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Samsung Odyssey G5 vs ASUS TUF VG27AQ
Which should you actually buy? Here's our verdict.
The case for each
Samsung Odyssey G5 27" 165Hz Curved
Why it wins
1440p at 165Hz with a 1000R curve for roughly $250 — the spec combination that made high-refresh gaming mainstream. The VA panel's contrast makes dark games look properly dark, something IPS rivals at this price can't do.
Watch out for
No speakers and a wobbly stock stand — budget for a monitor arm (it's VESA-ready). The 1000R curve is polarizing for productivity work; straight lines near the edges look curved because they are.
Our verdict
The two budget-1440p kings, and the panels decide it. The G5's VA gives deeper blacks and the 1000R curve pulls you in — great for immersive single-player. The TUF's IPS is faster, more color-accurate, and has ELMB-Sync for motion clarity — better for competitive shooters and any color work. Story games in a dark room: G5. Ranked queues and daylight offices: TUF.
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