The Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T is a 240Hz, 1440p gaming monitor. It's part of Samsung's 2020 Odyssey gaming lineup, and it's one of few monitors available in two sizes: 27 and 32 inches, which we tested. It has a 240Hz refresh rate with native FreeSync VRR support to reduce screen tearing. It's also G-SYNC compatible if you want to use it with an NVIDIA graphics card. It has a 1000R curve that helps bring the edges of the screen within your field of vision, and it has a VA panel with edge-lit local dimming, but unlike some of Samsung's models that came out after this one, like the Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75, it doesn't have Mini LED backlighting.
Our Verdict
The Samsung Odyssey G7 is good for PC gaming. It has a native 240Hz refresh rate, FreeSync support, and is compatible with NVIDIA's G-SYNC VRR. It has low input lag for a responsive feel with VRR enabled, and it has a consistently fast response time across its VRR range, but there's still some blur with fast-moving objects. The biggest downside is that it has distracting VRR flicker in dark scenes with changing frame rates. On the plus side, it delivers good picture quality with deep blacks, but it has a terrible local dimming feature that causes blooming around bright objects.
- Consistently fast response time at any refresh rate.
- Native FreeSync support and G-SYNC compatibility.
- Great native contrast ratio.
- Low input lag with VRR enabled.
- Noticeable VRR flicker with changing frame rates.
- Fast-moving objects still have smearing.
- Terrible local dimming feature.
The Samsung Odyssey G7 is okay for console gaming. It lacks HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, but it still provides a good gaming experience with low input lag and a fast enough response time at any refresh rate. It has a high native contrast ratio, so blacks look deep while gaming in dark rooms, but it has a terrible local dimming feature, resulting in blooming around bright objects.
- Consistently fast response time at any refresh rate.
- Great native contrast ratio.
- Low input lag with VRR enabled.
- Fast-moving objects still have smearing.
- Terrible local dimming feature.
- No HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
The Samsung Odyssey G7 is good for office use. It has a large 32-inch screen with a 1440p resolution, giving you enough screen space to multitask. Sadly, because of its VA panel, it has narrow viewing angles, which isn't ideal for sharing your screen with others. On the upside, it gets bright enough to combat glare, and it has very good reflection handling.
- Very good reflection handling.
- Bright enough to fight glare.
- Good text clarity.
- Narrow viewing angles.
The Samsung Odyssey G7 is decent for media creation. Its 32-inch screen allows you to open multiple windows at once for multitasking. However, the screen's aggressive curve may not be to everyone's liking while photo or video editing. The curve helps bring the edges within your field of vision, but with its narrow viewing angles, it isn't ideal for sharing your screen with others. Lastly, it has good picture quality with a high native contrast ratio, but you need to calibrate it for the best accuracy.
- Great native contrast ratio.
- Very good reflection handling.
- Good text clarity.
- Narrow viewing angles.
- Needs full calibration for best accuracy.
The Samsung Odyssey G7 has decent brightness. It gets bright enough to fight glare in well-lit rooms, and it also makes small highlights stand out a bit in HDR. However, it can't maintain that brightness with larger highlights in HDR.
- Bright enough to fight glare.
- Small highlights pop in HDR.
- Limited HDR brightness with larger highlights.
The Samsung Odyssey G7 has a great response time. It's consistent across its refresh rate range, but there's still some blur and smearing with fast-moving objects.
- Consistently fast response time at any refresh rate.
- Fast-moving objects still have smearing.
The Samsung Odyssey G7 has mediocre HDR picture quality. While it has a high native contrast ratio to display deep blacks, it has a terrible local dimming feature that causes blooming, and it fails to make colors look vivid.
- Great native contrast ratio.
- Terrible local dimming feature.
The Samsung Odyssey G7 has good SDR picture quality. It displays a wide range of colors, and it has a great native contrast ratio, so blacks are deep and inky next to bright highlights.
- Great native contrast ratio.
The Samsung Odyssey G7 has great color accuracy. While its dedicated sRGB mode has good accuracy before calibration, you still need to calibrate it for the best accuracy.
- Good accuracy in sRGB mode.
- Needs full calibration for best accuracy.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- Updated Feb 21, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.0.1. This includes a new test result for DisplayPort 2.1 Transmission Bandwidth.
- Updated Jul 03, 2024: Clarified in the Variants section that the results are with firmware 1016.1.
- Updated May 27, 2024: Updated text throughout the review according to Test Bench 2.0, mainly in the Verdict and Motion sections.
- Updated May 24, 2024: Corrected the recommended overdrive setting in CAD @ 60Hz to reflect that enabling VRR results in the best motion handling.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G7, and the results are also valid for the 27-inch model, known as the Samsung Odyssey G7 27. It's part of the 2020 Odyssey lineup. There's a newer Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75 in Samsung's 2022 lineup, but it's a different monitor with a higher resolution.
| Name | Size(s) | US Model | Short Model Code | Refresh Rate | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Odyssey G7 27 | 27" | LC27G75TQSNXZA | C27G75T | 240Hz | 2560x1440 |
| Samsung Odyssey G7 32 | 32" | LC32G75TQSNXZA | C32G75T | 240Hz | 2560x1440 |
Our unit was manufactured in May 2020; you can see the label here. The latest results are with firmware 1016.1.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The Samsung Odyssey G7 is a good PC gaming monitor that combines a high 240Hz refresh rate with a 1440p resolution. It also has good dark room performance, but its picture quality isn't as good as newer Samsung monitors like the Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75. Also, there are many bugs with it, and monitors like the Gigabyte M27Q X and the Dell Alienware AW2723DF offer nearly the same gaming performance for a cheaper cost, so unless you really want a monitor with a VA panel, there are better options.
Also, make sure to check out our recommendations for the best curved gaming monitors, the best 240Hz monitors, and the best 1440p monitors.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 is an upgraded version of the Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T. The Neo G8 has a higher 4k resolution and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth that allows it to achieve a 240Hz refresh rate. The Neo G8 also has better overall picture quality because it has Mini LED backlighting, allowing it to get brighter and deliver a better local dimming feature than the G7.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75 is a newer version of the Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T, and both monitors are very different. The S32BG75 has a 4k screen with HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, allowing you to play high-frame-rate games in 4k, which the C32G75T can't do. The S32BG75 also has Mini LED backlighting with a much better local dimming feature than the C32G75T. If you want a high-end 4k monitor, the S32BG75 is the better choice, but the C32G75T is better if your graphics card can't take full advantage of the 4k resolution.
The Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T and the LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B use different panel technologies, each with strengths and weaknesses. The LG has better viewing angles, but this comes at the expense of contrast. The Samsung has much better contrast, so it's a better choice for a dark room. The Samsung's black frame insertion (BFI) feature is far more versatile, as it's available across the entire refresh rate range of the monitor, as low as 60Hz, while the BFI on the LG is only available in a narrow range.
The Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T and the Gigabyte M32U are both decent gaming monitors, but the better one depends a bit on your personal preferences. The Samsung uses a VA panel, which is better for a dark room. The Gigabyte has an IPS panel, which is best for a brighter viewing environment. The Gigabyte also has better viewing angles and supports HDMI 2.1, so it's a better choice for Sony PS5 or Xbox Series S|X gamers.
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, all of which we purchase ourselves, without cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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