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Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30 Review

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Product testers lauded the Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30, endorsing it for gaming, office, and media creation. They hailed its FreeSync tech, 144Hz refresh rate, excellent color gamut, and ergonomic stand. However, this monitor was criticized because of its poor viewing angles. Read the MSI Optix MAG273R review for a device with much wider viewing angles.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30 is a basic 2021-model gaming monitor that promises advanced motion handling to gamers. It’s available in both 24 and 27-inch variants and joins our catalog of the best-rated computer monitors today. This device has a 144hz refresh rate and excellent input lag, offering responsive performance. With FreeSync support and G-SYNC compatibility, this device reduces screen tearing. This Full HD monitor provides great colors. Find out more about the Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30 below and see how it competes against some of the top-rated gaming monitors in the industry.

Consensus

our Verdict

Critics were pleased with the Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30, recommending it for gaming. It has a 144Hz refresh rate, putting it on the same footing as the 144Hz AOC G2460PQU 24-inch LED monitor. Researchers at RTINGS revealed a low 4.7 ms input lag and good 22.5 ms total response time. This monitor offers FreeSync support and G-SYNC compatibility. Equipped with a VA panel, the device offers very deep blacks, featuring an impressive 5,099:1 contrast ratio. However, the peak brightness of just 219 disappointed testers, and it has no HDR mode. The Dell S2421H offers a slightly brighter screen that reaches 250 nits. Testers at Tom’s Hardware stated that the monitor has a fairly ergonomic stand that rotates into portrait mode. It has an excellent color gamut, covering 98.9% of the sRGB color space. However, this monitor has older HDMI 1.4 ports, which don’t support 8K content. It also had narrow viewing angles during testing. Consider the MSI Optix MAG273R review for an IPS device with wider viewing angles.

Reason to Buy

  • FreeSync support and G-SYNC compatibility
  • Fairly ergonomic stand
  • 144Hz refresh rate
  • Great input lag and decent response time
  • Very deep black levels even in dark rooms

Reason to Avoid

  • Older HDMI 1.4 ports
  • Poor text quality on 27-inch models
  • Narrow viewing angles
  • Low peak brightness

Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30 Specs

Display TypeVA
HDMI Inputs1
HDR Formatn/a
Max Resolution1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Panel TypePanel TypeVA
Refresh Rate144 Hz
Response TimeResponse Time1 ms
Screen size24"
Sync TechnologySync TechnologyAMD FreeSync

All Specs

Test Results

Brightness (nits)219
Contrast Ratio (as ratio, x:1)5,099
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv)0
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy)0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy)76.3
Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy)98.9
Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy)0
Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy)0
Input Lag (ms)9.6
Response Time (ms)8.6
Reflections % (Total Reflections)5.3
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left)43
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right)44
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above)30
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below)30

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Market Context

The Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30 is a basic 2021-model gaming monitor that promises advanced motion handling to gamers. It’s available in both 24 and 27-inch…

The Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30 is a basic 2021-model gaming monitor that promises advanced motion handling to gamers. It’s available in both 24 and 27-inch variants and joins our catalog of the best-rated computer monitors today. This device has a 144hz refresh rate and excellent input lag, offering responsive performance. With FreeSync support and G-SYNC compatibility, this device reduces screen tearing. This Full HD monitor provides great colors. Find out more about the Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30 below and see how it competes against some of the top-rated gaming monitors in the industry.

The Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30 has a faster 22.5 ms response time compared to the Samsung Odyssey G3 LF27G35T, which has a slower 30.9 ms…

The Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30 has a faster 22.5 ms response time compared to the Samsung Odyssey G3 LF27G35T, which has a slower 30.9 ms total response time. Although the LF27G35T is an exclusively 27-inch model, the S24AG30 has both 27-inch and 24-inch variants.

The AOC 24G2 has an IPS panel, delivering better viewing angles than the VA Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30. However, the AOC display has a better…

The AOC 24G2 has an IPS panel, delivering better viewing angles than the VA Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30. However, the AOC display has a better 8.1 ms total response time compared to the 22.5 ms of the Samsung.

The Acer Nitro XF243Y Pbmiiprx features IPS panel tech, providing wider viewing angles than the Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30, which has a VA panel. The…

The Acer Nitro XF243Y Pbmiiprx features IPS panel tech, providing wider viewing angles than the Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30, which has a VA panel. The Acer monitor also has a better 165Hz refresh rate than the 144Hz of the Samsung device.

The Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30 is generally a downgrade from its predecessor the Samsung Odyssey G5 LC27G55T. While the G3 has a Full HD 1920…

The Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30 is generally a downgrade from its predecessor the Samsung Odyssey G5 LC27G55T. While the G3 has a Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, the G5 has a 2560 x 1440 resolution. Additionally, the G5 supports HDR, which is not on the newer G3.

Display Type

VA

VA

LCD

LCD

VA

HDMI Inputs

1

1

2

2

1

HDR Format

n/a

n/a

Yes

Yes

Yes

Max Resolution

1920 x 1080 (Full HD)

1920 x 1080 (Full HD)

1920 x 1080 (Full HD)

1920 x 1080 (Full HD)

2560 x 1440

Panel Type

VA

VA

VA

IPS

VA

Refresh Rate

144 Hz

144 Hz

165 Hz

144 Hz

144 Hz

Response Time

1 ms

1 ms

1 ms

0.5 ms

1 ms

Screen size

24"

27"

23.8"

24"

27"

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Expert Score

84

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True Score

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Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    103.4

    Category Trust Score

    70
    The Samsung Odyssey G3 S24AG30 is decent for most uses. It has good gaming features… read more

    By:

    Samuel Breton

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