Samsung Odyssey OLED G8: 34-inch curved gaming monitor with 175Hz and Samsung Gaming Hub

Samsung has unveiled the Odyssey OLED G8, a high-end curved gaming monitor that is now available for purchase on Bestbuy and Amazon UK. Featuring a 34-inch OLED panel, the Samsung G8 OLED Odyssey notably offers QHD resolution, 1800R curvature, and a 175Hz refresh rate. AMD FreeSync Premium support is also built in to ensure smooth gameplay. fluid on current-gen graphics cards or PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X consoles.

Samsung has expanded its Odyssey series of gaming monitors with the G8 OLED. Touted as a ‘premium addition’ to the Odyssey series, the Odyssey OLED G8 is Samsung’s first OLED gaming monitor, and it packs a lot of features into its curved chassis. According to the company, the Samsung OLED monitor features a 34-inch panel with 1800R curvature, along with a bezel that tapers to 3.9mm at its thinnest area.

Unsurprisingly, Samsung has included a high-resolution and fast panel for the G8. Specifically, the monitor operates at 3400 x 1440 pixels (QHD) and 175Hz, while its 0.1ms response times should minimize input lag. Accordingly, Samsung has included AMD FreeSync Premium support to maintain smooth gameplay, while the 21:9 panel is also expected to deliver up to 99.3% DCI-P3 color space coverage.

Additionally, the Samsung G8 OLED is VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black certified, which means it will achieve at least 400 nits of peak brightness, along with 50x better dynamic range and 4x faster rise time than the DisplayHDR 1000.

In addition, Samsung preloads the Odyssey OLED G8 with a Micro HDMI 2.1 port, a Mini DisplayPort 1.4 connection, USB Type-C ports, and 5W stereo speakers. Additionally, the Samsung smart monitor has a Height Adjustable Stand (HAS) that supports tilt functionality, as well as the Samsung Gaming Hub, which offers Amazon Luna, Google Stadia, NVIDIA GeForce NOW, Utomik streaming services, and Xbox.

Price and availability

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 is now listed on Bestbuy.com for $1,499.99 and Amazon.co.uk for £1,299.

Updated on March 17, 2023: Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 is now also available from Amazon.com at $1,499.99.

Samsung G8 OLED specifications

• Display: 34-inch OLED panel
• Active Display Size (HxV) (mm): 800.1(H) x 337.1(V)
• Screen Curvature: 1800R
• Aspect Ratio: 21:9
• Brightness: 250 cd/㎡ (Typical) / 200 cd/㎡ (Min)
• Contrast Ratio Static: 1,000,000:1 (Typ.)
• Resolution: 3,440 x 1,440
• Response Time: 0.1ms (GTG)
• Viewing Angle (H/V): 178°(H)/178°(V)
• Color Support: Max 1B
• Color Gamut: 99% (DCI Coverage)
• Refresh Rate: 175Hz
• Features: HDR True Black 400, HDR10+, Tizen OS, Eco Light Sensor, Eye Saver Mode, Flicker Free, Quantum Dot Colour, Game Mode, Image Size, AMD FreeSync Premium, Virtual AIM Point, Core Sync, Game Bar 2.0, Gaming Hub, HDMI-CEC, Auto Source Switch+, Adaptive Picture, Bixby, Far-Field Voice Interaction, TV Plus (AU Only), Alexa Built-in (AU, NZ Only), SmartThings App Support, Mirroring, DLNA, Tap View, Remote Access, Sound Mirroring, Google Duo, ConnectShare (USB 2.0), Microsoft 365, Wireless Display, Factory Tunning
• Ports: Mini-Display Port 1 EA, Micro HDMI 2.1 x 1, USB-C 2 EA, USB-C Charging Power (65W)
• Connectivity: Wireless LAN Built-in (WiFi 5), Bluetooth 5.2
• Audio: Built-in Speakers with Adaptive Sound
• Stand: Tilt (-2° ~ 20°), Height Adj. (120.0 ±5.0), Pivot (-3° ~ 3°)
• VESA Mount: 100 x 100 mm
• Dimensions: 813.6 x 522.3 x 192.8 mm (with stand)
• Weight: 7.5 kg (with stand)

Samsung recently expanded its Odyssey G7 series with Samsung Odyssey G70B 4K 144Hz monitor models: LS28BG702ENXGO (28-inch) and LS32BG702ENXGO (32-inch) differ only in screen size. Samsung G70B monitors have an IPS panel with 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels), a maximum refresh rate of 144 Hz, and a contrast ratio of 1000:1.