Amazon Hits Hard on Samsung, This 180Hz 1ms 1440P Monitor Now Cheaper Than a Basic Screen

This article features deals sourced directly by Gizmodo and produced independently of the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. A basic 27-inch 1080p monitor from a no-name brand on Amazon typically runs $100 to $200 at regular retail. The Samsung Odyssey G5 is a 27-inch QHD 1440P gaming monitor with 180Hz, a 1ms response time, HDR10, AMD FreeSync, and a height-adjustable ergonomic stand and Amazon currently has it at $159, down from its regular $249 which is a 36% cut that puts a Samsung-quality high-performance gaming monitor at or below what generic alternatives cost at a fraction of the specifications. QHD resolution at 2560×1440 pixels delivers 1.7 times the pixel density of standard 1080P, which makes the difference between text that looks sharp and text that has visible pixel edges on a 27-inch panel. The 180Hz refresh rate eliminates the lag and motion blur that 60Hz and 144Hz monitors produce during fast-paced gaming, and the 1ms response time captures movement in real time without ghosting behind fast-moving objects. AMD FreeSync synchronizes the frame rate between the GPU and the monitor to eliminate screen tearing and stutter d