Samsung’s 5K monitor has good gaming chops and a great price
There are quite a few 5K monitors out there. Many of them are designed to appeal to Mac users who are looking for cheaper Studio Display alternatives without giving up the pixel-dense 218ppi screen. However, if you’re interested in hearing about one with gaming chops, Samsung’s 27-inch Odyssey G80HF seems like one of the best […]
Samsung’s 27-inch Odyssey G80HF 5K monitor offers solid gaming performance and an attractive price point. At $599.99 on Amazon and B&H Photo, it's $100 cheaper than its best price. This monitor supports two display modes: 5K at up to 180Hz and 1440p at up to 360Hz. Its Fast IPS panel, along with Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium support, ensures smooth gaming with a one-millisecond response time.
The monitor features DisplayPort 2.1, two HDMI 2.1 ports, and a USB hub for charging or connecting USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 accessories. While LG’s 27-inch UltraGear evo 5K Mini LED monitor has slightly better specs for $200 more, Samsung’s G80HF still provides a great value for gamers.
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