Samsung Odyssey OLED G80SD 32" Silver 2024

A gorgeous 4K 240Hz OLED panel with a much better score than before, but still held back by dim HDR, annoying smart TV software, and rough user sentiment. Buy it for the stunning SDR picture, but only if you find a massive discount.

The 240Hz refresh rate and near-instant 0.03ms response time make motion clarity absurdly good. This thing is in the top tier of our database for a reason. What surprised us most wasn't the speed, which we expected, but how well the matte anti-glare coating handles reflections without wrecking the OLED contrast. It's a best-in-class gaming panel, period. The NQ8 AI processor upscaling lower-res content is a neat trick, but you're buying this for native 4K, and it delivers.

The MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED is still the value king, but the field has gotten crowded. The ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG is a 4K QD-OLED that matches the Samsung on resolution while beating it on brightness and software polish. The MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 is another strong 1440p option that undercuts the Samsung hard. And Samsung's own Odyssey G60SD is a cheaper 1440p sibling that makes the G8's price look even more questionable. The G8 still wins on the anti-glare coating and pure 4K sharpness, but it's no longer the only premium 4K OLED in the conversation.

The panel itself is a masterpiece, but you're still paying a premium for the Samsung name and smart TV features you probably don't want. The HDR brightness remains a weak spot, though the overall package has aged better than the launch price suggested. With the score climbing to 84, this is no longer a hard pass, but the competition is sharper now. The ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG and MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 are both nipping at its heels with brighter panels and cleaner software at lower prices.

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD is a stunning 32-inch 4K OLED monitor that absolutely nails the core gaming experience. The one thing to know is that the picture quality is breathtaking, with perfect blacks and vibrant colors that make every game look like a new experience. But at this price, the dim HDR brightness and some questionable smart TV bloatware hold it back from being the undisputed king.

If you want a bright, impactful HDR gaming experience, this isn't it. Go get the ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG instead. It's a 4K QD-OLED with better brightness and cleaner software, and it costs less. If you're fine dropping to 1440p, the MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 is an even better value.

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD has one of the most beautiful 4K gaming panels we've ever seen, and the score bump to 84 reflects that the core experience is genuinely excellent. But the dim HDR and frustrating smart TV layer still hold it back, and user sentiment is lukewarm at best. If you find it on a deep sale and only care about SDR gaming clarity and motion performance, it's a dream. For everyone else, the ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG offers a brighter, cleaner 4K OLED experience for less money.