Samsung CF390 Odyssey 27" Black 2023
The 1800R curved VA panel wraps around your field of view for a more comfortable viewing experience, while the 3000:1 contrast ratio delivers deep blacks and vivid colors. Its ultra-thin profile, under 0.5 inches, and tilt adjustment from -2 to 22 degrees make it a space-saving addition to any desk. Best for home office workers who need a budget-friendly, eye-friendly monitor for long document and spreadsheet sessions, with the Eye Saver mode reducing blue light and flicker.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
A budget curved monitor that's great for office work and terrible for gaming. The Odyssey name is doing a lot of heavy lifting here.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- VA panel delivers genuinely good contrast and colors for the price 98th
- Curved design is comfortable for long work sessions
- VESA mount compatible, so you can ditch the basic stand
- Eye Saver mode actually helps with long hours
Cons
- 60Hz is rough if you want any kind of fast gaming
- Power button on the back is annoying to find
- Blinking blue light when off will drive you nuts at night
- Connectivity is bare minimum, one HDMI and that's about it
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
The 60Hz refresh rate puts this thing in the bottom quarter of monitors we track, so don't expect smooth competitive gaming. But the 3000:1 contrast ratio is where the VA panel shines, giving you deep blacks and punchy colors that make movies and spreadsheets look better than they should at this price. The 1800R curve is subtle, not aggressive, so it adds a bit of immersion without warping your Excel cells into oblivion.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1800 |
| Screen Finish | glossy |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
Ergonomics
| Tilt | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 |
Features
| Weight | 4.6 kg / 10.1 lbs |
vs Competition
The CF390 sits in a weird spot. The LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B and ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG are in a completely different league with high refresh rates and OLED panels, but they cost way more. The Dell S2725QC gives you 4K and USB-C for not much more money, which is worth considering if you want sharper text. But if you specifically want a curved screen on a budget, the CF390 is basically the only game in town at this price.
| Spec | Samsung CF390 Odyssey 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 45 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 | 27 | 34 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | OLED | IPS | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 330 | 240 | 120 | 240 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | - | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | - | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung CF390 Odyssey 27" | 15.8 | 13 | 44.8 | 44.4 | 60 | 47.7 | 22.4 | 6.9 | 97.9 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 76.6 | 99.7 | 95.8 | 75.6 | 90.9 | 99.4 | 96.9 | 94.7 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG Compare | 96.1 | 57.8 | 97.9 | 84 | 99.2 | 90.9 | 98 | 81.4 | 99.3 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 98.2 | 76.6 | 98.7 | 95.8 | 85.4 | 90.9 | 56 | 99.3 | 97.9 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 57.8 | 77.4 | 84 | 95.6 | 90.9 | 98 | 81.4 | 99.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 99 | 73.9 | 85.8 | 89.9 | 95.6 | 90.9 | 98 | 95.4 | 97.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
At around $210 USD, this is a fair deal for a 27-inch curved VA panel. You're not getting high refresh rates or fancy features, but you're getting a reliable screen with good colors and a curve that makes work feel a little less like work. If you need a second monitor for your home office, this is a solid pick.
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Overview
The Samsung CF390 Odyssey is a budget curved monitor that nails the basics and skips everything else. It's a 27-inch 1080p VA panel with a 60Hz refresh rate, and honestly, that's the whole story. This isn't a gaming monitor despite the Odyssey name. It's a solid, cheap curved screen for office work and casual use, and it does that job fine.
Common Questions
Q: Is this monitor good for gaming?
Not really. The 60Hz refresh rate and lack of adaptive sync mean you'll get screen tearing and input lag in fast games. It's fine for casual or older titles, but if you play shooters or competitive games, get something with at least 144Hz.
Q: Can I mount this on a monitor arm?
Yes, it has standard 75x75mm VESA mounting holes on the back. The included stand only tilts, so a monitor arm is a solid upgrade if you want height adjustment.
Q: Is the curve actually noticeable?
It's a subtle 1800R curve, so yes, you'll notice it, but it's not aggressive. It adds a bit of immersion without distorting straight lines too much, which makes it good for office work.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for a gaming monitor, this isn't it. The 60Hz refresh rate and lack of adaptive sync will frustrate you. Go get something like the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B instead. And if you want sharper text for reading and coding, the Dell S2725QC gives you 4K for not much more money.
Verdict
The Samsung CF390 Odyssey is a good budget curved monitor for office work and casual use. It's not a gaming monitor, no matter what the Odyssey branding suggests. If you want a cheap, reliable curved screen with good colors and don't care about refresh rates, buy it. If you want to game seriously, look elsewhere.
Usage Scores
- Overall40.1
- Gaming30.2
- Office44
- Creative21.7
- Portable6.3
- Professional24.4
- Entertainment30.9
