The Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30 is a basic 1080p gaming monitor available in a 24 or 27 inch size; it's an updated version of the Samsung Odyssey G3 F27G35T with a different design but many of the same features. It has a high 144Hz refresh rate with variable refresh rate (VRR) support in the form of native FreeSync and G-SYNC compatibility. Like other monitors in the Samsung Odyssey lineup, it has a VA panel with high native contrast for deep blacks, but it lacks local dimming and has narrow viewing angles, so the image looks washed out from the sides. It's limited on extra features, as it doesn't support HDR, and even though it has a USB input, you can only use it as a service port and not for charging.
Our Verdict
The Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30 is decent for most uses. It has good gaming features because it has a fast 144Hz refresh rate with VRR support and low input lag. However, it has a slow response time that makes motion look blurry. It's decent for work, watching movies, and content creators because it has decent ergonomics and good reflection handling, but it has narrow viewing angles and low SDR peak brightness. It also displays deep blacks if you want to view content in the dark, but sadly, it doesn't support HDR.
- Swivel, tilt, and height adjustments.
- 144Hz refresh rate.
- High native contrast ratio and decent black uniformity.
- 24 inch size doesn't offer a ton of screen real estate.
- Narrow viewing angles.
- No HDR support.
The Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30 is decent for office use. It has a small 24 inch screen, so you can't comfortably open multiple windows side-by-side. Text clarity is decent, but you don't get those ultra-crisp images. It has decent ergonomics if you want to turn your screen, but it has narrow viewing angles. Also, although it has good reflection handling, it doesn't get bright enough to fight glare.
- Swivel, tilt, and height adjustments.
- Decent text clarity.
- Good reflection handling.
- 24 inch size doesn't offer a ton of screen real estate.
- Narrow viewing angles.
- Doesn't get bright enough to fight glare.
The Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30 has good gaming features, but its performance is disappointing because it has bad motion handling. It has a slow response time resulting in black smearing and a lot of motion blur behind fast-moving objects. On the plus side, it has a high 144Hz refresh rate with native FreeSync support and G-SYNC compatibility. Input lag is low for a responsive gaming experience. Also, it performs well in dark rooms, thanks to its excellent native contrast ratio.
- 144Hz refresh rate.
- FreeSync support and G-SYNC compatibility.
- High native contrast ratio and decent black uniformity.
- Slow response time.
The Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30 is decent for watching multimedia content. It performs well in dark rooms because its high contrast ratio displays deep blacks, but it doesn't get bright enough to fight glare in a well-lit room. Sadly, the 1080p resolution may be too limiting for people who want to watch high-resolution, 4k content. It has narrow viewing angles, so it's hard to watch videos with a few people around.
- Swivel, tilt, and height adjustments.
- Good reflection handling.
- High native contrast ratio and decent black uniformity.
- 24 inch size doesn't offer a ton of screen real estate.
- Narrow viewing angles.
- No HDR support.
The Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30 is decent for content creators. The 24 inch, 1080p screen is limited if you want to use it to edit high-resolution photos and videos, but it's good to use as a secondary monitor. It has decent ergonomics, so it's easy to turn your screen to a client, but the image looks washed out from the sides. Luckily, it has a high native contrast ratio and decent black uniformity if you usually edit in a dark room.
- Swivel, tilt, and height adjustments.
- Good reflection handling.
- 24 inch size doesn't offer a ton of screen real estate.
- Narrow viewing angles.
The Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30 doesn't support HDR.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 24 inch Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30, and we expect our results to be valid for the 27 inch model. There's an AG32 variant with a higher refresh rate, so our results aren't valid for that, and you can see the differences between each model below. The AG30 is an updated version of the Samsung Odyssey G3 F27G35T, and it's part of Samsung's Odyssey lineup in 2021, which includes the Samsung Odyssey G5 G50A, Samsung Odyssey G7 G70A, and the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9/G95NA S49AG95.
| Short Model Code | Size | Type | Resolution | Refresh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S24AG30 | 24" | VA | 1080p | 144Hz |
| S27AG30 | 27" | VA | 1080p | 144Hz |
| S24AG32 | 24" | VA | 1080p | 165Hz |
| S27AG32 | 27" | VA | 1080p | 165Hz |
| S32AG32 | 32" | VA | 1080p | 165Hz |
If someone comes across a different type of panel or their Samsung Odyssey G30A doesn't correspond to our review, let us know, and we'll update the review. Note that some tests, like the gray uniformity, may vary between individual units.
Our unit was manufactured in June 2021, and you can see the label here.
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The Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30 is a basic gaming monitor with limited features. Despite its favorable gaming features like the 144Hz refresh rate and VRR, there are better options available with improved motion handling. Even the Samsung Odyssey G3 F27G35T offers slightly better overall performance for a bit more.
Also see our recommendations for the best 24-25 inch monitors, the best 144Hz monitors, and the best 1080p monitors.
The Acer Nitro XF243Y Pbmiiprx is much better overall than the Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30. They each have a 24 inch screen with a 1080p resolution, but they have different panel types. The Acer has an IPS panel with wider viewing angles, while the Samsung has a VA panel with better contrast. Motion looks much better on the Acer thanks to the much quicker response time, and it has a slightly faster 165Hz refresh rate. The Acer is also better for bright room gaming because it gets brighter and has better reflection handling. It also has more features like built-in speakers and HDR10, which the Samsung doesn't support.
The AOC 24G2 is a much better gaming monitor than the Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30, but they use different panel types. The AOC has an IPS panel with wider viewing angles, while the Samsung has a VA panel with better contrast. Even though they each have a 144Hz refresh rate, motion looks much better on the AOC thanks to its much quicker response time. The AOC is also a better choice for use in well-lit rooms because it gets brighter and has much better reflection handling.
The Samsung Odyssey G4/G40B S27BG40 is a higher-end version of the Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30, so it has a few more features. The main difference is that the G4 has a higher 240Hz refresh rate compared to the 144Hz refresh rate of the G3, and it has much better motion handling too. They also have different panel types, with the G4 having wider viewing angles and the G3 having a higher contrast, making it the better choice for dark room gaming.
The Samsung Odyssey G50A S27AG50 is much better for gaming than the Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30 as it's a higher-end monitor and has more features. The S27AG50 has a higher 165Hz refresh rate with much better motion handling, and it gets much brighter in SDR. The S27AG50 has wider viewing angles thanks to the IPS panel, and it supports HDR, which the S24AG30 doesn't, but it doesn't add much because the picture quality in dark scenes isn't good. The S27AG50 is also larger, while the S24AG30 is a smaller 24-inch screen with a 1080p resolution, but it has a better contrast thanks to the VA panel.
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