Best gaming monitor deal: Samsung G5 now only $159.99

TL;DR: Amazon has the Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G5 (G53F) QHD gaming monitor on sale for $159.99, down from $249.99. That saves you $90 on a 1440p IPS display with a 200Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, HDR10 support, and AMD FreeSync Premium.

Being able to get a decent gaming monitor for under $200 usually means you’re at least technologically compromising on some level, but Amazon’s new price cut on this Samsung model means you’re getting impeccable performance at a bargain. 

As of April 21, the Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G5 (G53F) QHD gaming monitor is down to $159.99 at Amazon, marked down from its $249.99 list price. That makes it 36% off and brings the monitor to its lowest-ever Amazon price — as confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel.

For a cent shy of $160, the spec sheet is a lot better than what the Odyssey G53F’s price would have you believe. The Odyssey G5 gives you QHD 2560 x 1440 resolution, which is a proper step up from Full HD and should make everything from open-world games like Crimson Desert to everyday desktop work look noticeably sharper.

The 27-inch IPS panel also has a wide 178-degree viewing angle, so colors should hold up better if you’re not sitting perfectly dead center.

What’s more, you’re getting up to a 200Hz refresh rate and a 1ms MPRT response time, which should help keep fast-paced multiplayer titles like League of Legends, Rocket League, and Fortnite visually smooth and responsive. AMD FreeSync Premium is also included to help reduce screen tearing and choppiness when the action picks up, even during longer sessions.

Samsung has also rounded out the Odyssey G53F with HDR10 for brighter highlights and deeper shadows, plus Black Equalizer for spotting enemies in darker corners. That’s along with Virtual Aim Point and Auto Source Switch+ for a couple of extra gaming-specific flourishes to make this a must-buy for smaller budgets.

For those open to spending a bit more, the 27-inch 280Hz Alienware gaming monitor is also on sale for just under $300. Additionally, the 45-inch curved LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor is now over $500 off.