Samsung’s Odyssey G51F is now $160. Score 1440p/180Hz for cheap

Samsung’s 27-inch Odyssey G51F gaming monitor is down to $159.99 at Amazon, roughly 36% off its original $249.99 price. That’s a solid deal for a 1440p screen of this size from a top-shelf brand like Samsung. Budget gamers looking to upgrade from 1080p should consider it.

At 27 inches with a 2560×1440 resolution, the LS27FG512ENXZA is sharp enough for immersive gaming, clear text, and no blurring. And with up to 180Hz of refresh and a 1ms response time, you get smooth motion at high frame rates and virtually no ghosting in high-action scenes. AMD FreeSync helps as well, syncing to your graphics card to reduce image tearing and stuttering for extra stability.

A few caveats, though. It uses a VA panel, which offers budget-friendly performance but not as much color accuracy or wide viewing angles like an IPS panel would. It’s also pretty barebones otherwise, with modest stand adjustments, no VESA mounting, and only basic HDR10 support without local dimming and limited peak brightness.

The 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G51F is a great entry point for budget gamers, especially now that it’s well below $200. If you just need fast 1440p and you’re happy sticking to the basics, it’s a smart buy. For more options, check out PCWorld’s picks for the best gaming monitors.