Samsung CRG5

A 23.5-inch 16:9 aspect-ratio LCD Gaming computer monitor from Samsung, with FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible, a headphone jack, Display Port input and HDMI input.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

Responsiveness

/ 5

FreeSync input lag

/ 5

G-Sync input lag

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Versatility

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Gaming Responsiveness: A mixed bag - Although AMD Input Lag was very good its motion blur and Nvidia Input Lag was mediocre. Motion blur was noticeable where text and graphics were moderately legible and generally identifiable at its highest FPS. Yet a significant improvement when compared against 60Hz motion. Ease of Use: Controls - Lacks button labeling, but the button control are adequate and the On Screen Menu is Very Good. The monitor tilts with noticeable effort and does not rotate - landscape only display. Has fewer useful features than most.

About

The Samsung CRG5 is part of the Computer Monitors test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Gaming Monitors models like the CRG5 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Responsiveness: Responsiveness is a combination of the gaming monitors most significant contributors to the gaming experience which entails the combination of Motion Blur performance and average Input Lag performance with each available Sync type.

FreeSync input lag: Input lag performance of the monitor when its AMD FreeSync feature is enabled and the gaming monitor is optimized for its best input lag.

G-Sync input lag: Input lag performance of the monitor when its Nvidia G-Sync or G-Sync compatible feature is enabled and the gaming monitor is optimized for its best input lag.

Features & Specs

Features

Speakers

HDR

None.

DisplayHDR

None.

Other features

Has curved screen. Has Low Input Lag Mode. Game Mode optimally adjusts black gamma levels, contrast, sharpness, and color for any game genre. Eye Saver Mode minimizes blue light enough to keep eyes relaxed and comfortable when gaming for extended periods. Flicker Free technology continuously removes tiring and irritating screen flicker so you can focus longer with less distraction or eye strain. Claims 3000:1 contrast ratio which lets you see dangerous objects or enemies with greater clarity. Blacks are deeper and whites are brighter with more levels of shades in between.

Specs

Screen size (in.)

23.5

FPS (Frames Per Second)

144

Sync Type

FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible

Gaming modes

Custom, FPS, RTS, RPG, AOS, Cinema, Dynamic Contrast

Native resolution

1920x1080

Max Color Bit Depth

8Bit

Screen finish

Gloss

Display type

Height adjusts

Display rotates

Warranty

Connections

DisplayPort input

Yes

HDMI input

Yes

DVI input

VGA input

Headphone jack

Yes

Other connections

None.

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