Samsung Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitor, 32 Inch, 240hz, 1000R, 1ms, 1440p , Black

Product Information

The Samsung Odyssey G7 marks a number of firsts in the world of gaming monitors. It’s the first monitor we’ve seen to feature a dramatic 1000R curvature and the first with a VA (Vertical Alignment) panel that boasts a 1ms GTG (grey to grey) response time. Finally, our full calibration results after a pass through DisplayCAL. Excellent sRGB performance thanks to easy 100% coverage, and a nice adherence to the sRGB gamma curve. We end up with deltaE ITPs around 2.0 and deltaE 2000s below 1.0 which is an excellent result.

So the question is, do I like the curve? Is 1000R the way forward for monitors? And the answer in my opinion is a resounding no. In fact, I hate this monitor's curve, I'm not a fan of an 1800R curve with a 16:9 aspect ratio display at the best of times, but 1000R is just ridiculous. Can't say who asked for this and ultimately we think will turn off more buyers than it will attract. First, the spec sheet: the Samsung Odyssey G7 sports a 2560 x 1440 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, VA panel, 1000R curvature and even some DisplayHDR 600 functionality. No doubt part of the anticipation comes from this next generation Samsung VA panel that can handle a 240Hz refresh rate. The responsiveness of the panel is equally impressive. With its 1ms GTG response time (unusually fast for a VA panel), and 240Hz refresh rate, there’s absolutely no smearing or blurring to be seen at all. To help differentiate between these mounts and stands further, I mention the pros and cons of each monitor mount or stand type in each recommendation section below. PC: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X , Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4090 OC 24G , X570 AORUS Elite WIFI Motherboard, HyperX FURY 32GB DDR4-3200 RGB RAM, Creative Sound Blaster AE-9 Sound Card , Samsung 970 Evo Plus M.2 SATA 500GB, ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro M.2 SATA 2TB, Asus HyperX Fury RGB SSD 960GB, Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 3.5 HDD 2TB, Cooler Master MASTERLIQUID ML240R ARGB, Cooler Master MASTERFAN MF120R ARGB, Cooler Master ELV8 Graphics Card Holder ARGB, Asus ROG Strix 1000G PSU, Lian Li LANCOOL II MESH RGB Case, Windows 11 Pro (22H2).

As curvy as it gets

Given this TN-like response time, experience is paired with double the contrast ratio, better viewing angles, a wide gamut experience and a bit of semi-HDR on top. We'd say that overall the G7 is a better choice than a TN equivalent like the HP Omen X 27, even if the Omen is slightly faster and also cheaper. Compared to other monitors, the Odyssey G7 delivers elite performance. At 240Hz, this monitor delivers an average experience equivalent to the best TN displays on the market, such as the HP Omen X 27 and the Gigabyte Aorus KD25F. It also outperforms the best we've seen from IPS so far, including the "1ms" class tech used in the LG 27GL850 and LG 27GN750. This monitor mount supports screen sizes between 13" and 35" (diagonal measurements) and monitors that weigh less than 26 lb., which is compatible with the 15 lb. Samsung 32" Odyssey G7 monitor. The 1000R curve and the distortion it introduces shuts off the Odyssey G7 from the productivity/creator market and shuts itself off from the portion of gamers that dislike curved monitors. The 1000R curve could be game-changing on the super ultrawide Odyssey G9, but on the regular 16:9 G7, it's a bit of a miss.

C-clamp mounts: A C-clamp monitor mount is a type of monitor mount that clamps onto the edge of your desk. We found that they are typically affordable and easy to install, making them a good option for budget-minded users. However, we discovered that they are sometimes less stable than other types of monitor mounts, and they may not be able to support heavier monitors.

Looking at refresh rate compliance, we thought there was a high chance the Odyssey G7 wouldn't be fast enough for a true 240Hz experience, but were totally wrong on that front. Over 90% compliance is excellent and what you're left with is a low motion blur, low smearing 240Hz panel. Dark level performance is good, but we do see results that are more mid-table, around the mark of a typical IPS display. TNs can hold the performance crown still, so if you want zero dark level smearing of any kind, your best bet remains a 1440p 240Hz display like the Omen X 27. Mobile & Smart Watch: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (Natural Titanium), Apple Watch Series 8 Stainless Steel with Milanese Loop (Graphite).