Samsung Odyssey G3 LS27DG302EWXXL 27 Inch Gaming Monitor

The Samsung Odyssey G3 (model LS27DG302EWXXL) is a 27-inch flat gaming monitor built around a VA panel that delivers a 3,000:1 static contrast ratio and wide 178°/178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles, making dark scenes in games noticeably richer compared to typical TN displays. Its Full HD (1,920 × 1,080) resolution keeps per-pixel rendering demands low, giving mid-range GPUs the headroom needed to push frames consistently toward the panel's maximum 180Hz refresh rate. Responsiveness is a clear priority in this design. Samsung rates the pixel response at 1ms MPRT (Moving Picture Response Time), reducing motion blur during fast-paced scenes. AMD FreeSync synchronises the frame output of a compatible GPU to the monitor's refresh rate, helping to minimise screen tearing without requiring a premium adaptive-sync licence fee. HDR10 support is included, though the 250 cd/㎡ typical brightness and absence of local dimming mean HDR delivery is entry-level rather than reference-grade. The stand is a genuine highlight for a monitor at this price tier. Samsung's Height Adjustable Stand (HAS) offers 120 mm ± 5 mm of height travel, tilt from −5° to +20°, swivel from −15° to +15°, and pivot from −2° to +92°, covering portrait rotation. A 100 × 100 mm VESA mount point is also available for third-party arms. Connectivity includes one DisplayPort 1.4 and one HDMI 2.0 port, with a 3.5 mm headphone output. HDMI-CEC and Auto Source Switch are supported. No USB hub or built-in speakers are provided. The panel carries Windows 11 certification and includes Samsung's Eco Saving Plus, Eye Saver Mode (low-blue-light), Flicker Free, Black Equalizer, Virtual AIM Point, Refresh Rate Optimizor, and Super Arena Gaming UX features. Verified Specifications: • Panel: 27" VA, Flat, 16:9 • Resolution: 1,920 × 1,080 (FHD) • Refresh Rate: 180Hz (max) • Response Time: 1ms (MPRT) • Brightness: 250 cd/㎡ typical, 200 cd/㎡ minimum • Contrast Ratio: 3,000:1 (static), MEGA dynamic • HDR: HDR10 • Color Gamut: 95% sRGB; 16.7M colours • Viewing Angle: 178°(H) / 178°(V) • Ports: 1× DisplayPort 1.4, 1× HDMI 2.0, 1× 3.5mm headphone • Stand: Height ±120mm, Tilt −5°~+20°, Swivel ±15°, Pivot ~92° • VESA: 100 × 100 mm • Power Consumption (Max): 35W • Dimensions (with stand): 618.2 × 520.6 × 234.2 mm • Weight (with stand): 4.4 kg • Warranty: 3 Years • Box includes: power cable (1.5m), HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable