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 per