An unrivaled visual experience. Revolutionary Quantum Matrix technology with Quantum Mini LEDs creates controlled brightness and perfect contrast for refined definition. Local dimming zones were increased to 1,196 and combined with the highest 12-bit black levels to create unmatched picture quality. See every detail in all its glory. From gloomy shadows to sun-scorched scenes, 2,000 nit peak brightness and 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio enable enhanced color expression and depth. Get a competitive edge while playing Ray Tracing games by spotting hidden enemies using their reflections. No other monitor comes close. With the fast 240 Hz refresh rate among 4K gaming monitors, it continues to push the limits of monitor possibilities, delivering the speed, immersion and depth needed to realize every game's full potential.
An unrivaled visual experience. Revolutionary Quantum Matrix technology with Quantum Mini LEDs creates controlled brightness and perfect contrast for refined definition. Local dimming zones were increased to 1,196 and combined with the highest 12-bit black levels to create unmatched picture quality. See every detail in all its glory. From gloomy shadows to sun-scorched scenes, 2,000 nit peak brightness and 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio enable enhanced color expression and depth. Get a competitive edge while playing Ray Tracing games by spotting hidden enemies using their reflections. No other monitor comes close. With the fast 240 Hz refresh rate among 4K gaming monitors, it continues to push the limits of monitor possibilities, delivering the speed, immersion and depth needed to realize every game's full potential.
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Samsung Odyssey G8 LS34BG850SWXXL 34 Inch Gaming Monitor
An unrivaled visual experience. Revolutionary Quantum Matrix technology with Quantum Mini LEDs creates controlled brightness and perfect contrast for refined definition. Local dimming zones were increased to 1,196 and combined with the highest 12-bit black levels to create unmatched picture quality. See every detail in all its glory. From gloomy shadows to sun-scorched scenes, 2,000 nit peak brightness and 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio enable enhanced color expression and depth. Get a competitive edge while playing Ray Tracing games by spotting hidden enemies using their reflections. No other monitor comes close. With the fast 240 Hz refresh rate among 4K gaming monitors, it continues to push the limits of monitor possibilities, delivering the speed, immersion and depth needed to realize every game's full potential.
An unrivaled visual experience. Revolutionary Quantum Matrix technology with Quantum Mini LEDs creates controlled brightness and perfect contrast for refined definition. Local dimming zones were increased to 1,196 and combined with the highest 12-bit black levels to create unmatched picture quality. See every detail in all its glory. From gloomy shadows to sun-scorched scenes, 2,000 nit peak brightness and 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio enable enhanced color expression and depth. Get a competitive edge while playing Ray Tracing games by spotting hidden enemies using their reflections. No other monitor comes close. With the fast 240 Hz refresh rate among 4K gaming monitors, it continues to push the limits of monitor possibilities, delivering the speed, immersion and depth needed to realize every game's full potential.
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Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32bg850np 81.3 Cm (32") 3840 X 2160 Pixels 4k
Delivery $39
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Odyssey Neo Quantum Mini LED G85NB LS32BG850NPXXU 32" Curved 4K Ultra HD Gaming Monitor Matte Screen - 240Hz, 1ms, 3840x2160, HDR2000, HDMI 2.1, 1000R
Delivery between 5â8 July $29
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I bought a 32" Odyssey Neo G8 4K UHD 240Hz 1 week ago and it already has a dead pixel/pixel bleed as of a few days ago. It is so small that it may have been there on arrival and I am just now seeing it.I have talked with about 6 customer service members and they all point me towards submitting a repair request. Unfortunately, that is not possible until the warranty is 'validated', which is proving to be a rather grating process.My question is this: why is the warranty validation process such a hassle? Samsung knows that I ordered this product. I registered that specific serial number and sent in all the proof I have of its delivery, yet the warranty status was denied and now remains disputed after re-submitting. The requirements for proof of purchase/delivery are ... MoreI bought a 32" Odyssey Neo G8 4K UHD 240Hz 1 week ago and it already has a dead pixel/pixel bleed as of a few days ago. It is so small that it may have been there on arrival and I am just now seeing it.I have talked with about 6 customer service members and they all point me towards submitting a repair request. Unfortunately, that is not possible until the warranty is 'validated', which is proving to be a rather grating process.My question is this: why is the warranty validation process such a hassle? Samsung knows that I ordered this product. I registered that specific serial number and sent in all the proof I have of its delivery, yet the warranty status was denied and now remains disputed after re-submitting. The requirements for proof of purchase/delivery are extensive, yet they only allow one photo upload to provide proof! How am I supposed to fit all that you require to validate the warranty on my product--the one Samsung already has confirmation that I bought and own--in a single picture? I do not even have the apparent option to return the product that was delivered defective, which I believe is against US consumer protection laws.All I want is a working version of the product I ordered, but if this is what I am in for as far as customer service, I may be finished with Samsung entirely. It is a shame, as my Wife and I are teachers and get excellent discounts through here.
originally posted on samsung.com
I got this monitor last year June as a present for my 16th birthday and this monitor is absolutely wonderful I was incredibly pleased to have one it has all the amazing functions and nice screen quality. However this monitor is very delicate. My mum and I recently moved into a new house and transported the monitor in the best way as possible as we was moving items out from our old house to the new one and there were tons of items that could damage the monitor so the best choice was to handle it myself. Due to the price of the monitor I used all my might and sense to keep it safe which was removing the stand and then covering the front panel with a blanket on-top, and faced it upwards with to avoid the front panel being in contact with my legs or anything below me as ... MoreI got this monitor last year June as a present for my 16th birthday and this monitor is absolutely wonderful I was incredibly pleased to have one it has all the amazing functions and nice screen quality. However this monitor is very delicate. My mum and I recently moved into a new house and transported the monitor in the best way as possible as we was moving items out from our old house to the new one and there were tons of items that could damage the monitor so the best choice was to handle it myself. Due to the price of the monitor I used all my might and sense to keep it safe which was removing the stand and then covering the front panel with a blanket on-top, and faced it upwards with to avoid the front panel being in contact with my legs or anything below me as I sit in the passenger seat. I donât recall anything at all being touched with the monitor and the journey wasnât rough as there were still other items being transported. I got to the new location and the top left (and too left only) has a crack on it now leaving me a repair of ÂŁ500. The monitor functions still work as I could still use the buttons and see it working but the front panel has become completely irresponsive. The monitor is good and all but man you gotta be careful transporting it wherever you go. Tried calling Samsung about it they said âProducts made by Samsung are impossible to breakâ yet they have repair booking? Iâm disappointed as this is over ÂŁ1,000 and isnât sturdy enough for a 20 minute journey. Not sure what to do at this point but just be careful when buying expensive monitors. Overall the performance is good and all but just watch what you do to the monitor as I tried my best as possible but still didnât seem to be enough.
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This Monitor has Scanlines on 240Hz - Dont Buy !This issue has been present since it came out of the box, but it appears that all these monitors suffer from it (Neo G8 and Neo G9). It's like I have a very expensive retro CRT monitor when I set it to 240Hz đBelow you will find an analysis of when these scanlines are triggered.DisplayPort and HDMI 2.1 â monitor in OSD set to 240Hz120Hz â VRR control OFF = OK120Hz â VRR control ON = NOK240Hz â VRR control ON or OFF = NOKDisplayPort and HDMI 2.1 â monitor in OSD set to 120Hz120Hz â VRR control OFF = OK120Hz â VRR control ON = NOKHDR mode ON or OFF â NOKThis issue occurs both on the desktop and in games (although it won't be as noticeable in games since they involve moving images, but in game menus that use ... MoreThis Monitor has Scanlines on 240Hz - Dont Buy !This issue has been present since it came out of the box, but it appears that all these monitors suffer from it (Neo G8 and Neo G9). It's like I have a very expensive retro CRT monitor when I set it to 240Hz đBelow you will find an analysis of when these scanlines are triggered.DisplayPort and HDMI 2.1 â monitor in OSD set to 240Hz120Hz â VRR control OFF = OK120Hz â VRR control ON = NOK240Hz â VRR control ON or OFF = NOKDisplayPort and HDMI 2.1 â monitor in OSD set to 120Hz120Hz â VRR control OFF = OK120Hz â VRR control ON = NOKHDR mode ON or OFF â NOKThis issue occurs both on the desktop and in games (although it won't be as noticeable in games since they involve moving images, but in game menus that use colors like orange, such as in COD6, you can definitely see them).It seems that the VRR control setting in the monitor's OSD causes the problem at 120Hz. If you go higher than 120Hz, the monitor seems to automatically enable the VRR control setting (even if it is set to OFF in the OSD â switching between ON and OFF also doesn't seem to make a difference).Test custom resolution Nvidia â OSD set to 120HzIf I create a custom resolution of 121Hz (or higher) â NOK (so anything higher than 120Hz causes scanlines, even if DSC is not used)My suspicion is that the firmware needs to be checked to see if VRR control is not automatically enabled when the monitor is set higher than 120Hz.Rtings mentions the following:The monitor supports a 4k signal up to 240Hz as long as your graphics card supports Display Stream Compression (DSC) to compress the extra data. However, there are a few issues with the monitor at 240Hz. Firstly, there are scanlines that are most noticeable with solid colors, especially blue, but you can also see them throughout the desktop, like on icons. This scanline issue is only a problem with 240Hz and not lower refresh rates.There are also pixel inversion issues with certain test patterns, as you can see in this video. There's a chance you see this in some games that have a similar pattern, but not every game or content has this problem, and this issue can happen at random times.The problem lies somewhere in the firmware and will not be resolved by sending it in for repair.We all want this problem to be resolved, but if it is not, it seems better that these monitors are no longer sold without informing people about this issue. There is no mention of this on your website. Or to set up a large recall action.Firmware 1012.0 that just came out still has the same issue - hopefully some would take the time on the samsung office to check this out and provide us with a firmeware that fixes this problem!!
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Resolution | 3,440 x 1,440 |
| Refresh Rate | Max 175Hz |
Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32bg850np 81.3 Cm (32") 3840 X 2160 Pixels 4k
Delivery $39
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Odyssey Neo Quantum Mini LED G85NB LS32BG850NPXXU 32" Curved 4K Ultra HD Gaming Monitor Matte Screen - 240Hz, 1ms, 3840x2160, HDR2000, HDMI 2.1, 1000R
Delivery between 5â8 July $29
I bought a 32" Odyssey Neo G8 4K UHD 240Hz 1 week ago and it already has a dead pixel/pixel bleed as of a few days ago. It is so small that it may have been there on arrival and I am just now seeing it.I have talked with about 6 customer service members and they all point me towards submitting a repair request. Unfortunately, that is not possible until the warranty is 'validated', which is proving to be a rather grating process.My question is this: why is the warranty validation process such a hassle? Samsung knows that I ordered this product. I registered that specific serial number and sent in all the proof I have of its delivery, yet the warranty status was denied and now remains disputed after re-submitting. The requirements for proof of purchase/delivery are ... MoreI bought a 32" Odyssey Neo G8 4K UHD 240Hz 1 week ago and it already has a dead pixel/pixel bleed as of a few days ago. It is so small that it may have been there on arrival and I am just now seeing it.I have talked with about 6 customer service members and they all point me towards submitting a repair request. Unfortunately, that is not possible until the warranty is 'validated', which is proving to be a rather grating process.My question is this: why is the warranty validation process such a hassle? Samsung knows that I ordered this product. I registered that specific serial number and sent in all the proof I have of its delivery, yet the warranty status was denied and now remains disputed after re-submitting. The requirements for proof of purchase/delivery are extensive, yet they only allow one photo upload to provide proof! How am I supposed to fit all that you require to validate the warranty on my product--the one Samsung already has confirmation that I bought and own--in a single picture? I do not even have the apparent option to return the product that was delivered defective, which I believe is against US consumer protection laws.All I want is a working version of the product I ordered, but if this is what I am in for as far as customer service, I may be finished with Samsung entirely. It is a shame, as my Wife and I are teachers and get excellent discounts through here.
I got this monitor last year June as a present for my 16th birthday and this monitor is absolutely wonderful I was incredibly pleased to have one it has all the amazing functions and nice screen quality. However this monitor is very delicate. My mum and I recently moved into a new house and transported the monitor in the best way as possible as we was moving items out from our old house to the new one and there were tons of items that could damage the monitor so the best choice was to handle it myself. Due to the price of the monitor I used all my might and sense to keep it safe which was removing the stand and then covering the front panel with a blanket on-top, and faced it upwards with to avoid the front panel being in contact with my legs or anything below me as ... MoreI got this monitor last year June as a present for my 16th birthday and this monitor is absolutely wonderful I was incredibly pleased to have one it has all the amazing functions and nice screen quality. However this monitor is very delicate. My mum and I recently moved into a new house and transported the monitor in the best way as possible as we was moving items out from our old house to the new one and there were tons of items that could damage the monitor so the best choice was to handle it myself. Due to the price of the monitor I used all my might and sense to keep it safe which was removing the stand and then covering the front panel with a blanket on-top, and faced it upwards with to avoid the front panel being in contact with my legs or anything below me as I sit in the passenger seat. I donât recall anything at all being touched with the monitor and the journey wasnât rough as there were still other items being transported. I got to the new location and the top left (and too left only) has a crack on it now leaving me a repair of ÂŁ500. The monitor functions still work as I could still use the buttons and see it working but the front panel has become completely irresponsive. The monitor is good and all but man you gotta be careful transporting it wherever you go. Tried calling Samsung about it they said âProducts made by Samsung are impossible to breakâ yet they have repair booking? Iâm disappointed as this is over ÂŁ1,000 and isnât sturdy enough for a 20 minute journey. Not sure what to do at this point but just be careful when buying expensive monitors. Overall the performance is good and all but just watch what you do to the monitor as I tried my best as possible but still didnât seem to be enough.
This Monitor has Scanlines on 240Hz - Dont Buy !This issue has been present since it came out of the box, but it appears that all these monitors suffer from it (Neo G8 and Neo G9). It's like I have a very expensive retro CRT monitor when I set it to 240Hz đBelow you will find an analysis of when these scanlines are triggered.DisplayPort and HDMI 2.1 â monitor in OSD set to 240Hz120Hz â VRR control OFF = OK120Hz â VRR control ON = NOK240Hz â VRR control ON or OFF = NOKDisplayPort and HDMI 2.1 â monitor in OSD set to 120Hz120Hz â VRR control OFF = OK120Hz â VRR control ON = NOKHDR mode ON or OFF â NOKThis issue occurs both on the desktop and in games (although it won't be as noticeable in games since they involve moving images, but in game menus that use ... MoreThis Monitor has Scanlines on 240Hz - Dont Buy !This issue has been present since it came out of the box, but it appears that all these monitors suffer from it (Neo G8 and Neo G9). It's like I have a very expensive retro CRT monitor when I set it to 240Hz đBelow you will find an analysis of when these scanlines are triggered.DisplayPort and HDMI 2.1 â monitor in OSD set to 240Hz120Hz â VRR control OFF = OK120Hz â VRR control ON = NOK240Hz â VRR control ON or OFF = NOKDisplayPort and HDMI 2.1 â monitor in OSD set to 120Hz120Hz â VRR control OFF = OK120Hz â VRR control ON = NOKHDR mode ON or OFF â NOKThis issue occurs both on the desktop and in games (although it won't be as noticeable in games since they involve moving images, but in game menus that use colors like orange, such as in COD6, you can definitely see them).It seems that the VRR control setting in the monitor's OSD causes the problem at 120Hz. If you go higher than 120Hz, the monitor seems to automatically enable the VRR control setting (even if it is set to OFF in the OSD â switching between ON and OFF also doesn't seem to make a difference).Test custom resolution Nvidia â OSD set to 120HzIf I create a custom resolution of 121Hz (or higher) â NOK (so anything higher than 120Hz causes scanlines, even if DSC is not used)My suspicion is that the firmware needs to be checked to see if VRR control is not automatically enabled when the monitor is set higher than 120Hz.Rtings mentions the following:The monitor supports a 4k signal up to 240Hz as long as your graphics card supports Display Stream Compression (DSC) to compress the extra data. However, there are a few issues with the monitor at 240Hz. Firstly, there are scanlines that are most noticeable with solid colors, especially blue, but you can also see them throughout the desktop, like on icons. This scanline issue is only a problem with 240Hz and not lower refresh rates.There are also pixel inversion issues with certain test patterns, as you can see in this video. There's a chance you see this in some games that have a similar pattern, but not every game or content has this problem, and this issue can happen at random times.The problem lies somewhere in the firmware and will not be resolved by sending it in for repair.We all want this problem to be resolved, but if it is not, it seems better that these monitors are no longer sold without informing people about this issue. There is no mention of this on your website. Or to set up a large recall action.Firmware 1012.0 that just came out still has the same issue - hopefully some would take the time on the samsung office to check this out and provide us with a firmeware that fixes this problem!!
The OLED-panel itself is outstanding, but Samsung's software is bad. It is infested with bugs and annoying features that they just can't seem to get fixed for some reason. I also have issue with monitor having "coil whine" noise.I have software version 1651.1 installed, which is newest at the time of writing this.Bug 1/1: Monitor has VERY high input lag of around >50 ms. This can be temporarily fixed by pressing remote home button to go in the Tizen OS menu and then pressing home button again to go back to PC (or whatever source you were using). This has to be done after each time the monitor has gone to sleep mode. This bug has been around for more than a year (you can search Reddit for this).Bug 2/3: If you have multiple input sources e.g. laptop and desktop ... MoreThe OLED-panel itself is outstanding, but Samsung's software is bad. It is infested with bugs and annoying features that they just can't seem to get fixed for some reason. I also have issue with monitor having "coil whine" noise.I have software version 1651.1 installed, which is newest at the time of writing this.Bug 1/1: Monitor has VERY high input lag of around >50 ms. This can be temporarily fixed by pressing remote home button to go in the Tizen OS menu and then pressing home button again to go back to PC (or whatever source you were using). This has to be done after each time the monitor has gone to sleep mode. This bug has been around for more than a year (you can search Reddit for this).Bug 2/3: If you have multiple input sources e.g. laptop and desktop PC, and you name their sources so you can indentify sources better, the names do not stay and they reset back to "PC". Also if you move the input source icons in Tizen OS menu so you could conveniently choose sources, their places also reset. This wouldn't be so big of an issue if not for Bug 3 (read ahead).Bug 3/3: Issues with monitor not sometimes waking up when PC or other connected source is booted. You have to manually wake up the monitor. Also monitor doesn't always automatically change sources when e.g. you start your laptop and have previously used other source. This is annoying because you have to use remote to choose the source and because of Bug 2, it is not straightforward which source is which.Hardware issue 1/1: Coil whine. First monitor in my life that has this buzzing noise coming out of it, likely due to some electronic components (coils?) resonating. My monitor had it's motherboard replaced because of this issue, but that did not help at all and I think it is even worse with the new motherboard. Fortunately the sound is not very high in volume, but you can definitely hear it if not using headphones and you are in otherwise silent room.Other annoying features:-Game bar popping up when you wake up the monitor or change sources is insane. Just why does this have to happen? Thankfully there is a workaround to this, but it's rather technical. You have to go into monitor's service menu, which you cannot do with provided remote, and disable the game bar popping up.-When exiting game bar, you get pop up that you can hold remote play/pause button to open the game bar (even if I just opened it with that method). You would think that after 1 year of using the monitor and seeing that reminder for the 1000th time you would already know about this outstanding feature. Game bar itself is convenient when you want to change some settings, so I use it a lot, but thes unnecessary pop ups are very annoying.-Monitor is flickering (VRR flicker) when game has fluctuating FPS and you use VRR (G-sync, Freesync, adaptive sync etc.). This is worse with lower FPS and with dark areas in games. This is apparently common with OLED-panels. Setting FPS limiter helps. Also enabling "VRR control" in settings help, but this increases input lag and therefore I do not recommend using it.
This monitor is highly rated by professional reviewers, but it comes with a bunch of caveats.First, Samsung manufacturing quality and return experience is notoriously spotty. If you have a Best Buy Total membership, you can deal with Best Buy instead of Samsung RMA, which is a blessing; if you don't have Best Buy Total membership or a Best Buy extended warranty, think twice. Second, the stand is wobbly. If that bothers you, consider getting a separate monitor mount. Third, the scan lines are noticeable at 240 Hz. If that bothers you, you may find yourself switching between 120 Hz and 240 Hz. Fourth, the curved monitor is not for everyone. One of the big reasons to prefer local dimming over OLED is if you do a lot of non-gaming tasks and are worried about burn-in, ... MoreThis monitor is highly rated by professional reviewers, but it comes with a bunch of caveats.First, Samsung manufacturing quality and return experience is notoriously spotty. If you have a Best Buy Total membership, you can deal with Best Buy instead of Samsung RMA, which is a blessing; if you don't have Best Buy Total membership or a Best Buy extended warranty, think twice. Second, the stand is wobbly. If that bothers you, consider getting a separate monitor mount. Third, the scan lines are noticeable at 240 Hz. If that bothers you, you may find yourself switching between 120 Hz and 240 Hz. Fourth, the curved monitor is not for everyone. One of the big reasons to prefer local dimming over OLED is if you do a lot of non-gaming tasks and are worried about burn-in, but if you do a lot of productivity work, the curved screen may be a problem.Having said all of that, the HDR image quality is drop-dead gorgeous. Yes, there is some blooming around high-contrast areas, but because there are a lot of dimming zones, the blooming is fairly limited. Despite being VA, this is VERY well-tuned by Samsung, and you will not be subjected to the motion blur that VA panels are notorious for. You get close to OLED color quality, but without the burn-in headaches. On top of that, you can generally find this on sale for $400 less than most of those OLED monitors.
This monitor had a chance to excel, but the scanlines when the monitor is operating at 240hz is unacceptable for a monitor of this caliber and price.My suggestion is to find the Neo G7 32", which operates at 165hz and is essentially the same panel (slightly different coating) but does NOT have the same scanline related issue as the more premium G8.My other recommendation, at this point, is to invest in one of the new third gen QD-OLED panels that operate at 240hz. Not quite as bright as the Mini-LED, but no aggressive curve and exceptional picture quality at the same or cheaper price than the Neo G8.Last complaint? Best Buy only carries the Alienware (curved 32" QD-OLED) currently because these monitors are in extremely high demand. Check out the Asus, MSI and ... MoreThis monitor had a chance to excel, but the scanlines when the monitor is operating at 240hz is unacceptable for a monitor of this caliber and price.My suggestion is to find the Neo G7 32", which operates at 165hz and is essentially the same panel (slightly different coating) but does NOT have the same scanline related issue as the more premium G8.My other recommendation, at this point, is to invest in one of the new third gen QD-OLED panels that operate at 240hz. Not quite as bright as the Mini-LED, but no aggressive curve and exceptional picture quality at the same or cheaper price than the Neo G8.Last complaint? Best Buy only carries the Alienware (curved 32" QD-OLED) currently because these monitors are in extremely high demand. Check out the Asus, MSI and Gigabyte options out there, incredible panels.
I was searching for the perfect monitor to enjoy both my PS5 and Xbox Series X and also use it for my main PC. Usually 4K monitors with 120hz go beyond 40 inches and are more of a small TV than a monitor, I like to play and see my content somewhat close to the screen so I can appreciate every detail thatâs why I prefer monitors for gaming. This Monitors checked all my Boxes for the perfect monitor. Full 4K resolution at a descent size with HDMI 2.1 and 120hz, and a great HDR experience. Image quality is great in this model, The VA panel along side the Mini-Led backlight gives the picture excellent contrast along with Fast response times for crisp motion at 120hz. It also has VRR so even if the frame rate drops the motion stays consistent and smooth. And if you use ... MoreI was searching for the perfect monitor to enjoy both my PS5 and Xbox Series X and also use it for my main PC. Usually 4K monitors with 120hz go beyond 40 inches and are more of a small TV than a monitor, I like to play and see my content somewhat close to the screen so I can appreciate every detail thatâs why I prefer monitors for gaming. This Monitors checked all my Boxes for the perfect monitor. Full 4K resolution at a descent size with HDMI 2.1 and 120hz, and a great HDR experience. Image quality is great in this model, The VA panel along side the Mini-Led backlight gives the picture excellent contrast along with Fast response times for crisp motion at 120hz. It also has VRR so even if the frame rate drops the motion stays consistent and smooth. And if you use it on PC with Display Port you can even overclock it to 240hz. It really is an amazing monitor and for the time being I thing is the best monitor you can buy if you want HDMI 2.1 with full 4K 120hz support for consoles.It would be a perfect score if it wasnât for some small issues. 1. Because is a VA Panel it doesnât have great viewing angles and color degrades easily if you are not in front of the monitor, Samsung to mitigate this issue made the monitor curved, but such an aggressive curve distorts the uniformity of the image in the top and bottom, for games this doesnât really matter but if you are planning on using this monitor for graphic design or something else it isnât the best choice. Also because of the poor viewing angles of the VA panel the Mini-Led if you sit too close to the monitor dimming zones are easily visible against a dark background and creates a type of Bloom around objects in dark backgrounds.2. Quality issues, the first time I bought this monitor it developed dead pixels within a week. Luckily Best Buy support gave me a replacement of the monitor and I havenât had a problem with it ever since. But just to keep in mind to save your receipt in case something happens. Other than that the monitor is incredible, the picture is really bright with amazing contrast and the full 4K Pixel density makes you fully appreciate every detail of your favorite games at a smooth 120hz (and even 240hz if you use it on a pc via DisplayPort!)
I bought this monitor for work (I am a software developer) and for playing video games at 4k. The monitor itself was wonderful when it worked. I'd read a lot of reviews however regarding QA/QC issues with the Neo series. I'd hoped that I would be able to avoid them, and the monitor was on firmware version 1007.Despite this, the monitor started artifacting and blanking out at completely intermittent times around 2 months in. I tried changing cables, the video card itself, but it didn't matter. I have another 32 inch hooked up that wasn't having issues, so I know it was the monitor.After it glitched out like this two different times while I was in a work meeting trying to present, I decided to return it. I'd purchased a geek squad warranty out of concern for the ... MoreI bought this monitor for work (I am a software developer) and for playing video games at 4k. The monitor itself was wonderful when it worked. I'd read a lot of reviews however regarding QA/QC issues with the Neo series. I'd hoped that I would be able to avoid them, and the monitor was on firmware version 1007.Despite this, the monitor started artifacting and blanking out at completely intermittent times around 2 months in. I tried changing cables, the video card itself, but it didn't matter. I have another 32 inch hooked up that wasn't having issues, so I know it was the monitor.After it glitched out like this two different times while I was in a work meeting trying to present, I decided to return it. I'd purchased a geek squad warranty out of concern for the QA/QC and I was glad I did: the return experience was seamless.I swapped it out for an LG C3 and couldn't be happier. The C3 was definitely dim at first in terms of using as a monitor, but after changing some of the configuration by following internet guides the brightness seems fine even after working 70+ hour weeks on it, and I haven't found it necessary to go into the service menu to turn off ABL or anything else.I know there are strong opinions here so i'll avoid an essay, but the $1000 TV that has to be configured to (kinda) work as a PC monitor being a far better experience overall than a $1500 monitor that is actually designed to be used as a PC monitor really says something to me. This level of quality control in a $1500 monitor is unreal.I typically take negative reviews with a grain of salt as I know there's the factor of people having a good experience being less likely to write the reviews, but in this case.. having it fail this early on after years of reported QA/QC issues and seven firmware versions.. I hope Samsung is learning from these failures and does better with the next product line.I don't recommend the Neo G8 for anyone simply based on the QA/QC, but if you decide to go this route: *highly* recommend a Geek Squad warranty for it so you don't have to go through the RMA process with Samsung if/when similar issues begin occurring.
I upgraded from a curved 32â Odyssey G7 (2022) mostly for the 4K resolution and the recent price drop ($800). The Neo G8 has a greater contrast ratio and of course the higher resolution. The surprise is that the G8 is not officially G-Symc certified, but seems to work okay with NVIDIA cards. Another surprise is that the color range is slightly lower than the G7 and supports full sRGB but not DCI-P3. The biggest surprise to me, however, is the stand. Unlike the G7, the cables cannot be hidden under the stand cover. Assembly is generally slightly more annoying for the G8. The buttons are also a step back from the G7 joystick, but the OSD is nearly identical woth a clear gamer vibe. Overall, I got the 4K that I desired, but cannot shake the feeling that I have a hard ... MoreI upgraded from a curved 32â Odyssey G7 (2022) mostly for the 4K resolution and the recent price drop ($800). The Neo G8 has a greater contrast ratio and of course the higher resolution. The surprise is that the G8 is not officially G-Symc certified, but seems to work okay with NVIDIA cards. Another surprise is that the color range is slightly lower than the G7 and supports full sRGB but not DCI-P3. The biggest surprise to me, however, is the stand. Unlike the G7, the cables cannot be hidden under the stand cover. Assembly is generally slightly more annoying for the G8. The buttons are also a step back from the G7 joystick, but the OSD is nearly identical woth a clear gamer vibe. Overall, I got the 4K that I desired, but cannot shake the feeling that I have a hard time justifying the expense.
Avoid if you don't like scan lines in your deep blues/oranges/pinks. Seems nice at first, great hz, nice features, but those darn horizontal scan lines are a absolute no-go for a product at this price point! I tried all the "fixes" people show online, put it to 120hz, turn off VRR, and even just messing with all other settings. Nothing got rid of them, and unless you've got blurred vision, you will notice it no matter what others might say. I got this on a great price OB, only to quickly realize why the box with no damage and no physical issues was half of MSRP: the insurmountable scan lines! The scan lines were not as visible in games, but still there, especially on areas with semi-transparent objects in movement. Other cons are the color accuracy, having to fiddle ... MoreAvoid if you don't like scan lines in your deep blues/oranges/pinks. Seems nice at first, great hz, nice features, but those darn horizontal scan lines are a absolute no-go for a product at this price point! I tried all the "fixes" people show online, put it to 120hz, turn off VRR, and even just messing with all other settings. Nothing got rid of them, and unless you've got blurred vision, you will notice it no matter what others might say. I got this on a great price OB, only to quickly realize why the box with no damage and no physical issues was half of MSRP: the insurmountable scan lines! The scan lines were not as visible in games, but still there, especially on areas with semi-transparent objects in movement. Other cons are the color accuracy, having to fiddle with the different contrasts, dimming zone weirdness on screen causing horrible blooming in dark mode desktop use. This might be a great monitor if you're 6 feet away but for gaming where you're at the maximum viewing distance, but not for most desktops at a 25-30" distance from you. I honestly can't believe Samsung has said this scan line thing is "known limitation" yet it's happened over multiple generations of their non-OLED monitors. I would say, if you buy a samsung odyssey monitor, read read READ reviews ahead of buying.
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Resolution | 3,440 x 1,440 |
| Refresh Rate | Max 175Hz |
