However, with a faster refresh rate, higher peak brightness, and a tonne of additional gaming-tailored features, there’s plenty to like about this new refresh. The only real difference that I found was that the effective gamma had gone up quite a lot – now resulting in a 2. The maximum brightness of the monitor was around 300 nits, resulting in a fairly weak HDR experience. Eye Saver Mode minimises blue light enough to keep eyes relaxed and comfortable when gaming for extended periods. All inputs can be found at the rear of the panel, alongside VESA mounting holes and a thin grill for general panel cooling.

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You will be required to fully uninstall (including disconnecting and draining of water, or wiping all data, as applicable) your appliance, laptop, monitor or television and make sure it is ready for collection at the same time we deliver your new product. A surcharge equal to the amount of the discount you received will apply if you do not recycle or have your product ready for recycling. Unfortunately, by calibrating the panel we did lose out on some of the inky VA contrast – now sitting at 2228:1.Looking at the physical gamut graph, you’re able to see where the Samsung G5 gamut falls short in the three respective spectrums. As you’d expect from an entry-level monitor, the G5 doesn’t feature the best build quality on the market.

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So, there you have it, our comprehensive review of the Samsung Odyssey G5 (LS32AG550) – the latest refresh of their hugely popular G5. Luckily, the G5 doesn’t require tools – however, it does require a little bit of force to push the base into the main body of the monitor. As for bezels, the G5 features a near-boarderless design that is great for increasing the feeling of general immersion when gaming or watching content. While it wasn’t completely apparent, there was some smearing around edges – especially when dark shapes contrasted on lighter backgrounds. Ultimately, if you’re looking for a budget-friendly curved gaming monitor, this could be exactly what you’re looking for.Users will also be able to fully adjust the color of the monitor, with options for RGB tweaking, brightness, contrast, and sharpness available.

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As part of the calibration process, the DisplayCal will give an accurate measurement of the color gamut the monitor can provide.To help you decide if this insurance provides cover that is right for you, the Insurance Product Information Document summarises the key features, benefits, exclusions and limitations of the cover as well as other important information. We offer everything from high end PC custom builds and advice to the latest hardware and component reviews, as well as the latest breaking gaming news.