Samsung Odyssey G5

How to play PS5 games at 1440p with Samsung Odyssey G5

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Thanks to a recent firmware update to the Samsung Odyssey G5, you can now play PlayStation 5 games at 1440p with the gaming monitor. To find out how to do so, you can follow this Seeking Tech tutorial.

How to check the software version of the Odyssey G5

The first step we recommend taking is to check what software version your Odyssey G5 is currently running. You can do so by taking the following steps:

1. Using the Function Key Guide on the monitor, navigate towards the “Menu,” which is the top option.

2. In “Menu,” go to “Support” on the left side and then go to “Software Update” on the right side.

3. The software version can be seen on the rightmost side. As of the time of publishing, the current version of the Odyssey G5 is 1005.0, which was first made available on Dec. 24, 2020. If your monitor has an older version, then you need to update to the latest one.

How to update the firmware for Samsung Odyssey G5

To update the firmware of the G5, you need to take the following steps:

1. Before you begin, you need an USB storage drive that have the FAT32 format.

2. If you got a compatible USB storage drive, connect it to your computer if you haven’t done so already.

3. You can then download the upgrade file from the official Samsung website.

4. Open the downloaded .zip folder and then copy the .bin file into the root directory of the USB drive. Make sure that the .bin file for the latest firmware is the only .bin file on the root directory.

5. Disconnect the USB storage drive with the firmware update file from your computer and plug it into the USB service port of your Samsung Odyssey G5 gaming monitor.

6. With the Function Key Guide on the G5, navigate to “Menu.”

7. Under “Menu,” select “Support” on the left side of the screen and then “Software Update” on the right side of the screen.

8. A prompt should appear, asking you to update to the latest firmware of the monitor. Choose the “Yes” option to begin the process.

9. During the installation, the Odyssey G5 will turn itself off and on again to apply the changes. After it turns off for the second time, you need to unplug the monitor from the power outlet.

10. Plug the monitor back into the power outlet again and then turn it on to complete the firmware update.

How to enable Samsung Odyssey G5 1440p support on PS5

To enable 1440p support for the Samsung Odyssey G5 monitor on the PlayStation 5 side, you need to take the following steps:

1. Enter “Settings” from the Home Screen main system menu. It can be found on the upper right corner of the screen in the same area as the search option, user profile and system clock.

2. In the “Settings” menu, find and enter “Screen and Video.”

3. In the “Screen and Video” menu, select “Video Output” out of the options on the left side and then “Video Output Information” on the right side of the same screen.

4. In “Video Output Information,” you need to look at resolution. If it shows “3840 x 2160 – 60 Hz” then your G5 monitor is properly downscaling the 4K video signal to 1440p.

5. If it shows “1920 x 1080 – 60 Hz” or “1920 x 1080 – 120 Hz” instead, then you need to head back to the “Screen and Video” menu, select “Video Output” on the left side and then “Resolution” on the right side.

6. Change the resolution setting to 2160p (which is otherwise known as 4K). Your Odyssey G5 monitor will then refresh itself to change the resolution.

7. Keep in mind that your resolution could change depending on what game you are playing. To make sure that the PS5 game you are playing will automatically run at the highest possible resolution, head back to the “Settings” menu.

8. Inside “Settings,” find and enter “Saved Data and Game/App Settings.”

9. Inside the “Saved Data and Game/App Settings” menu, select “Game Presets” from the options of the left side and then “Performance Mode or Resolution Mode” on the right side of the same screen.

10. Change the “Performance Mode or Resolution Mode” setting to “Resolution Mode” to ensure that you will always be playing a PlayStation 5 game at the highest resolution by default.

Is the Odyssey G5 suitable for PS5, Xbox Series X and other consoles?

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The G5 is a budget friendly curved gaming monitor released by Samsung in 2020. So, is this display any good for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and other game consoles?

You can find out in this Seeking Tech guide.

Quick Summary

The Samsung G5 Odyssey is a good gaming monitor if you want to play the new Sony and Microsoft consoles at 120 frames per second. The screen supports 120fps at 1080p with the PS5 as well as 120fps at 1080p and 1440p with the Xbox Series X and S.

The product also supports variable refresh rate and 4K downscaling to 1440p.

When it comes to HDR, however, the G5 is not ideal for the new gaming systems as it lacks support for Dolby Vision and a wide color gamut. Last but not least, this TV’s brightness levels are also too low to really bring out the colors of HDR.

Screen Sizes

The Samsung G5 Odyssey Gaming Monitor comes in two screen size options as you can pick between 27 inches or 32 inches.

You can take a look at the model number for each version below:

  • 27-inch: LC27G55TQWNXZA
  • 32-Inch: LC32G55TQWNXZA

Does the Samsung Odyssey G5 comes with any HDMI 2.1 ports?

The Odyssey G5 does not come with any HDMI 2.1 ports. Instead, the monitor includes a single HDMI 2.0 port.

Native Refresh Rate

The Samsung monitor has a native refresh rate of 144 Hz, which means that it can play games at up to 144 frames per second.

The maximum frame rate is 120 frames per second for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S games.

Maximum Resolution

The G5 has a maximum resolution of 1440p.

Supported Resolutions for PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S

Currently, the PlayStation 5 does not support 1440p although Sony could add compatibility via a future firmware update. As we mentioned above, the G5 is not a 4K monitor; not to mention that it also won’t downscale a 4K video to 1440p. As a result, you are limited to playing PS5 games in 1080p.

With the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, you can play games in 1080p and 1440p.

FreeSync, G-Sync and Variable Refresh Rate Support

The Samsung Odyssey G5 supports FreeSync, G-Sync and Variable Refresh Rate. These features will smooth out frame rates and reduce screen tears.

Variable Refresh Rate, or VRR, is currently supported by the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S while Sony will be adding compatibility to the PlayStation 5 in a future firmware update.

Samsung Odyssey G5’s Input Lag

According to RTINGS, the Odyssey G5 Curved Monitor has extremely low input lag at 1440p, with variable refresh rate enabled and with black frame insertion.

The latency is more noticeable at 1440p/60Hz and with 10-bit HDR. With that said, the lag still falls below our recommended upper limit of 30 ms for a responsive gaming experience.

You can find the G5 input lag tests results below (via RTINGS):

  • 1440p: 4.2 ms
  • 1440p and 60Hz: 23.5 ms
  • Variable Refresh Rate: 4.6 ms
  • Variable Refresh Rate and 60Hz: 9.7 ms
  • 10-Bit HDR: 24.2 ms
  • Black Frame Insertion: 4.4 ms

Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and Wide Color Gamut Support

While the Samsung G5 Odyssey Curved Gaming Monitor supports HDR10, it does not support HDR10+, Dolby Vision or Wide Color Gamut.

The PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S utilizes HDR10. The new Xbox Series consoles will also utilize Dolby Vision in a future firmware update.

Samsung Odyssey G5’s HDR Capabilities

According to RTINGS, the Odyssey G5 has low HDR brightness levels as it can only reach 298 cd/m² at HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness in addition to 297 cd/m² at both HDR Peak 100% Window: 297 cd/m² and HDR Sustained 100% Window: 297 cd/m².

To really highlight HDR, you need a television set that can display at least 500 cd/m². The G5 falls way below that recommended brightness level.

You can take a look at the HDR bright levels for the gaming monitor below (via RTINGS):

  • HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness: 298 cd/m²
  • HDR Peak 2% Window: 159 cd/m²
  • HDR Peak 10% Window: 297 cd/m²
  • HDR Peak 25% Window: 297 cd/m²
  • HDR Peak 50% Window: 297 cd/m²
  • HDR Peak 100% Window: 297 cd/m²
  • HDR Sustained 2% Window: 158 cd/m²
  • HDR Sustained 10% Window: 296 cd/m²
  • HDR Sustained 25% Window: 297 cd/m²
  • HDR Sustained 50% Window: 297 cd/m²
  • HDR Sustained 100% Window: 297 cd/m²
  • HDR ABL: 0.043

Is the Samsung Odyssey G5 good for PS5, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X?

The Samsung Odyssey G5 is a pretty good curved gaming monitor if you want to play PlayStation 5 games at 120 frames per second in 1080p as well as Xbox Series X and S games at 120 frames per second in 1080p/1440p.

The screen also supports variable refresh rate and has low input lag.

The Odyssey G5 does struggle with HDR, however, as it does not support Dolby Vision and lack a wide color gamut. The HDR brightness levels are also very poor.

The maximum resolution for the G5 is 1440p although you can downscale 4K video signals to 1440p for better image quality.

So, for gaming on HDR, you are better off looking for another gaming monitor.

Is the Samsung Odyssey G5 good for Switch, PS4, and Xbox One?

Thanks to the low input lag, the Samsung Odyssey G5 is a great monitor for older HDMI consoles like the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

As we stated above, this isn’t a great HDR monitor. So, it struggles at displaying games that support this display feature on consoles such as the PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One S and Xbox One X.

Compatible desk and wall mounts for Samsung G5

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The G5 Odyssey is a new curved gaming monitor from Samsung. You can follow this guide at Seeking Tech if you want to find the most suitable desk mount or wall mount for this computer screen.

Mounting Specs

The Samsung G5 Odyssey Gaming Monitor is available in two screen sizes as you can pick between 27 inches or 32 inches.

You can find the model number, as well as the mounting specifications, for each size below:

Screen Size Options and Model Numbers

  • 27-inch: LC27G55TQWNXZA
  • 32-inch: LC32G57TQWNXDC

Dimensions Without Stand

  • 27” G5 Odyssey Gaming Monitor: 24.20 in. x 15.07 in. x 4.72 in.
  • 32” G5 Odyssey Gaming Monitor: 27.96 in. x 17.30 in. x 5.35 in.

Weight Without Stand

  • 27” G5 Odyssey Gaming Monitor: 9.0 lbs
  • 32” G5 Odyssey Gaming Monitor: 11.7 lbs

VESA Pattern

  • 27” G5 Odyssey Gaming Monitor: 75 mm x 75 mm
  • 32” G5 Odyssey Gaming Monitor: 75 mm x 75 mm

For the uninformed, the VESA Pattern measures the horizontal and vertical distances between the four mounting holes located on the back of a PC monitor.

Desk mount example.

Compatible desk mount

If you want to mount the G5 to your computer desk, then we recommend checking out the WALI GSDM001 Premium Single LCD Monitor Desk Mount.

The product will allow you to tilt up to 35 degrees upwards or downwards, swivel up to 90 degrees to the left or right and rotate at up 360 degrees. The maximum height is 23.62 inches while the maximum extension is up to 18.34 inches. Needless to say, you will be able to maneuver your PC display in numerous ways.

The WALI GSDM001 has a weight limit of 17.6 pounds and supports the 75 mm x 75 mm VESA pattern. Thus, it is compatible with both the 27-inch and 32-inch G5 Odyssey Gaming Monitor.

For installation, you can pick between c-clamp or grommet hole. The c-clamp installation supports a 3.1-inch thick desk. The grommet hole supports a 2.75-inch diameter desktop cable grommet hole along with a 1.6-inch thick desk.

The mount comes with a mounting hardware kit as well as 10-year warranty. It is available in black, gray and black/red colors. In addition to a single arm, you can also buy a dual arm or triple arm version.

If you are interested, you can purchase the desk mount on Amazon with the following link:

Compatible free-standing mount

If you don’t want or aren’t able to clamp your G5 screen to a desk, then we recommending getting a free-standing mount like the MF001.

This product comes with a freestanding V-shaped base that will keep your computer monitor stable. You can also adjust the height and be able to rotate the screen at up to 360 degrees using the included 18-inch pole. Furthermore, you can tilt up to 45 degrees upwards or downwards and swivel up to 90 degrees to the left or right.

With support for the 75 mm x 75 mm VESA spacing and a weight capacity of 17.6 pounds, this mount is compatible with both screen sizes of the Samsung G5 Odyssey Gaming Monitor.

In addition to a single arm version, the Free Standing LCD Monitor Fully Adjustable Desk Mount is also available in double arm and triple arm variants.

You can buy the free-standing mount, if you are interested, with the following Amazon link:

Compatible wall mount

If your desk is right up against a wall, then you might want to consider getting a wall mount for your Samsung G5.

If you are interested in doing so, we recommend picking up the VideoSecu ML12B as you will be able to tilt up to 5 degrees upwards or downwards, swivel up to 90 degrees to the left or right and rotate up to 360 degrees. The arm can retract to 2.4 inches from the wall and be extended up to 15 inches from the wall.

The ML12B supports the 75 mm x 75 mm VESA patters. It also has a weight limit of 44 pounds. So, the product should easily hold both versions of the Samsung G5 Odyssey Gaming Monitor.

The VideoSecu ML12B TV LCD Monitor Wall Mount comes with a mounting kit that you can use to install on a wood stud on your wall.

If you are interested, you can purchase the monitor wall mount on Amazon with the following link: