Samsung Odyssey G5 LC34G55TWWRXXU 34" 1000R Curved Gaming Monitor - 165Hz, 1ms, 1440p WQHD, Freesync Premium, HDR10, HDMI, Displayport

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Moving on, the Samsung C34G55T has a specified peak brightness of 250-nits, which is plenty under normal lighting conditions. The display also gets a bit brighter, up to 300 – 350-nits, depending on the unit. The Samsung C34G55T is yet another 34″ 3440×1440 ultrawide curved gaming monitor with a high refresh rate.

There are three response time overdrive modes: Standard, Faster and Fastest. At 165Hz, we recommend the ‘Fastest’ mode as it’s most efficient at eliminating ghosting artifacts. You can also use this mode at 60Hz, though some overshoot will become noticeable – in case it bothers you, dial the response time setting down to ‘Faster.’ MBR also reduces the monitor’s maximum brightness when enabled. To activate it, set the response time option to ‘Fastest (MBR).’ It only works at a fixed refresh rate of 165Hz, so unless you can keep constant 165FPS, some image duplication will be noticeable, but motion will appear smoother overall. The Samsung LC34G55T’s response time is superb for the panel type, although it isn’t perfect especially in dark transitions. Some minor persistence and smudging can happen in select sequences, so setting the overdrive to its maximum level is your best option. High-speed imaging will still capture some trails, but it won’t be an issue for the naked eye. While the monitor is not certified by NVIDIA as ‘G-SYNC Compatible’, you can manually enable it if you have a compatible GeForce graphics card. Note that variable refresh rate is only supported over DisplayPort on this monitor. Boundary pushing graphics. Ultra-WQHD gives you a vast encompassing view of your game world, with true lifelike detail. The sheer size delivers pure immersion — eliminating the distracting middle bezel and messy cables of a dual monitor setup.

Samsung LC34G55T Specifications

The Samsung LC34G55T is a FreeSync variant, but it also works with Nvidia’s G-Sync Compatible mode. Take note that you need to use its DisplayPort slot since Adaptive Sync is either buggy or not working at all with the HDMI port. Input lag sits at 4ms at 165Hz, so there are no delays or de-synced instances while using the monitor. Thoughts on the Samsung LC34G55T These minor shifts are not an issue for everyday use or even basic content creation, but when it comes to professional color-critical work, it’s a different story. Samsung’s 1000R curved monitors have received mixed responses from users. Some hate it, others love it, and then there are those who just get used to it.

On this 34″ ultrawide monitor, the 1000R curvature is not that much different than 1500R, so it won’t be an issue for most people. In fact, it helps with the immersion and reduces the issues caused by narrow viewing angles of the VA panel technology. Price & Similar Monitors Such high resolution on the 34″ sized screen of the Samsung C34G55T also hits the pixel density sweet spot of roughly 110 PPI (pixels per inch), meaning that you’ll get plenty of screen real estate, as well as sharp details and text, without any scaling necessary.

All VA panels have some gamma/saturation shifts. Basically, a certain shade of red, for instance, can appear slightly different in the center of the screen and in a corner of the screen, depending on the angle you’re looking at the screen.

There’s another 34″ 3440×1440 165Hz ultrawide monitor with 1000R screen curvature available, the MSI Artymis 343CQR. What differentiates this model from the majority, however, is the fact that it has a more aggressively 1000R curved VA panel. Image Quality The Samsung C34G55T monitor has a screen resolution of 3440×1440 and an aspect ratio of 21:9. This makes it a bit more demanding to drive than Quad HD (2560×1440), but the trade-off is definitely worth it as you get a more immersive viewing experience with a wider field of view in supported games.Additionally, there are plenty of movies shot at the 2.35:1 aspect ratio, which looks amazing on 21:9 monitors. However, the Samsung LC34G55T doesn’t present the best value when compared against monitors like the Gigabyte G34WQC or the AOC CU34G2X. This model has a slight advantage in refresh rate and a deeper curve, but it loses out on vibrancy and features. It’s great for gaming, but you are better off saving the money on the two aforementioned models even if they only offer 144Hz. Some competitive games, like Overwatch and StarCraft, however, don’t allow ultrawide resolutions as the extended field of view is considered as an unfair advantage. On top of that, there’s no IPS glow, making the viewing experience all the better, especially in dark or dim-lit rooms where the high contrast ratio can really bring out the details in the shadows of the image. When it comes to pixel response time performance, the Samsung C34G55T is similar to most VA panel displays. Sadly, this means that there’s some noticeable smearing behind fast-moving objects, especially in darker scenes since pixels take longer to change from dark into bright pixels.

You have to take note of the Samsung LC34G55T’s size since it requires a bit of depth from your desk. It requires almost a foot when assembled, and it’s almost 32 inches wide even if its curve is more pronounced. It’s not as heavy as monitors like the Gigabyte G34WQC, but it still isn’t portable since it’s bigger than your usual office display.

Vivid scenes wrap around you. The all-encompassing 1000R display fills every part of your peripheral vision and draws you right into the character's shoes. Experience a level of gaming more heart-pounding than anything before.