ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A vs Samsung Odyssey G5 27-Inch

Both are real gaming monitor options from our gaming monitors guide. Specs below are taken from each product's own listing — we don't run benchmarks or invent performance numbers.

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A

27-inch 1440p Fast IPS panel at 180Hz with G-Sync compatibility and FreeSync Premium — a well-rounded 1440p competitive pick.

Specs

27" QHD (2560 × 1440)
180Hz refresh rate
1ms response, Fast IPS panel
130% sRGB coverage
G-SYNC Compatible + FreeSync Premium
Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync

✓ Best for

1440p gaming where you want IPS colour accuracy without giving up high refresh rate — the modern all-rounder configuration.

⚠ The tradeoff

1440p at 180Hz needs a GPU that can actually sustain those frame rates in your games, or you're paying for headroom you won't see.

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Samsung Odyssey G5 27-Inch

Curved 1440p VA panel at 144Hz with FreeSync Premium — deeper contrast, more affordable than flat IPS alternatives.

Specs

27" QHD (2560 × 1440)
144Hz refresh rate
1000R curved VA panel
1ms response
FreeSync Premium
HDMI + DisplayPort

✓ Best for

Buyers who prioritise deep blacks and contrast (VA's strength) and like the immersion of an aggressive 1000R curve.

⚠ The tradeoff

VA panels can show more dark-scene smearing in fast motion than IPS, and a strong curve is divisive — some people never adjust to it for desktop work.

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How to actually decide

Specs alone rarely settle it. Work through the criteria that matter for this category — sensor, panel type, socket, wattage, whatever applies — in our gaming monitors buying guide, then come back and see which column matches your answers.