Customer Ratings & Reviews

Excellent product with outstanding quality and experience.

Exactly the TV/Monitor hybrid I’ve been looking for! The 32” Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 is both a 4K Dolby Vision HDR 240Hz gaming monitor and smart TV that does an exceptional job at being both. Like typical Samsung panels, the picture is gorgeous with the deep inky black levels that OLEDs are known for, vibrant colors, and sharp resolution. The Dolby Vision HDR does an excellent job of improving contrast and color and Samsung’s own picture processing does a great job of bringing out the detail in dark scenes without washing it out. As a pure monitor and screen, it’s what you would expect from a high end Samsung TV. The built-in speakers are even serviceable which is almost never the case with monitors. However, if you’re more serious about your sound, there’s an HDMI 2.1 ARC port that works flawlessly with the ARC port on my soundbar and outputs Dolby Atmos from the built-in smart TV apps. But for all of the things the Odyssey G8 does well, there’s 2 fixable areas that I’m hoping they address. The major one for me is that sound coming through the DisplayPort input only gets output as 2 channel stereo through the HDMI ARC output. The issue here being that when I’m PC gaming, my PC is limited to the Dolby Atmos Headphones setting for spatial audio and not the proper Dolby Atmos Home Theater setting for the full surround experience. I’m hoping this can get fixed with a firmware update, because it actually still sounds great, especially at 24 bit fidelity, but I want the full Dolby Atmos experience that I’m setup for when gaming. The other pain point, and it’s entirely subjective, is that the Home screen is a bit overwhelming. There’s so many apps and tiles to sift through, which is kind of impressive, but it’s also just a lot. I can imagine non-tech friendly people (my older parents) having trouble navigating their way through it, but it’s not an issue for me. On the bright side, the menu system and remote is snappy so you can quickly get to where you want if you know how to get there. And maybe that’s where I’ll draw the line of whether this monitor/TV hybrid is for you. If you have trouble navigating menus on your TV or PC, there’s more simple and cheaper monitors out there. However, if that’s not the case, and I imagine for most gamers this is true, you will absolutely love this monitor. I’m an advocate for 1080p competitive gaming, but for casual gaming which is 99% of what I do, the 4K Dolby Vision HDR picture is too gorgeous not to use. The 32” Samsung Odyssey G8 is a fantastic monitor and I highly recommend it for anyone looking to save space or have one screen do it all. GAMING Played through quite a bit of Diablo IV, Forza Motorsport, Cyberpunk, and Jedi: Survivor in 4K HDR @240Hz. I didn’t notice the resolution bump as much in Diablo or Forza (I’m coming from a 2K HDR ultrawide), but I could see the improvement in black level details in Diablo. Both my old screen and this one are HDR10+ capable, so I’m guessing it’s the Samsung processing that’s adding to the picture improvement. But it wasn’t until I fired up Cyberpunk and Jedi: Survivor that my jaw started dropping. The color and details in Cyberpunk are absolutely phenomenal. So much so, it’s inspired me to finally start a new campaign and play through it all again in 4K HDR. With Jedi: Survivor it wasn’t so much the color as it was the black levels and details. The biggest advantage OLED screens have over other technologies are the deep black levels they can produce and it’s fully on display here. Space is truly black, with excellent brightness and contrast levels specifically where needed. Be sure to put the monitor in Game Mode to activate the 240Hz refresh rate, Core+ lighting, VRR, and other gaming specific features. It’s certified AMD Freesync capable and I’m happy to report it is also G-Sync compatible as well. The only knock I have gaming on this monitor is not really monitor related, but sound. I have it connected to my RTX3070 through the DisplayPort with the audio coming from the G8’s HDMI ARC output to my soundbar. The fidelity is outstanding and Windows even lets you run it at 24 bit resolution which is great, but Windows only recognizes it as a 2 channel stereo connection, so it won’t allow you to select Dolby Atmos Home Theater for spatial audio, which really handicaps the experience. I’m hoping there’s a firmware update that will pass through the DisplayPort audio to HDMI ARC as a multi channel signal to enable the full featured Dolby Atmos Home Theater spatial audio decoding. It’s not at all a deal breaker and there’s workarounds to get the proper full Atmos experience, but it would be so much cleaner and easier if Windows would recognize the DP to HDMI ARC audio output as multichannel. STREAMING No audio handicaps here. Streaming services play Dolby Atmos flawlessly through the HDMI ARC port to my Samsung soundbar and the Dolby Vision HDR is outstanding. It comes preloaded with Netflix, Prime, Disney+, Hulu, and AppleTV, but also comes with a plethora of other apps to download in the marketplace. It’s kind of overwhelming at first, but also impressive in how much it’s grown and shows that Samsung is committed to supporting it. What’s especially great is that the built-in apps allow me to stream in 4K resolution, because most of the major streaming platforms don’t allow it through a PC browser or even their PC app. So even though my previous monitor was capable of essentially 2K resolution, services limited video to 1080P HDR. Now I get the full 4K Dolby Vision HDR experience and it is gorgeous. The only issue with streaming is picking what to watch. SETUP / DAILY USE Setup is straight forward from a hardware standpoint, but the software might be a little much for some people. There’s so many options and tiles to choose from that it can seem overwhelming at first. Thankfully the remote and interface is snappy so you can sift through it all quickly until you get oriented with where everything is. The amount of streaming and IPTV apps is impressive, but the SmartThings app integration was a pleasant surprise for me. I’ve been gradually adding smart home features to my house (lights and cameras) and was happy to see it all show up here after logging into my account. Like I can quickly get live feeds of my Nest cameras to show up and see the status of my lights and turn them on/off. The SmartThings Hub also supports Matter, which is great for adding future IoT products and I guess is the workaround pathway for Google Home integration. The Odyssey G8 natively offers the choice of Bixby or Alexa for voice control and I’ll just say it’s a mixed bag. Bixby works ok within its limitations, it’s just more about finding out what it can do and how to talk to it. If I ask for cooking shows, it’ll show me a variety, but if I’m too specific it’ll include non-relevant titles based on one of the words. It’s handy for not having to type long titles when you’re in a search bar though. There’s also the Samsung Gaming Hub, which is compatible with Xbox GamePass Ultimate, GeForce Now, Luna, and a few other services. It’s a nice feature, though I honestly haven’t tried hooking up a bluetooth controller and using one of the services to see how well they play. PROS - 4K (3840x2160) resolution - Dolby Vision HDR - Gorgeous color and definition - Inky deep blacks - 240Hz refresh rate - 0.03ms GtG response time - HDMI 2.1 ARC port - DisplayPort 1.4 input - AMD Freesync capable (g-sync compatible) - VRR support - Built-in 4K Ai upscaling - Anti-glare works well - Smart apps work well - Interesting blend of monitor and TV - HDMI ARC port outputs Dolby Atmos for streaming apps - Speakers actually useful - Snappy menu interface and remote - Solar charging remote - Monitor stand adjusts by height, swivel, tilt, and rotation - 100mmx100mm VESA wall mount - Innovative cooling system - Core Lighting+ CONS - HDMI ARC port does not pass through Dolby Atmos from DisplayPort - Home menu looks overwhelming

--First Impressions-- So, I got my hands on the Samsung 32" Odyssey OLED G8, and let me tell you, it's a jaw-dropper. With a 4K 240Hz OLED panel and a lightning-fast 0.03ms response time, this monitor is clearly designed to impress. It’s got a matte, glare-free finish, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and Smart TV capabilities with AI. Oh, and did I mention the solar-powered remote? Yes, Samsung went all out on this one. --Design & Build-- First off, this monitor is sleek and thin. Like, supermodel thin. It’s incredibly light, making it easy to mount on any VESA arm or stand. The toolless assembly is a godsend, especially if you’re like me and get easily frustrated with screws and bolts. The flat base of the stand is another thoughtful touch, perfect for placing your keyboard without eating up your desk space. --Visual Performance-- Now, let’s get to the good stuff. The visual performance of this 4K OLED panel is nothing short of spectacular. At 240Hz, everything is silky smooth, and the HDR content is a visual feast with its infinite contrast. Gaming on this monitor is like discovering a whole new world. When I fired up Borderlands 3, I saw colors and details I’d never noticed before on my old IPS/TN panels. My overclocked 6900 XT can push 4K at 150+ FPS on COD Warzone and 160+ FPS on Fortnite. My other system with a 3090 achieves similar numbers, and I can only imagine the bliss of a 4090 hitting that sweet 240Hz. The responsiveness is practically instantaneous, with no noticeable lag. --Smart TV Functionality-- This monitor isn’t just for gaming; it’s a full-fledged smart TV. Netflix, Hulu, Plex—you name it, it handles them all flawlessly. Signing in with my Samsung account was smooth, and the colors pop just as vividly when binging shows as they do in-game. I used to be glued to my LG C2 75” for TV shows, but now I’m just as happy watching right at my desk. --Audio Quality-- The speakers on this monitor are surprisingly impressive. They can fill a 15’ x 15’ room without any clipping or distortion. Initially, I thought I’d need a soundbar or external speakers, but the built-in ones do the job just fine. For those looking for an even more immersive experience, the HDMI ARC port allows for a seamless connection to sound systems with a single remote to control the volume. --Connectivity-- The connectivity options are pretty solid, with two HDMI ports (one ARC) and two USB A ports with upstream functionality. I wish there were more USB A ports, but a 4-port USB hub took care of that issue. My peripherals—mouse, keyboard, webcam, microphone—are all plugged in and happy. --Remote Control-- The solar-powered remote is a highlight. It makes using the monitor’s smart TV features a breeze, and I find myself using it quite a bit. The fact that it’s solar-powered is a nice touch—no more hunting for batteries in the middle of a show binge. --What Could Be Better-- If I had to nitpick, it’d be the limited number of USB A ports. But as mentioned, that’s easily fixable with a USB hub. One feature I do miss is a USB C port with Power Delivery for seamless docking with my MacBook. It’s something I love on my Asus Pro Art monitor and would have been a great addition here. --Conclusion-- The Samsung 32" Odyssey OLED G8 is a marvel of modern technology. It combines stunning visuals, smooth performance, and smart TV functionality in one sleek package. Whether you’re a hardcore gamer, a binge-watcher, or just someone who appreciates top-tier tech, this monitor is worth every penny. The minor drawbacks are easily outweighed by its numerous strengths, making it a must-have for anyone looking to upgrade their setup. Go ahead, indulge yourself—you won’t be disappointed!

This monitor is amazing. The size, gaming performance, its ability to act as a fantastic TV, and its high resolution make this my top choice over all of the other recent OLED monitors I’ve tested. It’s all in the resolution. Windows has historically has a hard time rendering smooth-looking text on OLED screens. This is due to the sub-pixel layout being arranged differently than in LCDs. 1440p on a 27” monitor, for example, looks fine as an LCD, but an OLED can actually fail to render smooth text at this size. Since this screen is 4k, it largely removes this issue entirely. I still see a bit of aliasing, but I have no issue with it. This is a stellar gaming monitor, first and foremost. _Performance_ Colors are vibrant and accurate, viewing angles are great, blacks are true black, and the panel gets very bright if you need it to. But with refresh rates at 240hz in UHD and super fast 0.03ms response times, games look super smooth. Samsung is also touting a first-ever heat management system for the screen, to help prevent pixel damage (burn-in) - That’s very welcome, though not enough time has passed to know if it prolongs its lifespan (which is already quite long on most OLEDs). _Design and Other Qualities_ Like I mentioned above, going 4k at this size is wonderful. At 32,” it certainly feels taller than most displays being offered, but it provides a really nice, almost TV-like experience. Since you’ll likely sit closer than a TV, it becomes very immersive - without a curve or excessive width. On the rear of the monitor is an LED ring that Samsung calls CoreLighting+, which can be set to mimic the colors on the display and glow them on the wall behind. In games, I found this to be a fun addition, but a little more distracting if used when watching a show. If you don’t wish to have all of that dynamic light, you can set it to a number of presets or colors that remain stationary. Housed in a sleek metal frame, it feels durable while appearing razor-thin at the edges. Height adjustability and tilt allow placement up to a fairly tall setting to accommodate just about any setup or person. Since I’m so tall, it really appreciate the better ergonomics it offers. The Glare Free technology is effective at preventing glare and doesn’t seem to negatively affect color accuracy or brightness at all - all while appearing as a matte surface. _Summary_ As an OLED in 4k, this monitor is excellent for a range of uses. Not only is it a beautiful, high-performance gaming display, it also fits right in as a smart TV (w/ included remote,) and it’s ready to serve as a primary screen for productivity and web browsing as well. A true jack of all trades that I definitely recommend!

It was a fine product, a little dim for california. But stopped working too soon! Bestbuy will not take care of the repair process. You have to reach out to Samsung, which is lengthy and tedious.

The Samsung G80SD is a great display. You get 4K resolution on a 32” screen and all the benefits that come with an OLED display using the latest panel technology. Being a previous user of the Alienware AW3423DWF OLED monitor I did notice the reduced overall brightness, but HDR still pops and blacks are as dark as they get. That being said, I think this more of a Smart TV than a monitor and while that can be a great benefit, it can also be a hindrance at times and I wish there was a way to put some of that stuff further in the background. Getting the G80SD unboxed I was immediately struck by how slim the display is. At the edges it’s only a few millimeters and it looks very sleek. The silver/gray finish doesn’t go great against my mostly matte black setup, but it still looks good regardless and it mostly disappears especially if you opt for a monitor arm instead of the stand like I have. I did use the stand for a short time though and it’s sturdy and doesn’t take too much space for a stand. It also has a nice little rubber loop for cable management at the base. The power supply is external, probably owing to how slim the display is, and it’s a big thing for sure. Probably one of the larger power bricks I’ve seen. I ended up mounting on the underside of my desk with some Command Strips. The panel itself is flat, which is generally my preference when it comes to monitors, though I’ve come to not mind curved displays after my time with my previous monitor. It’s a standard 16:9 4K panel that goes up to 240Hz with an advertised 0.03ms response time. The ports on the back include 2-USB 3.0 Type A, 2 HDMI 2.1 ports and 1 DisplayPort 1.4 port. The USB ports feed back to the PC via a USB-B cable and can also be used by the display’s internal apps - I verified this by watching a YouTube video with my Logitech headset connected. I imagine this would also work for things like game controllers as well. Setting up the monitor is the same process as setting up a Samsung TV because it uses the same Tizen interface. You are taking through a series of menus where you connect to Wi-Fi and sign into your Samsung account. This being a smart TV you are made to agree to the various privacy policies, but Samsung tries to be sneaky and trick you into also agreeing to personalized ads and viewing data like it is required when in reality it is not. This feels deliberately deceptive on Samsung’s part and I think they need to adjust the verbage their to make the options clearer. You can of course skip all of this, but this disables a lot of the G80SD’s functionality and leaves you with an empty home screen that is constantly asking to be setup. I think there needs to be a way to jettison a lot of these features as many gamers will have no use for them. Once all of that was setup, I connected to my PC via DisplayPort. The display itself looks great, though I wish it got a bit brighter. The display reports a maximum brightness of 440 nits in HDR and that seemed to ring true as I ran through the HDR calibration tool in Windows. HDR does still look really good on the G80SD though and the highlights don’t necessarily need to be as bright when you have an OLED display. The display is not glossy - Samsung advertises it as “glare free”, which seems to matte for all intents and purposes. It still looks great though and actually does a very good job of keeping reflections off. Ther eare no sRGB or DCI-P3 modes to speak of. You also don’t get a calibration report like many other monitors, but to my eyes the colors appear natural and accurate. Variable refresh rate is here in the form of Freesync Premium Pro and G-SYNC seems to work just fine for me. Gaming so far has been an excellent experience and I haven’t had any issues there. For some of the more demanding games I play I have turned the resolution down to 1440p and they still very good on this display at my viewing distance (~30 inches away). The Smart TV portion so far has been pretty good. The interface is very snappy and the included remote works well enough to navigate around - it also has a little solar panel at the bottom to help keep it charged up which is neat. You can get pretty much any major streaming app on Samsung’s platform and it even includes some cloud gaming apps like Xbox and GeForce Now. It also supports Cast and AirPlay. The built-in speakers are nice to have in a pinch, but sound fairly weak. If you are using this in a small space like a dorm or a bedroom I can definitely see the advantages of a monitor that also doubles as your TV. This sometimes gets in the way of it being a simple monitor though. Every time I boot my PC and turn on the display I get the giant Samsung game bar that lingers for several seconds and even when that goes away there’s another little tip that pops up right after that telling me how to get the game bar back if I need to for a few more seconds! AND, though the display will turn itself off when you shut your PC down, it hangs on a standby screen for a full minute before it shuts down waiting to see if you want to do something else with the display. I wish I could make this monitor act more like a monitor and I’ve been in and out of every setting I could find to try and make adjustments. The core lighting on the back of the monitor is pretty neat, though it’s hard to see unless you are looking behind it or have it right up against a wall. There’s a variety of effects you can set, including one where the lighting changes depending on what’s on screen, though I found this to be underwhelming and I liked the rainbow effect better. The monitor includes a 3-year warranty, though it does not explicitly include protection from OLED burn-in. The G80SD is supposed to have a special cooling system built into it that I assume is meant to help protect against that at some level, but it would be good if Samsung was a little clearer about that and it included it like many other OLED manufacturers do. Overall I’m happy with the G80SD. It’s a great-looking OLED monitor and the idea of a gaming monitor that doubles as a TV is a good one, but I think there are improvements Samsung can make and there might be less expensive options for anyone not looking for that functionality.

Not good. Black spots all over the monitor. Plan to return it.

2 star because after waiting receive faulty monitor I return to replace same day near best buy they don't have everytime new item very sad Would you recommend this item?* i just say no right now bcz they not let me go to submit

I am enjoying the new Samsung Odyssey OLED G8. But I think it’s just a few design choices from being the clear QD-OLED choice at this price point. However, having said that this is a fantastic gaming monitor. The monitor came packed very well with high quality HDMI, DisplayPort, USB cables and power supply. It was easy to unpack and I think this was the first desktop monitor where I pulled off the plastic screen protection like you do with a new TV. Who doesn’t love that? Putting on the stand didn’t require any tools and took only seconds. The first thing you notice is just how sexy this monitor is. It looks better in person than it does in pictures. It has that slim OLED screen that is a standout feature of this display type. Other OLED gaming monitors give up the thinness for their cooling needs and to use an internal power supply. Samsung has elected to use an external power supply. And in this case I think it was a good decision. The power adapter is all white and looks much better from the back than a thicker black power cable would. Although the provided cable management was just okay. Too bad Samsung didn’t use white HDMI, DisplayPort and USB cables to keep the theme going. The back has tasteful RED lighting that you can turn off if you want. I suspect most will like it on. I had to turn the lighting on in the menu which I thought was strange as a default. The monitor stand Samsung is using here not just looks great but it is an example of what all desktop monitors stands should be. It looks great and gives you pretty much all of the positions you may ever need. The base doesn’t take up the desk like so many gaming monitors and you can easily set the height so you can place items under the display. I am using this monitor as my gaming and workstation display. I am connected to a KVM switch and I use three or more computers at any time. The Samsung Odyssey G8 does not have its own internal KVM which I think was a missed opportunity. One of my workstations uses a RTX3080, one is an Intel notebook and finally I game on an RTX4090. Other than the Intel notebook each computer is using the 204Hrz refresh rate. The display has been rock solid for me. Text is sharp and the colors are outstanding. Maybe a bit oversaturated but in most cases I like that. The monitor has a bigger black area than I expected. It’s framed by a thin metal bezel. I don't intend to review the Samsung Tizen interface since it's very feature rich and I am still learning it. Setting up the monitor did not require me to use my Samsung account to fully configure the display nor does it even present itself in my daily use. If you have ever seen or used a Samsung TV or another one of their Smart displays you know what the Tizen interface is about. I have had a change of heart in that I was against it for computer monitors but now I see it adds value I had overlooked in the past. It does require you to go through a few menus that are not like typical computer monitors but you just don’t have to use it that much if you don’t want to. The remote is very nice and really helps navigate the menu when you do need to. I think Samsung should just include a TV tuner in the Odyssey G8 which would really shake things up. I do have a few nitpicks since not all is golden. I am on the fence for the screen's Glare-free coating. I have very few screen reflections in my office so it is less of a benefit to me. I think Samsung could have chosen to use the glossy coating and made more people happy. I don’t have any accurate way to measure it but I don’t feel I am getting the overall screen brightness that I expected and have seen in other OLED displays. And that includes other QD-OLED monitors like this one. HDR gaming on the PC is still evolving but it is the future. As I use this display I expect my settings will also evolve. This monitor is such a joy to game with and use daily that I mostly don't think about these issues. I don’t mind Tizen and I find it is quite a bit faster than my two year old Samsung mini-LED TV. Honestly the Samsung G8 OLED is just gorgeous to game on and it is showing what a modern gaming/office display should be. I hope Samsung keeps innovating and bringing us such great products.

I’m going to be as honest as I can for someone who appreciates good quality picture. The past few days I’ve done some extensive tuning and testing with this monitor and whether it’s a TV or monitor, I’ll always do a side-by-side comparison with my previous model to make sure its worth the upgrade. I’ve been excited about 32” 4k OLED gaming monitors coming out for some time. I will say for reference, I really do enjoy a bright monitor. Something where the colors pop up and have plenty of glow and light without looking washed out. OLED’s are not known for being bright, and I knew that going in. The physical setup of this monitor was quick and easy because it didn’t require tools. Its lightweight and super thin compared to other similar sized monitors which is a big benefit. First off, this monitor looks amazing but only in the right scenario and usage. My setup is Windows 11, RTX 3080, and I use an HDMI cable. I used my old gaming monitor side-by-side as reference, a 2k 32” screen with a ‘Rapid” IPS panel. I’ll start with the good. As you’d expect, the blacks look fantastic! Colors are rich in the right application. During my testing, most games it looks really good on. I played Starcraft, Bright Memory, Diablo 4, and Modern Warfare 2 (2022 release). I was able to notice a big difference in all games except Modern Warfare 2, which is where I expected the biggest improvement. There really wasn’t too much of a difference which I was disappointed in, especially since I was playing in 2k resolution previously and now in 4k resolution, but it did look slightly cleaner. I also played Doom Eternal, and WOW…that game by far looked the best on this monitor. The color contract and brightness came to another level when playing that game. The monitor also comes with a remote which is a fantastic option for making setting changes on the go, way better than leaning forward and reaching behind or the side of the monitor trying to figure out what buttons to push….definitely gotta give props to Samsung for this. Now for things I’m not a fan of. First off, setting this monitor up is more than just plug and play. You have to set it up like a new TV. It wants you to sign into Samsung and go through its interface initially. I also have a Samsung TV, and I’m not a fan at all of their interface. Not intuitive and seems to have a learning curve. I originally hooked up the mouse and keyboard to the monitor, which at first was a nice option for typing and using a cursor to navigate the monitor settings and apps, but it quickly became old. The mouse/keyboard was slow and would switch between disabling it for Windows and enabling it for Samsung. I wasn’t able to use the remote efficiently while the keyboard and mouse were plugged in. I plugged them directly into my PC and used the remote only, much faster and better! Now for picture quality in Windows, it just doesn’t look that good. Aside from being dimmer which I’m not holding against it, but the colors look more washed out. Even my rich background pictures doesn’t look as good as my old monitor. The white is more pale and weak. Even streaming some Netflix 4k animal shows such as the Planet series side-by-side, the quality appears weaker which is very surprising. I know its Windows and not the monitor itself, because when I go to the built-in monitor apps (when using it as a TV) and use Netflix to play the same scene there, it looks so MUCH better. So currently, I’m not sure if a Samsung update, driver, or a custom color profile for this monitor needs to be released, but general Windows tasks don’t look that impressive. I’ll say it doesn’t look bad, but when you get a premium monitor like this you want premium quality all around. I imagine when using this monitor with a console or even a Mac, picture quality should be much better. I’ve seen other reviews and in my experience there is red/purple tint in a lot of the pictures and streams on this monitor. I’ve been working on tuning the settings for days and most the time I felt like I was going in circles trying to fix it. Again, I don’t think most of this is directly a Samsung issue, but I think they could have improved compatibility with Windows a little more and offer some better built-in profiles to pick from. Here are a couple of other things to note about this monitor: - Easy Box Setting software is recommended to install for this monitor during setup, but the software does not detect the monitor after install, at least on my computer. - No USB C option, nor a KVM. Would have loved to see both these on this monitor - I now use a screen saver on this monitor as extra protection against burn-in, my personal choice. - Must have Game Mode on, aka Adaptive Sync, in order to get the full gaming benefits of this monitor. The description for this option makes it sound like its only used for Console gaming, but you need it for any gaming even on PC. - Not a lot of options for savings overall settings within profiles. There is a Custom 1 and Custom 2 option but that only remembers the Brightness, Color, Contract, Tint, and Sharpness settings. I was having to make a lot of setting changes, especially when trying to duplicate monitors for testing when it would automatically change the settings for you. - If using Nvidia card, make sure to go to Nvidia Control Panel and enable G Sync, RGB, 240Hz refresh rate, and 10 bit color. - The color LED in the back of the monitor is a nice addition, and customizable. - I put Windows in a dark theme to help improve the general quality of the image I’m sure this is also a Windows issue, but I’ve never had good luck enabling HDR in Windows on my monitors. It always dims the screen even more when I feel like its supposed to do the opposite, so I tested with it on but wasn’t happy, so I keep it off and use in-game HDR when available. I’ve also been using the speakers from this monitor since I don’t have room for my regular speakers anymore. They are decent for monitor speakers, but don’t expect a lot when gaming…I always prefer a headset. All in all, its a newly released monitor and needs time for updates. If you are mostly gaming, you are going to love this monitor! If you use it for general non-gaming tasks, you might not notice much of a difference, but I’m also more picky than your average person. And not all non-gaming scenarios look bad, my screen saver looks amazing next to the other monitors! I also wanted to reach out to Samsung support to share my pictures and diagnostics to see if they can offer assistance, but they don’t seem to have a portal to create a ticket or email, only phone call. I’m always afraid I’m going to get routed to 5 different departments over a 30-45 minute period, and still not get any help. A ticketing system would be much better, at least to voice my concern. My settings are currently the best I’ve had them at, but I still feel could use lots of improving. I’m sharing a couple of comparison photos between my old monitor (Left side) and the Samsung G8 (Right side) below. Keep in mind that these are taken by phone and do not fully represent what you would see with your eyes. Overall, I still gave it 5 stars because it is a gaming monitor and it performs very well AS a gaming monitor. Even between setting changes where the monitor readjusts itself, I’ve seen the colors get very bright and look fantastic for that 1 second period until it goes dim again, so I know the monitor itself has the capability to look better. I just hope they can push out some updates to help it look better within the Windows environment or that I can find a better way to tune it myself. Despite the downsides, I am happy with this monitor and do look forward to firing up new game(s) on it.

This monitor blew me away. The colors are insanely vibrant, the blacks are deep, and games look better than I imagined they could. The 240Hz refresh rate and super quick response time make everything feel so smooth, whether I’m gaming or just scrolling around. The design is clean and sharp in silver, and it really stands out on my desk without being over the top. I also like that it doubles as a smart TV so I can stream shows and movies without even turning on my computer. The HDR performance is excellent, and it really brings out details in both dark and bright scenes. I also appreciate the sleek silver design—it looks premium and fits beautifully in my setup. Setup was straightforward, and the smart features are a nice bonus, letting me stream content without even turning on my PC. If you’re serious about gaming or just want an all-around incredible display, this monitor is worth every penny.

he Samsung Odyssey OLED G80SD is a standout monitor that combines sleek design with exceptional OLED display technology. Its ultra-slim profile and minimal bezels offer a modern look, while the OLED panel provides deep blacks, vibrant colors, and outstanding contrast. With a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time, it delivers smooth, tear-free gaming experiences. Calibration options allow for precise adjustments for both SDR and HDR content, enhancing visual accuracy and detail. Ideal for gamers and professionals, the Odyssey OLED G80SD excels in performance and color quality, making it a top choice for those seeking high-end display capabilities.

The Samsung 32 Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) is an impressive gaming monitor. It has magnificent 4K UHD image quality with vibrant colors. The 240Hz refresh rate provides an ultra-smooth gaming experience. The HDR support enhances details in shadows and bright lights, taking the visual quality to another level. I loved its elegant silver design. Definitely, it’s an excellent investment for gamers looking for exceptional performance. Highly recommended!

Samsung Odyssey G80SD is a great OLED monitor. It delivers a great image quality and inky blacks as expected from an OLED panel. HDR works really well on this monitor and it's definitely worth it when viewing HDR videos and games. The G80SD model has integrated Smart TV functionality and can connect to wifi to watch streaming services and easily update the firmware of the monitor. The Smart TV functionality can get annoying since everytime the monitor turns on it will display the OSD for few seconds asking you if you want to switch from gaming setup to TV. It feels like this monitor is a TV more than a monitor, so it can get annoying after a while. I tried watching Netflix and other streaming services on this monitor but I wasn't really impressed by image quality. I understand this monitor has Samsung's best image processor that they use in their premium TV's but I don't think it was helping much since image quality wasn't great and motion was horrible actually. For normal gaming/desktop use, this monitor is great. For TV, not so much. Although it's a great OLED monitor I wouldn't buy it at full retail price. I definitely would wait for a discount (which happens often actually). Lowest I've seen this monitor sells for is $699 brand new from Amazon (Best Buy was able to match the price). I do not recommend buying it at msrp because it doesn't have all the extra features that other premium monitors have like dp 2.1, KVM switch, USB C connection to display and charge your laptop. If you're not interested in the headache dealing with the TV features on this monitor, you can get Odyssey G81SF, which is the newer model that doesn't support TV functionality. The screen coating on G80SD is matte and for me personally I don't like it. Glossy coating is much better for OLED displays, as matte coating degrades the image quality by introducing grainy effect on the image.

Never did I think that I would write a review yet here I am. PERSONALLY, I have no gripes or concerns/complaints about this monitor. It's doing everything I need and wanted. Going from a 1440p ips to 4k OLED is truly a mind blowing experience. The blacks are so deep I can't even see where the border of the screen is. The colors are so vibrant it makes me feel all giddy inside. Obviously straight out the box the default color/brightness settings and everything in between make for a "ehh" viewing experience but that's why you can CHANGE them. After everything is set and done I'm just truly blown away. On another note, build quality is just what you'd expect. It IS a mix of plastic and metal so there will obviously be some flex and small creaky sounds here and there but not a reason at all to shave off a star because if it was all metal we'd complain about its weight or if it was all plastic we'd say its too flimsy. One thing I would point out is that if you use this with your PC you have to go into your sound settings and click on DO NOT ALLOW to this monitor in the device list or else all sound will play through the monitor even if you change it to your headset or desktop speakers. Also the smart feature on this is really nice to have. I don't use it right now but it's cool. But yeah highly HIGHLY reccommend. (I freaking love this thing.)

I’m not one to spend a ton on the best TVs or monitors, but this SAMSUNG G8 OLED may have changed my mind and I think OLED is the way to go (for now). TL;DR up here and the meat of the review is below. Good: Stand / Adjustments / Assembly Profile OLED Height / Tilt adjustments Refresh Rate Colors / Clarity Adaptive Lighting Menu Options Bad: Remote Control Interference USB Ports with Mouse/Keyboard Menu timeout / remote need Meh: Giant power brick Power connector on monitor Reticle options This is my first OLED screen and while I wasn’t expecting it, a large power brick is needed to power the display as the slim profile of the monitor doesn’t allow for a way to support what the brick is offering. It came with HDMI & DP cables, but I found myself needing the DP -> USB-C cable for my mobile graphics card which wasn’t a big deal as I have one + a DP -> USB-C Adapter in my bucket of tech at home. When it came to assembly, I like the change to twist and lock vs connect and thumb screw / twist screw the base to the stand as it made assembly less of a balancing act. Once assembled and powered on, I found this matte / non-reflective display very appealing in looks, profile and features. Having all of the adjustment options are great, as not everyone sits the same and a nice screen would look dumb with a box or books lifting it off the desk; then again, a nice arm mount would really round out this setup as it appears to have that ability. Given the slim and light nature of this screen, I found some challenges when trying to use the USB ports, as I found myself reaching to support the push-in of the USB cable via the screen - but I didn’t – thankfully. Now that I think of it, the same goes for pushing in the power adapter to the screen - and it’s an odd L-shaped adapter that seems to spin if you bump it; not that I plan on doing a lot of cable moving around back there - it’s just a thought. Offering 240Hz for gaming is great, given your graphics card can handle tweaking the FPS to take advantage of it and I’m treading on the border of supporting it with a 4070 mobile on an Asus ROG G16 – but I figured I’d try it out regardless. While I was setting up the G8 in my office, I noticed that the remote control (which has a cool solar cell to charge), was activating the TV in the same room (but not in an adjacent room). At that point, I figured I’d stick to not using the remote as I really don’t need the TV portion of this display. Then, I added my wired keyboard, mouse dongle and saw that the monitor intercepted the control of the mouse & keyboard right up front and made me press remote buttons to take control back, which I didn’t like so I went to a laptop dongle to support the peripherals. To access the menus, there’s a circular indent on the rear of the monitor to the right of the Samsung logo that uses a joystick style button. From there, you can tune a number of items like, sound, the WiFi config, and things related to gaming such as: a Virtual Aim Point (reticle), the lighting built on the back of the monitor and so on. For the lighting, I found it a bit dim even in a dark room but it’ll rotate colors, be a static color as well as try to color match as you play games so if your monitor is against a light wall, you can see the colors change with the game. But, when you’re done with the menu, the timeout is so long, I think it’s fast to hit the “go back” button on the remote. The screen can be very bright and everything on it is so crisp. Even in typing this review, I’m not getting a mix of dark/light letters; I very much enjoy consistency. Back to the purpose of this display: Gaming. Personally, I couldn’t swing 240FPS, but I didn’t have anything in the manner of flicker, trailing or lag as I’ve used the same computer between screens and I’d know if there was an issue. Quick snaps, easy target identification and all the colors I could see made me realize that my last monitor maybe wasn’t so good although it was an ultra widescreen, I really didn’t have it go edge to edge, so this will be my daily gamer. Other than a few USB port complaints and the remote being too intrusive, the overall display from a gaming and responsiveness perspective are 5 stars.

monitor, and the tv with great resolution and colors, 244 hz is top option and it has speakers integraed and they are awesome for gaming, tv or just music. this is not 3 in one, 5 in one, this is ALL IN ONE !!!

Overall solid, but would only recommend it on sale. The OSD is pretty awful, and tweaking picture settings is a bit of a pain. Gaming wise, it serves as a great monitor providing vivid color, dark blacks, and sharp image quality out-of-the-box. This issue lies in photo editing, or really anything requiring precise color accuracy. Now, no- this monitor is not marketed as a professional monitor, but the nature of the panel and the OLED banding makes it quite an unpleasant experience using my MacBook. All in all, I can see this appealing to PC gamers but beware of banding, and the hefty price.

What's great: 1. This is an amazing OLED screen with crisp colors and deep blacks. 2. 240 Hz refresh rate and 0.03 ms response time are great for videos and gaming. 3. Samsung's Tizen OS smart features as a TV work well with all major streaming services. 4. Good for users who want to use it as a computer monitor occasionally and use gaming and smart TV features. 5. Has seamless HDMI ARC for connecting to sound bars / receivers. 6. Might be able to find a good deal on price if you watch for specials. 7. Integration with Samsung SmartThings. 8. Easy setup if you already have a Samsung phone. 9. Cons: 1. Biggest issue is buggy software, especially if you switch frequently between PC/Mac monitor and smart TV. Looses computer connection frequently. 2. Mac doesn't work well with HDR. It's a pain to keep adjusting brightness manually. 3. Occasional Wi-Fi connectivity issues. Wish it has a RJ45 network port, being a smart TV. 4. High latency to switch between two different computers. 4. Brightness in bright rooms can be an issue, especially in TV mode. 5. Watch out for privacy issues with Bixby and Alexa voice assistants. 6. Poor built in audio for the size. 7. Poor placement of controls. Overall, if you are looking for a hybrid Smart TV that you could occasionally use as a monitor, it can serve well. But if you switch frequently and want to use Mac + PC options, it's not a good fit. I hope Samsung does a better job in the next iteration, even if it takes placing controls more ergonomically and adding an extra port for network.

Outstanding visuals, mostly performs as expected. However, occasionally the screen goes black for a couple seconds mid game and then turns back on. Never had that issue with my previous monitor(which still works) using the same tower, so im quite sure its this new one. Besides that rather annoying defect, everything works as expected, i appreciated the built in speakers, initially. Could go without the mandatory start-up display dashboard that blocks half the screen everytime i turn it on for the first 10 seconds. No settings to shut it off.