Samsung Odyssey G7 (S32BG70) 144Hz 4K IPS with HDMI 2.1
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The monitor adopts a 31.5″ IPS-type panel, the BOE ME315QUM-NF0 IPS-ADS panel more specifically. A 144Hz refresh rate is supported alongside Adaptive-Sync – including Nvidia ‘G-SYNC Compatible’ and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro with assumed 48 – 144Hz VRR range plus LFC. A 1000:1 static contrast ratio and 178°/178° viewing angles are specified, whilst a flicker-free WLED backlight provides a 350 cd/m² typical maximum luminance and 95% DCI-P3 colour gamut. The monitor responds to HDR10 content at the VESA DisplayHDR 400 level, offering a very basic HDR experience that allows 10-bit colour processing to be used and for the wide gamut to be used appropriately. But without effective local dimming or a high luminance by HDR standards.
A 1ms grey to grey response time is specified, which as usual you shouldn’t put too much weight on. The stand attaches centrally and can be removed to allow provision for 100 x 100mm VESA mounting. An ‘Infinity Core Lighting’ ring of RGB LEDs surrounds this point, customisable in the OSD. The included stand offers full adjustability, including 120mm (4.72 inches) height adjustment and pivot into portrait. The ports face downwards and include; DP 1.4, 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, 2 USB 3.0 ports (plus Type-B upstream), a 3.5mm headphone jack, ethernet (LAN) port and DC power input (external ‘power brick’). The monitor includes a range of ‘Smart Hub’ features which can be accessed via WiFi or ethernet, without the need for a system connected (Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, ‘Samsung TV Plus’, ‘Gaming Hub’ etc.) Bluetooth is also included, alongside basic integrated speakers.
Further details (requires English translation) can be found on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor is listed for ~$1000 USD.
