The G90XF asks an unusual buying question: is a game you actually want to play in Samsung’s Odyssey 3D Hub? Its eye-tracking system directs a different image to each eye. That can add depth at a desk without glasses, but the feature depends on the content, computer and viewing position.
In depth
Samsung Odyssey 3D G90XF review
Published
Best forSomeone with a compatible PC and a specific supported game they want to play in glasses-free 3D.
At a glance
- Screen size
- 27 inches
- Panel technology
- IPS
- Native resolution
- 3840 × 2160
- Refresh rate
- 165 Hz
Pros
- Glasses-free 3D for compatible PC content.
- Also functions as a 4K 165 Hz flat desktop display.
Cons
- Game compatibility and graphics requirements narrow the audience.
- Converted video can produce inconsistent results.
Display
- 27 inches
- 4K IPS
- 165 Hz
On the ordinary desktop the screen behaves like a 4K monitor. Tom’s Guide noticed the edges looked slightly darker and less clear than the center on its unit. The reviewer found this easier to see during browsing than while playing a game. 1
3D & Gaming
- Eye tracking
- Odyssey 3D Hub
A lenticular optical layer and cameras work together to direct the two views. Sit where the cameras can track you and check the official compatibility list before buying. Tom’s Guide also found that the 3D effect sometimes dropped out in a supported title. Treat the game list as the starting point for a decision. 1
On a Windows 11 PC, install Odyssey 3D Hub and check its supported games. Converting ordinary video to 3D is a separate feature that requires compatible NVIDIA graphics. A game appearing in the Hub doesn’t establish that your PC can convert movies.
Connectivity & Software
- PC software required for 3D features
To make use of the depth effects, verify the current graphics and Windows requirements for the precise feature you want. A source that can output ordinary 4K video does not automatically run the Hub. Protected streaming video also falls outside the simple idea of converting any video into 3D.
Alternatives
A conventional 4K monitor spends its hardware on the image everyone in the room can see. If you want head-tracked immersion across a library of VR games, compare a headset and its software catalog before choosing this desk-bound approach.
Verdict
The G90XF is for a particular game and seat. Confirm both fit the way you play. For a broad mix of games and movies, a conventional screen makes fewer demands on the owner.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- Tom’s GuideSamsung Odyssey 3D (G90XF) review (opens in a new tab)https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/monitors/samsung-odyssey-3d-g90xf-review
Desktop appearance and an intermittent loss of the 3D effect during a supported game.