Samsung Odyssey G3Gaming monitors play an important role in our enjoyment of video games. They’re responsible for displaying content as the designers intended. To do this, gaming monitors need to be fast, responsive, and have great colour reproduction. Today I’ll be reviewing the 24″ Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming monitor. I’ll discuss the set-up, ergonomics, display, performance, and share my final thoughts.

Odyssey G3 monitor unboxing and set up

Samsung made the unboxing and set up of the Odyssey G3 monitor simple and straightforward. Inside the box the Odyssey G3 comes in 3 pieces: the base, the monitor arm, and the monitor panel. With only three pieces the set-up is intuitive and easy to do. Samsung designed the Odyssey G3 to be assembled without the need for any tools.

To start, the monitor arm and base are connected using a twist screw. Next, the monitor panel is then connected to the stand with a simple hook and lock mechanism. Once that is completed all that needs to be done is to connect the power cable and a computer. Overall, setting up the Odyssey G3 took less than 5 minutes.  

Samsung Odyssey G3 stand

Samsung Odyssey G3 monitor connectivity and stand adjustments

The Samsung Odyssey G3 comes with a good number connection points. Along the back of the monitor you will find an 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x DisplayPort, 1x USB-A, and 1x 3.5mm headphone jack. In my testing I found this to be a good number of connection ports, which allowed me to have the flexibility of connecting my primary computer as well as secondary device like my PlayStation. 

The Odyssey G3’s stand is incredibly flexible when it comes to adjustments. The stand allows you to adjust the height, tilt, swivel, and pivot. This came in handy for me when I was playing games, working, or sharing the screen with other people. I was easily able to make on the fly adjustments based on my needs.

Panel designed for gamers

The panel of the Samsung Odyssey G3 is a 24 inch VA panel with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. VA panels are great for gaming due to their good colour range, viewing angles, and contrast ratios. To further solidify the G3’s target market of gamers, the monitor has a fast 144hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and comes enabled with AMD FreeSync.

AMD FreeSync is an important feature for gaming monitors, especially games that are fast paced and require quick reactions from players. FreeSync allows the Odyssey G3 to match the frames per second (FPS) produced by the computer’s graphics card (GPU). By matching up the monitor’s displayed FPS with the GPU, users are able to see and react to what’s happening without any visual artifacts. When you combine AMD’s FreeSync with the G3’s fast 1ms response time players are guaranteed to have a smooth gaming experience. 

Samsung Odyssey G3 gaming

Gaming and media performance

In my testing with the Odyssey G3 I played some of my favourite games including Call of Duty, Halo Infinite, and Tomb Raider. As I mentioned earlier the Odyssey G3 is a fast gaming monitor—its 144hz refresh rate and 1ms response time made my gaming experience incredibly smooth. While playing Halo and Call of Duty I was clearly able to see what was happening without any visual distortions or ghosting.

The VA panel of the Odyssey G3 is not only great for gaming but for watching movies and consuming other content. In my testing, I found the colours to be vibrant and the monitor’s high contrast made dark areas in movies look almost black. Overall, the gaming and media performance of the Odyssey G3 does not disappoint.

Samsung Odyssey G3 is great for productivity

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again—the qualities that make a great gaming monitor also make the Samsung Odyssey G3 great for productivity. In my testing I used the Odyssey G3 as part of my day-to-day routine. I found that the monitor’s good viewing angles and stand ergonomics were great for sharing content with multiple viewers. The Odyssey G3’s high contrast ratio and strong colour reproduction were also great for consuming online content, as well as photo and video editing.

The Samsung Odyssey G3 also comes with a unique feature called Eye Saver Mode. This mode minimizes the blue light emitted from the monitor and helps reduce eye strain when staring at the monitor for extended periods of time.

The flexibility of the Samsung Odyssey G3’s monitor stand is also great for making adjustments while working. The monitor is capable of rotating 90 degrees into portrait mode. I found this mode to be especially helpful when I was reading long documents and editing photos.

Samsung Odyssey G3 OSD

Easy to use controls

Samsung’s thoughtful design decision also applies to the On-Screen Display (OSD) and its navigation. At the bottom center of the monitor you will find a single knob that can be used to navigate through the menu of the OSD. This knob is used similar to a joystick, when you want to make a selection you can press down on the knob to confirm your action.

Within this menu Samsung offers a unique gaming related feature called Virtual Aim Point. Turning this feature on creates a virtual reticle on the screen which can be used to assist gamers while playing shooter games. 

Samsung Odyssey G3 Bezel

Final thoughts on the Samsung Odyssey G3

The Samsung Odyssey G3 is a great monitor for gaming, media consumption, and productivity. I loved the G3’s colour reproduction, great viewing angles, and deep blacks. I also found myself appreciating the flexibility of the monitor stand and the ability to make adjustments based on my needs. The ability to rotate the monitor 90 degrees into portrait mode was especially helpful for my day-to-day work. Overall, the Samsung Odyssey is a great all round monitor for all your needs. If you’re looking for a bigger display size, this G3 is also available in a 27″ version.

Check out other gaming monitors from Samsung on bestbuy.ca.

Marcus Wong
Marcus Wong
Marcus is a tech blogger whose goal is to help his audience find the right technology for their needs. Since 2007, Marcus has been producing videos on his YouTube channel where he discusses a wide range of tech products including smart home devices, cell phones, and laptops.
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  2. I like that the G3 is not only great for gaming but for watching movies and consuming other content. The AMD FreeSync feature,

  10. The 1ms response time, combined with AMD FreeSync, is the most impressive feature. It makes for a smooth gaming experience.

  11. I think the most impressive feature of the Samsung G3 gaming monitor is the 144Hz refresh rate because it allows you to play video games very smoothly.

  12. I believe the most impressive feature of the Samsung Odyssey G3 is the Virtual Aim Point. This unique gaming-related feature provides gamers with a virtual reticle on the screen, which can be used to assist them while playing shooter games. This is an innovative feature that could potentially give gamers an advantage during gameplay by improving their aim and accuracy. Furthermore, the fact that this feature can be turned on or off based on the gamer’s preference makes it even more convenient and user-friendly. Overall, the Samsung Odyssey G3 seems like a great monitor that offers a range of features and functions that are useful for gaming, media consumption, and productivity.

  13. The Eye Saver mode is great to have for gaming in ling periods of time. Or binge-watching tv series.

  14. For me On-Screen Display (OSD) and its navigation that’s on the bottom center of the monitor you will find a single knob that can be used to navigate through the menu of the OSD.

  16. I do see a lot of benefits to the monitor, but the best/most important one has to be the Eye Saver Mode. There’s nothing really more important than our health, and preventing deterioration of our eyesight right? Whether it be gaming or working, if our monitors are degrading our sight then I would say it’s definitely detrimental to use something like that day-in and day-out. But this eye saver mode would be a deal-maker, as our health should be top priority! This way I don’t have to wear the blue-light glasses anymore! Is that a hot-take?

  17. I think the FreeSync feature is cool that it matches the frames per second set by the computer’s graphics card. This is great!

  19. Good refresh rate and good viewing angle for me, and I use my monitor in portrait sometimes so the adjustability is a good fit.

  20. I like that the stand allows you to adjust the height, tilt, swivel, and pivot for the perfect position.

  22. AMD’s FreeSync, combined with a 1ms response time, is the most impressive feature. It would make for a smooth gaming experience.

  24. I’m impressed by its flexibility which makes it easy to adjust when I come back to it after others have used it.

  31. I’m impressed by its flexibility which makes it easy to adjust when I come back to it after others have used it.

  32. I like how easy it is to set-up and adjust to your needs. I appreciate that is is quick to adjust but also stays the way you want it to be once set-up.

  34. The most impressive feature is the easy-to-use controls because this makes your tasks go much faster when the controls are easy to access.

  35. The best feature is the Eye Saver Mode. We suffer from bad eye strain on the regular here so that would help a lot!

  36. The most impressive feature is the ability to switch to portrait mode, which is very useful when coding.

  37. I like that the monitor can be flipped to portrait as a secondary monitor for scrolling 🙂

  38. AMD’s FreeSync, combined with a 1ms response time, is the most impressive feature. It would make for a smooth gaming experience.

  39. I like the FreeSync feature that matches the frames per second produced by the computer’s graphics card.

  42. Bonjour/Hi ! :). Versatility . It can act has a TV, Its just a do it all device. It will meet all your needs.

  43. My fav feature is the flexibility of the stand (adjustable height, tilt, swivel, and pivot) so that it can be used or shared by multiple people.

  44. I’m impressed by the fast 144hz refresh rate and 1ms response time which would make my work time more productive.

  47. One of the most impressive aspects of this unit is its remarkable versatility. I particularly appreciate the fact that, in addition to its primary function, it can also serve as a top-quality TV or media device, delivering stunning visuals and an exceptional viewing experience. With this monitor, I can easily switch between work, gaming, and leisure activities, all with unparalleled visual clarity and quality.

  48. feature that is most impressive is refresh rate and fast response time – Wonderful for action games requiring quick reactions

    • The MOst imPRessive feature is Eye Saving MoDe because bLue light is terrible. This aLLOws you to Look at the screen for longer without making you tired anD/or causing a headache

  49. The most impressive feature to me is Eye Saver Mode. Minimizing the blue light emitted from the monitor helps reduce eye strain which would help during my extended gaming sessions.

  50. What I find most striking about this unit is its exceptional versatility. It’s not just a monitor for gaming, but it also doubles as a TV and offers top-notch quality viewing for other types of content. This flexibility is highly appealing, as it allows me to enjoy a range of activities with stunning visual clarity and an immersive viewing experience.

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