This is where the 28-inch 4K monitors tend to pull away from the LG-based alternatives like the Eve Spectrum and 27GN950, this newer display type is that bit better at lower refresh rates which creates a more balanced experience. That being said there are a lot of quality 28 inch 4k 144hz panels hitting the market at the moment. This does mean that using the standard desktop outside of gaming will take some adjustment, but we found we overcame the 'fishbowl' feeling after a few days of use.

Enable HDR mode, and the maxed out backlight and low contrast ratio leave black corners looking distinctly grey. That said, 1440p is more than enough if you want to get anywhere close to the super-high 240Hz refresh rates this monitor provides. This is not a direct successor to the legendary Samsung Odyssey G7, nor does it bear any resemblance to the mini LED monster that is the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9. Gaming escapes beyond the screen with CoreSync technology that matches your game's on-screen colors for world-blending immersion. However, they’ve usually been limited to smaller, 1080p monitors, often with TN panels, leaving you to choose between buttery smooth motion and high-end picture quality.

ColorChecker results are more mid-table, but in both charts the S28 is handily beaten by Gigabyte's M28U, which has better out of the box results. It's so fast, that action begins instantly when you turn on the screen, with virtually no delay between your peripherals and the game.

Power consumption was similar to other IPS monitors of today, and I tested with the RGB lighting disabled. Looking at response times, the Odyssey G7 S28 is similar to other Odyssey monitors in that you cannot adjust the overdrive settings when adaptive sync is enabled.

This panel clearly has some variance to it, so perhaps don't expect every model to come with this contrast ratio. While the IPS panel is decent, it's not the most versatile for content creation due to its more limited wide gamut support. The panel and overall experience is nicely optimized for gaming and there's no area I can point to that significantly harms this experience.