Samsung – 32″ Odyssey Neo G8 Curved 4K UHD FreeSync Premium Pro & G-Sync Compatible 240Hz 1ms Gaming Monitor – Black

I was searching for the perfect monitor to enjoy both my PS5 and Xbox Series X and also use it for my main PC. Usually 4K monitors with 120hz go beyond 40 inches and are more of a small TV than a monitor, I like to play and see my content somewhat close to the screen so I can appreciate every detail that’s why I prefer monitors for gaming. This Monitors checked all my Boxes for the perfect monitor. Full 4K resolution at a descent size with HDMI 2.1 and 120hz, and a great HDR experience. Image quality is great in this model, The VA panel along side the Mini-Led backlight gives the picture excellent contrast along with Fast response times for crisp motion at 120hz. It also has VRR so even if the frame rate drops the motion stays consistent and smooth. And if you use it on PC with Display Port you can even overclock it to 240hz. It really is an amazing monitor and for the time being I thing is the best monitor you can buy if you want HDMI 2.1 with full 4K 120hz support for consoles.
It would be a perfect score if it wasn’t for some small issues. 1. Because is a VA Panel it doesn’t have great viewing angles and color degrades easily if you are not in front of the monitor, Samsung to mitigate this issue made the monitor curved, but such an aggressive curve distorts the uniformity of the image in the top and bottom, for games this doesn’t really matter but if you are planning on using this monitor for graphic design or something else it isn’t the best choice. Also because of the poor viewing angles of the VA panel the Mini-Led if you sit too close to the monitor dimming zones are easily visible against a dark background and creates a type of Bloom around objects in dark backgrounds.
2. Quality issues, the first time I bought this monitor it developed dead pixels within a week. Luckily Best Buy support gave me a replacement of the monitor and I haven’t had a problem with it ever since. But just to keep in mind to save your receipt in case something happens. Other than that the monitor is incredible, the picture is really bright with amazing contrast and the full 4K Pixel density makes you fully appreciate every detail of your favorite games at a smooth 120hz (and even 240hz if you use it on a pc via DisplayPort!)

Great monitor, the price is very expensive but you’re getting a stunning 4k monitor with the ability of 240HZ along with other great features. I personally would recommend this monitor. Usually goes on sale so just wait for that.

Long story short…. This monitor may be overkill for console gaming but coming from a 27” 4 year old Samsung 1440 p monitor, it’s a night and day difference. If you have the funds and a really good PC…. DO NOT HESITATE… DO IT. Picture quality is unmatched. Colors really pop on this thing. I was a little hesitant jumping from 27 to 32 but after a week or so I barely notice the size difference. I am not a fan of the menu buttons instead of the joystick but that would be my only complaint. The stand also feels a little cheap but I use a monitor arm so makes me no difference. If you are a gamer with some extra funds. Please grab this monitor.

No longer do I have to compromise between having the most ideal monitor size, highest practical gaming resolution, having above a 144Hz refresh rate, or having decent contrast & colors when picking a monitor: this one packs all of these features into one beautiful looking form factor (and I didn’t even have to wait all the way till next gen’s DP 2 0 monitors). Although the price is eye wateringly high it is such a high quality product that seamlessly balances all these amazing specs that I can’t stop telling myself that it was still worth the money. Playing older titles like ME legendary edition, Halo MCC, Red Faction, and Half Life at 4K and 240Hz with this monitor’s incredible Neo QLED local dimming feels so much like I’m playing these games for the first time again from how much visual fidelity this monitor has. I can keep rambling for days but if the specs interest you the least bit, it definitely won’t hurt you to at least try this monitor out and experience an entirely new standard of gaming that Samsung just rolled out here.