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MSI Optix G27CQ4
Samsung Odyssey G50D S27DG50
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Max Refresh Rate
165 Hz
Size
27"
Pixel Type
VA
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
Variable Refresh Rate
FreeSync
Max Refresh Rate
180 Hz
Size
27"
Pixel Type
IPS
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Our Verdict
MSI Optix G27CQ4
Samsung Odyssey G50D S27DG50
The MSI Optix G27CG4 and the Samsung Odyssey G50D S27DG50 are both entry-level 1440p gaming monitors. They have different panel types, as the Samsung has an IPS panel with a wider viewing angle, and combined with its superior ergonomics, it's the better choice for sharing your screen with someone else. The Samsung is also the better choice for gaming in well-lit rooms because it gets brighter. However, the MSI is superior for gaming in dark rooms because its VA panel has a higher contrast ratio for deeper blacks.
Variants
- Optix G27CQ4 (27")
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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.1
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
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Curved
Yes
No
Curve Radius
1500R
Not Curved
Size
27"
27"
Weight (without stand)
8.4 lbs (3.8 kg)
7.4 lbs (3.4 kg)
Weight (with stand)
9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)
14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Build Quality
6.5
7.0
Build Quality Picture
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Ergonomics
1.5
9.3
Ergonomics Picture
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Back Picture
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Height Adjustment
0.0" (0.0 cm)
4.7" (12.0 cm)
Min Height To Top Of Panel
16.6" (42.2 cm)
Tilt Range
-20° to 5°
-25° to 2.5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
No
Yes, Both Ways
Swivel Range
No swivel
-30° to 30°
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Stand
Stand Picture
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Thickness Picture
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Base Width
17.8" (45.1 cm)
11.7" (29.7 cm)
Base Depth
8.9" (22.5 cm)
9.8" (25.0 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
8.7" (22.1 cm)
7.3" (18.5 cm)
Weight (With Display)
9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)
14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)
Display
Display Picture
Size
27"
27"
Housing Width
24.2" (61.4 cm)
Housing Height
14.5" (36.9 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
2.8" (7.2 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
8.4 lbs (3.8 kg)
7.4 lbs (3.4 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.3" (0.8 cm)
0.3" (0.8 cm)
Controls
Controls Picture
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In The Box
In The Box Picture
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Power Supply
External Brick
External Brick
Back
Back Picture
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Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.3" (0.8 cm)
0.3" (0.8 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
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Thickness (with stand)
8.7" (22.1 cm)
7.3" (18.5 cm)
Thickness (without stand)
2.8" (7.2 cm)
1.6" (4.0 cm)
Picture Quality
Contrast
8.1
6.3
Checkerboard Picture
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Native Contrast
3,390 : 1
1,221 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
N/A
1,239 : 1
Local Dimming
0.0
2.5
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
Yes
Backlight
Edge
Edge
SDR Brightness
7.7
8.3
Real Scene
335 cd/m²
404 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
297 cd/m²
429 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
297 cd/m²
428 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
297 cd/m²
428 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
297 cd/m²
427 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
297 cd/m²
427 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
296 cd/m²
428 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
297 cd/m²
427 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
297 cd/m²
427 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
297 cd/m²
426 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
297 cd/m²
426 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
0.000
Minimum Brightness
58 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
0.0
6.9
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1
Real Scene
N/A
415 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
N/A
431 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
N/A
431 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
N/A
432 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
N/A
431 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
N/A
432 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
N/A
430 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
N/A
431 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
N/A
431 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
N/A
431 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
N/A
432 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
N/A
0.000
Gray Uniformity
8.9
7.1
50% Uniformity Picture
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50% Std. Dev.
2.089%
5.117%
50% DSE
0.104%
0.169%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.739%
5% DSE
0.067%
Black Uniformity
4.7
6.3
Native Black Uniformity Picture
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Native Std. Dev.
2.860%
1.645%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
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Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
2.407%
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
8.4
8.5
Pre Calibration Picture
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Pre Gamma Curve Picture
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Pre Color Picture
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Picture Mode
User
Custom
sRGB Gamut Area xy
101.1%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
1.77
2.92
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,369 K
7,054 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.12
2.26
Color dE (Avg.)
2.48
3.06
Contrast Setting
70
50
RGB Settings
Normal
0-0-0
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
0
Brightness Setting
100
50
Measured Brightness
297 cd/m²
441 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
9.6
8.4
Post Calibration Picture
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Post Gamma Curve Picture
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Post Color Picture
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Picture Mode
User
Custom
sRGB Gamut Area xy
90.1%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.57
0.67
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,536 K
6,510 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.18
2.17
Color dE (Avg.)
0.60
1.70
Contrast Setting
70
50
RGB Settings
94-95-98
-1,-2,-9
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
0
Brightness Setting
26
6
Measured Brightness
99 cd/m²
104 cd/m²
ICC Profile
SDR Color Gamut
9.2
9.3
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
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sRGB Coverage xy
98.4%
99.1%
sRGB Picture Mode
User
Custom
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
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Adobe RGB Coverage xy
84.6%
79.7%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
User
Custom
HDR Color Gamut
0.0
7.1
Wide Color Gamut
N/A
Yes
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
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DCI-P3 Coverage xy
84.1%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
No HDR
Custom
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
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Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
N/A
60.7%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
No HDR
Custom
DCI P3 xy
N/A
HDR Color Volume
0.0
7.1
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
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1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
N/A
61.1%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
No HDR
Custom
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
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10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
N/A
26.9%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
No HDR
Custom
Viewing Angle
5.6
7.6
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
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Color Washout From Left
24°
34°
Color Washout From Right
26°
39°
Hue Graph
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Color Shift From Left
43°
47°
Color Shift From Right
47°
57°
Lightness Graph
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Brightness Loss From Left
28°
40°
Brightness Loss From Right
30°
44°
Black Level Raise From Left
19°
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
21°
70°
Gamma Shift From Left
17°
37°
Gamma Shift From Right
16°
37°
Text Clarity
7.5
7.5
ClearType On
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ClearType Off
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Pixel Type
VA
IPS
Pixels
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Subpixel Layout
RGB
RGB
Direct Reflections
7.5
Ring Light Picture
Direct Reflections Graph
Peak Direct Reflection Intensity
20.4%
Screen Finish
Matte
Matte
Ambient Black Level Raise
6.8
Black Level Raise Picture
Ambient Black Level Raise Graph
Black Luminance @ 0 lx
0.33 cd/m²
Black Luminance @ 1000 lx
1.68 cd/m²
Total Reflected Light
6.6
Bright Room Off Picture
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Total Reflection Ring Light Picture
Total Reflected Light Intensity
25,911% ⋅ pixel
Diffraction Artifacts
No
Gradient
9.7
9.8
Gradient Picture
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Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Vertical Viewing Angle
5.3
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
26°
Color Washout From Above
27°
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
40°
Color Shift From Above
44°
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
29°
Brightness Loss From Above
30°
Black Level Raise From Below
13°
Black Level Raise From Above
12°
Gamma Shift From Below
13°
Gamma Shift From Above
10°
SDR Color Volume
9.5
sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
sRGB In ICtCp
99.2%
Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
90.5%
sRGB Picture Mode
User
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
User
Image Retention
10
Image Retention Picture
IR After 0 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 2 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 4 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 6 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 8 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 10 Min Recovery
0.00%
Color Bleed
10
Color Bleed Horizontal
Pixel Row Error
0.001%
Color Bleed Vertical
Pixel Column Error
0.002%
Reflections
7.5
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
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Screen Finish
Matte
Matte
Total Reflections
5.4%
Indirect Reflections
3.3%
Calculated Direct Reflections
2.1%
Motion
Refresh Rate
7.7
Native Refresh Rate
165 Hz
180 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
165 Hz
180 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
180 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
120 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
60 Hz
DSC Toggle
No
DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over DP
N/A
DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
N/A
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Variable Refresh Rate
FreeSync
Yes
FreeSync
Yes
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (Tested)
Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)
VRR Maximum
165 Hz
180 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
Native
165 Hz
180 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
165 Hz
180 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
VRR Motion Performance
7.2
Pursuit Photo VRR
OD Mode CAD Comparison
Recommended VRR OD Setting
Adaptive-Sync
Variable Overdrive Advertised
No
Avg. CAD
223
Best CAD
223
Worst CAD
224
Refresh Rate Compliance
7.0
Fast GTG Sequence
VRR Compliance
Compliance @ Max Hz
39%
Compliance @ 120 FPS
53%
Compliance @ 60 FPS
74%
CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
7.5
Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh
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CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh
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OD Transition Max Refresh Rate
OD adaptivesync
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Faster
Avg. CAD
174
Best 10% CAD
89
Worst 10% CAD
278
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
First Response Time
5.5 ms
6.9 ms
Total Response Time
13.5 ms
7.3 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Fastest
Faster
RGB Overshoot
6.9%
1 RGB
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
0.0%
9 RGB
Worst 10% First Response Time
12.6 ms
12.0 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
21.9 ms
12.0 ms
Heatmap First Response
Heatmap Total Response
Heatmap RGB Overshoot
Motion Blur Picture
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Response Time Table
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CAD @ 120Hz
7.7
Pursuit Photo 120Hz
CAD Heatmap 120Hz
OD Transition 120Hz
OD adaptivesync
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Faster
Avg. CAD
172
Best 10% CAD
90
Worst 10% CAD
260
Response Time @ 120Hz
Worst 10% First Response Time
8.2 ms
RGB Overshoot
3 RGB
Total Response Time
7.4 ms
First Response Time
5.6 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Faster
Worst 10% Total Response Time
12.7 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
17 RGB
120Hz First Response Heatmap
120Hz Total Response Heatmap
120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot
CAD @ 60Hz
7.7
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
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CAD Heatmap 60Hz
OD Transition 60Hz
OD adaptivesync
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Faster
Avg. CAD
169
Best 10% CAD
88
Worst 10% CAD
254
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Fast
Faster
First Response Time
5.7 ms
5.5 ms
Total Response Time
21.1 ms
7.2 ms
RGB Overshoot
10.2%
3 RGB
Worst 10% Total Response Time
22.2 ms
12.5 ms
Worst 10% First Response Time
10.2 ms
7.8 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
1.8%
17 RGB
60Hz First Response Heatmap
60Hz Total Response Heatmap
60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing Picture
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Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Yes
No BFI
Maximum Frequency
165 Hz
N/A
Minimum Frequency
120 Hz
N/A
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
Pulse Width Control
No BFI
Pulse Phase Control
No BFI
Pulse Amplitude Control
No BFI
VRR At The Same Time
No BFI
VRR Flicker
9.6
VRR Flicker Video
VRR Flicker Graph
Dark Gray Flicker
0.3 RGB
Middle Gray Flicker
0.2 RGB
Light Gray Flicker
0.2 RGB
Image Flicker
10
10
Backlight Picture
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Flicker-Free
Yes
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Response Time @ 60Hz
6.8
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
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Best Overdrive Setting
Fast
Faster
Rise / Fall Time
5.7 ms
5.5 ms
Total Response Time
21.1 ms
7.2 ms
Overshoot Error
10.2%
3 RGB
Dark Rise / Fall Time
10.2 ms
7.8 ms
Dark Total Response Time
22.2 ms
12.5 ms
Dark Overshoot Error
1.8%
17 RGB
Inputs
Input Lag
9.5
8.8
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
4.3 ms
4.8 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
6.2 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
9.6 ms
10.8 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
4.5 ms
Variable Refresh Rate @ 60Hz
9.5 ms
10 Bit HDR
N/A
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
6.3 ms
N/A
Resolution
8.3
7.5
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
2560 x 1440
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Megapixels
3.7 MP
3.7 MP
Pixel Density
109 PPI
109 PPI
Screen Diagonal
27.0"
Screen Area
310 in²
PS5 Compatibility
4.9
PS5 Compatibility Photo
PS5 Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
6.6
XSX Compatibility Photo
XSX Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Inputs
Inputs 1
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Inputs 2
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Inputs
Inputs 1
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Inputs 2
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DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.2)
1 (DP 1.2)
DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth
No DisplayPort 2.1
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 2.0)
1 (HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth
No HDMI 2.1
Daisy Chaining
No
3.5mm Audio Out
1
Yes
Ethernet
No
HDR10
No
Yes
Dolby Vision
No
DVI
No
VGA
No
DisplayPort Out
No
USB
No
1 (Service Port Only)
USB C
No
0
Microphone In 3.5mm
No
Digital Optical Audio Out
No
Analog Audio Out RCA
No
Power Supply
External Brick
External Brick
USB
USB-A Ports
No
1 (Service Port Only)
USB-A Rated Speed
480Mbps (USB 2.0)
USB-B Upstream Port
No
USB-C Ports
No
0
USB-C Upstream
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Rated Speed
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Power Delivery
No USB-C Ports
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
No USB-C Ports
Thunderbolt
No
macOS Compatibility
macOS Screenshot
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
No
No
RGB Illumination
No
No
Multiple Input Display
No
No
KVM Switch
No
Smart OS
No
HDR10
No
Yes
On-Screen Display (OSD)
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Controls
Controls Picture
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In The Box
In The Box Picture
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Optix G32CQ4
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