Samsung dips into budget OLED territory with new 180Hz Odyssey G50SF

Samsung is bringing its QD-OLED technology to a more budget-conscious segment with the quiet launch of the new Odyssey G50SF. This 27-inch monitor aims to offer the core benefits of OLED, but makes some significant cuts elsewhere to hit a lower price point.

The G50SF (via FlatplanelsHD) uses a 27-inch QD-OLED panel, featuring a QHD (2560×1440) resolution and a maximum refresh rate of 180Hz. As expected from OLED, the response time is near-instantaneous at 0.03ms (GtG), and the contrast ratio is rated at 1,000,000:1. Colour coverage is also strong, hitting 99% of the DCI-P3 gamut with 10-bit colour depth. The display supports both FreeSync and is G-Sync Compatible for tear-free gaming.

The typical brightness is a very low 200 cd/m², and HDR support is limited to just HDR10 (likely meaning no official VESA certification). The connectivity is also surprisingly dated for a 2025 monitor; it features only DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 2.0. This means the full 180Hz refresh rate is only achievable via DisplayPort (with DSC or lower colour depth), as HDMI 2.0 will cap out at 144Hz. There's also no USB hub. Ergonomics are equally basic, with the included stand offering only tilt adjustment, though VESA mounting is supported.

Pricing in this region is still unknown, but in New Zealand, Taiwan, and Indonesia, it's priced at the equivalent of £430, £338, and £345, respectively.

KitGuru says: There are some notable cuts here compared to higher-end OLED displays, but the price point should help make up for that. Right now though, there is no word on whether or not this monitor will be made available in the UK. 

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