Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great Monitor and the oled is amazing. Best Monitor yet ive bought

Right out of the box I was immediately impressed by how simple it was to put this monitor together -just snap and twist without any tools whatsoever. Also, it is not heavy, so handling it was easy. The next thing I noticed was how thin the panel is in comparison with my other 32” monitors. The silver/black design language is sleek and elegant. The silver edges are not intrusive, and the bezels are super thin. Once on my desk, I noticed that I had more real state to put my speakers and soundbar under the monitor. The monitor features plenty of connectivity such as HDMI 2.1, DP.14, and USB-A. Unfortunately, it is missing a USB-C and 3.5mm audio jack. Also, I would’ve liked to see an additional HDMI port. There is also Bluetooth support. Setting it up is a breeze, especially since I have a Samsung phone. Through the app, I can adjust settings and use it as a remote. In addition, I can use it as a digital controller and many other cool features. I originally thought the smart features were a gimmick, but not only did I find myself watching media content this way more often, but that allowed my PC to rest when not in use. The sun-powered remote is a great supplement. Another surprising feature is that there is picture-in-picture mode! The panel features a non-reflective coating which is rather impressive. My office has two large windows, and they were not an issue whatsoever. I thought this would affect the picture quality, but I was pleased that this was not the case. Speaking of visuals, the OLED screen is beautiful to look at right out of the box. The colors are vibrant, the whites are bright, and the blacks are silky dark. The contrast is deep as well. Nevertheless, I spent a very long time tweaking the picture. I am glad that this monitor can keep some profiles as my settings would change depending on the content. 4k-HDR content simply looks eye-popping. I mainly work on one monitor and play content on the other, and I am so impressed by the viewing angles. Even at ridiculous angles I can see the picture clearly. The AI mostly handles resolution upscaling, which is nice, but sometimes can be noticed and be a bit distracting, especially when a lot of movement is happening or when highly contrast pictures are flashing at lower resolutions. I still appreciate it though. When it comes to gaming, I was also quite satisfied. The 240Hz makes navigating buttery smooth. There are not a lot of games that take advantage of HDR on PC, but the ones that did looked amazing. To appreciate the 4K-HDR resolution, you must have a high-end PC. Even with my custom build I barely went above 60fps on 4K on triple-A titles, but lowering the res to 1440p, they ran much better at higher frame rates and response times while still looking amazing. The Freesync support was the icing on the cake. Hooking up a 4K capable console using the included 2.1 HDMI cable fully takes advantage of the monitor’s capability and is a joy to play. The gaming hub is a decent feature as I can stream games on my fast internet and the games looked great with the AI upscaling. I also appreciate the dynamic cooling system which prevents overheating. There is an AI brightness adjustment when a static logo or menus to prevent screen burn-in. In addition, there is a screen saver when the screen is not playing anything. Lastly, the audio is good. It is loud and clear. However, it is lacking bass, so a sound system or headset would be highly recommended. Yes, this monitor does have a premium price tag, but in my opinion, it is totally worth it. I’d say check it out and you won’t be disappointed.

This monitor is packed with features and is gorgeous to look at. It is not quite perfect, however. First of all, as a gaming monitor which is of course the primary function and intent, it is phenomenal. Color reproduction is flawless, black levels are perfect, refresh rate is stunning. With a proper GPU you can push up to 240hz and never see a single tear in the frames. I have a 4070 Super and have been playing Starfield a lot lately. At 4k and on ultra settings it is buttery smooth and looks incredible. A game like that really takes advantage of the HDR and OLED qualities with all the black of space and the varied lighting on different planets. It really is stunning. On the other end of the gaming spectrum, I’ve also spent a lot of time with Cities Skylines II which involves a massive number of small details that are truly brought to life on the 4K resolution. The semi-matte finish is unobtrusive and does a great job dispersing light and reducing glare. In fact, this is one of the only screens I have that has virtually no glare whatsoever. The backside has an RGB light ring around the VESA 100x100 mounting point that can be customized in the settings to many different color options and schemes, and the body itself is a very thin high-quality metal. It includes an ultra high-speed HDMI cable, DP 1.4 cable, USB upstream cable, an unfortunately large glossy white power brick, and a full motion stand that is also a metal construction allowing for easy tilting, height, and rotation adjustments. I use a desk mount arm for it and since it is fairly lightweight it was an easy install. One of the most unique features it has is the ability to function like a TV set with a Bluetooth remote and built in wifi with streaming app support on the Tizen OS. It works great once you can get a Samsung account setup which for some reason is required to use any of the streaming apps. Doing so should be pretty easy, but it took me half a dozen tries just to get the email verification step to properly complete and was so frustrating I initially gave up entirely. A few hours later I tried again and somehow got it working which allowed me to get into my streaming apps and sign into each one. It’s a bit of a gimmick particularly since the built in speakers are subpar, but the remote can be pretty handy for navigating the various settings screens and changing inputs quickly. Whenever no motion from a mouse or input is detected, it quickly goes into a screen saver mode to protect itself from burn-in and resumes just as quickly once you want to get going again which adds an additional layer of comfort for keeping that OLED screen looking great. If you want an absolutely beautiful, responsive 4K screen for your gaming delights and have a desire to watch TV afterwards then this is the one you’ve been looking for. Requiring a Samsung login to use any additional apps is a bizarre and frustrating choice that tarnishes the experience a bit but it’s still a gorgeous screen and that fact more than makes up for that shortcoming.

Great quality, wide display, led lights 10/10 out recommend. Def buy this! Great purchase.

TLDR: The new Samsung Odyssey G8 combines the best features of a computer monitor, TV, and smart streaming device. You would be hard pressed to find a better monitor. KEY SPECS Anti-Glare OLED Panel 4k Resolution 240Hz Refresh Rate HDR 10 / HDR 10+ 99% Color Gamut Reproduction Bluetooth 5.2 USB 3.0 Hub 1 x DP 1.4 Port (HDCP 2.2) 2 x HDMI 2.1 Ports (HDCP 2.2) Tilt / Swivel / Pivot / Height Adjustments (including 90 degrees of rotation) SET-UP This is the first computer monitor I have owned that has an actual set-up process. Samsung has combined elements of their best line of Odyssey gaming monitors with their wildly popular OLED line of televisions. This is the first monitor I have had that doubles not only as a computer monitor, but also as a standalone streaming device. Samsung’s Tizen OS does an admirable job of walking you through to the initial monitor configuration, including customizing and installing desired streaming apps. The list of available apps is just as comprehensive as you would get with an external streaming stick, but built into a very slick looking interface, specific to Samsung. All the major players are available, including Netflix, Prime, Hulu, Fandango, Plex, Disney, etc. All major streaming services are present, as are Samsung's TV Hub, Samsung Smart Apps, and even gaming services are present allowing you to play certain games directly via an app like XBox without a console. Apps, settings, adjustments, etc are all accessible via the included remote control. The remote is simple and intuitive and while it only has a few buttons to work with, it is sufficient to get you to where you need to be without a lot of unnecessary controls. Simple and easy to operate. One thing worth noting about the remote, it is rechargeable. It has a small solar panel on the back side to easily recharge it by laying it upside down during the day. Super slick! PERFORMANCE If you have never used an OLED monitor for productivity or gaming, you are definitely missing out. No other panel technology can compare to the picture quality of an OLED. Blacks are perfectly black and shadow details are on a whole other level. LCD and LED panels can’t completely shut off all their pixels, leading to light bleed in the darker parts of the screen, even with full array local dimming. It is just the inherent nature of the technology. OLED panels can fully shut off unused pixels, making blacks perfectly black. Games like Call of Duty take full advantage of this technology. Players that like to hide in shadows because it makes them so hard to distinguish no longer have the advantage of concealment. Items that used to get washed out in the darker parts of the screen, no longer bleed together and remain visible. Combine those awesome black levels with what used to be an unheard of refresh rate of 240Hz for an OLED panel and you get a winning combination. Frame rates are smooth and judder-free. Samsung claims a G-t-G refresh time of only .03ms response time. While I have no way to measure this, I will say that this monitor’s responsiveness is far superior to the Samsung monitor it replaces. OLED BURN-IN Burn-in is often an area that keeps folks away from taking the plunge into the world of the OLED. Rightfully so. While this monitor is new and does not have any form of noticeable burn-in, I am happy to report that my other Samsung OLED monitors that are older than this, have not exhibited any burn-in artifacts to date, even though they are inferior models compared to the new G8. Samsung has gone to great lengths to help prevent the dreaded burn-in. Incorporating technologies like a Dynamic Cooling System, Thermal Modulation System, and most importantly for those that want to use the monitor as a streaming device, Logo and Taskbar Detection. All technologies Samsung has built-in to the firmware to help ensure years of trouble-free service. For example, the Dynamic Cooling System uses and actual heat-pipe, much like on a CPU cooler to keep the OLED panel cool. The Thermal Modulation System analyzes the brightest parts of screen and automatically reduces peak brightness to prevent overheating. Excellent!! All these algorithms work seamlessly and unnoticeably in the background. NEGATIVES While the G8 does support HDR 10 and HDR 10+, there is no support for Dolby Vision. Not a huge loss, as HDR 10 is the more common standard of the two. Speaking of High Dynamic Range, while the monitor is capable of displaying HDR content, it only reaches a peak brightness of 250 nits. While there are so many things to praise about OLED technology, this is one area where the technology falls short of its normal LED and LCD counterparts. FINAL THOUGHTS If I haven’t already gushed enough over the new G8, I wanted to make sure that it wasn’t just me being awe inspired by a new shiny gizmo. I wanted a second opinion, as I am already partial to OLED’s to begin with. I brought this monitor in to my teenager’s room for him to try out. I told him nothing about the monitor, simply that was a new 32” monitor and as he plays so many video games, I wanted a second opinion. His monitor is a 32” LED monitor and he has spent hundreds of hours gaming on it with no complaints. It sports a 2560 x 1440 resolution with only a 60Hz refresh rate. All his current games of choice have their settings at Max, Epic, or whatever the best is by the game. After getting it all set-up, I asked him to try a few games and play for a while and report back to me later in the day with his opinion. It didn’t take long. He queued up a match in Call of Duty: Warzone. He summed up my entire review in just one sentence. After no more than 5 minutes of playing it, he paused the game, his eyes big, turned to me and said: “Whoa, this thing is Amazing!” His opinion has changed since. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

TLDR - The Samsung G80SD is a monster of a screen. The colors/brightness/response time/refresh rate/resolution all come together in an amazing package of PC gaming monitor. If you have the budget, and can stomach the silly smart features, give it a look! Cons - I usually start with the Pros, but there is only one large con that I have with this display. The idiotic inclusion of “smart” things. It wants a wifi connection and you to login to a Samsung account, which admittedly is easy enough to skip over. This is a GAMING display that needs to have the ability to show the inputs included as best as it can, and nothing else. I feel like if they didn’t include wifi/bluetooth/speakers and all of the “smart” software, it would have saved a bit to make the display cost easier to take. (The OSD has SO many settings due to the “smart” stuff, BUT having a remote is, in my opinion, the only saving grace for the smart features. Being able to navigate the OSD options with a remote goes SO much quicker than using buttons/the little sticks that might be included these days) Pros - Everything else about this monitor is pretty much a pro. I came from a 144hz 32” 4K VA (1MS) panel to this beauty. I feel like my eyes have needed a recalibration after using this display for a bit. Everything is SO fast (I do have a 7900XTX to push the pixels quickly) and reactive that I’ve needed to adjust my input timing slightly. (I’m also an “old” gamer at 35) The SDR brightness can actually hurt my eyes, and HDR stuff is SO good. I’ve personally never seen contrast like this. Even games that don’t have HDR stuff built in, Windows goes ahead and enables some sort of quasi-HDR, and even good old DotA2 colors are new and pop way more than before. I also set my settings down to get 200-300fps in BF2042, and I swear my KD has slightly improved once I got used to the quicker reactions of this monitor. The design is solid, great stand (can get it right at the right height and angle easily), not too heavy, the body is crazy thin, and the included lighting in the back is very cool. The included HDMI cable works well with my 7900XTX, running HDR/10bit at 4K 240hz with freesync premium pro enabled. Overall, the dumb inclusion of the “smart” junk isn’t enough to completely remove a star, and the gaming experience is just so good that it's not enough to warrant losing a star. If you’re in the market for an ultra high end 4K display, you can count on the G80SD to fit the bill!

I wanted to get a bigger and new monitor, that had more color than a VA panel and ideally 4K resolution with high framerates to play games on. I’ve been thinking about getting into the OLED panels, as the technology has matured since the first-generation panels. And that’s how I landed on the Samsung 32in Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD as it was recently launched and readily available. Pros: - Thin and light for size. - Beautiful and Smooth 4K OLED panel with 240Hz refresh rate. - True Blacks and Zero Glare standout. - Minor improvements have a major impact. Cons: - Samsung’s SmartTV belongs in a TV, not a Monitor. - Back Panel Plugs are EXTREMELY LOOSE. - Must change the default settings to get best results. - Warranty does not match industry standard. Setup: I knew this monitor was going to be thin, but I was still surprised at just how thin and light the monitor was while taking it out of the box. Included in the box with the monitor is the Stand Base, Stand Arm, power brick and cable, wireless remote control, 5.25 ft Display Port 1.4 cable, a 6.5ft HDMI 2.1 cable, and a PC In USB cable for enabling the onboard USB A ports on the monitor. One major concern I had right away was while plugging in the Power and DisplayPort, the connections moved within the back panel! I’m familiar with my share of loose plugs, but this felt like the ports were just floating inside the shell of the monitor, whereas I expected them to be firmly attached to the exterior. I want to warn anyone who is even slightly forceful with their cables, BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN PLUGGING IN YOUR CONNECTION!! Otherwise, you might damage the monitor before you can even turn it on. Setup on the desk was easy, Samsung went with a tool free approach for the base stand included. You just need to line up the tabs and snap the monitor into place. The stand is one of many improvements to useability Samsung has made, not only did they get rid of the ridiculous V-base design, but the monitor can swivel and tilt into almost any position needed to get the best view. With such a large monitor, the stand handles the adjustments perfectly without tipping. Even with the stand upgrades, after some arrangements on my desk, I decided to use my existing monitor arm as it allowed me to fit everything on my desk as I wanted. Installing the monitor arm was a breeze with how light the G80SD is. The metal back panel makes the monitor feel premium and look super sleek. Additionally, there is an RBG ring on the back, CoreLighting+, which is off by default. I opted to keep it turned off, nothing against RBG or backlighting, but I won’t be focusing on the back of this panel that much. But when I do, Samsung made an improvement over prior models of Odyssey G8 monitors is the decision to face the ports out towards the back of the monitor. No 90-degree bend at the monitor or cables hanging out below the monitor because they can be secured behind the monitor to the arm. It’s so much easier to plug in the cables as well, as you don’t have to get the right angle or bend any cables up under a hood, you can just turn the monitor to the back and see which plug you want to use. Software: For better or for worse, Samsung uses its Tizen SmartTV software on the monitors, which only takes about 5 minutes to complete but includes unnecessary steps like channel selection and audio setup. It is not a great feeling to have to navigate through a TV setup on a monitor, I’d have bought a TV if I wanted to watch TV. The Menu navigate feels very scroll and select though if I used it more, I assume the recommendations would become more customized, but again the main reason I bought this Monitor was to connect it to a PC and Play Games. I understand having the TV function might be useful for some people, but I would want to use the feature and not be forced to use it. Overall, the software setup was not hard, but I wouldn’t call it painless just due to the forceful nature of having to use a TV menu on a Monitor. I prefer simpler interfaces and more focus on doing one thing well. Connectivity: The G80SD offers the standard spread of ports: 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, and 2x USB A 3.0 if you connect the PC in (blue square plug). Additionally next to the Ports is the Power button which also acts as the built-in menu navigator, although it is much easier to navigate the menus using the included remote. The G80SD must connect to a wireless network during setup, this allows the monitor to update, register to your Samsung account, and stream the SmartTV media. Additionally, the G80SD can connect to Bluetooth speakers to provide better sound than the built in speakers but sound quality will vary based on the quality of the connected speakers. There is no other audio out besides wireless. There is a built-in microphone which enables the ability to use smart assistants like Alexa, Bixby, or SmartThings, but I don’t really use these. Luckily Samsung included a physical microphone off switch on the bottom of the monitor, which helps ensure there is no background listening going on. Performance: I will start with the G80SD’s 4K OLED display is AMAZING, the colors just pop, at least with some tweaks to the settings. Coming from mainly VA panels, the HDR10 and HDR10+ Gaming modes make a huge difference and look accurate. Initially I was a bit concerned because on the product page the Peak brightness was listed as only 250 nits, but that doesn’t account for the HDR settings. With HDR enabled, you will have no issues with brightness, but you will want to adjust the settings to get the right coloring depending on your setup. But the blacks are truly black, even more evident when bumped up against my older VA Panel looking at the same “True Black” sample. I was also questioning the choice of using a Matte finish for the OLED panel, but after looking at the G80SD in direct sunlight, I know why Samsung made that choice. You can actually still see and enjoy, key here is enjoy, the OLED display in sunlight without having that annoying glare or bounce back. The 240Hz refresh rate makes the G80SD great for games that require fast movements and reaction times. To hit these frame rates at 4K, you will need a powerful machine even on lower setting, otherwise it is probably better to run at 2K and upscale the game with either DLSS or Super Resolution. In either case, due to the 0.03ms (grey to grey) response time, there is literally no ghosting at all based on the UFO Test. Gaming: Game wise, I started up Destiny 2 to play The Final Shape, which ended up being the only game I’ve been playing since. For reference, I was able to hit a stable frame rate of about 125 FPS at 4K and 240 FPS at 2K in destiny 2, this was on a custom PC running an AMD Ryzen 9 5900X with 64GB DDR4 at 3600 MT/s with a RTX 4080. The OLED display just made the whole game world pop to life and the fluidity of the movements thanks to the high frame rates and response time, it was so much fun I just kept playing. Even though I had been playing on my VA Panel Display just the day before, the G80SD made the game feel brand new. Hands down, if you play immersive world games and have been eyeing getting an OLED Display, the time is now to dive in. TV?: Honestly, this monitor would be an AMAZING OLED monitor, if Samsung would strip out all the TV focused software and settings. If anything, the “SmartTV” part of this monitor is anything but smart and belongs in another product. I understand this serves a secondary purpose of acting as a TV, but because ALL the software is built around the TV interface, but the hardware is geared towards gaming, which results in this Monitor being built for gaming but trying to act like a TV, which results in a half thought out experience for you. Warranty: One other major concern I have is what is covered by the 36-month warranty. On Samsungs website, the warranty page for the G80SD states that parts and labor are covered for 36 months from time of delivery but does not specifically state it includes Burn-In coverage. There is a lot of different information going around about if the Warranty covers Burn-In, but I am only going off what is explicitly listed on Samsungs warranty page as navigated to from the product page, and it does not explicitly say “Burn-In Coverage” as so many other manufacturers do for their similar products. Conclusion: Overall, I’m really enjoying the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD, way more than I had thought I would from a simple monitor upgrade. The improvements from the OLED panel in picture quality and color compared to an ISP or VA panel just blow me away. The small improvements to the exterior of the display really make this an enjoyable monitor to set up and use. But two large issues make it hard to recommend the G80SD monitor, but both could be fixed in time: First is the stance on Burn-In coverage in the warranty, Samsung should clear up the confusion for customers by aligning all of their representatives and warranty info to align with what is expected. And I hope the decision is to explicitly include Burn-In coverage in the 3-year warranty. It is hard to recommend a monitor to others when there are alternatives available that include coverage in the standard warranty for a known flaw with the technology. Second, remove the Smart TV features or at the very least make it secondary to the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD being a monitor! Once you get through much of the settings, it is a really great monitor, but the expereince to get there will turn off so many Gamers. Again, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD is a great monitor but I can't make it my recommendation with these issues, as there are other options these days.

The Samsung Odyssey is my first OLED monitor of this size. I have one on my phone and on the QHD screen of my gaming laptop, but this is the first one I have had of this size, and it’s a bit jaw dropping the first time you fire things up on the big screen. The Odyssey 32” is a beauty both in form and in functions. I was amazed at how thin and relatively light the monitor was compared to my previous 32” gaming monitor. Even though that one is only three years old (got it to take advantage of the HDMI 2.1 specs), it might as well be an old CRT monitor compared to a modern screen! Also, the stand format is SO MUCH better. I get that the monitor companies were capitalizing on the edgy and futuristic trend going with gaming systems, but like those are also scaling back, I’m glad to see that Samsung did the same. Out with a stand that takes a disproportionate amount of space on a desk, and in with a nice flat base that allows for things like keyboards and mice to be stored underneath when you need a bit of extra desk space. They also toned down the exterior lighting so that it no longer seems like you are on the set of TRON but you can get a nice bit of bias lighting from the ring around the stand mount. As for the gameplay features, the Odyssey 32” is amazing. I have three devices attached to this monitor (an Xbox Series X, the latest Mac Mini, and a Zephyrus G16 laptop). None of them have looked anything less than phenomenal, and they have been unable to throw anything at the monitor frame-rate-wise that it couldn’t absolutely destroy. I have YET to see a single stutter or tear on screen. Speaking of the screen itself, those inky blacks and vibrant colors are just amazing for some of these games. That being said, I DID have one heck of a time finding the right balance of the color palette (the Odyssey gives you quite a range) and HDR settings. In the end I found a good color setting but after doing tons of HDR calibration both on the monitor and on the Xbox and Laptop, I ended up just turning HDR off. Some more modern AAA games implemented HDR really well, but most of my games did not and HDR just made it look washed out or brought out details in the darker areas that the game creators probably were hoping that no one would notice! So the lesson to learn from my hours and hours of playing with settings is that you will definitely want to take your time to check out all the settings both on the monitor as well as your gaming platform. Don’t take the view on the screen right from box as what you are stuck with. You can ‘dial in’ a ton of settings to find just the right balance for your games, your play environment, and your personal tastes. Not everything is perfect though on the Odyssey. The Apps installed on the monitor are absolutely ridiculous. Now it is awesome that this thing would make an awesome TV/Gaming/Workspace monitor for someone with a small space, but the software (especially the stuff baked in and not removable - I’m looking at you Tik-Tok), is full of bloat. It’s one thing to offer a whole bunch of options for buyers to download, and even to have a nice selection preloaded, but don’t FORCE me to maintain a health app or social media app if I don’t want it. I would have said I was surprised by this, but both of my TVs are also Samsung and they do the same thing there. Some of those apps do work really great though. My login data for my streaming services carried over from my TVs and I was able to watch Amazon Prime shows with just a simple click of the remote. The Odyssey makes for a great TV. One good thing that the Odyssey shares with its larger TV brethren is a fabulous remote. I love the solar powered (and USB-C rechargeable) remote for the TVs and this is just a slightly more compact version. My previous monitor also had a remote but it was wonky at best and completely useless at worst. The Samsung remote is super-responsive and makes changing settings relatively easy. Changing settings is also quite a bit easier on the Samsung vs. my previous monitor by having a setting tray that pops up and not only shows the frame-rate you are currently getting but also gives you some of the top settings you might want to change and the ability to go deeper if needed. Oh! One last little quibble with the Odyssey 32”. The sound from the integrated speakers is good but not great. My previous monitor had a phenomenal sound system built in and got me to drop wearing headphones because it was so good. With the Odyssey I’m having to go back to headphones. That being said, I did find a really cool feature that in the end gives me the best sound I have had from a system. I have an external USB sound card that on a whim I plugged into the back of the monitor. I was astounded when the Odyssey recognized it and switched audio output automatically to it. Plugging in my really nice headphones and getting into some really atmospheric games was amazing. I got to hear some new things in games I had started playing after dropping my headphones previously that were really cool. All-in-all I’m extremely happy with the Odyssey 32” OLED. It is a beautiful screen and once you get things set up the way you like, your eyes will be in video heaven.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!