Posted Mon Jun 10, 2019 at 11:20 AM PDT by Steven Cohen
The company's newest curved monitor has been revealed.
Samsung has announced the latest addition to its lineup of curved gaming monitors. The new 27-inch CRG5 (C27RG5) is set to launch in July for an MSRP of $399.99.
"Samsung's delivering next-level gaming experiences with innovative curved displays using the latest graphics technology to immerse gamers like never before," said Seog-gi Kim, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. "Combining a 240Hz refresh rate with NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility in Samsung’s new CRG5 curved gaming monitor gives gamers advanced performance for the most graphic-intense games."
The CRG5 features a 27-inch curved VA LCD panel with a 1500R display curvature and a full HD resolution of 1920×1080. In addition, the monitor incorporates 240Hz RapidCurve technology to reduce screen lag time, along with NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility to reduce screen tearing for smoother gameplay. Typical brightness is rated for 300 nits and the contrast ratio is rated for 3,000:1.
Meanwhile, when it comes to the monitor's external aesthetic, the unit features a minimal bezel design with a near edge-to-edge screen on three sides. A sturdy, ergonomic stand is included as well, and the screen includes several pre-set display options for different game genres via an on-screen digital menu. Likewise, users can also create up to three separate display profiles.
Here's a full rundown of key specs per Samsung:
Source: Samsung
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