Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great resolution. Colors are bright and vibrant. HDR is good. And it’s aesthetically pleasing.

Really great contrast and quality that you can expect from a 4k OLED montitor. The only drawback I have with OLED is its not as bright coming from LED, its a pretty noticble difference. But once you manage the settings it can become more manageable.

The monitor performs as expected when it comes to gaming. It handles refresh rates well and there isn’t any picture tear during gaming. The only button to control all the settings is loosely connected and became unassembled during normal use ( see the attached pictures). It is the only button on the monitor and I am unable to change any settings for the remainder of my time with this monitor. It does not come with a remote, therefore, I will never be able to change the settings on this monitor ☹️

Went with this model over others with same spec for the build quality, and it's solid. I do see the back of my monitor frequently so that's a nice bonus. The display's matte coating is very subtle - coming from a strong matte coating user. Navigating OSD is easy enough and the color options are good. No KVM or USB C.

I recently bought this Samsung G8 G81SF gaming Monitor. And the Monitor's 5 way rocker button cracked and broke in less than a month under normal use. When I reached out to Samsung Warranty they outright refused to help. After a while they started ghosting me and stopped replying. While the monitor itself is beautiful it's currently useless without a working button! Extremely poor quality control on Samsung's end. The worst customer service I've ever received.

Bought as a open box, not damaged or missing anything Amazing display, deep blavks and vibrant colors compared to another 4k monitor. Definitely recommend when on sale.

Works perfect with the ps5 and could use some speakers but that’s not a big deal for me

This monitor is absolutely stunning. Coming from a 1920x1080 LED monitor to this shocking 4k OLED monster is something I’ll always remember. This is the biggest jump anyone can make within their setup. Go big or go home, and this takes it even farther.

I recently purchased the Samsung 27" Odyssey OLED G8 (G81SF) 4K UHD Gaming Monitor from Best Buy, and I wanted to share my thoughts. In short, this is an absolutely phenomenal monitor, truly top-tier in almost every regard. From the moment I unboxed it, the design of the silver Odyssey OLED G8 impressed me. It's sleek, modern, and feels incredibly premium. Setting it up was straightforward, and it immediately connected to my M4 MacBook Pro without any issues. The 4K UHD resolution on a 27-inch display meant everything was incredibly sharp, and the OLED panel delivered truly stunning visuals. Blacks were inky deep, colors popped with vibrancy, and the contrast was simply breathtaking. As a gaming monitor, its specifications speak for themselves: 240Hz refresh rate, an astonishing 0.03ms response time, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and HDR 400. While I primarily used it for productivity and creative work with my MacBook Pro, the smoothness and responsiveness were palpable even in everyday tasks. Text was crisp, scrolling was fluid, and any multimedia content looked fantastic. The "Glare Free" aspect was also a huge plus, making it comfortable to use in various lighting conditions. However, despite its many strengths, I ultimately decided to return the monitor. It wasn't due to any fault of the monitor itself – it performed flawlessly. The reality was that it was simply too much monitor for my specific needs. My usage primarily revolved around work and general computing on my M4 MacBook Pro, and the advanced gaming features and extreme performance of the Odyssey OLED G8 were overkill. I found myself paying for capabilities I wasn't fully utilizing on a daily basis. So, while I can wholeheartedly recommend the Samsung 27" Odyssey OLED G8 (G81SF) to anyone looking for a bleeding-edge gaming monitor or a top-tier display for demanding creative tasks, it was just more power than my setup required. I ended up downgrading to a monitor that better suited my more moderate needs, but I left feeling incredibly impressed by what Samsung has created here. If you're in the market for an elite display, this one should definitely be on your shortlist.

The Samsung Odyssey G81SF 27" (2025) is a stunning addition to Samsung's high-end gaming monitor lineup. With its vibrant OLED panel, lightning-fast 240Hz refresh rate, and ultra-low response times, it delivers an exceptional visual and gameplay experience packed into a sleek 27-inch form factor. One of the standout features is its 4K resolution (3840x2160), which, combined with OLED's infinite contrast and true blacks, makes every detail pop - whether you're exploring immersive single-player worlds or playing competitive FPS titles. Motion clarity is excellent, and input lag is virtually nonexistent, making it a top-tier choice for esports and fast-paced gaming. The build quality is solid and premium, with the futuristic Odyssey styling and RGB CoreSync lighting that matches the ambiance of your games. It supports G-SYNC and FreeSync Premium Pro, ensuring smooth gameplay with no screen tearing. However, like other OLEDs, it requires some caution against burn-in, especially if you're using it for productivity or leave static elements on-screen for extended periods. It also lacks DisplayPort 2.1, which may matter for future-proofing, but HDMI 2.1 still offers great support for current-gen GPUs and consoles

The monitor image looks amazing and the 240hz refresh rate is nice, a bit expensive these days though

Rating: 5/5 Stars This monitor is the perfect hybrid for gaming, coding, and everyday desktop use. The Blacks & Contrast: The OLED panel delivers true, inky blacks with zero backlight bleed or haloing. Dark mode in apps looks seamless, and games have incredible visual depth. Coding & Text Clarity: 4K packed into a 27-inch screen solves the text-fringing issues typical of older OLEDs. Code syntax, small terminal fonts, and documents are razor-sharp. Plus, the matte anti-glare coating kills reflections without washing out colors. Gaming Speed: At 240Hz with an instant 0.03ms response time, motion is butter-smooth with no ghosting or blur in fast-paced games. Runs Cool & Quiet: Unlike many OLEDs that radiate noticeable heat toward your face, this panel stays remarkably cool to the touch even after an 8+ hour workday. If you want top-tier gaming performance without sacrificing text clarity for work, this monitor is an easy 5 stars. Highly recommended!

The guy leaving a review for this at 2 stars is an absolute clown for not doing three seconds of research byb not looking at the specs directly below the listing. If you're spending the money you are on a monitor like this, you almost undoubtedly already have headphones ready to go, or will not soon after. The picture quality is phenomenal as advertised, framerate is stable, and the settings are descriptive and easy to navigate. The fact that is comes with such a crisp, clear, lagless PiP mode as well is insane! I was able to semi-afk BTD6 while playing mario kart on the mini screen in the top corner of the monitor :D The fact that it all works without needing additional software is a huge convenience too (looking at you, Razer >~>) I'm absolutely in love with it, I just need to build a PC that's capable of using this thing to its maximum potential!

Best Monitor i ever had! The graphics are Amazing! And the quality is even better. I love the sleek look and the ring light on the back.

Definitely noticed a HUGE jump in quality when I updated from a standard monitor. The colors are fresher, deeper and more vibrant. The monitor has an overall premium feel to it because of its metal frame and matte screen. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an OLED monitor!

I purchased two 27" Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 monitors and have been very impressed with the image quality and overall performance. Unfortunately, one of the units experienced a failure of the rear selector control after roughly two months of normal, careful use. This control is the primary and required interface for navigating menus and powering the monitor. When it failed, the monitor became effectively unusable. For a premium product at this price point, I would expect that a frequently used physical control would be more durable. In addition, both monitors have exhibited intermittent flickering when connected via DisplayPort. I’ve been able to reduce this by switching to HDMI, but it’s worth noting since DisplayPort is commonly used for high-refresh PC setups and the behavior appears on both units. What has been most disappointing is not the possibility of repair, but the service experience. Samsung classified the control failure as physical damage and declined warranty coverage, offering only a mail-in repair after escalation. For a primary display, being without the monitor for an extended period is a significant inconvenience, and no replacement or cross-ship option was offered. I’m sharing this so potential buyers understand both the strengths of the panel itself and the risks if issues arise. The display quality is excellent, but the durability of the controls and the support process may not align with expectations for a high-end monitor.

Really nice display, I game all the time and this monitor and I really enjoy it. The pixels are super clear, the color is vibrant, the blacks are deep.

Excellent color, 4k is beautiful, only buy if you have a rig that is capable of handling such a beautiful piece of technology. I play a variety of games on my AMD 9700X3D & 5070ti combination. Using DLSS and "performance" makes this a 4k picture with 200+ FPS on most games that looks too good sometimes you get lost in the details. 10/10

Great monitor if you are looking for some Clean 4k videos and video games

Good monitor, amazing refresh rate and deep colors