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Response, Input Lag, Viewing Angles and Uniformity

To compare the S27FG60’s test results, I reached back for data on three other 500 Hz OLEDs: the Aorus FO27Q5P, MSI MPG271QR, and Asus XG27AQDPG. At 480 Hz is LG’s 27GX790A, and at 360 Hz is Philips’ 27M2N8500.

Pixel Response and Input Lag

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Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 S27FG60 — (Image credit: Tom's Hardware)

Is it unfair to include a 360 Hz screen here? Clearly not, because the Philips continues to share the title of World’s Fastest Monitor with the LG at just 10ms of total lag. The S27FG60 isn’t far behind, though at 16ms, which makes it the best-of-the-rest. And I would expect almost no one could tell the difference. The 1ms spread in the panel response test is the same invisible difference. OLEDs have no visible motion blur beyond 200 Hz, so even 240 Hz panels with their 4ms draw time operate with perfect smoothness.

Test Takeaway: The S27FG60 doesn’t quite get to record-setting level, but it is plenty quick. It has no perceptible input lag, and its motion processing is perfect with no visible blur at any frame rate past 200fps. It is one of the highest performing OLED gaming displays you can buy.

Viewing Angles

The S27FG60 has visually perfect viewing angles with no detectable change in color, gamma or brightness at 45 degrees off center. Some QD-OLEDs have a subtle green tint in the side view, but Samsung has avoided this artifact. The top view is a tad red with a slight reduction in gamma and luminance. This is excellent performance.

Screen Uniformity

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In most monitor reviews, the 8.06% score posted by the LG would be a top result. But on planet OLED, you need to get under 3% to impress. The S27FG60 manages 2.98% which is among the best I’ve recorded. The OLED category is a standout in this test.

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Christian Eberle is a Contributing Editor for Tom's Hardware US. He's a veteran reviewer of A/V equipment, specializing in monitors. Christian began his obsession with tech when he built his first PC in 1991, a 286 running DOS 3.0 at a blazing 12MHz. In 2006, he undertook training from the Imaging Science Foundation in video calibration and testing and thus started a passion for precise imaging that persists to this day. He is also a professional musician with a degree from the New England Conservatory as a classical bassoonist which he used to good effect as a performer with the West Point Army Band from 1987 to 2013. He enjoys watching movies and listening to high-end audio in his custom-built home theater and can be seen riding trails near his home on a race-ready ICE VTX recumbent trike. Christian enjoys the endless summer in Florida where he lives with his wife and Chihuahua and plays with orchestras around the state.