![]() ![]() The negative aspect of a curved screen is that you have to look at it directly from the center or risk having the picture look distorted or have a glare. ![]() What the arc does have going for it, is that it allows for certain features, like Picture-by/in-Picture which give us the ability for single-monitor multitasking by separating the screen (in Picture) or by placing two simultaneous displays (by Picture) on screen from two different source devices. ![]() The curve radius of the Odyssey G7 is said to relieve eye strain, for it’s stated that it has the same curvature of the human eye… but this sounds more like a marketing statement than anything else. The Odyssey G7 has an aggressively bent screen, while the LG 27GL850 is flat. The major difference between these two monitors, beyond their specifications, is their curvature – or lack thereof. Thankfully, both monitors have impressively low latencies, even at variable refresh rates. Another thing to note, is that overclocking the refresh rate for the LG 27GL850 can increase the input latency, as monitors perform to their optimal specifications only when performing their native resolution and framerate, so this is also the case for limiting the framerate on the Odyssey G7. ![]() For less demanding online multiplayer titles, like Counter Strike: GO for example, 240 Hz at 1440p can be achieved, so, for competitive gamers, the Odyssey G7 does have a considerable advantage against the LG 27GL850 in terms of framerate. The LG 27GL850 has a native 144 Hz refresh rate – which can be overclocked to 175 Hz – while the Odyssey G7 has a native refresh rate of 240 Hz.Īs impressive as a 240 Hz refresh rate sounds, on a 1440p resolution, the reality is that this level of framerate is still not realistic for the vast majority PC setups, even with some of the best consumer grade hardware the market has to offer – and especially so when it comes to AAA gaming. Now, the Odyssey G7 does cost about 30% than the LG 27GL850, so, the question is: is it worth the cost? Since the answer to this question will depend both on individual preference, as well as the PC setup that will power these monitors, let’s compare the two and see which monitor brings more value for their cost, for gaming applications and beyond.īoth the LG 27GL850 and the Samsung Odyssey G7 have 2560 x 1440p resolutions, though they differ in refresh rates. Both monitors are capable of reproducing a wide range of colors, have extremely fast response times and incredibly low input lag. The fact that they sell high quality monitors with top-of-the-line specifications at relatively low prices is what has made them so popular as a monitor and laptop/notebook manufacturer.Īt the 27-inch, 1440p 144+ Hz range of gaming monitors, the best that Samsung and LG have to offer are the Odyssey G7 and the 27GL850 respectively. LG, on the other hand, doesn’t seem to innovate as much as they do focus on optimizing existing technology. These SVA panels are also more durable and power efficient, so when looking for a curved monitor, few can compete with what Samsung has to offer. Samsung has accomplished this task by creating a Super Vertical Alignment (SVA) panel, which has wider viewing angles, contrast ratio and brightness that are up to 300% higher, and Grey-to-Grey (G2G) response times that are up to 50% faster. Namely, these limitations include: narrow viewing angles, slow response times, and increased input lag. They’ve accomplished this task by creating a panel that is specifically designed to minimize the inherent shortcomings of the standard Vertically Aligned (VA) panels. When it comes to monitors, Samsung seems to have placed particular emphasis on creating the best curved monitors money can buy. The manufacturing industry – which can be argued to be oversaturated – is an extremely competitive market, with companies doing everything in their power to gain an edge over their rivals. A new-generation of consoles and GPUs have been released, and the demand for high-resolution, high-framerate monitors is increasing at a rapid pace. ![]()
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