuscule response times and both AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-SYNC.
Interestingly it is a 4K IPS screen instead of Samsung’s signature QLED quantum. It can reach 400nits for 1% of the screen to deliver HDR400.
Initial overseas reviews have had had some issues connecting Xbox One X at 1440p@120Hz, but apart from that, it appears to be a gamer’s dream!
When is this going to come out? I just bought the 27″ G7 and have time to return it for this one, maybe I have another week or so…. I still need a new PC even to do 1440p at high Hz so I will be able to do 4k. I probably prefer flat. I want that extra crispness in resolution even if people usually say go 32 or higher for 4k, I don’t mind.
Are you sure on the price? It is double what I paid, even using my $200 promotion it’s pricey.
Still, it could be the monitor I keep for a long time so maybe worth it. I like to see the whole monitor at once and not have to move my neck or eyes a ton.
It is available now at $1299 from Samsung and its dealers like mWave. It is the price you pay for 144Hz and 4K flat panel. With stock shortages no one is discounting.
Forgot you are in AU, I am in USA and it is not out yet here. Also that changes the price when converted.
Still waiting. Returning the G7 27″ Odyssey, figure I am better off with flat. That VA panel goes up to 240hz and has better contrast and brightness, and the QLED, but that’s it.
What do you think about the contrast on this one as IPS? I do want the 4k for editing and smoothness, and next-gen console use.
It is probably the closest fit you can get from any Samsung model. HDMI 2.1, 4K, flat and its colour is more natural than QLED. I tried but I can’t use QLED for ‘genuine’ photo editing going back to an IPS panel.