Customer Ratings & Reviews

Samsung Odyssey G8(G85SD) - What’s in the box- Ultra high speed HDMI cable Display port cable Usb A to B cable Solar powered remote Monitor and power cord -First Impressions- Upon unboxing the G8 I was pleasantly surprised how intuitive the set-up process was from packaging to staging. Assembling the stand was the easiest I’ve ever experienced and could be done without any extra help. Albeit, a bit on the hefty side, weighing nearly seventeen pounds. As expected, Samsung stuck to their guns with their signature silver color option. I believe it integrates seamlessly with most desk aesthetics, though that’s subjective. The singular median stand is also the perfect way to support the monitor while not taking up much room. As most of us know, desk real-estate is very important. As mentioned above, setting up the monitor was quick and easy, logged into my network, installed a small update to firmware and I was off to the races. -Design- The G8 itself is stunning with a beautiful 34” curved display and an exceptional 178 degree viewing angle. The main draw is obviously the OLED panel, and Samsung always knocks it out of the park. The slim outer shell and the rgb ring make it feel premium, more on the rgb later. Instantly upon viewing any content, the crystal-clear colors and darkened areas maintain high quality even in shadows. Detail is crisp and one of my favorite new additions is the inclusion of anti-glare, dubbed, oled glare free. Perfect for sun lit rooms where visibility could otherwise be hindered. Interestingly the paired standard smart remote can be charged via solar so no need for usb charging. Also integrated, are a number of connectivity options, something that was sorely lacking in last year’s model which only allowed native micro hdmi input. The G8 was built to allow more plug ins and less headache. -Functionality/Features- As stated, what you’re getting here is a top of the line oled ultra-wide panel with all the bells and whistles like, an impressive 0.03 ms response time, smart tv with smart things, and gaming hub to name a few. Yes, the Odyssey G8 is not just a pc monitor but also a full-fledged smart tv. Samsung believes you can have a best-in-class gaming monitor and a tv experience, and it works. You’ve got all your favorite apps, from streaming, to music, to cloud gaming. It can do it all. Whether I was watching a movie or playing a fast-paced twitch shooter like XDefiant, it all looked incredible and felt great too. A variety of game mode options including vrr and amd freesync, meant I wasn’t sacrificing quality for performance. The gimmick of syncing your content via core lighting can enhance your immersion and turned on/off at any time. With it, you can change the rgb settings of the back of the panel to sync with the on-screen colors, a nice addition but nothing we haven’t seen before. When it comes to audio it’s worth mentioning if you can pair an external speaker, that’s always the better option. Its not particularly great but I always say having native speakers are better than not. -Performance- So, you’re probably wondering, with all the extra software running in the background, does it bog down your gaming experience? Short answer, no. You can treat the odyssey solely as a gaming monitor or solely as a smart tv, the choice is yours. The beauty is you get the best of both worlds and the premium price tag is justifiable. The G8 is powered by Tizen and its only gotten better with each new product release. Navigating the various menus always felt smooth and I like the layout of the new interface. I found myself streaming a film on downtime and when I was ready to get back to the game, no extra steps were necessary. Voice recognition is also a nice touch though admittedly, I didn’t experiment with it much like some may. That’s just personal preference. The ultra-fast 175hz refresh rate isn’t by any means the highest I’ve seen, but it gets the job done. And the clarity of moving objects at said speeds were fluid. -Overall Thoughts- Comparatively to last years model of the same size, it’s a huge step forward in all areas, from the responsiveness of the UI/UX, to the gaming hub, to doubling as a standard smart tv. Samsung continues to iterate and perfect their design language and product eco system with every new release. The Odyssey OLED G85SD is no exception.

Honestly it looks like a nice monitor but what people aren't telling you when you buy it is that the g series monitors suffer when it comes to their low quality connector ports. Which causes the screen to flicker on and off on a daily bases when it doesn't flicker its a really nice monitor. But like it said it flickers almost nonstop. For the price of the monitor the amount of problems people talk about on the online forms is crazy.

Samsung has been a strong name in the display space going back as far as I can remember - even in the late 1990s and early 2000s with their entry-level CRT TVs, Samsung established itself as a brand that focused on value without leaving quality behind. Over the years, and as the market shifted towards the ubiquitous flat-screen displays we use today, Samsung continued their dominance of the field; I’ve lost count how many Samsung displays I’ve had over the years, all of which were among the best of their price class. Now, Samsung offers displays running the full gamut from budget-conscious office monitors to flagship displays, of which this Odyssey G8 OLED gaming monitor is firmly in flagship territory. This $1,200, 34” curved ultrawide display is a full thousand dollars pricier than my fiancee’s 34” ultrawide display - also made by Samsung - which shares the same physical size and resolution…and not much else. The G8 OLED goes as far up this size class’s market as I can imagine, but it most definitely pulls no punches on its way there. Besides the hit to the wallet, there’s seemingly no sacrifices that were made along the way as this is without a doubt the single best computer monitor I’ve ever had. A quick disclaimer: it’s difficult to quantify subjective opinions such as image and sound quality. I make my best attempt to express it in reviews, but ultimately I you should sample monitors like this in-person at your nearest Best Buy prior to making a purchasing decision. - Unboxing & Initial Impressions Setting up the Odyssey G8 is a straightforward affair whether you’re using the wide-base stand or the VESA plate. The stand comes together firmly with just two screws, and either solution clicks easily into place on the rear of the display. The power brick is sizeable but has a long cord for optimal positioning. Plugging in devices with either HDMI or DisplayPort finishes the job and gets you up and running, using either the power & joystick button on the rear of the display or the remote control to navigate the menus. Most of the included documentation in the packaging is quickstart materials, with setup finishing on the display itself. Powering on for the first time is a familiar experience to Samsung television owners, as Samsung’s Smart Hub is integrated here to make the display more of a dual-purpose device - it can easily serve as a TV and a computer monitor in space-constrained uses. A few prompts get you going, and once connected to WiFi you can use the common array of Samsung-compatible apps to stream from most major video services. - Image & Sound Quality It goes almost without saying that an OLED monitor is a gorgeous display experience - what makes OLED unique among LCD displays is that the brightness of each individual pixel is completely independent to the rest of the display - which means that any pure black pixel emits no light at all. I may have used the phrase “CRT dark” in some of my other screen reviews to express how dim the display can get compared to old tube TVs, but with OLED it’s darker than CRT dark. And since the Odyssey G8 gets so bright as to hurt my eyes if I crank it to maximum settings…this is the single best monitor I’ve ever experienced. The spec sheet is unbelievably impressive, and for once the numbers don’t tell the whole story - in a good way. With a maximum 175Hz refresh rate, full Adaptive Sync support, and sub-millisecond response times on an OLED panel, I can’t say I’ve used anything like this. The HDR 400 True Black rating of the display exceeds the specifications of HDR 1000, the latter of which I considered the benchmark for HDR content. What I experienced with this display is not just better color depth than I’ve seen before, but better color contrast and brightness within the same scene as well. I wouldn’t say it’s like looking through a window to another place, but it’s so close I can easily lose myself in captivating content - wide shots of world scenery in clear daylight are breathtaking to behold on the Odyssey G8. Surprisingly, the G8’s built-in speakers aren’t too bad either. Any sound bar with a small subwoofer will trounce the Odyssey’s built-in speakers, but the integrated speakers deliver surprisingly clear audio that gets decently loud for presenter-type content; I wouldn’t use it for listening to music or intense gaming, but it does the job if you don’t feel like grabbing a set of headphones. - Gaming Performance This is where the OLED display stuns me most. I expected something to fall short of the display’s specifications when it came to gaming, but after giving this screen my most obnoxious ghosting and motion blur test (a rhythm game called Just Shapes and Beats - which uses pure black backgrounds and sharply-rendered, bright colored objects to avoid with a player sprite)...I couldn’t find a single fault. In short, the Odyssey G8’s rated response time of 0.03ms grey-to-grey isn’t as much of a marketing gimmick as it sounds. While true black-to-white response time is greater, the fact of the matter is that it simply keeps up. Any ghosting I experienced on this screen wasn’t a result of the display failing to keep up; rather, it was a failure of my eyes to keep up. I went through several eSports titles and twitch shooters trying to find what sort of environment would result in a blurred images that couldn’t keep up with the action, but nothing phased this monitor. I’m used to high-refresh-rate displays compromising somewhere but the G8 simply doesn’t - it’s the best of all worlds. The Odyssey G8 supports variable refresh rate technology through VESA Adaptive Sync - which is a subset of both AMD and NVidia’s branded adaptive refresh technologies. I was able to take advantage of this using my AMD Radeon 6900XT, and I found variable refresh rate helped a lot keeping the action consistent. In testing, I came across multiple games that dipped short of the 175 FPS native refresh of the G8, but Adaptive Sync smoothed out the action when framerates fell dramatically. This range is also wide enough for Low Frequency Compensation to kick in, so that when framerates fell below 96 FPS the action continued to be as smooth as possible by “doubling up” the refresh rate to match the framerate (e.g. at 47 FPS the monitor will switch to 94 Hz, 46 FPS switches to 92 Hz, etc. until framerate recovers to 96 or higher) and avoid screen tearing or stuttering. - Samsung Smart Hub As mentioned earlier, if you’ve used a Samsung TV previously then the Smart Hub is going to look and feel very familiar. The Smart Hub acts as the G8’s operating system, incorporating apps, feature toggles, and settings into a single place that [mercifully] stays out of the way when you’re using the screen as a computer monitor. I have only done some limited exploration of the Smart Hub as I’m using the G8 strictly as a computer monitor, but the convenience of smart TV apps on this display adds value for some users. All the major streaming services are represented here in apps, and with an active Internet connection you can both download and apply firmware updates, and get remote support from Samsung for certain issues with the display. One nitpick I did have with Smart Hub is that references to “Game Mode” in menus are not correct when the feature is enabled - it becomes Variable Refresh. I spent quite a while figuring out how to disable said Game Mode until I disabled VRR on a whim, which suddenly became known as Game Mode once I did. Consistent labels (perhaps doing some basic UX testing) would’ve helped here. - Bottom Line This is a premium monitor that comes at a premium price. But the Odyssey G8 is arguably the best main display I’ve ever used, compromising on seemingly nothing for gaming, content consumption, or simple desktop use alike. The fact I had to dig in so deep as to nitpick a mis-labeled menu option (that may very well be fixed with a future firmware update) speaks volumes. If you’re looking for a no-compromise computer display, or even moreso a centerpiece of a personal media setup, you can’t do much better. The Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED display comes highly recommended!

I've had gaming monitors before, but this is my first curved, ultra-wide. So far, I'm extremely impressed. Image quality is phenomenal, the colors are nice and saturated, and the curved screen really does help with immersion in games like Overwatch. The wider screen is also great for productivity. I've had two applications open side by side, and it doesn't feel like I'm compromising on screen real-estate at all. The setup was a little more involved than I was expecting. This monitor has some additional built-in features allowing it to stream content from Prime Video and other services. It can also use a voice assistant independent of any other device. I wasn't expecting these features, but they're very nice to have. The monitor also has built-in speakers. In a lot of respects, this monitor is almost more of a TV than a monitor. Settings can be navigated via an included remote. The remote itself isn't terribly intuitive (it took me an embarrassingly long time to figure out how to control the volume (the left button with a "+" and "-" on it rocks up and down to control volume), but I had no issues with the monitor registering button presses from the remote. The monitor has two HDMI ports and a Displayport for connecting to your devices. It also has a USB hub for you to connect to your PC (allowing you to connect your peripherals to the monitor instead of your tower). The monitor also comes with a "SmartThings" app for controlling your Samsung home devices. This really is a VERY impressive monitor.

I recently received a Samsung G85SD gaming monitor, and I have to say, it’s impressive! And I didn’t realize at the start that it is a Samsung Smart TV with a solar recharging remote! Right out of the box, the monitor looks sleek and modern. The curved screen is a nice touch, making everything feel more immersive. Setting it up was straightforward, and it feels solid and well-built. The picture quality is fantastic. Colors are vibrant, and the blacks are really deep, which makes games look amazing. The resolution is high enough that everything looks sharp and detailed. Whether I’m playing fast-paced shooters or exploring open-world games, the visuals are top-notch. One thing I noticed right away is how smooth everything feels. The high refresh rate makes a big difference, especially in fast games. There’s no noticeable lag, and the response time is quick, so everything feels very responsive. The monitor has plenty of ports, so connecting my PC and other devices was easy. It also has some smart features, which are a nice bonus if you want to use it for more than just gaming. The monitor has stunning picture quality with vibrant colors, and smooth performance with no lag. It was very easy to set up and use and has a lot of connectivity options. While it’s not the brightest screen I’ve used it is HDR and doesn’t have any backlight bleed. I had issues getting the Neflix app to connect, but after factory resetting twice, I was finally able to log in. Overall, the Samsung G85SD is a fantastic gaming monitor. If you’re serious about gaming and want a great visual experience, it’s worth considering.

The Samsung 34” Odyssey G8 OLED is one serious gaming monitor. To say it’s impressive is an understatement. And not only is it good for gaming, it’s also setup as a Smart TV. What It Comes With Contents include the 34” monitor, power cord (2-pieces), 2-piece metal stand with tilting monitor attachment, 100x100 VESA mount for wall mounting, remote control, 1 HDMI cable, 1 Display Port cable, USB Type A to B Upstream Cable, and some instructional/warranty paperwork. When setting it up, block out a little extra time and be prepared to run through several menus. Have your passwords ready. It will ask to set up WiFi, link to your Samsung Account, and sign into whatever streaming apps you’d like to use. The inputs on the back of the monitor include (1) Display Port 1.4, (2) HDMI 2.1, and No USB-C. There are (2) USB 3.0 ports, WiFi, and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity. Appearance The monitor is a large 34 inches of curved screen real estate. It takes a similar style to previous Samsung monitors. The silver color is a nice alternative to the standard issue black. I don’t feel like it stands out in an aggressive way. Wire management - The stand does have a slot to allow cords to run through and down behind the stand. The backside of the monitor has backlighting. Samsung’s backlighting feature is called CoreSync & Core Lighting. Core Lighting will allow you to run through several types of pulsing or static lighting scenarios. You can pick colors to match other exterior features in your room. The CoreSync feature will project the colors on your screen behind the monitor for a more immersive experience. Display / Picture Quality Picture quality is why we are buying the product, and I have to say that the overall picture is just stunning. It has WQHD (3440 x 1440) resolution and HDR 10, so the images are clear and colorful. It’s an OLED so it’s prone to deep blacks and has a feature called Dynamic Black Equalizer that auto-adjusts to get better black details. The VA panel uses AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, has a 0.03ms response time, and up to 175Hz refresh rate to help to control ghosting and blur, match variable frame rates, and eliminate screen tearing and shuttering. Video streams are smooth and clear. They have a great amount of detail. Games are smooth and sharp with no visible ghosting or blur. The screen also has a Glare-Free technology which adds to the clarity of the picture. I didn’t have issues using this near a window. To protect the OLED monitor, there are a couple of features called Logo and Taskbar Detection and a Screen Saver. The Log and Taskbar Detection automatically reduce the brightness on static images to prevent burn-in (this feature is not available in PC Mode). The Screen Saver kicks on a dimming feature after 10 minutes of inactivity. Just move the mouse or change input, and it will go back to full display mode. Smart TV Features I have a couple of Samsung TV monitors that I use for production work that utilize the Tizen operating system. They have added the same OS to this monitor so that it can be used as a Smart TV. This version appears to be slightly different than what I am used to, so I haven’t figured out all of the features. It adds a Gaming Hub, built-in voice assistant (Alexa or Bixby), and Multi View capability for 2 videos. Tizen allows you to use multiple streaming apps and ties into the Samsung SmartThings app. The Tizen OS can be a little awkward to get used to. I recommend downloading the full owner’s manual for the monitor to see all of the features that this has to offer. Currently, there’s a link in the Best Buy page at the bottom of the “From the Manufacturer” section. It has already helped me with a couple of things. This monitor is complicated, so the manual is 184 pages. Overall, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 is incredible. The screen is great and it has almost every feature that I can think of. There are some things that could be improved (add a USB-C port, add an additional Display Port, make the power cord a foot longer prior to the adapter box), but it’s a short list. I am very happy with it and am giving it 5 stars.

----- SUMMARY ----- Verdict: The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 offers a fantastic gaming experience with its stunning OLED display, vibrant colors, and smooth performance. The design is sleek and modern, with a versatile range of connectivity options. The monitor's built-in OLED safeguards and Smart TV Apps add convenience and value. The price is on the higher end, but the overall quality makes it a worthwhile investment for serious gamers and enthusiasts alike. Pros: - Stunning OLED display with vibrant colors - Smooth performance with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro - Sleek and modern design with a versatile range of connectivity options - Built-in OLED safeguards to prevent screen burn-in - Smart TV Apps for entertainment and productivity - 110 pixels per inch for exceptional clarity - Customizable viewing experience with height-adjustable stand and tiltable screen Cons: - High price tag ----- DETAILS ----- Design: When I unboxed the Odyssey OLED G8, I was immediately struck by its incredibly thin screen. The overall design is sleek and modern, giving my desk setup a significant upgrade. Beyond its aesthetics, the design is also highly practical. The height-adjustable stand and tiltable screen ensure ergonomic comfort, allowing for a customized viewing experience. On the back of the monitor, there’s a ring that can illuminate in your desired color or sync with on-screen colors to create an immersive experience. When placed against a wall in a dimly lit room, it creates a captivating ambiance. Another standout feature of the design is its versatile connectivity. The back of the monitor includes two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort, two USB-A ports (Downstream), and a USB-B port (Upstream). This variety of ports makes it easy to connect all my devices seamlessly. Features: I appreciate the numerous features packed into the Odyssey OLED G8. The monitor includes several OLED safeguards to prevent screen burn-in, such as adaptive brightness for fixed images, which can detect elements like logos and taskbars and automatically reduce their brightness. Additionally, the screen dims itself after 10 minutes of inactivity, further protecting the display. Other notable features include Smart TV Apps, transforming this monitor into an all-encompassing entertainment device. The ability to control smart home devices through a 3D Map View using Samsung SmartThings adds another layer of convenience. This monitor has become more than just a gaming tool; it’s now my hub for entertainment and daily productivity. Performance: With 110 pixels per inch, the Odyssey OLED G8 delivers an exceptional level of clarity. Games that I have played on other monitors have never looked better, and I find myself noticing small details that I never had before. The colors are gorgeously vibrant, adding to the immersive experience. Combining these factors with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro ensures that the clarity is smooth, with no noticeable screen-lag or image tearing. Even during fast-paced games, I don’t experience any stuttering. It seems like the only limit would be how powerful your PC is. This monitor can certainly keep up with the demands of high-performance gaming. ----- WHAT’S IN THE BOX ----- 1 x Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 Monitor 1 x Remote Controller 1 x Power Cable 1 x HDMI Cable 1 x DisplayPort Cable 1 x USB Type-A to Type-B Cable

This is probably the most beautiful display I have ever had the pleasure to soak my eyes in, colors pop, the 175hz refresh rate keeps things super smooth, the ultra-wide aspect ratio lets you see so much more in games that properly support it, surprisingly good sound quality from the built in speakers made me put away my soundbar. But for all the amazing things I can say about the quality of image and its amazingly adequate inbuilt speakers. It's sadly not a flawless experience. Running on this gorgeous monitor is Samsungs Tizen Smart TV software, this in it'self isn't terrible, but whatever processor is running it could be a little stronger, It feels like it's just shy of what it should be, and that leads to a less than smooth UI that when you first set it up defaults to start playing whatever is on Samsungs free TV service while you're trying to go through the Settings Menu. I had to mute it so I could figure out how to change inputs so I could actually use my computer, and as there is no clear and clean 'input' option to just switch what input your displaying from it can lead to frustrating situations. As an example, after assembling the stand and getting everything plugged in, I didn't notice that I failed to fully inset the Display port cable into the GPU of my desktop, on just about any other monitor, I would have been able to cleanly set the monitor to the appropriate input, seen a 'no signal' message, and immediately check my connections. However, in the infinite wisdom of the software designers, Tizen just does not display an input if it doesn't have a known connection. So my unseated connected had me running through menus and settings, and the online manual for thirty minutes trying to figure out where in the world the Input selection menu was. Finally growing a fragment of brain, I did go over my cables and found the unseated cable, and like magic a PC option showed up in the 'connected devices' tab, that before had random things like remote setup, and samsung smart-things. And in no way indicated that this was where input selection would be. So I am embarrassed to say Smart TVs are smart enough to make me feel dumb, and dumb enough to not have smart layouts. There's a cool feature in the Smart TV side where you can setup workspaces, and have multiple "screens" by dividing up the screen space between multiple apps. And that's cool, but nowhere near as useful as it could be, because for whatever reason you can only actually select one Input device and there is no proper Picture in Picture or side by side using multiple inputs, just between say your input device like a PC or game console, and one of the onboard apps, like the web browser or youtube, or Microsoft 365. I saw some reviews on older samsung monitors that run on tizen, and it was a feature that reviewers I saw really wanted, and I hoped we would get it here. Samsung if your listening, Please, It's an Ultrawide, there's space for it. I'm not a huge fan of game streaming from online services, because it is way to connection dependant and any flaw or hiccup in the signal destroys the experience, but there's a game streaming mode directly on the monitor, so you can just shutdown the computer and stream xbox game pass, Amazon Luna game streaming, Nvidia GeForce Now etc. I would be stoked if they added Steam Link or Parsec to the list of compatible streaming services, as you can connect a mouse and keyboard to the monitor's hub and use them in the monitors OS, and it supports remote PC access in it's other connections, so something more gaming focused in the same vein would be nice. Overall, ignoring the issues with modern smart TVs, Build quality is great, display clarity and color are amazing. There's some neat features that make this a nice bit of kit Beyond just being a display, but Tizen is still a bit of a mess.

Setup: The monitor is well packaged and does require a bit of assembly. The stand is separate from the monitor body and attaching it using a couple of screws is needed. You do have the choice of using the stand or using a VESA-compatible mount. I opted to use the latter and swapped out my current monitor, which resides on a gaming monitor arm. To do this, I had to attach the VESA adapter that came with the monitor and then screw the VESA adapter from the monitor arm to it. The arm held it effortlessly because it is so light - weighing only 12.1 pounds (without the stand). The physical installation of the monitor was easy, but the rest of the setup left something to be desired. Even though the inclusion Samsung Tizen OS Smart TV interface is considered a benefit, I found it more annoying than anything. For starters, you have to connect your monitor to an internet connection and then you have to log into your Samsung account. If that wasn’t enough, the monitor automatically starts playing whatever content is showing on Samsung’s free TV service. There is no easy way to stop it. To be honest, I was in the middle of testing a host device feature and simply wanted the monitor up and running. So having these extra steps to get through just to use the monitor as a monitor was frustrating. Overall Impression/Usage: As far as image quality goes, I was pretty impressed. The OLED panel does a good job of providing a crisp, clear image. Text was easy to read and colors were vibrant. The brightness level could be higher (it’s only 250 nits + HDR) whereas my current monitor is 1000 nits (HDR peak). I appreciate that the monitor has a DisplayPort and two HDMI 2.1 ports, I found myself wanting at least one USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 port so that I could connect a host device directly to the monitor without a hub, dock, or adapter. I’m not a huge fan of the smart TV interface. It seems to just get in the way of the basic monitor functions. It would be great to have a way to shut it off so that you didn’t have to use it at all. I wanted a quick way to view the refresh rate as I switched between inputs but I couldn’t find that option. I connected a Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Plus to the monitor so that I could try out Call of Duty: Mobile with it. I was able to connect to the monitor at 120Hz using a capture card as a pass through and a couple of different apps. This was great for gameplay. Conclusion: Overall the monitor seems like a great option for gaming and most types of computing tasks, but the interfaces get in the way. Pros Lightweight and easy to mount on a wall or monitor arm Easy installation Comes with cables Clear image High refresh rate Cons Not 4K No USB-C connection Not extremely bright (only 250 candela per square meter or 250 nits) Smart monitor interface can be frustrating to work with Large power supply Price tag

The G8 is an amazing display, providing phenomenal visuals and performance for both gaming and productivity. After using for about a week, I can confidently say that it has become the best display in my entire house. Setup of the monitor straight forward; the directions walk you through assembly, which takes all of a minute and the only screen guide helps you get going once you've plugged your monitor in. Adjustments with the included stand are pretty limited; tilt and height. Thankfully, Samsung has included a 100x100 VESA mount for those looking to leverage an existing mount. One area with this monitor has seemingly improved from last year is that Samsung has made the decision to include full size inputs this year. Previously, the connections were mini sized inputs that required adapters; thankfully this is not the case this year. Additionally, Samsung has included a remote which, at first, seemed superfluous, but after using this for a bit has become a integral part of interacting with the monitor for me. It works very well, allowing you to tweak settings, change inputs, and navigate menus with ease. For me, having a remote works so well that it seems obvious that all monitors should come with them. A large chunk of the time, I've been using this monitor for work. As a software developer by trade, having the extra wide widescreen has been amazing for my productivity. In my case, I'm using this monitor with a Mac, which has been nothing short of a great pairing. I can't speak much to how Windows looks from a text/productivity perspective, but those using a Mac will be pleased with how things render. One thing of note here... being this is an OLED screen which, by its nature, is susceptible to burn in, one needs to be mindful of things like not leaving the monitor on a static image too long. Thankfully, the monitor has some mitigation tactics to help with this; pixel shifting, brightness reduction settings, etc. For me, I've enabled all these settings on my Mac input and reduced overall brightness and contrast to help prevent burn in. Overall, while this is marketed as a gaming monitor, I've found that it's a phenomenal productivity monitor as well. However, gaming... Gaming has been incredible on this monitor. I'm coming from an Acer Predator IPS monitor, which was very good in its own right, with a 4ms GtG response time and pretty low latency. Plugging in the G8 for the first time, though, it was immediately noticeable how insanely responsive this panel is, owed to the OLED technology. Motion is virtually blur-less, and input is basically immediately registered, giving what feels like a boost in abilities for those that play game types like FPS. It's hard to overstate how much of an upgrade this feels like coming from a stellar IPS panel. Add to that the fact that the aspect ratio has increased from 16:9 to 21:9, and overall this feels like a huge upgrade from top to bottom, even without making the jump to 4k. Realistically, that's the only thing that could improve this monitor, though that would require top of the line gaming hardware to fully utilize the refresh rate. Overall, the hype you've likely seen around OLED gaming monitors is warranted. This thing is an absolute beast. Finally, I'll discuss quickly the "smart TV"-esque features this display has. Onboard, the screen has a number of apps that allow you to watch various services like Netflix and Youtube. These all work as expected and unlock the full possible picture quality of the screen (versus using your PC which can be hamstrung on full quality video with some streaming services). Additionally, the G8 has some other features like picture in picture and multiview, which enables you to show two sources at once, utilizing the full available width of the screen. These features all work great in my experience and add to the overall experience of using this screen. The Samsung OLED G8 is an amazing monitor. My time with this thing has been nothing short of an absolute pleasure. It's helped transform my professional workflow, and it's completely transformed my gaming experience. If you're not set on making the jump to 4k, this is an awesome monitor to consider.

I have never had a TV that is as impressive in so many areas as this Samsung 34 inch monitor. The sound is incredible so rich and as loud as you need it, the colors are so vibrant both the white and the blocks and it is a very, good TV to listen to music when you want to play your console gaming or to watch football or just regular TV watching. The only difference is that it looks so much more clear and vibrant than any TV that I’ve owned and I’ve owned some very good ones One thing I did was enable the zoom to fill from the settings and this way it stretches without losing any resolution to fill the screen when you’re gaming and also when you’re watching TV, it seems like for me at least I have enjoyed it and it does not affect the quality of the Screen at all from what I’ve noticed This TV has made my PlayStation five so much more fun to play with and also whenever my wife is wanting to watch a show on the other larger TV I can just going to my area and watch whatever I want. Also, I use the Alexa voice on it which works flawlessly and what one thing that’s cool. It also has a TikTok App, which I have not seen any other streaming services that I’ve used which is interesting and useful I love it sooooo much! Will be my favorite monitor/tv for a very long time!

I purchased this monitor for gaming, photo editing, etc., on my computer - and when it works, I love it! But when it doesn't... Pros: Crisp, clear imagery with beautiful color. Cons: Software. Also... the software. And again... the software. Wth were you thinking, Samsung?! I bought a monitor because I wanted a MONITOR. I would have bought a TV instead of a monitor if I wanted a television. Do you understand yet? The software that allows this "monitor" to also be a TV is absolutely horrible. It struggles to recognize the computer when it's connected, and it causes my laptop to freeze/crash at least a couple of times a week. Resolving it requires a complete shutdown (a restart isn't typically enough, and the computer returns to a black screen.) How do I know it's the software? Fair question. I know it's the Samsung monitor/TV software because I purchased an Odyssey OLED G6 monitor as a Christmas present for my sister's tower, which is exhibiting identical issues. Could it be Windows-related? Possibly. I run Windows 11 Pro, and my sister has Win 11 Home. Even if we point the finger at Windows, it still points back to Windows having an issue with the Samsung monitor software. To wrap up, it is a beautiful, immersive monitor. If you can deal with problems caused by Samsung software, go for it. Also... don't lose that remote. Samsung engineers - give us a switch or button on these monitors to disable the software "feature" and make it a proper monitor.

The Samsung 34" Odyssey OLED G8 delivers an incredible curved Ultra-WQHD display with 175Hz refresh rate. Its FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync compatibility ensure smooth gameplay, while the Smart Glare-Free screen provides an immersive and comfortable viewing experience for long gaming sessions.

Great Oled monitor. Deep black and vibrant color. It is a big upgrade coming from an LCD monitor. Tizen smart tv feature included which I like, but it is not for everyone. I used it for some Productivity (no problem with text not being clear) and gaming is amazing. Speaks are decent and useable. This model has the upgrades full HDMI and display port which is an upgrade from 2023 model. Brightness is not an issue for me and my room have a lot of natural light coming in. So far I have no run into any problems as some of the other issues I’ve heard about this monitor. I use all cables that came included to prevent any cable related issues. It comes with a remote which makes the monitor feels like a tv. It has free Samsung channels and you can download apps just like a regular smart tv. I’d definitely add a Geek Squad warranty for burn in protection which OLED might have issues with.

Monitor is unreal! I have played on a LED 1080p Monitor since I could remember. This jump to a curved OLED Monitor is insane! I can not begin to explain the vivid colors and high refresh rate! I would absolutely recommend this product!!

No screen glare, great visibility from all angles, deep blacks, 175hz 2K is perfect for a blend of work and gaming. The ultra wide replaced 2 screens easily.

The Samsung 34” Odyssey OLED G8 is an absolute game-changer! The picture quality is stunning, with vibrant colors and deep blacks that bring everything to life. One of my favorite features is the built-in Smart TV functionality—it’s so convenient to stream shows and movies directly on this monitor without needing extra devices. Gaming on this monitor is next-level thanks to the 175Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time. The smoothness and responsiveness are leagues ahead of my old monitor. The curved screen and ultra-wide QHD resolution make an incredible difference in immersion, whether gaming, watching movies, or multitasking. I couldn’t be happier with this upgrade!

The Samsung 34" Odyssey OLED G8 has been performing even better than I expected. The picture quality is incredible the colors are vibrant, the blacks are truly deep, and the curved OLED panel makes everything feel immersive whether I’m gaming, working, or watching content. The 175Hz refresh rate paired with FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync compatibility keeps gameplay ultra-smooth with zero tearing. I’m also surprised by how many features Samsung packed into this monitor. The smart TV apps, built-in controls, and glare-free coating make it super versatile and comfortable to use in any lighting. Setup was easy, and it’s been rock solid ever since. Overall, this monitor is absolutely worth it. If you’re considering an OLED ultrawide, this one delivers on every promise and then some. Highly recommend!

The panel is better in person and is hard to put into words how good it looks. Deeper Richer colors and perfect blacks, your games and movies will look amazing.

The screens are fantastic! I bought two of them, and I’m extremely impressed with their clarity. Games look more realistic than ever before, the visuals are truly stunning.