Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Samsung G6 is a great gaming monitor, and an excellent choice for FPS fans or shooters in general for its high refresh rates, quick response that mostly addresses ghosting, and great colors for a VA panel. This is my first Curved VA monitor; I’ve mostly used ISP or TN flat panels as my main use is Shooters or spreadsheets. Pro: - Tons of features including 240hz refresh rate, fast & extreme response times, 2K resolution, AMD FreeSync that works with the G-Sync Compatible feature. And many more. - Colors were amazing for a VA panel, coming from an ISP and TN panel setup, this was a good balance between. - The remote. Seriously, this is great feature I wish more monitors had. Cons: - The menus are a bit finicky at times, often skipping two options with a single click. - The local dimming is sub part at best, better left off. - The Curve on this size of a monitor doesn’t make as big of a difference as it would on a larger monitor or wider format. My Experience - I’ve used the Samsung G6 as my main monitor for a little over a week now and have adjusted well to the curve. Honestly, it’s not as big of an impact as I thought it would be for good or bad. When gaming it does make seeing the full screen a bit easier but with this being a 27in monitor the effects of the curve are not as impactful as when using a wider format screen. The setup was super easy, this thing literally plays music for you while it guides you through the setup process. There is an option to setup via smart phone or remote, I did both through a reset, but both are very streamlined and easy to follow, taking only 10-15mins. The monitor performed amazing while playing Destiny 2 and Fortnite. 240hz frame rate helped keep the game feeling smooth, and setting the response time to Fast really reduced the VA panel ghosting. I would warn that setting the response time to Extreme would result in overshoot, where the image gets too bright or odd color corrections would occur in some cases. I ended up stepping back down to Fast from Extreme as I was getting a headache due to the high contrast. This monitor has local dimming, but for how it performs it is better to just keep it off. The monitor is backlite from the edge, so all local dimming does is cause horribly backlight flickering while playing most games. It’s a feature better left off. To be fair, few monitors in this range and spec do any better so not holding this against the monitor. Conclusion - This is a great monitor to choose as a first try in curved monitor game, but I would suggest getting one of the larger sizes or wider formats if you have the extra budget to fully appreciate the curved monitor experience. Beyond the size, I would recommend this to anyone looking for a curved monitor for gaming as it has the right specs and solves the ghosting issues of traditional VA panels while looking amazing.

So after having and testing this monitor for a week, I can say I'm mostly pleased with it at this cost level. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it had smart functions built in to make watching streaming services easy and integrated. It also comes with a nice little rechargeable remote that connects via USBC. It actually feels decently made. You also have some buttons on the center underside of the frame of the monitor to help with control. The overall putting it together process was very simply and intuitive, took less than 5min. This does have a rather large power supply that runs a bit hot, just to be noted. As for picture quality, this is a QHD/2k monitor that supports G and Freesync with up to 240Hz. I was able to run Apex and Fortnite on max settings with my rig and achieve stable visuals at hfr. The actual picture is fairly decent. It does have HDR support, albeit at a basic level that doesn't really give you the pop you find on higher level iterations, but it's still noticeable. I also enjoy the curved screen for immersion. The area if lacks and loses a star is the black level. Which is ironic being that it's listed as a VA panel, which should have superb blacks and contrast. It's not terrible, I just noticed some backlight bleed and flashlighting on dark scenes. This is something that is likely to vary from device to device. I also appreciate the built in speakers. They're not the best, lacking any real low end, but are perfectly acceptable for watching a show or streaming videos if you don't want to wear your headset and don't have an external system. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the almighty RGB lighting as well. It is subtle, yet present. Only showing on the lower speaker portion of the monitor casing, as well as the central connection of the stand to the monitor on the back. Of which it has this semi translucent plastic cog design that helps diffuse the lighting. Overall, this is a great monitor with a lot of features at a decent price point. It's only shortcomings are in the HDR and somewhat inconsistent black levels, but that's to be expected, as this isn't an OLED. It's base is also rather large and obtuse. Response time is excellent, as well as it meeting it's other specified specs.

Bottom Line: The Samsung Odyssey G6’s curved screen creates an immersive gaming or movie watching experience. Pros: immersive curved screen; 1440p with high refresh rate; great contrast; useful remote control. Cons: light bloom on edges; smart hub might not be for everyone; limited swivel; curved screen not good for productivity. Review: This is my first curved screen monitor, and the curve does create an immersive gaming and viewing experience, especially in games where enemies may sneak up on you from the sides (for example, Resident Evil 3). The 1440p resolution and high refresh rate make this monitor a good choice for gamers who want to step up from 1080p, and the DisplayHDR 600 picture offers very good contrast between bright and dark areas. I’ve been playing Dark Souls a lot lately, and the bonfire looks much brighter than it did on my HDR400 display. Additionally, there was sharp contrast of details on some enemies hiding in the shadows that really stood out. The speakers produce good sound which is on par with what you would expect from a TV this size. For discerning players, the monitor also has an HDMI ARC port and headphone jack. I also like that there is a remote control, which allows one to access the settings without fiddling with the buttons you can’t see under the monitor. The screen isn’t perfect, however, and, as is often the case with edge-lit screens, there is noticeable bloom along the edges. It’s most apparent if the image on the edge is black and you’re viewing the screen in the dark. For me, the Smart Hub (essentially Smart TV-like software) that controls the monitor is a mixed bag. On one hand, it’s convenient to have media apps built-in so one can essentially use the monitor like a TV for media consumption. On the other, like a Smart TV, the monitor treats connected devices like apps inside the hub. The monitor attempts to auto recognize devices, but I find it faster and easier just to navigate to the connected port manually with the remote. Hence, the need to go through the hub could be frustrating for some who just want a simple plug-and-play experience. Last, I find that the monitor does not work well for productivity. The swivel (left and right) is pretty limited, and so it doesn’t work well as a second screen when connected to a laptop because I can’t turn the screen to face me as much as I need it to. Additionally, while the screen is really immersive for content consumption, the curve makes using productivity software and multiple apps awkward.

Picture quality and screen refresh rate are really good. The top of the screen panel started falling out of the frame after only four months of sitting on a desktop.

I’m a ps5 user and I think it’s safe to say that the 60 and 120hz on this monitor is not the best. The 60hz improves a little with game motion on alone (unless using deblur or BFI which adds input lag) and the 120hz gets bad blur/flickering during faster scenes. I wish there was possibly a firmware update to atleast improve the motion handling. Other than that, the picture quality and everything else is pretty good.

Hit and miss with monitor quality. First one had patched of dead pixels. Returned and swapped warranty. Second one had a missing piece of plastic trim. Wasn’t worth the hassle of dealing with returning again. Hopefully my insurance is still valid with the missing trim. If you get a good one, it’s an amazing monitor

Ratio and curve are perfect for me, and the quality is great. I would have preferred this as a "dumb" monitor rather than a smart one, as I have to use the remote to switch between sources.

This monitor is great for gaming. Has the ability to add a permanent reticle on screen which is valuable for games like CoD or Fortnite when you want to hip fire. However, my only complaint about the monitor is for non-gaming purposes as the curve can cause some shows or videos to look odd.

Great monitor but has a dead pixel. Going to have to exchange it.

This monitor is amazing, but if youre loojing for a simple “plug and play” gaming monitor this may not be the right option. Samsung released this “smart monitor” and it acts more like a TV than a computer monitor. The setup required conneftion to the smart things app and wifi and the default screen is the samsung smart hub. Thankfully when you connect it to a PC it recognizes it and will automatically switch to that input. Overall GREAT monitor, just a weird experience with all the extra features. If you’re looking for the best of both worlds PC gaming and a small screen TV for a home office this is the perfect choice.

It's one of the better 27" curved computer monitors around, wish the menu's were simpler to navigate.

Samsung has packed this monitor with tons of smart display features, plenty of inputs, a versatile stand that allows 90 degrees of rotation, and, most importantly, a high quality panel which combines the deep blacks and high contrast VA panels are known for with excellent refresh rates. The gentle curve of the screen takes a bit of getting used to, especially for productivity tasks, but after adjusting I find it’s great to use for everything from high frame rate gaming to 4 hour work sessions. I’ve been using this for about an 80/20 mix of home office work and gaming and it has excelled at both. The display is sharp, contrast is superb (not as good as OLED but outstanding for LCD), color rendition reasonably accurate, and the 1440p resolution keeps things clean and easy to read, even for legacy Windows apps which don’t always scale well on 4K or other high density displays. In games, the fast response time, high refresh rate, and support for variable refresh rates make for a very smooth experience. I’ve tried high FPS shooters like Halo Infinite and slower paced games like Uncharted and all of them have rendered superbly without tearing or ghosting. HDR worked reasonably well for games which supported it. VA panels don’t usually switch as fast as some other technologies, but Samsung has done a great job overcoming this. The coating on the display also does a good job controlling reflections, providing the full benefit of those nice deep blacks. I have windows behind me when using my PC and the reflections are very manageable. The monitor is also a very capable smart display, with built-in apps for YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and others, along with excellent wireless screen mirroring and superb Samsung DEX support. There’s even a built-in option to stream Xbox cloud games and directly connect a gamepad. The remote is easy to use and the built-in apps work fine with snappy responses, but I’ve found I prefer to just play content from the connected computer. Connectivity is extensive, with 2 HDMI ports, DisplayPort, headphone audio out, and an actual Ethernet jack. USB ports are provided both for connecting devices like keyboards and gamepads, and for connecting to a PC to act as a USB hub. In my experience, the main negative of this display is that it exhibits some flicker at lower refresh rates. Setting the rate to 120Hz completely resolves the flicker and provides a smoother experience, but not all devices are capable of these high rates in all modes. Depending on view angle, the very bottom of the display (say the bottom 10% of the task bar) also sometimes isn’t as evenly backlit as the rest. The other minor negative is the external power brick, but that’s really just a one time issue during setup. Overall this display combines incredible versatility and app support with a very solid display panel. If you want/need these features, it’s a great option. If all you want is a high quality panel with support for fast refresh rates and VRR, this will fit the bill but the extra features may be overkill. Either way, you should be pleased with the visuals. Pros: - Excellent sharp VA panel combines deep blacks and fast 1ms response time - Super for gaming, very good for productivity if you don’t mind the curve - Excellent stand enables easy adjustment and rotation - Plenty of inputs and support for high end HDMI features like VRR - Broad support for apps and screen mirroring - Works as a USB hub - Good remote and responsive UI Cons: - Some flicker at lower refresh rates - Backlight very even except very bottom 1-2% of screen depending on view angle - Smart display features might be overkill for some

Honestly a solid screen, didn't realize it came with a smart TV option, so able to use it as a normal TV as well. There's also a widescreen option so you can use it with the 240hz and 1080p.

Really great gaming monitor! The controller that comes with it is really great! Only problem is my samsung TV remote turns controlls this monitor unfortunately

Love it definitely a big difference from a tv, love the fact you can turn it

Never owned the original G7, but this monitor seems to have all its features with just more stuff. Arrived with no dead pixels, and have not those scan lines people mention. However the one review is right with the connection not always displaying, very weird but easy to deal with it. Worth it for sale price

I would say that the monitor looks and feels super nice and is easy to set up. My only complaint is that I have a line of pixels that bug out and go from the bottom of the screen to the top. When I am playing competitive games, that has become a problem. Good product if no issues on hardware.

Unboxing the monitor was a mix of positives and negatives. On the plus side, the monitor was shipped face down, which meant that assembly was very easy; the box doubled as a safe place to keep the monitor while work was being done. I didn't have to find a flat spot, something to protect the screen, or anything else, while I was putting it together. All the parts and pieces were individually wrapped, and they were all labeled, which was nice, as well as having a QR code. I'm not sure what that was for, but I'm assuming it was possibly for assembly, warranty, or something else. The sticker came off of the wrapping easily, so I didn't have to tear it and potentially ruin important information, had I needed to reference the part name or QR code. On the minus side, the instructions for assembly were extremely small and made no reference to any of the individual pieces. Luckily, assembly was intuitive, and I only ended up with 1 leftover piece. The labels on the individually wrapped pieces are also very small. Finally, the monitor came with a DP cable. For those who are familiar with, or expecting, an HDMI cable, like I was, it created an extra step as I felt I needed to look up DP versus HDMI to determine if I was using what came with the monitor, or if I needed to rummage through my cable bin for a spare. Setup was easy, but time consuming. I elected to put the monitor where it was going to be before attaching cables. While there is a cutout for cables to keep them from protruding from the back of the monitor, the black plastic embossed labels were very hard to read when trying to find the correct ports. A redesign to better make the ports, and labels, easier to access and read is probably a good idea. I also appreciated the fact that there is a built-in rubber band to help with cable management, but a better setup would have been to route the cables through the upright portion of the pedestal to fully hid them. Once everything was connected, I easily put the screen into position through its almost-infinite range of motion. Height, side-to-side, and tilt adjustment are very smooth and easy, but I wonder about what happens when the friction brakes wear out and no longer keep the screen where it is. Finally, because this is basically a smart TV, once it's turned on initially, updates are required. Be prepared, as this took quite a bit of time. It reminded me of the old Windows screens that kept a countdown of time remaining, in some cases approaching hours or months. It wasn't that long of course, but it was quite reminiscent. After all updates were made that required WiFi, the remainder of the setup was very straightforward. The included remote control was very helpful, but the volume control wasn't intuitive. It took me a couple of repetitions of muting and unmuting the volume before I realized the button was also a rocker. After using the monitor, I'm quite impressed. I primarily use it for work as a 3rd screen. The over size shows all the information I could ever want. SharePoint sites are in full, and scrolling is kept to a minimum. While in desktop mode however, pictures are very grainy. This could be because most photos and images aren't optimized for a screen of this resolution and size, but it is something to consider. I do like the auto-off feature, which means that when I shut down my main laptop, I don't have to manually turn off the monitor. The built-in streaming video services are handy, too. A quick switch of inputs, and I can do work on another couple of screens while something else plays on the TV. My only complaint is attempting to maximize the eye strain/energy-saving features. If I put optimization on 'high', the screen acts like an old CRT where it becomes false-colored, pixelated, and completely unusable. I had to reset everything to factory to get it back to where I could see things again. Overall, this is a pretty good buy. The footprint isn't that bad for a screen that size, setup was relatively easy, and the performance is what I expected. Depending on what you're looking for in a dual-option monitor, you could do a lot worse.