Samsung G5 Odyssey vs. Gigabyte G34WQC - Better for Gaming?

Started by johnmdaly on June 20, 2024

I'm trying to decide between the Samsung G5 Odyssey and the Gigabyte G34WQC for gaming. Can anyone compare these two monitors in terms of performance, especially for games? I'd appreciate some insights.

Solved by jacobejacke in post #8
In our article Samsung 34" G5 Odyssey vs. Gigabyte 34" G34WQC A, we delve deeper into the details and nuances of these two monitors. It might be worth taking a look at it for more insights.

Both monitors have similar resolutions and display panel types, but their refresh rates differ slightly. The Samsung G5 Odyssey has a 165 Hz refresh rate, while the Gigabyte G34WQC A has a 144 Hz one. In terms of response time, both are 1 ms, which is excellent for gaming.

That's interesting! I was under the impression that higher Hz would always be better, but it seems there might be some other factors at play here?

Yes, refresh rate is just one aspect to consider. The Gigabyte G34WQC A has a slightly wider color capability with 90% DCI-P3 coverage compared to the Samsung G5 Odyssey's 72% NTSC. This could make a difference in games that emphasize color and visual fidelity.

What about response time? I've heard it's important for gaming, especially for fast-paced action games. Do these monitors have similar response times?

Yes, both the Samsung G5 Odyssey and Gigabyte G34WQC A offer 1 ms response times, which is excellent for gaming.

Thanks for the info! It's helpful to know that both have great response times. But what about the overall gaming experience? Does one monitor stand out over the other?

In our article Samsung 34" G5 Odyssey vs. Gigabyte 34" G34WQC A, we delve deeper into the details and nuances of these two monitors. It might be worth taking a look at it for more insights.

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I'll definitely check that out! For now, I'm leaning towards the Samsung G5 Odyssey because of its higher refresh rate. Thanks for all the help!

No problem, happy gaming!