Samsung’s 32-inch Odyssey G50F just dropped to a new best price: get it now for $219.99 at Amazon, down from its usual $349.99 (that’s 37% off). For a 32-inch 1440p gaming monitor with a 180Hz refresh rate, that’s a solid price and genuinely budget-friendly. Prior to this, you couldn’t snag the G50F for less than $249.99.
The combination of size, resolution, and speed is the real draw for this particular Samsung model. Jumping up from a basic 1080p display to this 1440p resolution gives you more screen real estate to work with and sharper images—and 2560×1440 is the sweet spot for gamers today, boosting visual quality without taxing your system as much as 4K.
The Odyssey G50F has an IPS panel, which holds color consistency at wider viewing angles. That means you get the same experience whether you’re head on or off to the side—a clear step up from cheaper VA panels, which tend to wash out when you aren’t centered. For anyone who games and does color-sensitive work, that consistency is worth it.
The monitor’s 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time keep motion smooth and reactions sharp in shooters and other quick-moving titles. G-Sync compatibility syncs the panel with supported GPUs to reduce screen tearing and stutter, so fast scenes always look smooth. HDR10 is included and adds a bit of extra depth to highlights and shadows, though it’s a bonus rather than a reason to buy.
At 32 inches and with a 1440p resolution, the Odyssey G50F is best for a larger, immersive feel rather than razor-sharp detail up close. If you sit close to your screen and want maximum pixel density for fine image-editing work, you’ll want to pay up for a sharper display with more PPI (or a smaller display with comparable PPI).
At $219.99, the Samsung Odyssey G50F is a smart pick for any gamer who wants 1440p performance at a budget price—and with this new low price, there’s never been a better time to pull the trigger. If it isn’t the right one for you, check out PCWorld’s picks for the best gaming monitors for more options to explore.
