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ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A vs Samsung Odyssey G5 G50D 27"

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TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A

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Odyssey G5 G50D 27"

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  • 29 different values
  • 28 known for one only
  • 40 the same
  • 67 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 250nitsB: 350nitsSamsung is 100 nits higher.
  2. Power use (typical)Lower is betterA: 35WB: 26WSamsung is 9 W lower.
  3. Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 44WB: 38WSamsung is 6 W lower.

Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.

2560 × 1440Native for both
A180Hz
B180Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side, on their stands.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A4.6kg
B6.4kg
Weight without stand
A3.6kg
B3.4kg
Box weight
A7.2kg
B8.3kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A
BSamsung Odyssey G5 G50D 27"

General

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Series
TUF Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3aRead 10 October 2026Page breadcrumb and title: TUF Gaming.
Odyssey G51Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026Product name 27" Odyssey G5 G50D
Model numbers
VG27AQ3A3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Cover and header: ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor VG27AQ3A Series. Section 3.2 Model VG27AQ3A.
LS27DG500ENXZA, LS27DG500EUXEN, LS27DG500ECXXF, LS27DG500EIXCI, LS27DG500EKXKR, LS27DG500EWXXL, LS27DG502ECXXF, LS27DG502EEXXD, LS27DG502EEXXP, LS27DG502EEXXS, LS27DG502EEXXV, LS27DG502EIXCI, LS27DG502EKXKR, LS27DG502EMXUE, LS27DG502EUXEN, LS27DG502EUXXU, LS27DG502EWXXL, LS27DG504ECXXF, LS27DG504EIXCI, LS27DG504EKXKR, LS27DG50DENXZA, LS27DG502EEXXY, LS27DG502EUXUF5Certification listdisplayport.org/products/ls27dg500enxzaRead 30 September 2026VESA DisplayPort product entry for LS27DG500ENXZA and its 27-inch family models
GTIN / EAN
1971050796635Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BZR9TMBJRead 10 October 2026Amazon US item details UPC 197105079663 for ASIN B0BZR9TMBJ, model number VG27AQ3A. This is the US retail code.
887276818511, 88060954125352Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_B2C_LS27DG500EUXEN.pdfRead 30 September 2026EAN 8806095412535 for LS27DG500EUXEN. The US UPC comes from the DataVision listing6Retailer pagedatavision.com/products/samsung-g50a-27-in-led-computer-gaming-monitor-ls27dg500enxzaRead 30 September 2026Barcode 887276818511 for SKU LS27DG500ENXZA
Announced
Not available
January 20247Press articlesammobile.com/news/2024-samsung-odyssey-g5-gaming-monitor-now-available-usaRead 30 September 2026Unveiled at CES 2024
Status
Available1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3aRead 10 October 2026Maker product page is live with a Where to buy link and the tech spec lists the model.
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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US, DE, EU1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026US from the Samsung US page, DE from the Samsung Germany datasheet, EU from the German datasheet
Colours
Black3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Colors: Black.
Black1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026Manufacturer specification colour Black. EU German datasheet also lists black.
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3aRead 10 October 2026Maker category is TUF Gaming gaming monitors.
Gaming1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Panel Size 27 inch.
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
26.9in(68.3 cm)3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 30 September 202627 Class (26.9 Inches / 68.4 cm), page 41
Native resolution
2560 × 1440px3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Max. resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels.
2560 × 1440px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026
Aspect ratio
16:92Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026
16:91Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026
Pixel density
108.8ppi
108.8ppi
Pixel pitch
0.2331mm3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Pixel pitch 0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm.
0.2331mm3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 30 September 20260.2331 mm (H) x 0.2331 mm (V), page 41
Active display area
Width596.74Height335.66mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Display Viewing Area (H x V) 596.74 x 335.66 mm, stored as width by height.
Width596.736Height335.664mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026
Curved
No5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0BZR9TMBJRead 10 October 2026Amazon item details Shape: Flat. The maker tech spec lists no curvature figure.
No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026
Curvature radius
Not available
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Screen surface
Matte2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Display Surface: Anti-Glare. Stored as matte.
Matte8Reviewpcmonitors.info/samsung/samsung-odyssey-g5-g50d-s27dg50-180hz-qhd-ipsRead 30 September 2026Matte anti-glare screen surface
Anti-reflection coating
Not available
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Touchscreen
Not available
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Panel

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Panel type
Fast IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Panel Type: Fast IPS.
Fast IPS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026Spec table says IPS. The product text calls it a Fast IPS panel ("Fast IPS panel")
Panel type (as published)
Fast IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Panel Type: Fast IPS, verbatim.
Fast IPS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026
Backlight
Not available
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Local dimming
Not available
Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 30 September 2026Local Dimming menu, S27DG50* / S32DG50* models only, page 27
Dimming zones
Not available
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Panel maker
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Colour depth
8bits3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Display colors: 16.7M colors (8 bits).
8bits8Reviewpcmonitors.info/samsung/samsung-odyssey-g5-g50d-s27dg50-180hz-qhd-ipsRead 30 September 20268-bit colour support
Colour depth method
Native3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026The manual states 8 bits with no FRC mention. Stored as native 8-bit.
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Displayable colours
16.7 million3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Display colors 16.7M colors, written as 16.7 million.
16.7 million1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026Published as Max 16.7M
sRGB coverage
Not available
99%1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026Published as sRGB Coverage 99%. Coverage vs volume and CIE year not stated
DCI-P3 coverage
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Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
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Claimed Delta E
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Paper calibration report in box
Not available
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Hardware calibration support
Not available
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Static contrast ratio
1,000:13Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Contrast Ratio (typ.) 1000:1. The 100,000,000:1 max figure is a dynamic claim and is not stored.
1,000:11Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 20261000 : 1 (Typ.)
Brightness (typical, SDR)
250nits3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Brightness (typ.) 250 cd/m2.
350nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
280nits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_B2C_LS27DG500EUXEN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Technical specifications: Helligkeit minimal 280 cd/m². Guaranteed minimum specification.
Peak brightness (HDR)
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HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
HDR102Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, HDR Support: HDR10. No DisplayHDR level is listed for this model.
HDR103Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 30 September 2026HDR10 / HDR 400 section, page 22
HDR certification
Not available
DisplayHDR 4001Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Viewing angle 178 horizontal. Published at CR 10.
178°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Viewing angle 178 vertical. Published at CR 10.
178°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.4
2560 × 1440Native144Hz180Hz
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.5 supported timing list shows 2560x1440 up to 180 Hz on DisplayPort and up to 144 Hz on HDMI, with 165, 170 and 180 Hz marked Not supported on HDMI. Section 3.1.2 says VRR runs 48-144 Hz on HDMI and 48-180 Hz on DisplayPort. The maker tech spec signal frequency also gives HDMI 48-144 Hz and DisplayPort 48-180 Hz. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not published per mode.
BSamsung Odyssey G5 G50D 27"
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.2
2560 × 1440Native144Hz180Hz
Source3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 30 September 2026S27DG50* maximum native resolution is QHD180 over DP and QHD144 over HDMI in the model-specific Standard Signal Mode Table. 1080p and downscaled 4K preset entries removed because their maximum accepted rates are not established.
Max refresh rate
180Hz
180Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
180Hz
180Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
180Hz
180Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
144Hz
144Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
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Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
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Native refresh rate
180Hz2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Refresh Rate (Max) 180 Hz. The monitor carries a VESA AdaptiveSync Display 180Hz certificate, so 180 Hz is the native rate with no overclock mode listed.
180Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026
Overclocked refresh rate
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list: G-SYNC Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium and VESA AdaptiveSync Display 180Hz.
FreeSync, G-SYNC Compatible1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026FreeSync: FreeSync, G-Sync: Yes. The US page title says G-Sync Compatible
VRR range per port
AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort48180
HDMI48144
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.1.2 Variable Refresh Rate: only active within 48Hz-144Hz for HDMI and 48Hz-180Hz for DisplayPort.
BSamsung Odyssey G5 G50D 27"
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Low framerate compensation
Not available
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
1ms3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Response time (typ.) 1ms GTG. The maker tech spec states the same figure and ties it to ELMB.
1ms1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 20261ms(GTG)
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
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Overdrive settings
Variable OD Level 0, Variable OD Level 1, Variable OD Level 2, Variable OD Level 3, Variable OD Level 4, Variable OD Level 53Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.1.2 Variable OD: Level 0 to Level 5.
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Motion blur reduction
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3aRead 10 October 2026Overview: ELMB (Extreme Low Motion Blur) works with variable refresh rate through ELMB Sync. This is backlight-based blur reduction.
No3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 30 September 2026The Extreme (MBR) menu is supported on the S27CG55* / S32CG55* models only, page 24
Blur-reduction technology
ELMB Sync1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3aRead 10 October 2026Overview and manual OSD menu name ELMB / ELMB SYNC. Stored as ELMB Sync.
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Blur reduction works with VRR
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3aRead 10 October 2026Overview: ELMB Sync lets ELMB run at the same time as adaptive sync. The page says it works better above 85 Hz.
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display, Flicker-free: Yes. Certificate list: TUV Flicker-free.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026
Black frame insertion
Not available
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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
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Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A
TypeVersionCountHDCP
DisplayPort1.412.2
HDMI2.022.2
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Digital input: HDMI v2.0 x 2, DisplayPort v1.4 x 1. Maker tech spec adds HDCP 2.2 and says the DisplayPort is HBR2.
BSamsung Odyssey G5 G50D 27"
TypeVersionCountHDCP
DisplayPort1.212.2
HDMI2.012.2
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026DisplayPort-version 1.2, HDMI Version 2, HDCP 2.2 on both. HDMI 2.0 per the manual table and press
HDMI ports
2
1
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.0
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.2
HDMI features
Not available
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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026I/O Ports list has DisplayPort, two HDMI and an earphone jack only. No USB-C.
Not available
USB-C power delivered
Not available
Not available
Thunderbolt
Not available
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USB upstream ports
Not available
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USB downstream hub ports
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KVM switch
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Back view section 1.3.2 lists earphone jack, DisplayPort, two HDMI, a service port, DC-IN and Kensington slot. No USB hub, so no KVM.
Not available
Daisy chain (MST)
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Back view section 1.3.2 lists no DisplayPort output or USB-C port.
Not available
Ethernet
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Back view section 1.3.2 lists no RJ45 port.
No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_B2C_LS27DG500EUXEN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Ethernet (LAN) N/A
3.5 mm headphone output
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Earphone jack: Yes. Section 1.3.2 notes it works only while an HDMI or DisplayPort signal is present.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026
3.5 mm microphone input
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Audio input: No. Back view lists a single earphone jack.
Not available
Optical out
No3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Back view section 1.3.2 lists no optical connector.
Not available
Picture in picture
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No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_B2C_LS27DG500EUXEN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Picture-In-Picture N/A
Picture by picture
Not available
No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_B2C_LS27DG500EUXEN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Picture-By-Picture N/A

Smart features

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Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
Not available
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Bluetooth
Not available
Not available
Remote control
Not available
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Audio and camera

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Speakers
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Speaker (built-in) 2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS.
No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_B2C_LS27DG500EUXEN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Lautsprecher N/A
Number of speakers
23Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Speaker 2 W x 2 Stereo.
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Speaker power per channel
2W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Speaker 2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS. This is per speaker.
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Webcam
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
0mm3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Height adjustment: No.
120mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026120.0 ±5.0
Tilt
Forward5°Backward20°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Tilt +20 to -5 degrees. Stored as 20 backward and 5 forward.
Forward2°Backward25°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026-2.0 (±2) to 25.0 (±2) degrees
Swivel
Left20°Right20°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Swivel +20 to -20 degrees.
Left30°Right30°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026-30.0 (±3) to 30.0 (±3) degrees
Pivot
Counterclockwise0°Clockwise0°3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Pivot: No. The maker overview page repeats a generic pivot line, but the model tech spec and manual both say no pivot.
Counterclockwise92°Clockwise92°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026-92.0 (±2) to 92.0 (±2) degrees
Removable stand
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 2.3 Detaching the arm for VESA wall mount.
Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 30 September 2026Disassembly is the reverse order of assembly, page 9. VESA wall mount supported
VESA mount
100 x 1003Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 VESA wall mounting 100 x 100 mm. The wall mount kit is sold separately.
100 x 1001Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026
VESA adapter needed
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Security lock slot
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Kensington lock: Yes. Back view item 6.
Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 30 September 2026Anti-theft Lock slot, page 16
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Buttons, Software3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.3.1 5-way button, back button and two shortcut buttons. DisplayWidget Center software changes monitor settings per the maker tech spec features list.
Joystick3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 30 September 2026JOG Button / 5 Way Button
Desktop software
DisplayWidget Center2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Features, DisplayWidget: Yes, DisplayWidget Center.
Easy Setting Box3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 30 September 2026Easy Setting Box downloads listed for S27DG500EU
User firmware updates
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 2.5: save new firmware to a USB drive and plug it into the Service port to upgrade.
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Ambient light sensor
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Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
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Gaming menu features
GamePlus, FPS Counter, Crosshair, Sniper, Timer, Stopwatch, Display Alignment, GameVisual, Shadow Boost3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.3.3 GamePlus: FPS counter, crosshair (6 options), sniper, timer, stopwatch, display alignment. Section 1.3.4 GameVisual. Section 3.1.2 Shadow Boost.
Black Equalizer, Virtual AIM Point, Refresh Rate Optimizor, Super Arena Gaming UX, Low Input Lag1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026

OLED care

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OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width615Height (lowest)455Height (highest)455Depth214mm(24.2 × 17.9 × 8.4 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Dimension with stand 615 x 455 x 214 mm. The stand has no height adjustment, so lowest and highest height are the same.
Width613Depth263.5mm(24.1 × 10.4 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026613 x 552 x 263.5 mm. Samsung does not say at which stand position the 552 mm height applies, so the height is left out
Dimensions without stand
Width615Height367Depth54mm(24.2 × 14.4 × 2.1 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Dimension without stand 615 x 367 x 54 mm.
Width613Height361.5Depth70mm(24.1 × 14.2 × 2.8 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
4.6kg(10.1 lb)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Net weight (incl. stand) 4.6 kg.
6.4kg(14.1 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026
Weight without stand
3.6kg(7.9 lb)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Net weight (without stand) 3.6 kg.
3.4kg(7.5 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026
Box dimensions
Width686Height475Depth160mm(27 × 18.7 × 6.3 in)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Box dimension 686 x 475 x 160 mm.
Width695Height159Depth478mm(27.4 × 6.3 × 18.8 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026Published as (B x H x D) 695 x 159 x 478 mm. The 159 mm height fits a flat-packed box. Stored as published
Box weight
7.2kg(15.9 lb)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Gross Weight (Esti.) 7.2 kg. Published as an estimate.
8.3kg(18.3 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026

Power

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Power supply
External adapter3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Voltage rating: 19Vdc, 3.42A adapter (Delta Electronics ADP-65GD D). EPREL also lists an external supply.
External adapter1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 AC 100 to 240V at 50/60Hz.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 30 September 2026Power Supply AC100-240V~ 50/60Hz, based on the adapter
Power use (typical)
35W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 3.2 Power consumption <35W. The footnote says measured at 200 nits without audio, USB or card reader connection. Stored as 35 with the less-than qualifier here.
26W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 202626.0 W
Power use (max)
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48W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026
Power use SDR (EU label)
26W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1552301_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 4 on-mode power demand in SDR 26.0 W.
26W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1908310Read 30 September 2026
Power use HDR (EU label)
44W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1552301_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 6 on-mode power demand in HDR 44.0 W.
38W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1908310Read 30 September 2026
Standby power
0.5W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1552301_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 8 standby 0.5 W. The manual says less than 0.5 W.
0.5W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1908310Read 30 September 2026
Off-mode power
0.3W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1552301_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 7 off mode 0.3 W. The manual says less than 0.3 W.
0.3W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1908310Read 30 September 2026
EU energy class SDR
F4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1552301_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 3 class F.
F4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1908310Read 30 September 2026
EU energy class HDR
G4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1552301_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Row 5 class G.
G4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1908310Read 30 September 2026
Energy per 1000 h SDR
26kWh6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1552301.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed label value 26 kWh/1000h.
26kWh9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1908310.svgRead 30 September 2026Published energy label SDR kWh/1000h value, read directly from label.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
44kWh6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1552301.pdfRead 10 October 2026Printed label value 44 kWh/1000h.
38kWh9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1908310.svgRead 30 September 2026Published energy label HDR kWh/1000h value, read directly from label.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
180Hz2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list: VESA AdaptiveSync Display 180Hz.
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TÜV certifications
Flicker Free, Low Blue Light2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate list: TUV Low Blue Light and TUV Flicker-free.
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Low blue light
Software2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq3a/techspecRead 10 October 2026Features, Low Blue Light: Yes. The manual implements it as a selectable Blue Light Filter level in the Image menu, so it is a software filter.
Software3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 30 September 2026Eye Saver Mode reduces blue light in the picture menu.
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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Windows 111Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026

In the box

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In the box
LCD monitor, Monitor base, Monitor arm, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card, Power adapter, Power cord, DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.2 Package contents. The DisplayPort and HDMI cables are marked optional in the manual. The maker tech spec accessory list says contents vary by region.
Power cord (1.5 m), DisplayPort cable2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_B2C_LS27DG500EUXEN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Lieferumfang lists Netzkabel (1,5m) and DP Kabel, translated to English.
Cables included
AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A
Type
Power cord
DisplayPort cable
HDMI cable
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQ3A/ASUS_VG27AQ3A_UM.pdfRead 10 October 2026Section 1.2 and maker tech spec accessory list. DisplayPort and HDMI cables are optional or vary by region. Counts are not published.
BSamsung Odyssey G5 G50D 27"
Type
DisplayPort
Power cord (1.5 m)
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/ae/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g5-g50d-27-inch-180hz-ips-qhd-ls27dg502emxueRead 30 September 2026DP cable: Yes. Power cable length 1.5 m

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1552301_EN.pdfRead 10 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier: 3 years. EU market.
2years2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_B2C_LS27DG500EUXEN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Garantiezeit 2 Jahre. Market: Germany
Dead pixel policy
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Class 2 under ISO 9241-3072Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_B2C_LS27DG500EUXEN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Pixelfehlerklasse: Klasse 2 nach ISO 9241-307, translated to English.

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