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Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 Monitor Review

Tested using Methodology v2.0
Reviewed Jul 18, 2024 at 02:13 pm
Latest change: Writing modified Sep 20, 2024 at 08:54 am
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 Picture
9.1
PC Gaming
9.4
Console Gaming
8.5
Office
9.0
Editing
6.8
Brightness
9.8
Response Time
9.4
HDR Picture
10
SDR Picture
8.3
Color Accuracy

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 is a flat 32-inch, 4k gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate. As a part of Samsung's Odyssey gaming lineup, it sits alongside other QD-OLED monitors, like the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G85SB S34BG85 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9/G95SC S49CG95, both of which are ultrawide monitors with a 1440p resolution. It competes with several other 32-inch OLED monitors, like the Dell Alienware AW3225QF and the Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P. One of its key features is its integrated Smart TV functionality, so you can use it much like a Samsung TV with integrated apps like Netflix. It also has a feature to reduce VRR flicker. Additionally, it has an ARC port, so you can connect the monitor to a soundbar or receiver.

Our Verdict

9.1 PC Gaming

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 is outstanding for PC gaming. It has a high 240Hz refresh rate, and motion also looks extremely sharp, thanks to its near-instantaneous response time. Additionally, it has low input lag at its max refresh rate. Its near-infinite contrast ratio and perfect black uniformity are ideal for dark room gaming, as blacks look deep and inky. It also gets bright enough for highlights to pop, and colors look rich and vivid. Though it doesn't have noticeable VRR flicker if you use VRR Control, this feature significantly increases input lag.

Pros
  • Near-instantaneous response time.
  • Displays deep and inky blacks.
  • 240Hz refresh rate and VRR support.
  • Low input lag at max refresh rate.
  • Bright and vivid colors.
  • Sharp text and image clarity.
Cons
  • Flicker reduction setting significantly increases input lag.
9.4 Console Gaming

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 is superb for console gaming. It has perfect compatibility with the PS5 and the Xbox Series X|S, as it has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, and it supports all console features. Because of its near instantaneous response time, it delivers a very crisp image, and its low input lag creates a responsive feel. It also provides outstanding picture quality with deep and inky blacks, as well as bright and vivid colors.

Pros
  • Near-instantaneous response time.
  • Displays deep and inky blacks.
  • Bright and vivid colors.
  • HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
  • Sharp text and image clarity.
Cons
  • Flicker reduction setting significantly increases input lag.
8.5 Office

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 is great for office use, but there are some limitations. The 4k resolution helps deliver sharp text, and it has wide viewing angles that make it easy to share your screen with others. However, while it works well with a few lights around, it doesn't get bright enough to fight strong glare. Additionally, it has the risk of permanent burn-in with constant exposure to the same static elements over time, which could be a problem if you're only using it for office work.

Pros
  • Bright enough to fight glare in most rooms.
  • Fantastic reflection handling.
  • Sharp text and image clarity.
Cons
  • Risk of burn-in.
9.0 Editing

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 is incredible for photo and video editing. It displays a wide range of vivid colors and has good accuracy before calibration. Thanks to its outstanding picture quality, you can edit your content with a ton of details. It displays deep and inky blacks, and the 4k resolution also helps deliver sharp images. However, there is the risk of permanent burn-in with constant exposure to the same static elements over time, like if you always have your editing programs on the screen.

Pros
  • Displays deep and inky blacks.
  • Bright and vivid colors.
  • Bright enough to fight glare in most rooms.
  • Fantastic reflection handling.
  • Sharp text and image clarity.
  • Good accuracy before calibration.
Cons
  • Needs full calibration for best accuracy.
  • Risk of burn-in.
6.8 Brightness

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 has okay brightness. It's fine if you have a few lights around, but it doesn't get bright enough to fight intense glare. It also gets bright enough in HDR for small highlights to stand out against the rest of the image, but larger highlights are dimmer.

Pros
  • Bright enough to fight glare in most rooms.
Cons
  • Larger highlights are dimmer.
9.8 Response Time

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 has a near-instantaneous response time, leading to exceptionally crisp motion.

Pros
  • Near-instantaneous response time.
  • Outstanding refresh rate compliance.
Cons
9.4 HDR Picture

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 is outstanding for HDR. It displays deep and inky blacks without any blooming around bright objects. It also displays a wide range of vivid colors.

Pros
  • Displays deep and inky blacks.
  • Bright and vivid colors.
  • Small highlights pop in HDR.
Cons
  • Larger highlights are dimmer.
10 SDR Picture

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 has outstanding SDR picture quality, displaying deep, inky blacks and a wide range of colors.

Pros
  • Displays deep and inky blacks.
  • Bright and vivid colors.
Cons
8.3 Color Accuracy

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 has great color accuracy. While it's accurate before calibration, you still need to calibrate it for the best accuracy.

Pros
  • Good accuracy before calibration.
Cons
  • Needs full calibration for best accuracy.
  • 9.1 PC Gaming
  • 9.4 Console Gaming
  • 8.5 Office
  • 9.0 Editing

Performance Usages

  • 6.8 Brightness
  • 9.8 Response Time
  • 9.4 HDR Picture
  • 10 SDR Picture
  • 8.3 Color Accuracy
  1. Updated Sep 20, 2024: Added that the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP has a higher maximum Refresh Rate.
  2. Updated Aug 26, 2024: Added that the LG 42 C4 OLED also has a smart TV system and is much larger.
  3. Updated Aug 05, 2024: Clarified that warranty coverage may vary by region in Additional Features.
  4. Updated Jul 26, 2024: Added that the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED delivers up to 90W of power over USB.
  5. Updated Jul 23, 2024: Confirmed that it has a Picture-by-Picture/Picture-in-Picture feature that you can use with two external sources.
  6. Updated Jul 18, 2024: Review published.
  7. Updated Jul 10, 2024: Early access published.
  8. Updated Jun 27, 2024: Our testers have started testing this product.
  9. Updated Jun 25, 2024: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  10. Updated Jun 12, 2024: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

We tested the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80, which is the only size available. It's one of several monitors in Samsung's lineup that features a QD-OLED panel, including models such as the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G85SB S34BG85. However, that monitor is different as it has an ultrawide 1440p resolution and a 175Hz refresh rate. The results are only valid for this model.

Model Size Resolution Aspect Ratio Panel Type Refresh Rate
OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 32" 4k 16:9 QD-OLED 240Hz
OLED G8/G85SB S34BG85 34" 1440p 21:9 QD-OLED 175Hz

Our unit was manufactured in May 2024; you can see the label here.

Compared To Other Monitors

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 is an outstanding monitor for videos as well as PC and console gaming. Its 240Hz display looks extremely crisp, even with fast-moving objects, and its 4k display shows a very detailed image. Additionally, its matte coating helps to reduce fringing around letters and notably reduces the purple tint often found with QD-OLED displays if they're displaying deep blacks in a room with a lot of ambient light. It also works extremely well if you plan to use the display as a TV, as it has integrated apps like Netflix and a remote control. However, it doesn't have support for Dolby Vision or USB connectivity. If these things are important to you, then consider another monitor like the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM.

Also see our recommendations for the best OLED monitors, the best gaming monitors, and the best HDR gaming monitors.

Dell Alienware AW3225QF

The Dell Alienware AW3225QF and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 are both 4k @ 240Hz QD-OLED monitors. The Samsung is the better choice if you plan to use the monitor as a TV, as it has a remote and integrated apps like Netflix. It's also a better choice if you're in a brighter room, as deep blacks look less purple when a considerable amount of light shines on the screen. However, if video quality is very important to you, then the Dell is the better option, as it supports Dolby Vision, and content available in that format will look better.

LG 32GS95UE-B

The LG 32GS95UE-B and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 are 4k @ 240Hz OLED monitors. If rich and immersive colors are important to you then the Samsung is the better option, as its QD-OLED display displays more vivid bright colors. The Samsung also has integrated smart apps like Netflix, so it's a great choice if you plan to use the monitor as a TV. However, if you like to play a lot of esports or fast-moving games, the LG is a better choice, as it has a special 1080p @ 480Hz dual mode that provides an exceptionally responsive feel while gaming.

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM

The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 are 4k @ 240Hz QD-OLED monitors. The ASUS is the better option if USB connectivity is important to you, as it delivers 90W of power over USB-C and has a KVM switch. It's also a better choice if video quality is important to you, as it supports Dolby Vision. However, the Samsung is a better choice if you plan to use the monitor as a TV, as it has a remote and integrated apps like Netflix. You may also prefer the Samsung if you're in a room with a lot of ambient light, as deep blacks look less purple when there's a lot of ambient light shining on the screen.

MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 and the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED are 32-inch 4k @ 240Hz QD-OLED monitors. The MSI is the better option if USB connectivity is important to you, as it delivers 90W of power over USB-C and has a KVM switch. However, the Samsung is a better choice if you plan to use the monitor as a TV, as it has a remote and integrated apps like Netflix. You may also prefer the Samsung if you're in a room with a lot of ambient light, as it has a matte screen, and deep blacks look less purple when there's a lot of ambient light shining on the screen.

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G85SB S34BG85

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G85SB S34BG85 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 are both QD-OLED monitors. The G80SD is the better choice if you have a powerful gaming PC, as it has a higher 240Hz refresh rate and better compatibility with game consoles. It's also better for office or editing work, as it has a more detailed 4k display with sharper text. However, the G85SB is a better option if you don't have a very powerful gaming PC, as games run at a higher frame rate on the monitor's native 1440p resolution than the G80SD at its native 4k resolution. You may also prefer the G85SB if you want an extremely immersive gaming experience, as it has an ultrawide display.

Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85

The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 are 4k @ 240Hz monitors. The G80SD is the better choice if you're using the monitor mostly for gaming or watching videos, as fast-moving objects look more crisp, and games and videos look more vivid and rich. However, if you're in a bright room, the S32BG85 is a better option, as it gets significantly brighter. The S32BG85 is also a better option if you're doing a lot of office or editing work, as there's no risk of burn-in with the same static elements over time.

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 and the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP are 32-inch 4k OLED gaming monitors. The ASUS is a better choice if you want the most responsive feel, as it has a 1080p @ 480Hz mode that's ideal for esports. The ASUS is also a better choice for productivity work, as it has a KVM switch and delivers up to 90W of power over USB-C. However, if having a TV-like experience is important to you the Samsung is a better option, as it has a remote and integrated smart apps. The Samsung also displays more vivid colors in HDR.

Samsung Odyssey OLED G6/G60SD S27DG60

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G6/G60SD S27DG60 are both QD-OLED monitors with a high refresh rate. The G80SD is the better choice for most people as it has a larger, more immersive display and a more detailed 4k image with sharper text. The G80SD is also a better choice if you plan to use your monitor as a TV, as it has a remote and integrated smart apps like Netflix. However, the G60SD is a better option if you don't have a very powerful gaming PC or you want the most responsive feel while gaming, as your computer can run games at a higher frame rate on the monitor's native 1440p resolution than the G80SD at its native 4k resolution.

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Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
Design
Style
Curved
No
Curve Radius
Not Curved

The monitor is made of black and silver plastic, though the stand is metal. The bezel has a silver rim around it. You may find this tasteful, though it's also possible you could find it distracting with some content.

8.5
Design
Build Quality

The build quality is excellent. The plastic materials are solid, and the monitor is well-constructed. Additionally, the five-sided base is metal.

9.3
Design
Ergonomics
Min Height To Top Of Panel
17.8" (45.2 cm)
Height Adjustment
4.7" (12.0 cm)
Tilt Range
-25° to 2.5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
Yes, Both Ways
Swivel Range
-30° to 30°
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100

The ergonomics are superb. It has fantastic height adjustment, so it's easy to place in your preferred position for a long gaming session. It also has a good swivel range, so it's easy to share your screen with someone else. The stand features a clip for cable management.

Design
Stand
Base Width
11.6" (29.5 cm)
Base Depth
10.0" (25.5 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
8.3" (21.0 cm)
Weight (With Display)
18.6 lbs (8.4 kg)

The flat stand holds the screen well, and you can place objects on top of it. The monitor has minimal wobble when bumped and recovers quickly.

Design
Display
Size
32"
Housing Width
28.3" (72.0 cm)
Housing Height
16.5" (42.0 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
2.0" (5.0 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
11.9 lbs (5.4 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.3" (0.8 cm)
Design
Controls

This monitor functions much like a small TV, and you can change the settings with the included remote. There's also a joystick on the back to control the monitor and turn it on and off if you don't have the remote.

Design
In The Box
Power Supply
External Brick

  • DisplayPort cable
  • HDMI cable
  • USB-A to USB-B cable
  • Remote
  • Power supply and cable
  • User guides

Picture Quality
10
Picture Quality
Contrast
Native Contrast
Inf : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
Inf : 1

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 has a near-infinite contrast ratio, as its QD-OLED panel can turn individual pixels on and off. This means it displays deep blacks next to bright highlights in dark rooms. That said, like any QD-OLED, ambient light causes blacks to look somewhat purple, though not as purple as some other QD-OLEDS, so it doesn't display the same deep blacks in bright rooms.

10
Picture Quality
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
No
Backlight
No Backlight

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 doesn't have a backlight, so it doesn't require a local dimming feature. However, with a near-infinite contrast ratio, there isn't any blooming around bright objects, and it's the equivalent of a perfect local dimming feature. We still film these videos on the monitor so you can see how the screen performs and compare it with a monitor that has local dimming.

6.7
Picture Quality
SDR Brightness
Real Scene
238 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
253 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
251 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
252 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
252 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
251 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
251 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
249 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
250 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
251 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
249 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.001
Minimum Brightness
16 cd/m²

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 has okay SDR brightness. It isn't bright enough to fight intense glare, but it maintains its brightness consistently across different content. These results are with the following settings:

  • Picture Mode: Custom
  • Color Space: Native
  • Game Mode: On
  • Color Tone: Warm1

6.8
Picture Quality
HDR Brightness
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
No Certification
Real Scene
403 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
986 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
576 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
392 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
333 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
283 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
968 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
573 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
388 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
328 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
280 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.072

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 has reasonable HDR brightness. It gets bright enough to make small highlights stand out against dark backgrounds, but larger highlights aren't as bright. It follows the PQ EOTF curve well until there's a gradual roll-off before a sharp cut-off at the peak brightness. These results are with the following settings:

  • Game Mode: On
  • Picture Mode: Custom
  • Brightness: 50
  • Peak Brightness: High
  • Game HDR: Basic
  • HDR Tone Mapping: HDR10+ Gaming - Basic

ADJUSTING GAMEHDR

If you change GameHDR to 'Advanced,' the screen doesn't look as good, as it has a lower Real Scene brightness of 283cd/m² and is too blue. However, the PQ EOTF curve is very similar to 'Basic.' You can see the brightness levels with 'Advanced' below:

Percent WindowPeakSustained
2%690682
10%406403
25%275273
50%233231
100%198196

Additionally, you can see the brightness levels if GameHDR is set to 'Basic' with Peak Brightness set to 'Off':

Percent WindowPeakSustained
2%444441
10%444442
25%361359
50%309307
100%261259

10
Picture Quality
Horizontal Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Left
70°
Color Washout From Right
70°
Color Shift From Left
70°
Color Shift From Right
70°
Brightness Loss From Left
70°
Brightness Loss From Right
70°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
Gamma Shift From Left
70°
Gamma Shift From Right
70°

The horizontal viewing angle is outstanding. Although it technically isn't perfect, you visually won't see any inconsistencies when viewing from the sides or if you sit close to the screen.

10
Picture Quality
Vertical Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Below
70°
Color Washout From Above
70°
Color Shift From Below
70°
Color Shift From Above
70°
Brightness Loss From Below
70°
Brightness Loss From Above
70°
Black Level Raise From Below
70°
Black Level Raise From Above
70°
Gamma Shift From Below
70°
Gamma Shift From Above
70°

Like with the horizontal viewing angle, the vertical angle is outstanding, and you won't notice any inconsistencies when standing up and looking down at the monitor.

9.3
Picture Quality
Gray Uniformity
50% Std. Dev.
0.440%
50% DSE
0.094%

This monitor has fantastic gray uniformity, and there aren't any noticeable issues. However, like any OLED, there are thin gray vertical lines in dark scenes, but you won't notice them unless you look for them.

10
Picture Quality
Black Uniformity
Native Std. Dev.
0.269%
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A

Blacks are displayed perfectly, with a uniform black level across the entire screen.

7.7
Picture Quality
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
Picture Mode
Game (Custom)
sRGB Gamut Area xy
93.2%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
3.67
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,694 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.06
Color dE (Avg.)
3.28
Contrast Setting
50
RGB Settings
Gain (0,0,0), Offset (0,0,0)
Gamma Setting
2.2
Brightness Setting
30
Measured Brightness
171 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No

The accuracy before calibration is good when Color Space Settings is set to 'Auto'. The monitor doesn't have an sRGB mode, but using the 'Auto' setting clamps the color gamut to the sRGB space, though it clamps too much and colors are undersaturated. Additionally, it has only decent color accuracy.

While its color temperature is fairly close to the 6500K target, the white balance is off, and grays appear slightly cyan. The gamma is also off, as most parts of scenes are too bright.

No settings are locked out when using Color Space Settings in 'Auto'.

8.5
Picture Quality
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
Picture Mode
Game (Custom)
sRGB Gamut Area xy
92.6%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.60
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,511 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.24
Color dE (Avg.)
2.48
Contrast Setting
50
RGB Settings
Gain (6,-2,3), Offset (0,2,-1)
Gamma Setting
2.2
Brightness Setting
13
Measured Brightness
97 cd/m²
ICC Profile
Download

The accuracy after calibration with Color Tone set to 'Warm1' is excellent. While the white balance, color temperature, and gamma curve have improved, the gamut area is unchanged because Color Space Settings is still set to 'Auto'. When Color Space Settings is set to 'Native,' the sRGB gamut area is 118.6% and produces a worse result.

9.8
Picture Quality
SDR Color Gamut
sRGB Coverage xy
100.0%
sRGB Picture Mode
Game (Custom)
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
95.2%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Game (Custom)

The SDR color gamut is remarkable. It displays all colors in the common sRGB color space and a wide range of colors in the Adobe RGB color space when Color Space Settings is set to 'Native.' That said, some colors are off in Adobe RGB, and it oversaturates red.

9.4
Picture Quality
HDR Color Gamut
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
98.5%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Game HDR (Basic)
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
78.7%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
Game HDR (Basic)

The HDR color gamut is fantastic. It has nearly complete coverage of the DCI-P3 color space used in most HDR content. It also displays a wide range of colors in the wider Rec. 2020 color space. However, white and teal are inaccurate.

These results are with GameHDR set to 'Basic,' as 'Advanced' doesn't look as good and is too blue. You can see the DCI-P3 and Rec. 2020 coverage with 'Advanced.'

8.8
Picture Quality
HDR Color Volume
1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
95.8%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Game HDR (Basic)
10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
45.0%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
Game HDR (Basic)

This monitor has an amazing HDR color volume. Thanks to its QD-OLED panel, it displays bright and vivid colors without any issues, and dark colors look fantastic.

These results are with GameHDR set to 'Basic,' as 'Advanced' doesn't look as good and is too blue. You can see the DCI-P3 and Rec. 2020 volume with 'Advanced.'

9.0
Picture Quality
Text Clarity
Pixel Type
QD-OLED
Subpixel Layout
Triangular RGB

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 has fantastic text clarity. Thanks to its high pixel density, text looks very sharp, and enabling Windows ClearType (top photo) improves the boldness of letters. These photos are in Windows 10, and you can also see them in Windows 11 with ClearType on and with ClearType off.

Though this monitor has a triangular subpixel layout, fringing is very minimal, and some people may not notice it at all. This may be in part due to the monitor's matte coating.

9.1
Picture Quality
Reflections
Screen Finish
Matte
Total Reflections
2.1%
Indirect Reflections
1.6%
Calculated Direct Reflections
0.5%

The reflection handling is incredible, and the screen coating reduces glare extremely well. The matte screen also helps reduce the purple tint often seen with QD-OLED displays, which is a notable difference from many glossy QD-OLEDs.

9.5
Picture Quality
Gradient
Color Depth
10 Bit

The gradient handling is remarkable, and you won't notice any banding.

Motion
8.0
Motion
Refresh Rate
Native Refresh Rate
240 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
240 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
240 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
240 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
240 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
240 Hz

While you can reach the max refresh rate with a 4k resolution over DisplayPort and HDMI, both connections require Display Stream Compression (DSC) to do so. Most modern graphics cards support DSC on at least one of the connections. If you're looking for an OLED monitor with a much higher maximum refresh rate, check out the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP, which has a 1080p @ 480Hz mode.

Motion
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
FreeSync
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (Tested)
VRR Maximum
240 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI

NVIDIAVRR MinVRR Max
DisplayPort<20Hz240Hz
HDMI<20Hz240Hz

AMDVRR MinVRR Max
DisplayPort<20Hz240Hz
HDMI<20Hz240Hz

In addition to FreeSync and G-SYNC compatibility, this monitor also supports HDMI Forum VRR.

9.9
Motion
VRR Motion Performance
Recommended VRR OD Setting
No OD Mode
Variable Overdrive Advertised
No
Avg. CAD
12
Best CAD
12
Worst CAD
12

Refresh RateCAD HeatmapRT ChartPursuit Photo
238HeatmapChartPhoto
165HeatmapChartPhoto
144HeatmapChartPhoto
120HeatmapChartPhoto
100HeatmapChartPhoto
80HeatmapChartPhoto
60HeatmapChartPhoto

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 has outstanding motion handling across its entire refresh rate range with VRR enabled. CAD remains low throughout, and there's minimal blur with fast-moving objects.

9.6
Motion
Refresh Rate Compliance
Compliance @ Max Hz
94%
Compliance @ 120 FPS
93%
Compliance @ 60 FPS
96%

The refresh rate compliance is outstanding. With a near-instantaneous response time, it makes full-color transitions before drawing the next frame.

9.9
Motion
CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
OD Transition Max Refresh Rate
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
Avg. CAD
12
Best 10% CAD
6
Worst 10% CAD
18

Overdrive ModeCAD HeatmapRT ChartPursuit Photo
No OverdriveHeatmapChartPhoto

The CAD at the maximum refresh rate is outstanding. It displays fast-moving objects as intended, and motion is extremely sharp.

Motion
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
First Response Time
0.3 ms
Total Response Time
0.3 ms
RGB Overshoot
0 RGB
Worst 10% First Response Time
0.5 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
0.5 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
0 RGB

Overdrive Mode First Response HeatmapTotal Response HeatmapRGB Overshoot Heatmap
No OverdriveHeatmapHeatmapHeatmap

9.9
Motion
CAD @ 120Hz
OD Transition 120Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
Avg. CAD
13
Best 10% CAD
7
Worst 10% CAD
20

Overdrive Mode CAD HeatmapRT ChartPursuit Photo
No OverdriveHeatmapChartPhoto

The CAD at 120Hz is outstanding. Pixels transition to their target RGB level almost instantly, so there isn't any blur trail or noticeable inverse ghosting.

Motion
Response Time @ 120Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
First Response Time
0.3 ms
Total Response Time
0.3 ms
RGB Overshoot
0 RGB
Worst 10% First Response Time
0.6 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
0.6 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
0 RGB

Overdrive ModeCAD HeatmapRT ChartPursuit Photo
No OverdriveHeatmapChartPhoto

9.9
Motion
CAD @ 60Hz
OD Transition 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
Avg. CAD
19
Best 10% CAD
9
Worst 10% CAD
27

Overdrive ModeCAD HeatmapRT ChartPursuit Photo
No OverdriveHeatmapChartPhoto

The CAD at 60Hz is outstanding. Pixels transition colors almost perfectly, and any noticeable blur is persistence.

Motion
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
First Response Time
0.4 ms
Total Response Time
0.4 ms
RGB Overshoot
0 RGB
Worst 10% First Response Time
0.7 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
0.7 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
0 RGB

Overdrive Mode First Response HeatmapTotal Response HeatmapRGB Overshoot Heatmap
No OverdriveHeatmapHeatmapHeatmap

Motion
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
No BFI
Maximum Frequency
N/A
Minimum Frequency
N/A
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
Pulse Width Control
No BFI
Pulse Phase Control
No BFI
Pulse Amplitude Control
No BFI
VRR At The Same Time
No BFI

Unlike the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G85SB S34BG85, this monitor doesn't have an optional black frame insertion feature to reduce the persistence blur further.

6.7
Motion
VRR Flicker
Dark Gray Flicker
2.8 RGB
Middle Gray Flicker
0.8 RGB
Light Gray Flicker
0.9 RGB

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 has noticeable VRR flicker with changing frame rates if VRR Control is off. Although it isn't as bad as some other OLEDs, it's still there and can be distracting if the frame rate changes a lot, especially in darker parts of scenes. That said, this doesn't happen if your PC can maintain consistent frame rates.

VRR CONTROL

The VRR Control feature, which is designed to reduce VRR flicker, didn't work when we first tested the monitor. However, on 07/11/24, Samsung released the 1003.3 firmware version, which fixed the feature. When it's set to 'On' there's no visible flicker, as you can see here. However, when it's turned on, the input lag increases to 24.6ms at the maximum refresh rate, which is an extra 20.9ms of lag. Additionally, there's some stuttering when it's 'On.'

10
Motion
Image Flicker
Flicker-Free
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz

The backlight isn't technically flicker-free because it has a slight dip in brightness that corresponds to the 240Hz refresh rate. However, it's not pulse-width modulation. This is just the refresh cycle of the display, and you won't notice it.

Inputs
8.9
Inputs
Input Lag
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
3.7 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
6.0 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
11.8 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
N/A

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 has low input lag for a responsive feel when VRR Control is 'Off'. However, when it's turned on, the input lag at the max refresh rate is 24.6ms.

8.5
Inputs
Resolution
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Megapixels
8.3 MP
Pixel Density
139 PPI
10
Inputs
PS5 Compatibility
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes

When you attach a PS5 the monitor identifies that the console is connected, changes the input label to 'PS5', and automatically enters low latency mode. However, the monitor doesn't have an analog audio output, so if you want to use external speakers, you'll need to connect them to your PS5 another way if they only have an analog input.

10
Inputs
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes

Unlike the PS5, the monitor doesn't detect that an Xbox Series X|S specifically is connected to the monitor, but it still automatically enters low latency mode. However, the monitor doesn't have an analog audio output, so if you want to use external speakers, you'll need to connect them to your Xbox another way if they only have an analog input. The Xbox doesn't support HDR with 1080p or 1440p signals, so that isn't an issue with the monitor.

Inputs
Inputs Photos
Inputs
Video And Audio Ports
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.4)
Mini DisplayPort
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 2.1)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
40Gbps (FRL 10x4)
DVI
No
VGA
No
Daisy Chaining
No
3.5mm Audio Out
No
3.5mm Audio In
No
HDR10
Yes
3.5mm Microphone In
No

While the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 doesn't have an analog audio output, one of the HDMI ports also serves as an ARC port for you to connect a soundbar or receiver.

Inputs
USB
USB-A Ports
2
USB-A Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-B Upstream Port
Yes
USB-C Ports
0
USB-C Upstream
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Rated Speed
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Power Delivery
No USB-C Ports
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
No USB-C Ports
Thunderbolt
No

If you're looking for a monitor that can deliver up to 90W of power over USB-C, check out the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED.

Inputs
macOS Compatibility

ConnectionHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.1USB-C to DP
Max Refresh Rate60Hz120Hz120Hz
VRR RangeN/A48-120Hz48-120Hz
HDRYesYesYes

Despite trying a number of different cables the maximum refresh rate possible on M1 and M2 MacBooks is 120Hz. If you're using a MacBook, windows go back to their original position after reopening the lid or waking the laptop up from sleep.

Features
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
Yes
RGB Illumination
Controllable
Multiple Input Display
PIP + PBP
KVM Switch
No

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 comes with Samsung's proprietary Tizen smart platform built-in, offering many features similar to a Samsung smart TV. You can access applications like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, or Disney+ without a computer. It also has a limited Picture-in-Picture/Picture-by-Picture feature as you can view two sources, each with a 1080p @ 120Hz signal outside of Game Mode, and you need a Samsung account for it to work with two external sources. If you're looking for an even larger display that also has smart TV functionality, check out the LG 42 C4 OLED.

The monitor has other gamer-oriented features, including:

  • Core Lighting: Controls the RGB lighting at the back of the monitor.
  • Game HDR: Helps to optimize image quality for HDR games.
  • Game Mode: Gives the lowest input lag possible.
  • HDR10+ Gaming (HDR Tone Mapping): Adjusts HDR settings to optimize for either the game's original creative intent or visual impact.
  • Virtual Aim Point: Inserts a virtual crosshair that your PC won't detect.
  • Panel Care: Features to reduce the risk of burn-in associated with OLEDs:
    • Pixel Refresh: Adjusts pixels to provide a clearer screen.
    • Adjust Logo Brightness: Automatically dims the brightness of fixed images when it detects one on the screen.

The length of the warranty and its specifications can change between different regions and countries, so be sure to check for the warranty information for your region.

Features
On-Screen Display (OSD)