Samsung Odyssey G6 27inch 240Hz QHD Curved VA Gaming Monitor

The best 1440p monitor you can get for PS5 in this price range.PROS:- VRR! IN THIS PRICE RANGE!- Smart TV functions via Tizen OS (Web Video Caster ehem ehem)- Smart TV features like motion interpolation, which may trigger video puritans. Personally, I like it but YMMV- Vibrant colors. Like, really. Very impressive for a VA panel- The usual slurry of streaming services (Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, etc. but idfc about those)CONS:- Needs a manual software update (via USB) to the actual latest version 1600+ to maximize features, and make VRR available. Software update via Wi-Fi only goes up to version 1444, so an update via Wi-Fi is pointless. - Needs a lot of tweaking to make HDR look right. By a lot, I mean A LOT- Very hard to find. It's like trying to find a ... MoreThe best 1440p monitor you can get for PS5 in this price range.PROS:- VRR! IN THIS PRICE RANGE!- Smart TV functions via Tizen OS (Web Video Caster ehem ehem)- Smart TV features like motion interpolation, which may trigger video puritans. Personally, I like it but YMMV- Vibrant colors. Like, really. Very impressive for a VA panel- The usual slurry of streaming services (Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, etc. but idfc about those)CONS:- Needs a manual software update (via USB) to the actual latest version 1600+ to maximize features, and make VRR available. Software update via Wi-Fi only goes up to version 1444, so an update via Wi-Fi is pointless. - Needs a lot of tweaking to make HDR look right. By a lot, I mean A LOT- Very hard to find. It's like trying to find a unicorn. That's why I am very thankful to this shop. You can really go down the settings rabbit hole with this one, but it's definitely not for anyone whose smart appliances are smarter than them5/5⭐ Functionality:5⭐ Quality:5⭐

Amazing Picture + Great Extra Features

Before I get into the meat of the review, one thing as a bit of a level-set here. First, I work in IT in the corporate world and have for over 15 years - so combined with gaming and PC building being a hobby of mine, I spend over 10 hours a day using screens of various types, sizes and shapes. While I'm not a graphic designer or artist that uses color accurate displays, I definitely know my way around a screen and what makes a good one. And this, my friends, this is a good one.First off, what you buy a screen for - the picture. Samsung gets this part spot on - a quality panel with great brightness, a high refresh rate and good viewing angles as well as deep, rich colors makes this a beauty to view. The "QHD" (2560x1440) resolution is the sweet spot in my mind for ... MoreBefore I get into the meat of the review, one thing as a bit of a level-set here. First, I work in IT in the corporate world and have for over 15 years - so combined with gaming and PC building being a hobby of mine, I spend over 10 hours a day using screens of various types, sizes and shapes. While I'm not a graphic designer or artist that uses color accurate displays, I definitely know my way around a screen and what makes a good one. And this, my friends, this is a good one.First off, what you buy a screen for - the picture. Samsung gets this part spot on - a quality panel with great brightness, a high refresh rate and good viewing angles as well as deep, rich colors makes this a beauty to view. The "QHD" (2560x1440) resolution is the sweet spot in my mind for computer monitors in the 27-28" class - 1080p starts to look a bit grainy since you sit closer to a monitor than you would a TV, but 4K doesn't have as many benefits at this size since then the pixels get super small and most people would turn up the "scale" anyhow meaning you lose the benefits you're paying for. I'm rather ambivalent on the curve here - I think curve tends to help more on the ultra and super-ultra wide screens than more normal aspect ratios, but it doesn't hurt. There's also HDR, "Game" modes with adaptive refresh rates (FreeSync here, not GSync...officially, though I was able to get it to work "unofficially") and a ton of settings so you can tweak to your hearts content. The stand is sturdy and features a LOT of adjustability and you can VESA (wall or arm) mount the screen if you want, though note the weight as this isn't a light monitor.Connectivity is good with 2x HDMI and 1x full-sized DisplayPort. The monitor can also act as a hub if you connect the included USB cable from your computer to the monitor, splitting it into ethernet and 2 more USB-A ports. This is nice if you use a laptop, you can just plug in USB-A and HDMI and off you go. That said, in this day and age, it would have been nice to see a USB-C connector there instead so you could get power, display and data all over one cable to your laptop instead of needing three cables for those three types of signals, but it's not bad.The monitor actually does double duty as a TV as well with an included remote, built-in speakers and Samsung's smart TV software so you can stream from many internet video sources - Hulu, Netflix, Prime, and so on - right through the monitor without anything extra (it has built in Wi-Fi - and you can also connect external wired or Bluetooth speakers if you wish, though the built-in speakers don't sound bad - they're better than my laptop). This works really well and I can definitely see using this to watch videos/movies in my office. You can also do a split screen / picture in picture with the Samsung TV Plus or two inputs (it doesn't seem that you can do Hulu in a split screen with the built-in app...but I suppose if you have Hulu and you're using a computer attached, you could just create your own PiP with a small window). Technically, you can also use this monitor for light office work without even having a computer - it has a built-in web browser and you can browse to online document editing services like Microsoft 365 and Google Docs - but it's not the snappiest thing in the world. It's fine for making a super quick edit or (better) viewing a PowerPoint, but I wouldn't want to work on it for any sustained length of time. But hey - how many monitors can let you work without even HAVING a PC attached? (You do need some sort of keyboard / mouse attached via USB for that functionality). There are also LED lights at the bottom of the monitor - they aren't bright (more like accent lighting) but I like them and there are lots of options to configure them - and they default to "off" if you don't want them.All in all, this is an amazing monitor with great build quality, great features and a whole lot of flexibility and usability. It's not cheap, but in this case, you get what you pay for. Definitely recommended if you're in the market for a high-end 27" QHD.

Combines deep blacks with fast response time

Samsung has packed this monitor with tons of smart display features, plenty of inputs, a versatile stand that allows 90 degrees of rotation, and, most importantly, a high quality panel which combines the deep blacks and high contrast VA panels are known for with excellent refresh rates. The gentle curve of the screen takes a bit of getting used to, especially for productivity tasks, but after adjusting I find it’s great to use for everything from high frame rate gaming to 4 hour work sessions.I’ve been using this for about an 80/20 mix of home office work and gaming and it has excelled at both. The display is sharp, contrast is superb (not as good as OLED but outstanding for LCD), color rendition reasonably accurate, and the 1440p resolution keeps things clean and ... MoreSamsung has packed this monitor with tons of smart display features, plenty of inputs, a versatile stand that allows 90 degrees of rotation, and, most importantly, a high quality panel which combines the deep blacks and high contrast VA panels are known for with excellent refresh rates. The gentle curve of the screen takes a bit of getting used to, especially for productivity tasks, but after adjusting I find it’s great to use for everything from high frame rate gaming to 4 hour work sessions.I’ve been using this for about an 80/20 mix of home office work and gaming and it has excelled at both. The display is sharp, contrast is superb (not as good as OLED but outstanding for LCD), color rendition reasonably accurate, and the 1440p resolution keeps things clean and easy to read, even for legacy Windows apps which don’t always scale well on 4K or other high density displays.In games, the fast response time, high refresh rate, and support for variable refresh rates make for a very smooth experience. I’ve tried high FPS shooters like Halo Infinite and slower paced games like Uncharted and all of them have rendered superbly without tearing or ghosting. HDR worked reasonably well for games which supported it. VA panels don’t usually switch as fast as some other technologies, but Samsung has done a great job overcoming this. The coating on the display also does a good job controlling reflections, providing the full benefit of those nice deep blacks. I have windows behind me when using my PC and the reflections are very manageable.The monitor is also a very capable smart display, with built-in apps for YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and others, along with excellent wireless screen mirroring and superb Samsung DEX support. There’s even a built-in option to stream Xbox cloud games and directly connect a gamepad. The remote is easy to use and the built-in apps work fine with snappy responses, but I’ve found I prefer to just play content from the connected computer.Connectivity is extensive, with 2 HDMI ports, DisplayPort, headphone audio out, and an actual Ethernet jack. USB ports are provided both for connecting devices like keyboards and gamepads, and for connecting to a PC to act as a USB hub.In my experience, the main negative of this display is that it exhibits some flicker at lower refresh rates. Setting the rate to 120Hz completely resolves the flicker and provides a smoother experience, but not all devices are capable of these high rates in all modes. Depending on view angle, the very bottom of the display (say the bottom 10% of the task bar) also sometimes isn’t as evenly backlit as the rest. The other minor negative is the external power brick, but that’s really just a one time issue during setup.Overall this display combines incredible versatility and app support with a very solid display panel. If you want/need these features, it’s a great option. If all you want is a high quality panel with support for fast refresh rates and VRR, this will fit the bill but the extra features may be overkill. Either way, you should be pleased with the visuals.Pros:- Excellent sharp VA panel combines deep blacks and fast 1ms response time- Super for gaming, very good for productivity if you don’t mind the curve- Excellent stand enables easy adjustment and rotation- Plenty of inputs and support for high end HDMI features like VRR- Broad support for apps and screen mirroring- Works as a USB hub- Good remote and responsive UICons:- Some flicker at lower refresh rates- Backlight very even except very bottom 1-2% of screen depending on view angle- Smart display features might be overkill for some

Good well rounded monitor

The overall quality is very good the smart hub interface is very smooth and works well like a high-end tv. It is also comes with a nice game hub that is very convenient. It is very easy out of the box to setup it is quite intuitive. The height adjustment is very smooth very seemless, the tilt is just as good, and the portrait mode rotation is quite convenient if you are using it as a side monitor, but it still works very well as a main monitor. The settings for the monitor and pretty customizable as well. The monitor comes with speakers that are surprisingly good and well rounded with good highs and lows, but if a speaker is available I would recommend for a even better experience. In terms of display it is one of the better ones with good dark and light areas and ... MoreThe overall quality is very good the smart hub interface is very smooth and works well like a high-end tv. It is also comes with a nice game hub that is very convenient. It is very easy out of the box to setup it is quite intuitive. The height adjustment is very smooth very seemless, the tilt is just as good, and the portrait mode rotation is quite convenient if you are using it as a side monitor, but it still works very well as a main monitor. The settings for the monitor and pretty customizable as well. The monitor comes with speakers that are surprisingly good and well rounded with good highs and lows, but if a speaker is available I would recommend for a even better experience. In terms of display it is one of the better ones with good dark and light areas and good definition, and expected from a gaming monitor of this range it has good refeesh rates. Although kind of a superfical feature the LEDS are very good and are customizable so they can match the screen making it very immersive. Overall a good monitor and would recommend for a well rounded experience.

Ok Samsung, I’m sold….

As a casual console gamer who is new to PC gaming, I recently got my hands on the Samsung Odessey 27” G6 Smart Gaming Monitor, and I must say that so far I’m really liking this thing.Coming from a 65” LG CX in my living room, I really looked into this so I could have decent display to move the gaming to my man cave. I was initially skeptical about only going with a 27” LED monitor because outside of console gaming, I really like to watch movies in my man cave (meaning Picture Quality, screen size & black levels are paramount). However, picture and size concerns were put to rest once I ran the “Smart Calibration” feature with my Galaxy S23 Ultra and experienced just how immersive a curved monitor really is. I would recommend calibration and turning down the ... MoreAs a casual console gamer who is new to PC gaming, I recently got my hands on the Samsung Odessey 27” G6 Smart Gaming Monitor, and I must say that so far I’m really liking this thing.Coming from a 65” LG CX in my living room, I really looked into this so I could have decent display to move the gaming to my man cave. I was initially skeptical about only going with a 27” LED monitor because outside of console gaming, I really like to watch movies in my man cave (meaning Picture Quality, screen size & black levels are paramount). However, picture and size concerns were put to rest once I ran the “Smart Calibration” feature with my Galaxy S23 Ultra and experienced just how immersive a curved monitor really is. I would recommend calibration and turning down the sharpness to zero be done immediately because the out of the box settings produce edge ringing and over saturation in the picture.This brings us to black levels. The G6 touts it’s local dimming and contrast enhancement features but there is still a noticeable grayish wash in the darker areas due to zone “blooming”. In terms of panel type, the Samsung Odyssey G6 is a VA LED panel, while the LG CX uses OLED technology. While OLED panels are hands down better in the black level department, the G6 still has amazing contrast due to its sheer nits brightness! I’m also finding that since games are almost always fullscreen, the benefit of the G6’s VA panel over my CX OLED is I get (and I stress to you) INCREDIBLE shadow detail! I played Gears5 on in 4K60 and 1440 @ 120hz on the SeriesX and it was truly a sight to see. I tried to do 4K@120 and it appears the monitor does not support HDMI 2.1. Overall, both panel types have their pros and cons and it really comes down to personal preference.That being said, as a casual gamer who primarily plays on consoles, the Odyssey G6's fast refresh rate of 240Hz and low input lag made a noticeable difference in my gaming experience. However, I would recommend connecting your controller directly to its source device as input lag increases significantly when the controller is connected to the Odyssey Monitor via bluetooth. The monitor's resolution of 1440p also struck a nice balance between fidelity and performance. The only drawback being the poor implementation of Game Mode Auto. The need to manually switch the console resolution & frame-rate in order to restore the monitor to “Movie (Calibrated)” is particularly frustrating. orIn terms of design, the Samsung Odyssey G6 is sleek and modern, with thin bezels and a sturdy stand that make it easy to set up and adjust to the perfect viewing angle. “Core-Light” is an awesome dynamic LED feature located on the back of the monitor and on the speaker area. It can be set to either respond to the in-game action or be used as a customizable ambient mood light when streaming media of. I and make me want to The monitor's built-in cable management system also helped keep my desk clean and organized. Also, Tizen comes in at a close 2nd to Apple as THE best user interface. The landing pages for Gaming, Media, and layout is very clean, easy to navigate, and intuitive.Overall, I highly recommend the Samsung Odyssey G6 to any console gamer looking to make the switch to PC gaming. While it may not have the same screen size as my LG CX OLED, it more than makes up for it with its fast refresh rate, low input lag, and vivid colors. Whether you're playing on an Xbox Series X, Apple TV 4K, or NVidia 3070 graphics card, this monitor is a great choice for enhancing your gaming experience.4.5/5

Positive: works for 6+ years. Neg: D-port dead.

I bought this screen 6 years ago and have used it daily since then. I've only used HDMI until very recently because my gpu didn't have a DP, but when upgrading I decided to use DP instead and got a new cable for it.To my surprise the first time I tried to use the DP the screen was blinking. I thought it was just the drivers to the new gpu that needed updating, so I did that, and the blinking on and off went away but instead I got a very glitchy field an inch or two thick at the bottom of the screen! It didn't go away after turning the screen on and off once, but when changing to a different source and leaving it there for a minute or two until it seemed to have gone away I went back to the DP source. There was still a pixel or two thick glitch all along the bottom ... MoreI bought this screen 6 years ago and have used it daily since then. I've only used HDMI until very recently because my gpu didn't have a DP, but when upgrading I decided to use DP instead and got a new cable for it.To my surprise the first time I tried to use the DP the screen was blinking. I thought it was just the drivers to the new gpu that needed updating, so I did that, and the blinking on and off went away but instead I got a very glitchy field an inch or two thick at the bottom of the screen! It didn't go away after turning the screen on and off once, but when changing to a different source and leaving it there for a minute or two until it seemed to have gone away I went back to the DP source. There was still a pixel or two thick glitch all along the bottom of the screen and it started growing again so once more I changed to an unused source and had to wait. After I finally fixed that I decided to play games, but in the middle of the session everything black suddenly turned blue instead but was fixed after turning the screen off and on again, but it happened again and it kept happening every time I tried to play any sort of game. The glitching also returned every time I started up the computer.I tried two other cables but nothing helped. In the end I came to the conclusion that the D-port on the screen must be defective and I'm a bit bummed over discovering it after the HDMI ports have worked perfectly for over 6 years.

The ultimate QHD gaming experience and streamer!

This Samsung G6 gaming monitor has it all, and everything is well executed, without compromise.The monitor starts as a basic 27" curved display - The curve on Samsung's gaming and consumer monitors is more pronounced than their competitors I've noticed, and much more pronounced than it is on their larger TVs as well.This monitor has it all - In case you're wondering what its capable of -- Smart TV/Screen features: This thing has an included remote and COULD function independent of a PC or console as just a Smart TV with apps using Samsung's "TV Plus" smart TV interface. It even has Samsung's "Gaming Hub" that offers XBOX Game Pass Ultimate streaming and Nvidia GeForce NOW as well as Amazon's Luna gaming service. Those things alone make this a streaming console ... MoreThis Samsung G6 gaming monitor has it all, and everything is well executed, without compromise.The monitor starts as a basic 27" curved display - The curve on Samsung's gaming and consumer monitors is more pronounced than their competitors I've noticed, and much more pronounced than it is on their larger TVs as well.This monitor has it all - In case you're wondering what its capable of -- Smart TV/Screen features: This thing has an included remote and COULD function independent of a PC or console as just a Smart TV with apps using Samsung's "TV Plus" smart TV interface. It even has Samsung's "Gaming Hub" that offers XBOX Game Pass Ultimate streaming and Nvidia GeForce NOW as well as Amazon's Luna gaming service. Those things alone make this a streaming console in an all-in-one form factor, even with nothing connected!The connection experience is great. This thing supports 2x HDMI ports and 1x DisplayPort for lots of connectivity options to PCs, docking stations and consoles. I was able to simultaneously connect my XBox, Switch, and DisplayPort-based gaming PC to this screen and it worked flawlessly with all of them.The real star shines with the PC gaming experience - With up to 240Hz refresh rate using FreeSync technology, this thing is not only sharp (QHD/2K resolution is plenty for a 27" screen) but it also makes games look amazing with no tearing or motion blur. This doesn't do it virtually and create a soap-opera effect, it just makes games and consoles that support higher refresh rates look hyper-realistic without the strange effect of virtual alternatives.The other impressive thing about this screen is it's nearly perfect backlighting - No light leak or irregularity, something that I think comes with its HDR600 rating and REALLY dark black point. Colors are quite vivid, but it seems that contrast takes a hit, but what's really happening is that gray point is raised in this configuration but its less useful than higher-ratings of HDR from OLED TVs and the like. This is still great for streaming and gaming where artistically many creators are leveraging darker scenes. This is a table stakes requirement for today's darker media.This is a gaming monitor, but I loved that it was still professional enough looking and matte-black finished to look good on an office desk, but it has some really cool colored lighting and subsequent RGB effects that emanate from the speakers at the bottom and the bezel surrounding the monitor stand (this bezel also emanates light when using the VESA mount adapter for wall-mounted setups where I'm sure the effect is even more interesting.This is a GREAT gaming monitor and a really useful media device also. I highly recommend it as a utilitarian addition to anyone's rig.

Very Nice Monitor

Let me preface my comments by saying that I have only been using this monitor for one month. However, I am incredibly impressed with this display in gaming, productivity tasks, streaming. This monitor deserves a solid five stars! The fast refresh rate and colors just pop…4k video is incredible with this non-4k display! The blacks and contrast are fantastic as well. Moreover, I like all the connectivity options and enjoy watching movies and content from my home office desk. Basically, it doubles as both a streaming and gaming monitor. With the Samsung OS built in I can stream without turning on my PC. My only complaint stems from how the monitored was originally described on the BestBuy website. When I purchased the monitor, it was described as a 65D model and IPS ... MoreLet me preface my comments by saying that I have only been using this monitor for one month. However, I am incredibly impressed with this display in gaming, productivity tasks, streaming. This monitor deserves a solid five stars! The fast refresh rate and colors just pop…4k video is incredible with this non-4k display! The blacks and contrast are fantastic as well. Moreover, I like all the connectivity options and enjoy watching movies and content from my home office desk. Basically, it doubles as both a streaming and gaming monitor. With the Samsung OS built in I can stream without turning on my PC. My only complaint stems from how the monitored was originally described on the BestBuy website. When I purchased the monitor, it was described as a 65D model and IPS panel. That was erroneous information and Best Buy has since corrected the model number and description on their website. However, I am impressed with the product and will be keeping the monitor.I have read many reviews of computer products that seem incongruent to the facts and reality. A major reason that I purchase from BestBuy and have the product delivered to my local store for pickup is that it usually arrives at the store on a pallet and the box is in pristine condition. This means the product has not gone through multiple warehouses, hands, trucks, and out for final delivery. The above usually increases the chances the product will be defective upon arrival. As you know, a computer monitor or any other electronic device can’t be dropped out of a truck, slammed on the ground, thrown off a conveyer-belt and be expected to work properly out of the box. This is simply reality with most electronic components! Lastly, I would bet that at least twenty-five percent of RMA’s are the result of shipping, not quality control from the manufacturer.

Wonderful Picture Quality and Fun Treasure Hunt

I bought an open box (excellent condition) to go with my new Skytech PC around November 2023. When I received the monitor, it had everything except 2 screws for mounting the monitor to the stand. I went in to my local best buy and spoke to someone about my problem, because it is highly frustrating to be missing only 2 screws and they are the most important ones to be missing! The guy I spoke to tried looking in the back for a monitor similar, since they did not have any in stock at the time for holiday season sales going on, and the only ones he had from samsung were older models that did not have screws to connect the base to the monitor but rather a type of hinge. So I was out of luck there. He reccomended for me to go by batteries bulbs and more, or a local ... MoreI bought an open box (excellent condition) to go with my new Skytech PC around November 2023. When I received the monitor, it had everything except 2 screws for mounting the monitor to the stand. I went in to my local best buy and spoke to someone about my problem, because it is highly frustrating to be missing only 2 screws and they are the most important ones to be missing! The guy I spoke to tried looking in the back for a monitor similar, since they did not have any in stock at the time for holiday season sales going on, and the only ones he had from samsung were older models that did not have screws to connect the base to the monitor but rather a type of hinge. So I was out of luck there. He reccomended for me to go by batteries bulbs and more, or a local computer store, because they might have the very small metric screws I needed. I went to Lowes home improvement instead and found a small pack of slightly longer screws than I needed, but it got the job done for me and those screws are doing a great job holding my beautiful computer monitor together!I am in love with my computer desk set up, and this monitor was a perfect fit for my room. I love the RGB light on the back of the monitor and how it lights up part of my wall. I love the 2 little 'windows' on the front of the monitor that show me the RGB light too. I have all samsung tv's in my house, so I'm very familiar with the remote provided to use for turning on off, using to change inputs, or even getting to the smart hub home to stream shows and movies. Yes, it does have to be turned on manually when you turn your PC on, but if it does not detect anything on, it will turn off after 45 seconds which is nice if I forget to turn the monitor off after turning my PC off. I love the curved screen look better than flat, so this style is perfect for me, and I know this is not 4K but the picture is so clear on my 27" screen that I don't care about 4K for now. I highly recommend the Samsung Odyssey monitor series and have no complaints!My only warning is for those who like to buy open box like me, don't get cursed with missing screws like I did! :)

samsung fails QA and customer service again.

I bought this monitor on black Friday sale for 400$. Even at this price, this is a great display visually. With good colors,brightness, and sharpness.My issues started as soon as i hooked it up. Tizen OS is unbelievably annoying, especially with the overly-minimalist remote which has no input switch button. (on the bright side, this remote is USB-C rechargeable)Every time i turn on the monitor to my PC, the game mode menu pops up for about 10 seconds, i cannot find a way to disable this popup. I also often find the remote is very easy to accidentally press buttons on and bring up Samsung's Internet TV app, interrupting my gameplay if it gets knocked on the floor or anything of that nature.But the real issue started after about a month. I noticed a bright red ... MoreI bought this monitor on black Friday sale for 400$. Even at this price, this is a great display visually. With good colors,brightness, and sharpness.My issues started as soon as i hooked it up. Tizen OS is unbelievably annoying, especially with the overly-minimalist remote which has no input switch button. (on the bright side, this remote is USB-C rechargeable)Every time i turn on the monitor to my PC, the game mode menu pops up for about 10 seconds, i cannot find a way to disable this popup. I also often find the remote is very easy to accidentally press buttons on and bring up Samsung's Internet TV app, interrupting my gameplay if it gets knocked on the floor or anything of that nature.But the real issue started after about a month. I noticed a bright red stuck pixel and a grey, opalescent dead subpixel. while the latter was easily ignore-able, while the former drove me mad. Dead pixels on a premium 700$ MSRP display is frankly appalling.i thought the RMA process would be simple, but i dealt with FOUR (count them, four) bots in my process to get someone to resolve the issue. After getting someone to submit a ticket, at which point i was meant to get a QR code that provides free post and packing , I got a shipping label instead and had to pay 35$ for the fragile packing service. i thought the "Repair" would be fast as the shipping was 2-day. however, while the packaged arrived quickly, it will supposedly take Samsung 4 days to *start* the process. May i ask what the point of such expedited shipping is if the repair process takes twice as long to start? much less finish and get back to me?this is the second time i've had an issue with samsung. the first time was with a galaxy S21+ 5G that was faulty and had intermittent display blackouts and color flashes. it had to be returned to T-mobile to get a working unit.Please people, do not purchase from giant corporations thinking they are bastions of quality or service. Apple, Samsung, And many other companies build their products with hardware faults and have draconian repair and service programs which make it as hard as possible to deal with a broken device.