On a more positive note, the monitor itself does actually feel quite sturdy.
The stand fixes into the main body of the monitor but doesn’t feel robust in the slightest. For a start, the G5 is made almost entirely from plastic – giving the display a fairly flimsy feel that is riddled with wobble. Build QualityĪs you’d expect from an entry-level monitor, the G5 doesn’t feature the best build quality on the market.
The rear of the monitor has been equipped with a textured striped finish that is fairly unique.Īll inputs can be found at the rear of the panel, alongside VESA mounting holes and a thin grill for general panel cooling. The wide V-shaped stand is fairly simple but does offer a cable management solution – something we’ll touch upon shortly. The bottom bezel is very similar in shape to the Odyssey G7, however, the G5 doesn’t offer the same triangular RGB zones. To some people’s disappointment, the new G5 doesn’t feature the centerpiece vortex RGB zone found on both the Samsung G7 and G9 models. The monitor features a predominantly black color theme that is offset by a silver Samsung logo. The latest refresh still features the futuristic stylings of its predecessor, including a sleek 1000R curved panel, thin bezels (said to be borderless), and a wide V-shaped stand.
Aestheticsįrom a design standpoint, there are no differences to be found when comparing this to the original Samsung Odyssey G5. With specifications out the way, let’s take a closer look at the build quality, design, and mechanical features the Samsung G5 comes equipped with.