Samsung – 32″ Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G80SD) 4K UHD 240Hz 0.03ms Smart Gaming Monitor with HDR – Silver
Original price was: $1,299.99.$999.99Current price is: $999.99.
Samsung’s Odyssey OLED G8 Gaming Monitor brings content to life with 4K UHD OLED. Images shine with 250 nits of brightness and a wider spectrum of colors, shades, and contrasts. 240Hz refresh rate, and 0.03ms response time (GtG) allow near-instant response time to stay ahead of the competition, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro eliminates screen lag and image tears. The new OLED Safeguard+ – including Dynamic Cooling & Thermal Modulation systems – helps prevent burn-in. OLED Glare-free technology significantly reduces glare, and the Dynamic Black Equalizer analyzes and adjusts sharpness, saturation, and black details. Gaming Hub provides instant access to streaming platforms and gaming consoles, or you can watch your favorite shows with Smart TV apps. The sleek metal design with heightadjustable screen that swivels and tilts for total gaming comfort, and the Easy Setup Stand enables installation of the monitor with no tools or screws. 3-Year warranty
AustinP –
I’ll keep the review simple.
Pros:
Picture quality
Refresh rate
Size
Games look beautiful
Customization with settings
Cons:
Has built in tv functionality but does not have any optical out, meaning you cant use the tv functions through the same audio output as your pc. On top of that, the only option is the built in speakers, which are terrible, or a bluetooth device. Big downside for me as i was hoping to use the interface with my audio equipment.
Hdr seems to be buggy, but need to do more testing before making that claim absolute
G sync does not seem to work properly, and leads to flickering or the monitor just not working anymore.
Neutral:
Default color settings are sun optimal
Tv setup is annoying
Interface can be overwhelming
Overall, I’m not sure if there’s a reason to get this specific monitor over some of the others that use the same panel. I would reccomend just buying the one that is the cheapest.
BruceS –
I’ve played games at 4k before and I wasn’t impressed. i was perfectly fine with 1440p…until I got this monitor. The Samsung Odyssey Oled G8 is a game changer when it comes to gaming, but also a great overall monitor as well.
First of all, setup is super easy. I’ve never had a stand that was so easy to assemble. I eventually decided to mount the monitor, but the stand was super easy to handle. Setting up the monitor itself was a little different. If you’ve ever had a Samsung TV, the experience is pretty much the same. You can use the remote to walk through the process, but it also can be done on your phone. It’ll ask for your Samsung account, which, is important because this is more than just a monitor (I’ll get to that later). Once it’s done you’re ready to go, but be warned…there is no source button on the remote. Accessing your devices (like…your computer) is done via the menu.
In terms of performance…this monitor is next-level! 4k Oled, 240 Hz refresh rate…great numbers, great blacks…but using it, it just looks DIFFERENT. The colors! I’ve had OLED TVs, I’ve had OLED monitors, I’ve never seen the colors look like this. I’m assuming the processor, combined with the AI and the tuning… makes everything look better. I know some feel that matte displays don’t look as good as glossy Oled displays…I’ve had glossy displays before…none of them looked like this! Now, to fully capitalize on the 4k 240 hz it’s gonna take a beefy rig and for most games, you probably won’t hit those numbers…but it’s so smooth!
I know some will complain that this monitor feels more like a TV than a monitor with its focus on the TIzen interface and speakers…but if I complain about anything it’s how bad this thing makes my TV look. The smoothness of motion and colors in the content I stream on this device puts my OLED TV to shame. Now obviously this is Samsung’s latest processor (NQ8) backed by AI and I’m sure their next-generation of TVs will have similar performance, but as of right now, this is the best thing to watch content on in my house, and while 32″ may not be what I’m used to for televisions, it’s huge for a monitor, and it works well as a television when I’m sitting at my desk. The speakers on the monitor are solid as well.
I know other brands use Samsung’s panels so there are a few new monitors with Samsung’s 4k 240 hz OLED panel, but I think the inclusion of the processor Samsung chose, its usage of AI, and the overall Tizen interface, this monitor is a no-brainer for me. It’s pricey, but you get what you pay for with this monitor.
Nene –
The monitor is beautiful and does perform well, my only complaint would be trying to get into the gaming settings to initiate the 240hz mode and all the good stuff because you have to go through various menus. When one goes to turn on game mode I am thinking the 0.03ms response time automatically turns on it doesn’t really feel like it is on but it could just be me, because unlike my older monitor where I had the option to literally turn on the low response time you could tell the difference when it was on or off. In conclusion, its a very nice monitor but since it also acts like a smart TV that is pretty much my only complaint.
Carlos –
This monitor is fantastic. Originally I had purchased an open box but it continued to make this whistling noise and after a quick google search, I discovered it may be the cooling feature that was making the noise.
However, since then I returned it and received a new one and so far no issues. It’s almost as if you’re purchasing a tv as it comes with a remote and you’re able to install apps – YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, etc and it has built-in speakers, which sound great.
The monitor quickly recognizes the type of device you connect via hdmi and displays the resolution and frame rate and oh boy, every console I’ve played look fantastic. You can definitely see the difference and how enhanced the image look. Although it is expensive, this monitor is definitely an investment worth buying as I am using it daily, all day to work from home, school and leisure with video games and movie/ shows. A lot of people are usually concerned over burn in. However, a new monitor comes with a one year warranty that covers that and you can pay an additional warranty for 4yrs.
ChrisDrako –
It has an amazing picture. I paid $1099.99 out the door. I only had one main issue, that being this line that appears when my game is changing screens. Mainly from one load screen to another. It was hard enough spending 1100 on a 32” im really considering taking it back and getting an LG C3 of C4 42” or 48” for $899-1199. I really do love this product but for so much spent idk that i can withstand the lines. This is my first attempt to improve my gaming experience with 4k and 120fps. Although i can have both at the same time is another reason im considering the 42-48” tv that also has 120-144hz capability. Hdmi 2.1 ports. Plus a bigger OLED screen.
AOcampo –
I want to stary off by saying that overall this is an excellent monitor and I highly recommend it, however I can’t say it’s a perfect monitor. Let’s start off with what I really love about this montior, the resolution and refresh rate are superb! Not to mention that the OLED screen has stunning images. Out of the box it comes with a few cables you can use to connect your PC to this monitor, it has an 8k DP cable and an ultra high speed HDMI cable. The base of this monitor is a beautiful piece of hefty aluminum and the monitor arm has a mix of both metal and plastic, but is also has a good design behind it. Mounting the monitor to the arm and base is simple and doesn’t require any tools, just make sure you hear the click and try not to force things. Now for the items I’m indifferent about, this monitor can also act as a smart tv and will require some set up and account linking. The external power brick can take up some space, but with some clever cable management, it isn’t too much of an issue. This monitor has built-in speakers, but they don’t have the greatest sound quality, not bad for built-in speakers though. There’s a remote included for this monitor and its kind of okay, it can smudge easily, but it has a simple layout that’s easy to use. Finally, time for the few negatives I had, the rear connector panel can sink in if you use a little too much force. It doesn’t take much force, so I would definitely be careful on how much force you use when plugging in your cables back there. Last one is very minor, but out of the box, it gets set up as a tv and not a gaming monitor. You’ll have to go into the settings and manually change it into PC/Monitor mode.
chuuuIria –
I was apprehensive buying this on release because there were no reviews, but I’m incredibly happy with this monitor. The color is great, text has minimal fringing, build quality is actually wild… gaming is amazing, switching between PC, PS5, Switch is so smooth. The OS is fast and snappy! Speakers get surprisingly loud. Are you worried about brightness? Don’t be, this monitor can get plenty bright for an OLED. I’m a brightness junkie and it was one of the biggest concerns I had going in, but it clears in that department. Love the connectivity, being able to use the remote with my PS5 or turn on my Switch through the OS of the monitor, etc.. HDR looks really good.
Picture quality is so much better than my previous monitor Optix MPG321UR QD.
Don’t worry about the matte coat.. it’s a new matte technology and it’s about as close to glossy as matte has ever looked. It tricks your brain into thinking you’re just looking at a glossy screen.
The only negative for me is that the OS is a bit convoluted and invasive. Sometimes you just want a quick way to toy with settings, but unfortunately you need to dive deep into the OS and get past tons of ads for game consoles you don’t own, or streaming services you don’t want, etc., just to find a simple setting. Not taking a mark for it because I’m getting really fast at navigating the maze.
I’m like 65% productivity use, and I find that this monitor works well for both work/fun. As of now, I wholly recommend this monitor.
CodyJ –
Even compared to my QLED TV, the deep blacks and color contrast is amazing on this monitor. Gaming is battery smooth and responsive. The technology added to avoid risk of burn in is very intuitive. It is a huge upgrade from my old 4k 60 hz LG monitor. On top of everything you could possibly want out of gaming and picture quality you also get an entire smart system for apps and entertainment that is extremely responsive. I can never go back to a regular monitor after this purchase.