The 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G5 QHD gaming monitor is nearly back to its lowest-ever Amazon price

The offer for QHD 180Hz gaming at under $170 is back, By Ben Williams Ben Williams is a freelance writer at Mashable, having joined the team in June 2025. With over 10 years experience in gaming, tech, TV, anime, and film, there’s nothing he hasn’t covered. Alongside Ben’s other work at IGN, Radio Times, Eurogamer, UNILAD Tech, and Rock Paper Shotgun, he also has bylines at sites like GamesRadar+, PCGamesN, ScreenSphere, Twinfinite, ScreenRant, GGRecon, and more. Read Full Bio on September 8, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Credit: Mashable Photo Composite/Samsung TL;DR: The Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G5 (G50F) QHD gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $169.99, down from its $279.99 list price. $169.99 at Amazon $279.99 Save $110 Getting into 180Hz gaming doesn't necessarily mean you need to spend OLED-levels of money, especially when one of Samsung's most affordable Odyssey monitors has gotten a huge price cut once again.As of Sept. 8, the Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G5 (G50F model) is available on Amazon for $169.99 as part of a limited-time deal. That's $110 below its $279.99 list price, which equals a 39 percent savings on the QHD gaming monitor. Amazon is handling both the sale and shipping itself, with free delivery showing for Sept. 9 at the time of writing; this new deal is only 99 cents off its lowest-ever price, which Mashable confirmed when checking the price tracker camelcamelcamel. Mashable Deals By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Rather than stretching 1440p across a larger panel, this G50F fits its 2560x1440 resolution into a 27-inch Fast IPS screen. Samsung rates QHD at 1.7 times the pixel density of Full HD, while the panel's 178-degree viewing angle is designed to maintain clear colors across a wider viewing angle. Mashable Deals By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. With that, you’ll be comfortable no matter what when catching up on single-player games like Crimson Desert or multiplayer hits like Roblox.What’s more, with the pairing of a 180Hz refresh rate with a 1ms GtG response time, you’ll even be equipped for the most fast-paced games like Fortnite and League of Legends. NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility and AMD FreeSync are included as well, syncing compatible graphics hardware with the display to reduce tearing and choppy-looking frames. Ben Williams is a freelance writer at Mashable, having joined the team in June 2025. With over 10 years experience in gaming, tech, TV, anime, and film, there’s nothing he hasn’t covered. Alongside Ben’s other work at IGN, Radio Times, Eurogamer, UNILAD Tech, and Rock Paper Shotgun, he also has bylines at sites like GamesRadar+, PCGamesN, ScreenSphere, Twinfinite, ScreenRant, GGRecon, and more. When away from writing, he spends his downtime playing and watching games, films, and shows he loves covering — whether it’s replaying The Last of Us Part 2, catching Pokémon, rewatching Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, or bingeing Tarantino movies. These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.