The Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 G50F is currently available at a significant discount on the French online retailer Cdiscount, with the price dropping to 264.99 euros from its original 459.99 euros. This discount is available by using the promo code 15DES129. The monitor features a 27-inch QD-OLED panel, which combines quantum dot technology with OLED (organic light-emitting diode) for vibrant colors and deep blacks. It has a QHD resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, supports HDR10 for enhanced contrast and brightness, and offers a fast response time of 0.03 milliseconds. To protect against screen burn-in, a common issue with OLED displays, the monitor includes an OLED Safeguard system that automatically darkens the screen after ten minutes of inactivity and adjusts brightness based on panel temperature. The monitor’s stand is relatively limited in adjustability, allowing only tilting the screen between -2 to 15 degrees. It does not support height adjustment or vertical pivoting, which means users wanting to use it in portrait mode for tasks like document editing may need a compatible VESA 100 x 100 mount. Connectivity options include a DisplayPort 1.2 and an HDMI 2.0 port. However, the 180 Hz refresh rate, which is ideal for fast-paced gaming, is only achievable through the DisplayPort. The HDMI 2.0 port limits the refresh rate to 144 Hz, and the monitor lacks an HDMI 2.1 input, which is necessary for fully utilizing the latest gaming consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 is designed for PC gamers and supports both AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-Sync technologies to reduce screen tearing and provide a smoother gaming experience. It also includes an automatic source switching feature that detects and switches to the correct input when a console or computer is turned on. Compared to other OLED monitors from Samsung, such as the G6, G8, and G9, the G5 is more affordable, priced under 300 euros. However, it is limited to a 180 Hz refresh rate, while the G6 can reach up to 500 Hz. The G5 maintains a QHD resolution, whereas the G8 offers 4K and the G9 provides a higher resolution of 5120 x 1440 pixels. The G6 is priced around 600 euros, and the G9, a 49-inch curved monitor, typically costs around 1000 euros outside of promotional deals.