Wednesday, August 31st 2022

Samsung Electronics Unveils Odyssey OLED G8 Gaming Monitor at IFA 2022

Samsung Electronics will unveil the Odyssey OLED G8 (Model Name: G85SB)—another premium addition to the Odyssey lineup—at IFA 2022 in Berlin, Germany, further reinforcing the Odyssey's industry-leading position. The Odyssey OLED G8 is the company's first OLED gaming monitor and will be available in an ultra-thin, 34-inch form factor, delivering brilliant brightness on an OLED panel partnered with Quantum Dot Technology and packed full of premium gaming features including an incredibly low 0.1 ms response time and 175 Hz refresh rate.

The new 34-inch Odyssey OLED G8 is built to an ultra-slim thickness of 3.9 mm at its thinnest part—the slimmest in its product category—and finished with a sleek, metal frame. The monitor requires no backlighting, while delivering true RGB and true black for maximum color accuracy and brightness—all without a color filter. The lighting is controlled in pixels which can be expressed in black with a near-infinite contrast ratio.
The ultra-wide, QHD resolution (3,440 x 1,440) gaming monitor has a 21:9 aspect ratio with 100% color volume and DCI-99.3% color gamut for incredible visuals regardless of the game being played. This is enhanced by a million-to-one static contrast ratio to bring out the most subtle details for enhanced immersion and 1800R curvature for the perfect playing view.

The Odyssey OLED G8 is packed with gaming features to give any player a competitive edge. First, the OLED monitor is VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black Certified, ensuring content will appear vivid and life-like with accurate color and contrast reproduction. In addition to the rapid response time and refresh rate of the Odyssey OLED G8, which gives gamers lightning-quick response capabilities and real-world accuracy in a range of gaming environments, the monitor is further enhanced by AMD FreeSync Premium for smooth gameplay.

The Odyssey OLED G8 also enables users to experience the best of gaming, entertainment and lifestyle features all in one place. The display operates as a complete entertainment hub with the ability to stream content through Samsung's Smart Hub, giving access to the latest shows on Amazon Prime, Netflix, YouTube and other leading OTT (over-the-top) service providers, even without a connection to a PC or mobile device. In addition, users can enjoy free live content without the need for downloads or sign-ups, made possible by Samsung TV Plus.

The integrated IoT hub allows the users to check all the IoT devices wirelessly connected to the monitor, while the SmartThings app allows users to monitor IoT devices throughout the house with ease. The app's intuitive control panel can help monitor and adjust settings such as temperature and humidity.

Samsung Gaming Hub—an all-in-one game streaming discovery platform—is built into the Odyssey OLED G8. Players can discover and play games from partners such as Xbox, NVIDIA GeForce NOW, Google Stadia, Utomik and Amazon Luna (U.S. Only), with instant access to top streaming services. This capability is powered by Samsung's advanced game streaming technology for smooth visuals and responsive gameplay, all with no downloads or storage space requirements.

The Odyssey OLED G8 also gives users comfort as they play their favorite games. A Height Adjustable Stand (HAS), as well as Tilt functionality, provides ergonomic efficiency which means any gamer can find the perfect position regardless of what they are playing, whether it be a racing game or an open world fantasy adventure.

For further visual immersion, the display is equipped with the Odyssey portfolio's well-known CoreSync & Core Lighting+ which has been upgraded for the Odyssey OLED G8. Found on the rear of the monitor, this advanced lighting technology matches the colors on-screen, bringing content to life with bright and vivid colors that create more memorable, immersive experiences. Moreover, the Odyssey OLED G8 is equipped with Micro HDMI (2.1), Mini DP (1.4) and USB-C ports for versatile connectivity, in addition to a 5 W stereo speaker for crisp sound.

The Odyssey OLED G8 will be available globally from Q4 2022, with launch schedules varying by region.
Source: Samsung
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54 Comments on Samsung Electronics Unveils Odyssey OLED G8 Gaming Monitor at IFA 2022

#1
RamiHaidafy
And the wait continues for the 5K120 ultrawides...
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#4
Chomiq
I love it how they walled it off so you can't see reflections.

Please tell me this useless stand can be removed and replaced with a proper monitor arm.

Micro HDMI 2.1, mini DP, wtf are they smoking?
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#5
TheLostSwede
News Editor
ChomiqMicro HDMI 2.1, mini DP, wtf are they smoking?
On a small display like this, you need smaller ports so they don't take up so much space...
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#6
Chomiq
TheLostSwedeOn a small display like this, you need smaller ports so they don't take up so much space...
Yeah that RGB ring took so much space that they needed to shrink every single port on the damn thing.
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#7
Oshadorin
Over 6 months after the Alienware and no G-sync Ultimate?? I really wonder what took them so long if it's to release an inferior monitor.
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#8
Chomiq
OshadorinOver 6 months after the Alienware and no G-sync Ultimate?? I really wonder what took them so long if it's to release an inferior monitor.
There's still no new g-sync ultimate module with HDMI 2.1. Not like we need this on a UWQHD display...

On a plus side - no stupid fan.
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#9
R0H1T
Gsync is dead, Freesync PP all the way!
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#10
Valantar
the Odyssey OLED G8 is equipped with Micro HDMI (2.1), Mini DP (1.4)
W the actual F?

Micro HDMI is the most fragile, useless, failure-prone connector known to mankind, not to mention the difficulty of finding micro HDMI 2.1 cables. Mini DP is fine, but ... monitors use full sized connectors, Samsung. WTF?
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#11
defaultluser
Looks like an AW3423DW clone, just 6 moths later.
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#12
R0H1T
The panel manufacturer for that was Samsung as well, you're just getting it directly (same group company) from the maker here.
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#13
dyonoctis
ChomiqThere's still no new g-sync ultimate module with HDMI 2.1. Not like we need this on a UWQHD display...

On a plus side - no stupid fan.
I think that they start to take into consideration console compatibility. The consoles cannot run high refresh rate with HDR with HDMI 2.0.

Micro HDMI is fine I don't understand what everyone is complaining about
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#14
Valantar
ChomiqThere's still no new g-sync ultimate module with HDMI 2.1. Not like we need this on a UWQHD display...

On a plus side - no stupid fan.
And no 40W G-sync module power consumption either. That's a win-win situation in my book.
TheLostSwedeOn a small display like this, you need smaller ports so they don't take up so much space...
I'd prefer if they just made a small protrusion on the back for the ports. Its not like it would get in the way of anything. Those ports are IMO unacceptable on a large display like this.
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#15
Kohl Baas
dyonoctisI think that they start to take into consideration console compatibility. The consoles cannot run high refresh rate with HDR with HDMI 2.0
AFAIK PS5 can't run anything besides 4K and 1080p.

One of the reason I didn't have one with my 1440p display. The other reason is Glorious PC Gaming Mustard Race!
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#16
TheDeeGee
FahadAnd the wait continues for the 5K120 ultrawides...
27" 1440p 16:9 wait continues for me.
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#17
AsRock
TPU addict
Meh internet crap on a monitor.
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#18
Niceumemu
IoT shit makes this a no buy - I want a monitor that doesn't have spyware shit in it like TV's all seem to have these days
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#19
trsttte
Kohl BaasAFAIK PS5 can't run anything besides 4K and 1080p.

One of the reason I didn't have one with my 1440p display. The other reason is Glorious PC Gaming Mustard Race!
The monitor can probably down/up scale 4k/1080p but 1440p support is coming to the PS5 (it's available on beta and was schedulled for release sometime in september)
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#20
R-T-B
NiceumemuIoT shit makes this a no buy - I want a monitor that doesn't have spyware shit in it like TV's all seem to have these days
Ever heard of not logging into the wifi?
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#21
bonehead123
ChomiqMicro HDMI 2.1, mini DP, wtf are they smoking?
Whatever it is, it must be some ultra high-grade stuff, I gotzta get me sum o' dat, hehehehe :D

This makes for an instant NO BUY IMHO, and a catastrophicly massive f/A/i/L on their part :(
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#22
Leiesoldat
lazy gamer & woodworker
R-T-BEver heard of not logging into the wifi?
Or running a Pi-Hole on your network. I have to whitelist my wife's phone (Pixel) because too much of Google's services are blocked for her liking. If I could burn everything Google related in the house, I would, but that would result in a wrathful wife which is no bueno.
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#23
evernessince
Great a smart monitor, that's a hard pass from me.
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#25
evernessince
R-T-BEver heard of not logging into the wifi?
Right before samsung releases an update requiring you to login to the wifi in order to use the monitor (which many smart TVs already do).

I'd prefer to send them a clear message that PC gamers won't tolerate that garbage.
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