Our Top Picks
Samsung 34' Odyssey G5 Ultra-Wide Gaming Monitor with34-inch10.73 x 31.75 x 18.71 Inches12.3 poundsCheck on Amazon
The best Samsung monitor in this group is the 32-inch Odyssey G5 (G50F), because its title lists QHD resolution, a 180Hz claim, Fast IPS, G-Sync Compatible and FreeSync labels, and an adjustable stand in one package. For work, the ViewFinity S50GC 34-inch ultrawide is the better fit, and the 27-inch S3 (S32GF) is the lowest-cost route to a 120Hz IPS screen. All eight are Essential, Odyssey or ViewFinity listings; none of the titles mentions OLED. Figures below come from titles, not from use. Because the group leaves out Samsung’s top-end lines, treat it as a guide to the practical middle of the range, and confirm each model code on the listing, since several titles mix series names and model numbers.
Eight Samsung screens sorted by job
Samsung 27" Essential S3 (S36GD) Series FHD 1800R Curved Computer Monitor | 100Hz, Game Mode, Advanced Eye Comfort, HDMI and D-sub Ports (LS27D366GANXZA)
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Samsung 27" S3 (S32GF) Series FHD High Resolution Monitor | 120Hz Monitor with IPS Panel, Flicker Free, Eye Saver Mode (LS27F320GANXZA)
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Samsung 27" (S30GD) Essential Monitor with IPS Panel | 100Hz Refresh Rate, Tilt Only Stand, Ergonomic Design, Advanced Eye Care, Game Mode, LS27D304GANXZA
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Samsung 32" Flat Computer Monitor | 75Hz Refresh Rate, Borderless Display, AMD FreeSync, Game Mode, Advanced Eye Care, HDMI and DisplayPort, LS32B304NWNXGO, 2024
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Samsung 24" (S30GD) Essential Monitor with IPS Panel and Tilt Only Stand | 100Hz Refresh Rate, Ergonomic Design, Advanced Eye Care, Game Mode, LS24D304GANXZA
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Samsung 34' Odyssey G5 Ultra-Wide Gaming Monitor with 1000R Curved Screen | 165Hz, 1ms, FreeSync Premium, Large Display, Eye Comfort, Multiple Ports, WQHD (LC34G55TWWNXZA)
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Samsung 32” Odyssey G5 (G50F) Series QHD Gaming Monitor | 180Hz, Fast IPS Panel, HDR10, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, 1ms (GtG), AMD FreeSync™, Adjustable Stand, LS32FG502ENXZA
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SAMSUNG 34" ViewFinity S50GC Series Ultra-WQHD Monitor, 100Hz, 5ms, HDR10, AMD FreeSync, Eye Care, Borderless Design, PIP, PBP, LS34C502GANXZA, 2023, Black
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| Model | Key point from title | Price tier | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey G5 G50F 32″ | QHD, 180Hz, Fast IPS, HDR10, G-Sync Compatible | Premium | All-round gaming |
| Odyssey G5 34″ Ultra-Wide | WQHD, 1000R, 165Hz, 1ms, FreeSync Premium | Premium | Immersive ultrawide play |
| ViewFinity S50GC 34″ | Ultra-WQHD, 100Hz, 5ms, HDR10, PIP/PBP | Premium | Multitasking at a desk |
| 32″ Flat LS32B304NWNXGO | 75Hz, borderless, FreeSync, HDMI + DisplayPort | Mid-range | A big, simple screen |
| 27″ S3 (S32GF) | FHD, 120Hz, IPS, flicker free | Budget | Value 27-inch IPS |
| 27″ Essential S3 (S36GD) | FHD, 1800R curve, 100Hz, HDMI + D-sub | Budget | Casual curved viewing |
| 27″ Essential (S30GD) | IPS, 100Hz, tilt-only stand | Mid-range | Plain flat 27-inch |
| 24″ Essential (S30GD) | IPS, 100Hz, tilt-only stand | Budget | Small desks |
The picks in detail
Samsung Odyssey G5 (G50F) 32-inch
A 32-inch QHD gaming monitor with a 180Hz claim, Fast IPS, HDR10, G-Sync Compatible and FreeSync, 1ms (GtG) and an adjustable stand. At about 92 pixels per inch it is sharper than a 27-inch Full HD screen while giving more room. The HDR10 label is a signal-support badge, not a promise of bright highlights. The title lists both G-Sync Compatible and FreeSync, so it should suit either brand of graphics card, though the compatible label depends on Nvidia’s own validation. It is the only listing here that pairs a QHD resolution with an adjustable stand in the title.
Pros
- QHD at 180Hz suits modern graphics cards
- Adjustable stand named in the title
Cons
- Needs a strong GPU to use the refresh rate
- Ports are not listed, so check for DisplayPort
Who it’s for: gamers who also use the screen for work.
Samsung Odyssey G5 34-inch Ultra-Wide
The title gives a 1000R curve, 165Hz, 1ms, FreeSync Premium and WQHD. It writes the size as 34′ with a foot mark, a typo to remember when confirming the listing. On a 34-inch ultrawide, WQHD normally means 3440×1440, but verify that on the product page. The 1000R curve is a strong one, which draws you into the picture but can make a flat desktop layout look bent at the edges. It also asks the most from a graphics card, so check the pixel-load table below.
Pros
- Wide field of view and 165Hz
- FreeSync Premium label
Cons
- Highest price tier in the set
- Panel type and stand movement are not stated
Who it’s for: racing and flight fans with a deep desk.
Samsung ViewFinity S50GC 34-inch
An Ultra-WQHD monitor with 100Hz, 5ms, HDR10, FreeSync, eye care wording, a borderless design and PIP/PBP, which show two sources at once. It does not mention a curve in the title. Our ViewFinity S50GC write-up goes into this model further. The PBP feature divides the panel into two side-by-side halves, and PIP overlays a smaller window; both depend on having two inputs, so look for the port list on the product page.
Pros
- PIP and PBP for two computers
- Wide workspace at about 110 pixels per inch
Cons
- 5ms and 100Hz are modest for fast games
- No stand details in the title
Who it’s for: spreadsheets, timelines and side-by-side windows.
Samsung 32-inch Flat (LS32B304NWNXGO)
A flat 32-inch screen with 75Hz, borderless design, FreeSync, Game Mode, eye care wording, HDMI and DisplayPort. The title never states the resolution. If it is Full HD, 32 inches means only about 69 pixels per inch, which looks coarse, so confirm before buying. If it turns out to be QHD, the picture changes entirely and it becomes the cheapest large QHD option here, which is why checking matters. A borderless design keeps the edges slim for dual setups.
Pros
- DisplayPort and HDMI both named
- Large flat panel
Cons
- Resolution not stated
- 75Hz is the lowest refresh claim here
Who it’s for: shared viewing at a distance.
Samsung 27-inch S3 (S32GF)
A 27-inch Full HD IPS monitor with a 120Hz claim, flicker-free wording and Eye Saver Mode. The title says “High Resolution”, which is generous for Full HD, and the series name and model code use different styles, so confirm the exact model on the listing. Flicker-free and Eye Saver Mode are comfort labels from the seller, and the 120Hz claim is a nice upgrade over the usual 60Hz office screen, even if your graphics card only reaches 100 frames per second.
Pros
- IPS and 120Hz in a budget tier
- Flicker-free label
Cons
- Ports and stand are not described
- Full HD at 27 inches is about 82 pixels per inch
Who it’s for: value seekers who want smooth motion.
Samsung 27-inch Essential S3 (S36GD)
A curved 27-inch Full HD screen with a gentle 1800R curve, 100Hz, Game Mode, Advanced Eye Comfort, HDMI and D-sub (VGA). The analog D-sub port is useful for older computers but softer than digital. The title does not state the panel type, so viewing angles are unknown. The curve is mild enough that ordinary desktop windows still look natural, which is not always the case with stronger curves.
Pros
- Gentle curve for media
- Budget price tier
Cons
- No DisplayPort in the title
- Panel type not stated
Who it’s for: casual viewers with a basic computer.
Samsung 27-inch Essential (S30GD)
A flat 27-inch IPS monitor with 100Hz, Advanced Eye Care, Game Mode and a “Tilt Only Stand”. The title also says “Ergonomic Design”, which seems at odds with tilt-only adjustment, so read the stand details. It sits in a higher price tier than the S3 pair despite plainer specs, so compare current prices. If you are buying for an office, the lack of height adjustment can be solved with a stack of books or a VESA arm, though the title does not mention mounting support.
Pros
- IPS panel with 100Hz
- Flat screen for office work
Cons
- Tilt only
- Price tier is above two similar 27-inch listings
Who it’s for: a 27-inch flat office screen, if the price is right.
Samsung 24-inch Essential (S30GD)
The 24-inch version of the same model family, with IPS, 100Hz, tilt-only stand and eye care wording. It is the sharpest here at about 92 pixels per inch among the Full HD choices, and it nearly duplicates the 27-inch S30GD on features. Pick between them on desk space and viewing distance, not on specs, and pay attention to price differences between the two sizes.
Pros
- Compact with higher pixel density
- IPS at 100Hz
Cons
- Tilt only
- Smallest panel in the set
Who it’s for: small desks and secondary screens.
How we picked these
We compared listing titles for resolution, refresh claims, panel wording, curve, stand and ports. Our basis is published specifications, manufacturer documentation and buyer reviews. Nobody on the team used or measured these units. Price tiers are relative within this group. We flagged ambiguous wording, such as the missing resolution on the 32-inch flat model, rather than assuming. Every refresh rate, response time and HDR label is a seller claim, and we have not tried to rank the monitors by picture quality, since nobody here saw them side by side.
What to look for in a Samsung monitor
Reading the series names
Titles use Essential, Odyssey and ViewFinity labels. In practice, Odyssey titles lean on gaming terms such as 1ms and adaptive sync, ViewFinity titles on productivity features such as PIP and PBP, and Essential titles on basic eye comfort. Treat these as hints, not guarantees. A practical way to shop is to start from the job: gaming, mixed work, or plain office. Then filter by size and the ports you need, and only then compare price tiers.
Pixel load: how hard each screen works your graphics card
Pixels per second equals width times height times refresh rate. It is a rough estimate of workload, assuming each frame is rendered fully.
| Screen | Resolution | Claim | Million pixels per second | Versus Full HD 100Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27″ S36GD | 1920×1080 | 100Hz | 207 | 1.0x |
| 27″ S3 (S32GF) | 1920×1080 | 120Hz | 249 | 1.2x |
| 34″ S50GC | 3440×1440 | 100Hz | 495 | 2.4x |
| 32″ G50F | 2560×1440 | 180Hz | 664 | 3.2x |
| 34″ Odyssey G5 | 3440×1440 | 165Hz | 817 | 3.9x |
So the 34-inch Odyssey G5 asks about four times the work of an entry 27-inch. If your graphics card struggles, a lower resolution setting or a frame cap is the fix. These figures are estimates that ignore game settings, so a light esports title may need far less than a modern demanding one, and desktop work asks for almost nothing. Reaching the refresh claim also needs the right port, so match it to your graphics card output before you plan around 165 or 180 frames per second. If you do not game at all, ignore this table. Our 27 inch versus 32 inch guide adds desk-size context.
Curve, width and ports
1000R is tighter than 1800R. Ultrawides need a deep desk and a stand that can sit square to you, and cables matter: use DisplayPort for the highest refresh claims. An ultrawide 34-inch screen is roughly 31 inches wide, so measure your desk, and remember that a tight curve works best when you sit centered. Keep the stand in mind: only the G50F title says adjustable, and several others are tilt only. If the stand will not raise the panel, plan a monitor arm and check mounting support before you buy.
Mistakes buyers make
Expecting every Samsung monitor to be an OLED or smart display is common, since the brand’s top models are. Others are buying a curve for design work, trusting HDR10 as a brightness promise, ignoring the pixel load of a QHD or ultrawide screen on an older graphics card, missing the tilt-only stand, and assuming the 32-inch flat screen is sharp without checking its resolution. Another is buying on the refresh rate alone while using an HDMI cable that cannot carry it, and a last one is paying for ultrawide width when the desk is too shallow to view it comfortably. Always confirm the exact model code, since titles mix series names and numbers, and check the return window before you settle in.
Verdict
Pick the Odyssey G5 G50F for gaming plus general use, the ViewFinity S50GC for work, and the 27-inch S3 (S32GF) for value. Confirm ports, stand and exact model codes on each listing before ordering. If you only need a basic screen, the S3 pair or the 24-inch Essential cover that for less, while the ultrawides reward buyers who truly use the space. A cautious path is to confirm the return window first, set up the screen in your normal lighting, and check text clarity and refresh settings in the first few days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Samsung monitor is best for gaming in this group?
The Odyssey G5 G50F is the strongest gaming match on paper: a 32-inch QHD panel with a 180Hz claim, Fast IPS wording, G-Sync Compatible and FreeSync labels, and an adjustable stand. The 34-inch Odyssey G5 offers 165Hz on an ultrawide screen but costs more. Both need a capable graphics card to use their refresh rates.
Are these Samsung monitors OLED or smart monitors?
None of the eight titles mentions OLED or Smart Monitor features. They are Essential, Odyssey G5 and ViewFinity listings, and several use IPS or Fast IPS wording. If you want a Samsung OLED or a built-in apps screen, you will need a different set of listings and a larger budget, and it is worth confirming the series name on the listing.
Is a curved monitor better than a flat one?
Not necessarily. A curve suits ultrawide screens and games where you sit close, but it can distort straight lines for design work. The 1000R curve on the 34-inch Odyssey G5 is a strong curve, while the 1800R on the S36GD is gentler. Flat screens suit shared viewing and spreadsheets, and are easier to mount.
Do I need DisplayPort for a Samsung monitor?
For refresh rates above 100Hz or QHD at 165Hz and higher, DisplayPort is usually the safer choice because it gives more bandwidth headroom. Only the 32-inch flat listing names DisplayPort in its title, so check the product page for ports on the Odyssey and ViewFinity models before relying on an HDMI cable.
What does HDR10 mean on these listings?
It means the monitor accepts an HDR10 signal, not that it delivers bright, cinematic highlights. Monitors at these price points rarely have the brightness or local dimming for strong HDR. Treat HDR10 as a compatibility label, and judge picture quality by contrast, brightness and buyer comments instead of the badge, and compare contrast and brightness numbers on the product page.
