Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 4K 240Hz monitor launches for $1,499

The Odyssey Neo G8 has arrived, months after Samsung revealed the 4K 240Hz monitor for gaming at CES 2022. The Samsung Neo G8 is finally available for $1,499.99 in the US.

The 32-inch model has a VA panel with 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels), up to 240 Hz refresh rate, and extreme 1000 R curvature. The HDR properties include both HDR10+ and HDR10+ gaming and can fall back on a peak brightness of 1000 cd/m². The backlight is supported by Quantum Dots and Mini LEDs, with 1196 dimming zones at the start.

The contrast ratio is 1,000,000:1, the response time is 1 ms (gray to gray), the color depth is 10 bits, and the DCI-P3 coverage is 95 percent. FreeSync Premium Pro is represented as the anti-tearing technology, which consequently also works in games with active HDR. The Samsung G8 Neo also includes G-Sync-compatible Adaptive Sync, a black stabilizer, a picture-in-picture mode, and lighting effects with CoreSync functionality.

The range of interfaces includes two HDMI 2.1 inputs, a DisplayPort 1.4, a USB 3.0 hub, and a headphone output. The Samsung Odyssey G8 Neo can be rotated, tilted, height adjusted, and pivoted. A VESA mount (100 x 100 mm), a blue light filter, and a flicker-free backlight have also been considered. The typical power consumption of the 4K 240Hz monitor, the back of which is white, is estimated at 74 watts.

Price and availability

Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 4K 240Hz monitor costs $1,499.99 and is already available to buy on the Amazon.com website.

Samsung Neo G8 specifications

• Display: 32-inch VA panel
• Curvature: 1000R
• Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160 pixels
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Brightness: 350 (Typical) / 1000 (Peak)
• Static Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1
• Contrast Ratio Static: 1,000,000:1
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio: Mega DCR
• Viewing Angle: 178°(H)/178°(V)
• Response Time: 1ms (GTG)
• Color Support: Max 1B
• Color Gamut: (DCI Coverage) 95% (Typ)
• Refresh Rate: 240Hz
• Features: HDR10+, HDR10+ Gaming, Quantum HDR 2000, Picture-In-Picture, Eye Saver Mode, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, Flicker Free, Off Timer Plus, Black Equalizer, Low Input Lag Mode, Refresh Rate Optimizer, Super Arena Gaming UX, Virtual AIM Point, Eco Light Sensor, Auto Source Switch+, Adaptive Picture, Ultrawide Game View, Quantum Dot Color, Core Sync, Factory Tuning Calibration
• Color Modes: Custom/FPS/RTS/RPG/Sports/sRGB/Cinema/Dynamic Contrast
• Ports: HDMI 2.1 2 EA, Display Port 1.4 1 EA, Headphone jack, USB Ports 2, USB Hub 3.0, HDCP 2.2 (Micro HDMI)
• Stand: Height Adj. (120.0 ±5.0), Tilt (-9.0º(± 2°) ~ 13.0º(± 2°)), Swivel (-15.0º ~ 15.0º), Pivot (-92.0º(± 2°) ~ 92.0º(± 2°))
• VESA Mounting: 100 x 100 mm
• Dimensions: 29.1″ x 23.9″ x 12.2″ (with stand)
• Weight: 19.6 lbs (with stand)

Along with the Neo G8, Samsung has also made available the Odyssey Neo G7 curved gaming monitor offers a 4K resolution, a 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms GtG response time, and up to 1,000 nits of brightness, and is priced at $1,299.99.