The fact that its a flat panel than curved makes it a lot more usable, but their use of IPS panels instead of the VA panel they are known for is strange nonetheless, which evidently introduced a lot of the issues mentioned in the video.
To all people who is watching it , i found the solution . After you update the firmware 1.004 on the samsung support site you have to change your hdmi system on your monitor from pc to av. After that if it doesn’t get fixed then you probably have a astro headset with a small component to have audio and game chat separated or another headset , you havz to eliminate that one as well , because my astros little adapter has only full hd 120 hz output thats the reason why it didnt work check yours and you welcome
I can confirm 100% that this monitor will run the PS5 at 4k 2160 and 120Hz refresh rate. You need to go into system settings on the monitor and change the PC/AV mode for the HDMI from PC mode to AV mode. Relaunch the PS5 and the game and check video output settings in both the PS5 settings and monitor settings.
I recently got this monitor. I am experiencing a ton of judder with my PS5 through HDMI 2.1 4k 120hz with the monitor set to AV mode. Anyone else experiencing this?
I ordered this and ended up returning, might have gotten a bad unit but it was very very dim (definitely not hitting the 280ish nits measured by rtings). The G70B 32” was on sale so that will be here today. The slightly larger size with 4k will be great for productivity and still good for my 4090 to drive.
Got it on sale and my panel had backlight bleed that for me has redefined what backlight bleed can be. Never seen bleed so bad it turns a night scene into day. Impossible to see detail in dark scenes with this level of bleed. Feels cheaply made compared to my asus, too
I bought g70a for Black Friday, it’s perfect for my ps5. It also does 4k@120 for ps5 it’s jus a small hand full of games that allow it. 4k120 works on call of duty vanguard, warzone, Cold War and devil may cry.
@@gclass2704 does the image look any worse with other games, like Spiderman or horizon if I do put it on performance mode, when he said it doesn't support 4k 120hz was very disappointed, just wanna make sure it does support it
@@CaptainSA no the games still look good even when there not running 4K. I have Spider-Man demon souls sack boy ratchet and clank and they still all look great. I won’t lie those games do look better on my oled tv because it’s a true hdr.
@@gclass2704 yeah I just realized.I had done everything u said but apparently it only switches to 4k 120 once you run a game that supports it because the ps5 main menu only supports up to 4k 60 lol
i have bought two of these monitors and both had screen issues the first day i used them, If the monitor would have worked it is pretty great but i will never buy again, not worth it, i think i will buy the m28u everyone reccomends it as al alternative, great video !
Similar version of this monitor (S32BG700) died on me after a month of usage. I believe that the issue is 100% software because it fails to wake up alongside windows, and this same issue is reported from other owners including some latest G8 model, it just doesn't see the video signal and you have to switch ports or just restart the PC to fix it (reconnecting to same port or restarting the monitor doesn't help), so its a firmware issue. What happened for me is that after switching from Adaptive Sync to flat 60hz when going full screen in old game, picture squished into white horizontal lines, eventually it started dying with artifacts few seconds after getting the video signal (same issue with DP and HDMI and port combinations), only the monitor menu worked and what's funny is that it kept pulasting and faintly displaying last picture it got from the video cable with none connected. I tried doing factory reset and it killed the monitor completely, started only displaying white lines after that, returned it under warranty. I've seen this wake up issue being reported for months and there is still no firmware update from Samsung.
Just a heads-up that the volume of this video is significantly lower than other Yt content and Yt Ads that run pre-video and during the video, hence it breaks immersion as a constant audio level adjustment is needed. I would recommend a higher audio volume for your content. Best regards.
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Picked this up 2 days ago and I like it alot so far except for like all black scenes alot some light can be seen, wich is to be expected since it's not a o led or micro led tv
Wait a minute. >IPS with a 1100:1 contrast ratio > Edge local dimming with 8 zones > Worse performance than the G7 in terms of all around response times Yeah, that's going to be a no from me :/
Quick question,how many Dimming Zones is required for Gaming Monitor? I have this Monitor but I had to turn off Local Dimming because it had horrible blooming when it was turned on
@RTINGS The test pattern that you use to judge contrast is not great because they misrepresent actual use case scenarios. They can make a minor problem (Local dimming) seem overblown and can lead a potential buyer to dismiss something they might be perfectly happy with in the real world. Something that scores poorly in your test may not look nearly as bad when showing real world content. Perhaps you can consider using a well mastered movie, an animation (Anime, Pixar film) as well as games and web browsing for future testing. Screen smearing is also an issue you really should test for because some people are more sensitive to that than say crushed blacks in an IPS panel.
Hey Keith! Thanks for reaching out with some suggestions! We really appreciate it. First, we definitely understand your concern about contrast with real content. The issue is that it's nearly impossible to find real content that could actually be useful for measuring contrast. ANSI checkerboard patterns like the one we use are an industry standard which is why we use them. While it's not perfect, we do expect it to be representative of the real world experience. We will definitely pass your comments on to our Testing Development team to look into more though! As for the smearing, we would expect to catch these issues in the Response Time tests we do.
During our most recent compatibility testing, we didn't run into any issues and the Samsung Odyssey G7 S28AG70 was fully compatible with all features of the PS5, including VRR. Is there something specific you're worried about?
S28AG70 has 8 bit Color depth but the review in your website you mentioned it is 10 bit. You can check the specs from official Samsung website. It supports only 16.7 million
ended up buying this one instead of the 2020 console because i game on console so, it made more sense to get the 4k one, even though they put the same name, they are different
On the same boat as you... makes more sense to buy the 4k one since I game on the ps5 so might as well get something that's capable of reaching its highest potential compared to last years G7 model. Pretty sure last years G7 can hit 120hz but in a downscale
When I alt tab sometimes from a game the monitor goes black for 2-3 seconds and the Display port notification comes on for couple of seconds too any idea why is that it is super annoying?
I'm currently running Software version: M-A7000GGZA-1005.2 on mine and I'm able to support 120hz on my PS5. Additionally, my monitor came shipped with the software version, if that may be any help to anyone wondering. Update: Took it back, not really a fan of the brightness. Waiting for the BenQ EX3210u
@@parallelplayz9162 the PS5 isn't capable of 4k 120hz, possibly dynamic but there aren't any games available that perform like such. I've personally test Spiderman at a dynamic 4k 60hz, Warzone 1080 120hz, Madden dynamic 4k 60, but nothing 4k 120.
@@parallelplayz9162 the monitor in my opinion is and you're right Multiplayer modes in COD Cold War and Vanguard do. Warzone does not however. I can't confirm Fortnite as I don't play it.
The downsides of the Odyssey G7 are not just the lower resolution and poorer viewing angles, but also the G7 has judder/micro stuttering when adaptive sync and the VRR option is turned on and are used with GSync or FreeSync. If you turn the VRR option off then everything is smooth, but the screen flickers. I am using the Odyssey G7 with a RTX3080 PC and it will be the last monitor I ever buy from Samsung. Samsung has poor quality control.
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Anyone know where we can get firmware 1005? With DP1.4, PC mode, and Win11, this monitor sometimes does not come back to life after windows turns it off after a period of inactivity. It's what I call a "black screen of death". Even shift-ctrl-win-B does not bring it back, nor does power cycling the monitor. Only thing that works is a hard reset of the PC. It's almost as if this monitor puts windows in some kind of zombie mode at times if windows shuts it off due to inactivity.
I just picked up this monitor for a sweet deal for 456$, this monitor is really good for its price I'm loving it so far, I also have the CX 55inch OLED but I use the AG70 for the desk.
Overall, they're very close in performance. They have many of the same features with a 144Hz refresh rate and native FreeSync support, but the Gigabyte has better motion handling as the response time is much better at 60Hz. However, the HDMI 2.1 inputs on the Samsung support more bandwidth than those on the Gigabyte, as they can support up to 40 Gbps while the Gigabyte is 24 Gbps. This means that you don't need Display Stream Compression for 4k gaming at 120 fps from certain sources on the Samsung, like from the Xbox Series X. If you want to compare them side-by-side, check this out: www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/compare/samsung-odyssey-g7-s28ag70-vs-gigabyte-m32u/26279/27393?usage=3623&threshold=0.10
If you want to learn more about how it performs, check out our full review! www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/samsung/odyssey-g7-s28ag70 Specifically the media creation and uniformity sections!
Aww I was hoping this was going to be the one. I might just buy a 1440p for now until the 4K 120hz monitors catch up in terms of quality (hdmi 2.1) I wish LG would hurry up and drop a 28 or 32inch oled 😂
They’re dropping a 42 inch this year. I’m 100% getting it. It’s Called the C2. I still have my 55 inch c9 and a odyssy g7 1440p for gaming. But the 42 inch I could fit at my desk set up nicely and just keep the c9 for streaming in living room
@@willc4920 what is the 1440p g7 like? I have read a lot online about flickering and other annoying things. The LG C2 does look really good. But still a bit too big for me, as I like to play FPS games alongside RPGs. Currently I am moving my set up between my 1080p monitor and my Samsung QN94 depending on the game I play. So I was looking for a monitor that could do both really well.
@@MelsonSamdela so I always was a tv couch gamer but recently I’ve decided I wanted to switch, especially for fps like cod halo destiny etc. I game on series x, so about six months ago I got the odyssy g7, originally I tried to get the lg gp950 but it was sold out so I went with 1440p instead. I absolutely LOVE it. Took a little while to get used to the curve and being at a monitor, but I’m hooked now. it helped improved my fps gaming, I’m 30 now and my attention span for fps on a big screen isn’t the same, but I’m just as a sweaty as ever now being on smaller monitor. That being said, I also like to play single player games like Bethesda rockstar Star Wars and soon elden ring. So I def would like to have a 4k monitor, but there really isn’t anything out there it seems atleast right now that’s worth spending money on. For awhile i had my tv and desk set up next to each other as I had a large living room, but moved and now my desk set up is in bedroom and my c9 in living room. So I def wouldn’t mind the 42 inch for those single player games and tv in bedroom. But as for the odyssy, I love it haven’t had any issues and it runs my games sooo smoothly, and even streaming tv apps is great on it. I bought a little rgb sound bar for it and everything.
@@willc4920 ahh no way sounds very similar to me at the moment I play my FPS games like halo and apex on my series x and 1080p monitor. I have a ps5 set up at the tv, and have been using that for more RPG type games. But now Microsoft are buying up all of these companies like bathesda etc I want to be ready and have something that will be good for both FPS and RPG games. So I don’t have to move my Xbox set up downstairs just to play them. Also games on ps5 cost more usually so if a game comes out for both I tend to just get the better offer. I am really considering getting the 1440p g7 odyssey as it looks like the best of both worlds for now and then in a few years when a worthwhile 4K 120hz monitor comes out I might consider an upgrade.
@@MelsonSamdela that is similar to my situation! I’d say the 1440p curved odyssey g7 would be a great place holder until those 4k monitors start coming out. I love playing everything at 1440p 120 hz right now it looks so crisp.
can you please tell me if you can get nvidia DLDSR working with this monitor ?? thank you, as I have just purchased this monitor and can not get DLDSR to work with it and it worked fine with my old monitor
how do oled get around static PC ui? cause i don't think i can ever commit to an oled monitor if just having the task bar and background up is gonna burn into the monitor for how long i use it.
@@shuckylad so i should just turn off my monitor screen whenever im not using it like how phones do? or shut off timer for the monitor if it's not in use?
We’ve updated our review since this video was released, it does work after FW updates. Feel free to check out the full review on our website as we have a PS5 Compatibility section!
@@TheAmoscokkie It’s IPS, so ignore all the weird blind people who say no to your question. Although they’re technically right that it doesn’t have much visible backlight bleed, it’s only because this monitor flat out doesn’t display black or dark colors. The best it’ll do is grey. Don’t buy IPS 🤦♂️
You can find this information in the PS5 section of our review, but yes, it does work properly! www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/samsung/odyssey-g7-s28ag70
@@RTINGSdotcom I have a Samsung CHG70 and thought an Odyssey G7 2021 could be improvement for gaming due to much higher PPI but apparently for HDR it's even behind. I already had no luck with HDR on CHG70 as colors look washed out. I heard good things about Neo G7 & G8 but apparently they'll be priced even more than double. My usage would be PC gaming mostly. Would you recommend I wait instead?
Yes it does, you can find this information in the PS5 compatibility section of our reviews! www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/samsung/odyssey-g7-s28ag70 We haven't receive any recent complaints about dead pixels or screen flicker and if we run into any issues, we'll mention it in the review I linked above!
Unfortunately we can't say for sure if it supports hdcp 2.2 as we don't actually test for it, but DP 1.4 should support HDCP 2.2 no problem. So as long as everything in your chain supports it, you should be fine (again we don't test for it so i can't say for sure, but i would be pretty surprised to find out it doesn't). Hope this helps!
I tried to like this monitor but for the money I’d rather mount an LG C1 or used CX on a wall or monitor arm. 4k gaming monitors lack some serious quality. No matter what you go for they all look rather disappointing next to an OLED. Considering they are all currently 144hz, I’d rather have an OLED with the small sacrifice of max 120hz. If you are a pro gamer chances are you wouldn’t be looking at 4k monitors anyway.
I just ordered this for 599€ and try to give it a go. For that price it is 300€ cheaper than the 48" C1 oled. I use my monitor for both gaming and for working at home so the screen size with oleds is too much for that. Lets see how this turns out.
Yea I agree I tried to like this monitor but I don’t think I will keep it. I prefer playing ps5 on my lg oled and I have 2 pc one for my oled Rtx 3090 and my second pc is a 3070 for my gigabyte 1440 144hz. Honestly playing pc I see not much of a difference plus my gigabyte monitor gets brighter and that’s a plus for me
Big downgrade from the previous model. They went from having the best 1440p and best non OLED monitor to a crappy 4k IPS, with all the problems that IPS technology brings.
not even a good ips panel, as far as i know 28inch 4k 144hz panel is basically designed for budget ish 4k 144 hz monitor, not bright, ghosting when it have decent responses time / no ghosting with pre nanoips era response time. although old g7 have some weird issues, this 4k g7 doesn’t deserve the g7 name
Its aimed at people with console and PC. PC gamers don’t care for 4k as much over framerate but console gamers have created a demand for this type of monitor. I agree it should be marketed as the G70a universally not just in select markets. My guess is they call it G7 in America to boost sales.
Yep! We double checked this back in May and tested the monitor with the PS5's new variable refresh rate feature and confirmed that it's working properly. The monitor no longer has to be in 'PC' mode for 4k @ 120Hz gaming from the PS5.
In this case, it might help to check out our full review to get a better sense of how gaming will be at 1440p! www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/samsung/odyssey-g7-s28ag70
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@@eviarada i mean you can get a gigabyte version 28inch 4k 144 herz, seem like the best color accuracy and some extra features with pretty low price tag. way better choice if you are on a budget. if you want better experience lg27gp950 or other monitor with the same panel and hdmi2.1 are your other option. if you have the room, lg c1 is basically the best hdr monitor around $1000 mark. other mini led with hdmi2.1 is 3k+
I bought this monitor because I play PC and PS5. I split the difference because the PS5 looks pretty bad in 1440p and this gives you the best for both scenarios
For those who are complaining about downgrades and whatnot: This Odyssey G7 is a *28* inch *4K* monitor with an *IPS* panel with *NO* curves. This is exactly what I have been waiting for. Thanks Rtings!
This is also what Iv'e been waiting for and I'm getting mine at 800cad on this black friday... I'm not ready to pay twice the price for a monitor I think this one looks awesome until I'm ready to spend on a 4k oled 120hz+ 28"/32"
PSA: the problem they mention with the PS5 has already been resolved by Samsung on firmware version 1004, which anyone can download from their website.
Your lying , i already update it to the last firm i still cant get it to 4k 120 , listen good to the video the guy says the last update still didnt solve it only for xbox it did
i heard c1 48 is a decent improvement over cx since all 48 c1 used the new evo oled panel, have you try the new c1? wounding the difference between the two.
Oled looks amazing because of the Blacks and Colors it definitely looks better than any Monitors out there but I still bought G7 4K just to avoid Burn In on my LG CX 65” plus I like to have my little Gaming Setup but Monitors also has so many other problems like IPS Glow or the annoying White that pops up during Black Screen if theres a Logo or Titles on Screen which is annoying,even regular Tv doesn’t have that dumb problem
Oled looks amazing because of the Blacks and Colors it definitely looks better than any Monitors out there but I still bought G7 4K just to avoid Burn In on my LG CX 65” plus I like to have my little Gaming Setup but Monitors also has so many other problems like IPS Glow or the annoying White that pops up during Black Screen if theres a Logo or Titles on Screen which is annoying,even regular Tv doesn’t have that dumb problem
Defo not worth it I’ve just returned mine was not impressed with visuals contrast or brightness too dark wasn’t over impressed with the build quality for the price either better options out there
I've had this new g7 since it's first release day, in the UK it was released earlier than others, I love it, I had the old g7 buy didn't like the curve or hdr on it.
@@freddyflores288 sorry I do I never even realised samsung made a 4k 120hz version of the same model the odyssey G7 why not call it the G6 or G8 so not to confuse things
Its called the Odyssey G70a in other markets. Not sure why they call it G7 in the US. Maybe they didn’t have a true successor ready this year so they put this one is. Anywaw I believe this monitor is aimed at console gamers.
Just bought this for $569 brand new from samsungs website. Im coming from a 6 year old 4k 60hz monitor with a shitty color gamut and no HDR so im sure i will be satisfied lol.
That’s a downgrade son. Worse motion, input lag, contrast and Color gamut for a slightly sharper image, and I barely can see the difference IN GAMING at 27” between WQHD and UHD. Just get the G7 at a discount.
The fact that its a flat panel than curved makes it a lot more usable, but their use of IPS panels instead of the VA panel they are known for is strange nonetheless, which evidently introduced a lot of the issues mentioned in the video.
They use an ips panel from innolux on this iirc too. I like ips for lots of things but contrast.. sucks esp with edge lit dimming
To all people who is watching it , i found the solution . After you update the firmware 1.004 on the samsung support site you have to change your hdmi system on your monitor from pc to av. After that if it doesn’t get fixed then you probably have a astro headset with a small component to have audio and game chat separated or another headset , you havz to eliminate that one as well , because my astros little adapter has only full hd 120 hz output thats the reason why it didnt work check yours and you welcome
The ps5 menu always states 60hz as it only switches to 120hz once a compatible game has been started up
I can confirm 100% that this monitor will run the PS5 at 4k 2160 and 120Hz refresh rate. You need to go into system settings on the monitor and change the PC/AV mode for the HDMI from PC mode to AV mode. Relaunch the PS5 and the game and check video output settings in both the PS5 settings and monitor settings.
I recently got this monitor. I am experiencing a ton of judder with my PS5 through HDMI 2.1 4k 120hz with the monitor set to AV mode. Anyone else experiencing this?
You forgot to mention that they have to update the Monitor to the latest firmware first
@@mxracer0327 I haven't had any issues with AV mode or Judder. I'd take it back and replace it.
@@redscorpion9325 mine came out of the box running 1005.2 this was a newer firmware than what I saw on Samsung website.
@@redscorpion9325 How do you update the firmware???
Thank you for the specific review, really appreciate this
I ordered this and ended up returning, might have gotten a bad unit but it was very very dim (definitely not hitting the 280ish nits measured by rtings). The G70B 32” was on sale so that will be here today. The slightly larger size with 4k will be great for productivity and still good for my 4090 to drive.
How do you like the G70B?
You are able to switch the input from pc to AV to get 4K 120FPS
This review was BIG and Important to know! Excellent work Rtings!
Thanks for watching! 😊
Got it on sale and my panel had backlight bleed that for me has redefined what backlight bleed can be. Never seen bleed so bad it turns a night scene into day. Impossible to see detail in dark scenes with this level of bleed. Feels cheaply made compared to my asus, too
Watching this video on a Samsung Odyssey G7 S28AG70. it's got some very vivid colors, especially reds.
I bought g70a for Black Friday, it’s perfect for my ps5. It also does 4k@120 for ps5 it’s jus a small hand full of games that allow it. 4k120 works on call of duty vanguard, warzone, Cold War and devil may cry.
How did you get it to do 4k 120.I just pluggged my ps5 and it says 4k 60
@@Burak_Kant61 put the ps5 in performance mode and it will go 4k120 on call of duty and warzone.
@@gclass2704 does the image look any worse with other games, like Spiderman or horizon if I do put it on performance mode, when he said it doesn't support 4k 120hz was very disappointed, just wanna make sure it does support it
@@CaptainSA no the games still look good even when there not running 4K. I have Spider-Man demon souls sack boy ratchet and clank and they still all look great. I won’t lie those games do look better on my oled tv because it’s a true hdr.
@@gclass2704 yeah I just realized.I had done everything u said but apparently it only switches to 4k 120 once you run a game that supports it because the ps5 main menu only supports up to 4k 60 lol
i have bought two of these monitors and both had screen issues the first day i used them, If the monitor would have worked it is pretty great but i will never buy again, not worth it, i think i will buy the m28u everyone reccomends it as al alternative, great video !
Can you review the new version of this monitor the G70B 28"? Has it improved compared to the last year model?
It’s on our suggestion list, so if there’s enough user interest, we’ll buy and review it!
Great review!
Finally a nice flat screen! Now if they'll update their 1440 model with a flat panel I'll be interested :)
Similar version of this monitor (S32BG700) died on me after a month of usage. I believe that the issue is 100% software because it fails to wake up alongside windows, and this same issue is reported from other owners including some latest G8 model, it just doesn't see the video signal and you have to switch ports or just restart the PC to fix it (reconnecting to same port or restarting the monitor doesn't help), so its a firmware issue. What happened for me is that after switching from Adaptive Sync to flat 60hz when going full screen in old game, picture squished into white horizontal lines, eventually it started dying with artifacts few seconds after getting the video signal (same issue with DP and HDMI and port combinations), only the monitor menu worked and what's funny is that it kept pulasting and faintly displaying last picture it got from the video cable with none connected. I tried doing factory reset and it killed the monitor completely, started only displaying white lines after that, returned it under warranty. I've seen this wake up issue being reported for months and there is still no firmware update from Samsung.
Just a heads-up that the volume of this video is significantly lower than other Yt content and Yt Ads that run pre-video and during the video, hence it breaks immersion as a constant audio level adjustment is needed. I would recommend a higher audio volume for your content. Best regards.
Hey Branko,
Thanks for the feedback. We know there are some issues with how our videos are being processed that’s impacting the volume quality. I’m sorry for any issues this may have caused you, and we’re doing our best to resolve this ASAP!
What would you go for, i only want the monitor to play call of duty warzone,
ROG Swift PG32UQ or Samsung Odyssey G7 S28AG70? Many thanks
Picked this up 2 days ago and I like it alot so far except for like all black scenes alot some light can be seen, wich is to be expected since it's not a o led or micro led tv
I have a PS5 and a BenQ El2870U.
I wanted 4@120 with better HDR.
So I was going to buy the G70A. Is the M28U a better option for me too?
If you're expecting good HDR monitor, check the brightness before buying. Otherwise it'll be a waste of investment.
Great review! Are the 40gbps on HDMI 2.1 enough to get 4k 144hz 10bpc without display stream compression?
Definitely
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Much better clean shaven!
great video, but you're still talking about xbox and ps5, what about with a good graphics card?
Or both lol
Wait a minute.
>IPS with a 1100:1 contrast ratio
> Edge local dimming with 8 zones
> Worse performance than the G7 in terms of all around response times
Yeah, that's going to be a no from me :/
Quick question,how many Dimming Zones is required for Gaming Monitor?
I have this Monitor but I had to turn off Local Dimming because it had horrible blooming when it was turned on
@RTINGS
The test pattern that you use to judge contrast is not great because they misrepresent actual use case scenarios. They can make a minor problem (Local dimming) seem overblown and can lead a potential buyer to dismiss something they might be perfectly happy with in the real world.
Something that scores poorly in your test may not look nearly as bad when showing real world content. Perhaps you can consider using a well mastered movie, an animation (Anime, Pixar film) as well as games and web browsing for future testing.
Screen smearing is also an issue you really should test for because some people are more sensitive to that than say crushed blacks in an IPS panel.
Completely agree the black spots on VA panels are really annoying.
Hey Keith!
Thanks for reaching out with some suggestions! We really appreciate it.
First, we definitely understand your concern about contrast with real content. The issue is that it's nearly impossible to find real content that could actually be useful for measuring contrast. ANSI checkerboard patterns like the one we use are an industry standard which is why we use them. While it's not perfect, we do expect it to be representative of the real world experience. We will definitely pass your comments on to our Testing Development team to look into more though!
As for the smearing, we would expect to catch these issues in the Response Time tests we do.
There is no setting to change the hz on the monitor on the B version thus having permanent 26.8ms latency increase
Great video! What would be a good speaker for it?
Have they fixed the 4k 60hz issue with the PS5?
During our most recent compatibility testing, we didn't run into any issues and the Samsung Odyssey G7 S28AG70 was fully compatible with all features of the PS5, including VRR. Is there something specific you're worried about?
S28AG70 has 8 bit Color depth but the review in your website you mentioned it is 10 bit. You can check the specs from official Samsung website. It supports only 16.7 million
10 bit olayi dogru kardes. Bugun elime ulasti ve 8 degil 10 .
It's 8bit + FRC .
ended up buying this one instead of the 2020 console because i game on console so, it made more sense to get the 4k one, even though they put the same name, they are different
On the same boat as you... makes more sense to buy the 4k one since I game on the ps5 so might as well get something that's capable of reaching its highest potential compared to last years G7 model. Pretty sure last years G7 can hit 120hz but in a downscale
How is the monitor with ur console? Is it that dim? The details in blacks concern me
@@ChordaTympani553 its really great! i have no complaints what so ever!
When I alt tab sometimes from a game the monitor goes black for 2-3 seconds and the Display port notification comes on for couple of seconds too any idea why is that it is super annoying?
I'm currently running Software version: M-A7000GGZA-1005.2 on mine and I'm able to support 120hz on my PS5. Additionally, my monitor came shipped with the software version, if that may be any help to anyone wondering.
Update: Took it back, not really a fan of the brightness. Waiting for the BenQ EX3210u
This monitor does 4K 120hz on ps5?
@@parallelplayz9162 the PS5 isn't capable of 4k 120hz, possibly dynamic but there aren't any games available that perform like such. I've personally test Spiderman at a dynamic 4k 60hz, Warzone 1080 120hz, Madden dynamic 4k 60, but nothing 4k 120.
@@RiskyKillmoves are you sure? Fortnite and call of duty does, is this monitor worth it?
@@parallelplayz9162 the monitor in my opinion is and you're right Multiplayer modes in COD Cold War and Vanguard do. Warzone does not however. I can't confirm Fortnite as I don't play it.
The downsides of the Odyssey G7 are not just the lower resolution and poorer viewing angles, but also the G7 has judder/micro stuttering when adaptive sync and the VRR option is turned on and are used with GSync or FreeSync. If you turn the VRR option off then everything is smooth, but the screen flickers. I am using the Odyssey G7 with a RTX3080 PC and it will be the last monitor I ever buy from Samsung. Samsung has poor quality control.
When are you going to review the ASUS VG28UQL1A
4k 120hz works perfectly with this monitor on ps5
Old g7 ftw!!
do you think its worth it if i have a current aoc curved 144hz 1080p monitor and playing on a series X
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Anyone know where we can get firmware 1005? With DP1.4, PC mode, and Win11, this monitor sometimes does not come back to life after windows turns it off after a period of inactivity. It's what I call a "black screen of death". Even shift-ctrl-win-B does not bring it back, nor does power cycling the monitor. Only thing that works is a hard reset of the PC. It's almost as if this monitor puts windows in some kind of zombie mode at times if windows shuts it off due to inactivity.
What’s the difference between the AG700 and BG700 G7? Wondering do both support VRR for ps5
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What's the best settings in Xbox? PC full rgb or limited?
It can vary based on the content, but likely Full RGB.
1440p with HDMI 2.1 in 400 max € .......is somewhere an option ?
What about the Samsung M7 Smart Monitor?
Got it for HDMI 2.1. Last model didn’t have that
I just picked up this monitor for a sweet deal for 456$, this monitor is really good for its price I'm loving it so far, I also have the CX 55inch OLED but I use the AG70 for the desk.
I picked it up just recently no complaints from me works great for my ps5 and pc
Paid 624
@@danielmoore394 I returned it due to horrible IPS glow on edges and picked up g7 Neo for 654$
Is the G7 4K big or small
What’s better m32u or g70a?
Overall, they're very close in performance. They have many of the same features with a 144Hz refresh rate and native FreeSync support, but the Gigabyte has better motion handling as the response time is much better at 60Hz. However, the HDMI 2.1 inputs on the Samsung support more bandwidth than those on the Gigabyte, as they can support up to 40 Gbps while the Gigabyte is 24 Gbps. This means that you don't need Display Stream Compression for 4k gaming at 120 fps from certain sources on the Samsung, like from the Xbox Series X.
If you want to compare them side-by-side, check this out: www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/compare/samsung-odyssey-g7-s28ag70-vs-gigabyte-m32u/26279/27393?usage=3623&threshold=0.10
How is it for photo video editing? Any ips glow bleed?
If you want to learn more about how it performs, check out our full review! www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/samsung/odyssey-g7-s28ag70
Specifically the media creation and uniformity sections!
PS5 is not limited to 60 hz you just have to switch it to AV mode instead of PC mode
Hi been looking at your Reviews I'm looking for a monitor for my ps5 what the best in your opinion for about £600.
These would be our top picks for the PS5! www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/best/ps5
What about dark grey uniformity?
Gray uniformity information can be found in our full review! www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/samsung/odyssey-g7-s28ag70
Aww I was hoping this was going to be the one. I might just buy a 1440p for now until the 4K 120hz monitors catch up in terms of quality (hdmi 2.1)
I wish LG would hurry up and drop a 28 or 32inch oled 😂
They’re dropping a 42 inch this year. I’m 100% getting it. It’s Called the C2. I still have my 55 inch c9 and a odyssy g7 1440p for gaming. But the 42 inch I could fit at my desk set up nicely and just keep the c9 for streaming in living room
@@willc4920 what is the 1440p g7 like? I have read a lot online about flickering and other annoying things. The LG C2 does look really good. But still a bit too big for me, as I like to play FPS games alongside RPGs. Currently I am moving my set up between my 1080p monitor and my Samsung QN94 depending on the game I play. So I was looking for a monitor that could do both really well.
@@MelsonSamdela so I always was a tv couch gamer but recently I’ve decided I wanted to switch, especially for fps like cod halo destiny etc. I game on series x, so about six months ago I got the odyssy g7, originally I tried to get the lg gp950 but it was sold out so I went with 1440p instead. I absolutely LOVE it. Took a little while to get used to the curve and being at a monitor, but I’m hooked now. it helped improved my fps gaming, I’m 30 now and my attention span for fps on a big screen isn’t the same, but I’m just as a sweaty as ever now being on smaller monitor. That being said, I also like to play single player games like Bethesda rockstar Star Wars and soon elden ring. So I def would like to have a 4k monitor, but there really isn’t anything out there it seems atleast right now that’s worth spending money on. For awhile i had my tv and desk set up next to each other as I had a large living room, but moved and now my desk set up is in bedroom and my c9 in living room. So I def wouldn’t mind the 42 inch for those single player games and tv in bedroom. But as for the odyssy, I love it haven’t had any issues and it runs my games sooo smoothly, and even streaming tv apps is great on it. I bought a little rgb sound bar for it and everything.
@@willc4920 ahh no way sounds very similar to me at the moment I play my FPS games like halo and apex on my series x and 1080p monitor. I have a ps5 set up at the tv, and have been using that for more RPG type games. But now Microsoft are buying up all of these companies like bathesda etc I want to be ready and have something that will be good for both FPS and RPG games. So I don’t have to move my Xbox set up downstairs just to play them. Also games on ps5 cost more usually so if a game comes out for both I tend to just get the better offer.
I am really considering getting the 1440p g7 odyssey as it looks like the best of both worlds for now and then in a few years when a worthwhile 4K 120hz monitor comes out I might consider an upgrade.
@@MelsonSamdela that is similar to my situation! I’d say the 1440p curved odyssey g7 would be a great place holder until those 4k monitors start coming out. I love playing everything at 1440p 120 hz right now it looks so crisp.
Why didn't they improve on the 240hz model?
probably due to IPS screen its hard to get IPS Screens with high refresh rates
@@8BitNeuron4808 Nope, I meant they should improve on the 240hz VA-panel. Better black uniformity for instance.
Did Samsung fix the 60Hz problem with the PS5 via a firmware update?
During our most recent retest we had no compatibility issues between this monitor and the PS5 anymore, so it seems like they might have!
How would 1440p look if you wanted to scale down?
if you still wonder, it looks good. i would say 96% quality of native 1440p
will there be any 4k uhd monitor with contrast ratio greater than 1000:1 ever?
Yes the upcoming g8
Hi, what is the neutral sharpening setting please? Thanks
There’s some info here that should be helpful: www.overclock.net/threads/sharpness-on-new-samsung-monitors.1800590/
can you please tell me if you can get nvidia DLDSR working with this monitor ?? thank you, as I have just purchased this monitor and can not get DLDSR to work with it and it worked fine with my old monitor
Hello. Can you tell me the diferences of this one
LS28BG700EPXXU
Oled monitors can’t come soon enough.
how do oled get around static PC ui? cause i don't think i can ever commit to an oled monitor if just having the task bar and background up is gonna burn into the monitor for how long i use it.
@@hellsoul0 only like a oled phone isn’t it, vary what’s on screen, keep brightness at a sensible level. I’m sure most users wouldn’t get burn in.
@@shuckylad so i should just turn off my monitor screen whenever im not using it like how phones do? or shut off timer for the monitor if it's not in use?
@@hellsoul0 turn off or put on screensaver
32 inch OLED is coming from Samsung and a 42 from LG. But I'm sure the price won't make it worth it.
I have a ps5 I want this for warzone your telling me the 120hz don’t work.?
We’ve updated our review since this video was released, it does work after FW updates. Feel free to check out the full review on our website as we have a PS5 Compatibility section!
which 1 would you sggest for adobe creative cloud all apps?
www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/table/96903 these could be some options worth considering!
Did you guys set the monitor to AV mode for 120hz on ps5?
Can u turn the lights strips off
Yes
Anyone know why my ambilight isnt synching with the screen? I am on PS5
Did you put the lighting on static and turn on coresync? Or is the lighting not accurate when you have coresync on?
pls make your mic louder
I have this monitor. I’m pleased with it, however, I do wish it was a bit brighter.
Same, would definitely help with the HDR
Does it have back bleeding like other 4K monitor ?
@@TheAmoscokkie no
LG GP monitor is brighter but does have worse local dimming.
@@TheAmoscokkie It’s IPS, so ignore all the weird blind people who say no to your question. Although they’re technically right that it doesn’t have much visible backlight bleed, it’s only because this monitor flat out doesn’t display black or dark colors. The best it’ll do is grey. Don’t buy IPS 🤦♂️
Does it support vrr with ps5? Pleas answer i wont buy g70a 28
You can find this information in the PS5 section of our review, but yes, it does work properly! www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/samsung/odyssey-g7-s28ag70
Gigabyte M28U is priced 150% higher than this where I live so I guess I'll need to keep looking.
Feel free to elaborate on your use case and viewing environment and we're happy to try and help out with some suggestions! :)
@@RTINGSdotcom I have a Samsung CHG70 and thought an Odyssey G7 2021 could be improvement for gaming due to much higher PPI but apparently for HDR it's even behind. I already had no luck with HDR on CHG70 as colors look washed out. I heard good things about Neo G7 & G8 but apparently they'll be priced even more than double. My usage would be PC gaming mostly. Would you recommend I wait instead?
das it support vrr 4k 120 in pc mode with ps5 and
Are there any reports dead pixel and screen flicker
Yes it does, you can find this information in the PS5 compatibility section of our reviews! www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/samsung/odyssey-g7-s28ag70
We haven't receive any recent complaints about dead pixels or screen flicker and if we run into any issues, we'll mention it in the review I linked above!
@@RTINGSdotcom thanks It's a good deal only 620$
will this support hdcp 2.2/2.3 for netflix 4k?
Unfortunately we can't say for sure if it supports hdcp 2.2 as we don't actually test for it, but DP 1.4 should support HDCP 2.2 no problem. So as long as everything in your chain supports it, you should be fine (again we don't test for it so i can't say for sure, but i would be pretty surprised to find out it doesn't). Hope this helps!
Hi Rtings,
Are you able to test new TCL C725 QLED TV?
That would be really helpful!
Cheers 👍🏼
Unfortunately, it's not available in the USA so we can't buy and test it.
I tried to like this monitor but for the money I’d rather mount an LG C1 or used CX on a wall or monitor arm. 4k gaming monitors lack some serious quality. No matter what you go for they all look rather disappointing next to an OLED. Considering they are all currently 144hz, I’d rather have an OLED with the small sacrifice of max 120hz. If you are a pro gamer chances are you wouldn’t be looking at 4k monitors anyway.
I just ordered this for 599€ and try to give it a go. For that price it is 300€ cheaper than the 48" C1 oled. I use my monitor for both gaming and for working at home so the screen size with oleds is too much for that. Lets see how this turns out.
No one is a pro gamer xD except like 0.0009% of the gamers anyway.
Yea I agree I tried to like this monitor but I don’t think I will keep it. I prefer playing ps5 on my lg oled and I have 2 pc one for my oled Rtx 3090 and my second pc is a 3070 for my gigabyte 1440 144hz. Honestly playing pc I see not much of a difference plus my gigabyte monitor gets brighter and that’s a plus for me
Big downgrade from the previous model. They went from having the best 1440p and best non OLED monitor to a crappy 4k IPS, with all the problems that IPS technology brings.
Not sure if it's a true Successor though, as this is a smaller 28" monitor and not the 32 like the previous model
not even a good ips panel, as far as i know 28inch 4k 144hz panel is basically designed for budget ish 4k 144 hz monitor, not bright, ghosting when it have decent responses time / no ghosting with pre nanoips era response time. although old g7 have some weird issues, this 4k g7 doesn’t deserve the g7 name
agreed a downgrade in every way, instead of monitor companies improving VA they are pushing this washed out IPS trash down our throats smh
@@AltimaNEO size doesn't matter if the product is a successor or not
Its aimed at people with console and PC. PC gamers don’t care for 4k as much over framerate but console gamers have created a demand for this type of monitor. I agree it should be marketed as the G70a universally not just in select markets. My guess is they call it G7 in America to boost sales.
Was the ps5 issue resolved?
Yep!
We double checked this back in May and tested the monitor with the PS5's new variable refresh rate feature and confirmed that it's working properly. The monitor no longer has to be in 'PC' mode for 4k @ 120Hz gaming from the PS5.
How is gaming at 1440 on this ?
In this case, it might help to check out our full review to get a better sense of how gaming will be at 1440p! www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/samsung/odyssey-g7-s28ag70
It's trying to be what the PG32UQ is, and Gigabyte does it poorly.
All you have to do is switch the hdmi mode from pc to AV
120Hz and 1440p on ps5 now? Plis help
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@@RTINGSdotcom Thanks!
is worth to get this monitor in 2024 for 500usd?
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hey guys, could you review the new Gigabyte M32QC 31.5 VA curved monitor next?
The older G7 is still better for gaming. Honestly you're better off with a high end 1440p monitor rather than this.
I own a PS5 and i have a hard time choosing the right monitor.
@@eviarada i mean you can get a gigabyte version 28inch 4k 144 herz, seem like the best color accuracy and some extra features with pretty low price tag. way better choice if you are on a budget. if you want better experience lg27gp950 or other monitor with the same panel and hdmi2.1 are your other option. if you have the room, lg c1 is basically the best hdr monitor around $1000 mark. other mini led with hdmi2.1 is 3k+
@@eviarada just realized now the black friday is gone, c1 could be $1400 ish, look around some discount if you want one. normally it is on sale
I bought this monitor because I play PC and PS5. I split the difference because the PS5 looks pretty bad in 1440p and this gives you the best for both scenarios
The gigabyte seems to be slower at processing colors. There is a video comparison of the two. If they were both the same price the G7 28 wins.
How can I activate the Vrr?
You'll want to enable the VRR setting, which is called 'Adaptive Sync'. Hope this helps! :)
Ah yes samsung, the king of making you think the new model is an upgrade while it’s a lower tier. Happens to their tv’s monitors and phones
Their phones are much Better than they were last year. Can't speak on the rest though
I wish there was 34 inch ultrawide like the 32inch at 240hz
For those who are complaining about downgrades and whatnot:
This Odyssey G7 is a *28* inch *4K* monitor with an *IPS* panel with *NO* curves.
This is exactly what I have been waiting for.
Thanks Rtings!
No quantum dot and no va is a downgrade and no 240 heartz
@@tazboy1934 There's none gpu that can handle 4k with 240 hz, so that's just dumb
This is also what Iv'e been waiting for and I'm getting mine at 800cad on this black friday... I'm not ready to pay twice the price for a monitor I think this one looks awesome until I'm ready to spend on a 4k oled 120hz+ 28"/32"
PSA: the problem they mention with the PS5 has already been resolved by Samsung on firmware version 1004, which anyone can download from their website.
A lot of People don’t know that including UA-cam Reviewers or Ratings Website,they all claim this Monitor can’t do 4K 120
I just picked the monitor up yesterday. How do I apply the firmware to my PS5?
Your lying , i already update it to the last firm i still cant get it to 4k 120 , listen good to the video the guy says the last update still didnt solve it only for xbox it did
@@redscorpion9325 it does, you have to change the settings on the monitor after the update from PC to AV and you will not get 4K to 120FPS
Good review, but glad i went with a 48 inch cx. Love my true hdr gaming.
i heard c1 48 is a decent improvement over cx since all 48 c1 used the new evo oled panel, have you try the new c1? wounding the difference between the two.
Oled looks amazing because of the Blacks and Colors it definitely looks better than any Monitors out there but I still bought G7 4K just to avoid Burn In on my LG CX 65” plus I like to have my little Gaming Setup but Monitors also has so many other problems like IPS Glow or the annoying White that pops up during Black Screen if theres a Logo or Titles on Screen which is annoying,even regular Tv doesn’t have that dumb problem
Oled looks amazing because of the Blacks and Colors it definitely looks better than any Monitors out there but I still bought G7 4K just to avoid Burn In on my LG CX 65” plus I like to have my little Gaming Setup but Monitors also has so many other problems like IPS Glow or the annoying White that pops up during Black Screen if theres a Logo or Titles on Screen which is annoying,even regular Tv doesn’t have that dumb problem
ppi is like a 24"1080p monitor so not good,also SDR brightness sucks
260usd dell 240hz s2522hg review please 🙏
Defo not worth it I’ve just returned mine was not impressed with visuals contrast or brightness too dark wasn’t over impressed with the build quality for the price either better options out there
Das it vrr work ps5 in av mode
As far as we know, yes it does!
I don’t think this is the successor to the 32 1440 model. It’s it’s own thing.
I've had this new g7 since it's first release day, in the UK it was released earlier than others, I love it, I had the old g7 buy didn't like the curve or hdr on it.
does it have back bleeding ?
I don't see anyone, I'm play hunt showdown and that game gets pitch black at times, it's a brilliant monitor.
@@TheAmoscokkie This monitor is IPS. In other words, there’s no such thing as black here, its just light grey
why do you keep stating it's an Ips when it's an VA Panel
Because it's an ips panel..... You must have the wrong model
@@freddyflores288 sorry I do I never even realised samsung made a 4k 120hz version of the same model the odyssey G7 why not call it the G6 or G8 so not to confuse things
This Odyssey G7 is a marketing BS. They should have used a different name since it's completely different.
Its called the Odyssey G70a in other markets. Not sure why they call it G7 in the US. Maybe they didn’t have a true successor ready this year so they put this one is. Anywaw I believe this monitor is aimed at console gamers.
@@MagicSnapO the true successor will use miniled
GSYNC is available on HDMI 2.1 as well.
Please explain.. why does it say ps5 only at 4k 60fps??? that just sounds fake
Just bought this for $569 brand new from samsungs website. Im coming from a 6 year old 4k 60hz monitor with a shitty color gamut and no HDR so im sure i will be satisfied lol.
We’d love to hear what you think once you get it!
The Ps5 pisses me off so much is it actually true that It can only go 4k60hz?
no lol
That’s a downgrade son. Worse motion, input lag, contrast and Color gamut for a slightly sharper image, and I barely can see the difference IN GAMING at 27” between WQHD and UHD. Just get the G7 at a discount.
If you really want hdr I'd go with hdr10 monitor
hdr 400 and hdr10 are the same standard exepct hdr400 is better, did you mean hdr10+?
@@kolofre they're not the same. Hdr400 means 400nits and hdr10 means 10 bit.
Its not quantum dot...i think its a downgrade from last year model