It's Worth it! Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 Unboxing and Review! | G85SB Curved Gaming Monitor 175 Hz

[@TheWyldehart]

I love the versatility of this monitor. I just got it today and right out of the box, it's amazing. I have very low end Red Dragon speakers, so the sound on this monitor is a refreshing change from what I've been using.

[@Techno.Review]

Great to hear!

[@Tripokaridos22]

How do u feel 4 monhts later does it worth it ? I dont care about True Blacks, i care about motion is it Ok compared to a Good Alienware IPS monitor ? Some say that Oled have Flicker and motion problems , Rtings also . Have u Tried PUBG ???

[@iamkrishsiva]

What about Warzone ? 😍

[@WowSuchFrames]

@@Techno.Review I see blurry and ghosting play on your footage dude, care to explain? Is it 100% without any kind of ghosting or blur or not at the end of the day?

[@xdynamics2561]

Been using it for a couple months paired with the 4090 and it's been great. All modern games support 21:9 so that's not a problem but some games don't support 21:9 cutscenes which is annoying.

[@MiguelAngel-qt2em]

On this monitor is it possible to play the SuperGame... ❤RemnanT_2❤ in full screen...21:9🙄??

[@Tripokaridos22]

I am considering buy that monitor also coming from a good ips panel Alienware, I am ok with low brightness and bad reflection and Burn in and fringing . All i want is smooth motion and no Flicker and there are some videos Rtings that say that there is Flicker and also on forums on All oled they say motion is bad if the FPS are not locked . What do u think ? do u play with locked fps ?

[@xdynamics2561]

@@Tripokaridos22 Yeah, I play with locked FPS if it's more than 200. I have never noticed any flicker.

[@Magnisus]

Removing the wrap should be the last step, unless you are into salty fingers spots.

[@Techno.Review]

You're right lmao

[@alexandrerossi3553]

Can you connect a wireless head set like AirPods or the Xbox wireless headset directly to the monitor?

[@funduck2]

yes yo8 can

[@UncleEdson]

And they finally released the FW update on their website which fixes the wake up issue people face. I’m super stoked this monitor finally can be considered good.

[@Techno.Review]

That's great to hear!

[@shuny11r23]

do you have to go to their website and download it or can I do it through the monitor itself?

[@MiguelAngel-qt2em]

On this monitor is it possible to play the SuperGame... ❤RemnanT_2❤ in full screen...21:9🙄??

[@0newithmisery]

Nope, its still not fixed. I returned this piece of crap.

[@BrewTx]

@@shuny11r23any word on the update process yet?

[@tolosonberg]

Do not attach the base that way. You can Crack the screen

[@AliArghavan]

9:30 Most if not all movies do come in 21:9 aspect ratio. This is not however the case for TV shows. 21:9 IS the standard aspect ratio for movies.

[@Sealoblu]

The only thing that was stopping me was the mini hdmi but now that I know it comes with it. Im sold

[@YusufAlsakka]

It doesn’t?

[@oneofAli]

@@YusufAlsakkaonly mini dpi coming in the box 👍🏻

[@rcjuancarlosuwu]

Just DP cable comes with it, no HDMI

[@oneofAli]

Yes just mini dp - dp coming within

[@igormoreira6411]

@@YusufAlsakka 1:54

[@carlosvillarreal7687]

What cable are you using to connect the ps5 to the monitor. I havent had any luck.

[@BlindBandit91]

Do you get full screen with the ps5 games ?

[@AdamWarIock]

Could you do a best settings for ps5

[@lyaslabs]

I love your video shooting style. Please, stick to it. Way fresher than almost any other video I’ve seen about this monitor, and still, all info needed is presented. Thumbs up

[@gmjakub789]

I got this for over 6 months now, video showed up and clicked out of curiosity. I can't recomend this monitor enough. Just make sure to consider the following: Burn in takes a lot longer than normally, however it will happen sooner or later. If you don't have enough money to a point where you will replace it in 2-3 years anyway (with something similar or better) do not buy this, you CANNOT go back, everything will look bad. The speakers are not enough for music, you can watch a youtube video or something like that but for anything else, just no, if you are thinking of relying on these speakers, don't do it-

[@Bobgill31]

Do you worry about the burn in problems? Or other quality issues of this monitor. Not sure if i should buy this one for $678 or the lg 34GN850-B for $529.

[@gmjakub789]

Really depends on what you want from a monitor, I see they are both gaming monitors, this once since it's OLEd the pixel response time is insane, you will see that fast motion is much more clear, for the exta 100$ I'd 100% go for the OLED, however just like a car will eventually break, OLED will eventually have burn in problems, this depending how you use it can take some years until you notice it. @@Bobgill31

[@midnightblue3285]

@@Bobgill31 Don't mind the burn in, use it wisely and have fun enjoy the oled screen

[@MichaelAmbjornsson]

Great video! I just wondering what type of micro hdmi cable u use with the ps5? I’m going to connect the screen with an Xbox series x and want the best connection option!

[@mgiraudjr]

Comes with a micro HDMI to HDMI cable

[@yourmeme1100]

@@mgiraudjrdoes it affect the resolution or quality of texture?

[@mgiraudjr]

@@yourmeme1100 tbh I haven't used it, I'm a USBC/dp guy

[@HaVocGhost]

It does not come with a micro hdmi cable

[@TheRealPaull]

can you sideload apps onto the "tv" side of this monitor?

[@ygjut5]

I purchased the Samsung G85 monitor but it doesn’t have the micro hd port on the inputs. Can someone explain the difference because I’m genuinely confused?

[@pedropierre9594]

Warms my heart to see some cables coming out of the back on your pc, all this wireless this and that some people just prefer good old cables

[@pantelistsiolas580]

Is the back metal or plastic? Samsung describes it as metal finish on their web site

[@pantelistsiolas580]

Some reviews say it has an anti reflective screen. Is that so or is it glossy?

[@ChromaCat]

So in terms of connections, I need a desktop PC with video card with a Display port in order to connect this monitor? No HDMI, no usb-C connection?

[@NetiOP1]

it has hdmi

[@mgiraudjr]

I'm using USB c that has display port and charging

[@acdyman]

Was this the 2023 model with glare or the newer model without it?

[@rbenzango]

Please do not mount the base the way he does it here. Mount the Base while the screen is still face down in the box

[@utkantelli]

Hello, can I run it on a PS5 Pro? Have you tried it? Is the image full screen?

[@zest1989]

should i buy this monitor now or wait new 2024 monitor just announced at CES day ago ?

[@funduck2]

now this.monitor is really cheap for a amazing price sure there is better monitors but unless you have a PC to 5k is not really worth getting for the money and in my opinion this monitor is the best color/gamning monitor on the market

[@Prefect99]

Why would you take screen protector off before you've assembled it 🤦‍♂

[@pandar3n459]

my thinking aswell

[@_a.d._creative_]

Is there any problems with vrr and flickering. I already ordered it when videos about flickering picture cuz of vrr started hitting me 😢

[@arhurlette]

just received this. What is the best way to connect the monitor to Surfacte laptop 7th gen? Thanks for the help

[@mynameisHuff]

The intro had me subbed immediately

[@FabioMagnoni]

Did you test the PS5 on it? What was the resolution ?

[@Guccaaa]

resolution will be 2560x1440 with blackbars

[@dominicgraciani976]

How it looks with a PS5 since the console is not compatible with wild screen?

[@weroliera]

Some games not taking up the entire screen is absolutely insane to me. I would never 16by9 till every game I play supports and does not distort game

[@Techno.Review]

That's true. A lot of console games don't support ultrawide. But, in the end if you do find a great game it should look amazing on this monitor!

[@TheWyldehart]

The Sims 2 supports ultra wide lol. I'm playing it now on this monitor. Why can the Sims 2 support ultra wide, but console games won't?

[@grahamvaughanstevens]

Consoles don’t support ultrawide.

[@internalcombustion8744]

What games don’t support 21;9 lmao ? Haven’t had a single game that djdnt support 21:9 unless you playing on a console lol

[@jaydickstein]

​@@internalcombustion8744Dragon Ball Kakarot doesn't

[@ChristianMorenoOficial]

What’s is the cable for the PC ?

[@smcremix8791]

aren't they about to release the new version of this?

[@Kona5.0]

The G9, not the G8

[@Zeremy1]

@@Kona5.0 No actually a new G8, G9 and a completely new model G6 are all coming later this year. None of them are 34 inches though. The new G8 and G6 will have flat panels, while the G9 will be curved and UW.

[@nomarxistspls90]

G9 is way too big tbh@@Zeremy1

[@AlexanderBase2004]

Would you recommend this for programming?

[@mobarakjama5570]

I'm a dev, and it's a bad idea to use an OLED for anything static for long hours.

[@dantechang8556]

can you change the scale of the screen for the p5 since my old wide screen monitor distorted the picture and pulled it super wide :(

[@WayTruthLife3]

Did you notice any issues with fringing on high contrast text and a lot aliasing/stair-stepping? I thought I had found the ideal monitor for me but was disappointed when looking at it in a tech store today. I don’t know if the demo video and settings were just doing it an injustice though. Thanks

[@LordAsmodeusGR]

Maybe the best monitor outhere, the only thing concerning me is the burn-in issues, it's easy to get burn ins ?

[@oneofAli]

Nope. It has cooling solution you dont need to be afraid bud.

[@kasadam85]

​@@oneofAliemin misin?

[@oneofAli]

@@kasadam85 Evet 1 sene kullandım 34” Oled olanı 15 gün önce sattım sıfır kondisyonda 55” arc 2. Nesil aldım çiçek gibi alet eskidendi o işler artık yok ısınma yanma vs

[@oneofAli]

@@LordAsmodeusGR btw now the best is 55” arc 2. Gen 😅 im crazy happy with it

[@umuta.1586]

@@oneofAli parlaklıkla alakalı çekincem var 250 nit olduğu yazıyor, yetiyormuydu gündüz kullanımlarda. Birde Amd gpularlada bi sorunu varmış sanırım kararsız kaldım baya.

[@catchmepls]

Hey man nice video. My monitor arrives today and I’ll like to know if the black bars are noticeable when playing games on this monitor using the PS5 since it doesn’t support 21:9 aspect ratio.

[@vr6trooper]

I need a longer cable after relocating my tower. What is the best cable to get the max 175hz?

[@MisterryFox]

Relocate it back where it was

[@dallashoward82]

How does this work with a tv mount if it does?

[@keromagdy1071]

Can i connect this monitor on my laptop core i7 asus with nividia geforce 2060 ??? I have on my pc HDMI

[@ESKATEUK]

What is it with people having an issue if something has some weight to it? Weight means quality components. It is not a negative. You’re not walking around with it strapped to your back are you, so its weight really does not matter.

[@dual-blade-main]

Does it support split screen for PC productivity?

[@KarinaMontenegro-b4w]

it doesn't work for Macbook integration :( I'm so sad. I bought it cause I saw your video and it seems to work fine for productivity until paired with a macbook air m3

[@Scrig27]

Would you recommend this monitor for a PS5? And if so does it fully fit the screen of the more common console games?

[@LightsAcapella]

The PS5 does not support ultrawide at all

[@briancrink]

@@LightsAcapellaPS5 supports 1440p. Therefore, yes it does support ultrawide.

[@monchihalz]

@@briancrinkhad this monitor for a few months now and i don't really recommend it for ps5 as the images just stretches out to fit your screen or you can go 16:9 with black bars on the side but its amazing for pc

[@kaiszymonik9837]

@@monchihalz I currently have an older model so I'm used to the stretched look I guess so I'm fine with that but I'm struggling to find anyone who uses this for PS5 that can confirm if you can get 120Hz with it or not through the micro HDMi cable

[@monchihalz]

@@kaiszymonik9837 that depends on the game like most new games have 120fps but older games are just 60

[@jinocheong9693]

i planing to buy this monitor but i worry about some game cant even play on full screen

[@keromagdy1071]

If i bought this monitor can it works on my laptop for work and gaming can i get the exact 170hz or 144hz and 2k And the cable that coming with the monitor i feel like its not a normal hdmi😊

[@brianbgood]

I got a Mini display to hdmi for my PS5 but can’t get the monitor to see it! It’s an Anker cable too! How did you connect your ps5?

[@Simlife101]

@brainbgood that won't work Hdmi display port leads only work one way. You need to use HDMI to HDMI. It's called none bi directional meaning ypu can plug into say a pc via display port and hdmi to the screen you can't go hdmi from ps5 to display port monitor. Again not bi directional so only works one way. So you need to use HDMI mini to HDMI standard. Plug standard end into your ps5 and ini hdmi into the monitor. Why did you use display port begin with Confused? Hdmi/display port leads only work in one direction

[@MiguelAngel-qt2em]

On this monitor is it possible to play the SuperGame... ❤RemnanT_2❤ in full screen...21:9🙄??

[@ShareMyGadgetHouse]

Can you suggest this monitor for work (Digital marketing manager) connected with MacBook Pro m3 16"? Just want to try OLED technology.

[@KarinaMontenegro-b4w]

don't recommend it. it doesn't pair well. I have macbook pro m3 15" and text is so fringy, and it doesn't even let you do full screen. I'm so bummed. lost $1200.

[@hameedlasi3719]

I have HUAWEI MateView GT 34'' VA monitor should I sell it and buy SAMSUNG OLED G8 34" 2024 model ?

[@basejumping2424]

I’m assuming this would be better to buy it from Best Buy and get the geek squad warranty as it covers burn in in their warranty?

[@tenebb]

is this monitor has g sync ? it does not tell in the description

[@gurpindersinghmuttar]

So does it include hdmi cable with the monitor? Or do we need to buy one separately for our ps5

[@MisterryFox]

You need to buy a mini hdmi to hdmi

[@jonathanjutremcohen1803]

How do you Connect your ps5 to The Samsung odessy oled g8?

[@YissayahArielHayah]

I hate when ppl don’t answer certain questions. I’ve been wondering if it looks to stretched out and it seems like every question about console gaming wasn’t answered

[@Michellejonson-c4t]

I use a HDMI Cable that connects to both the monitor and ps5

[@ZeotyXBL]

Why do people buy ultrawides for consoles…they dont support ultrawides WHATSOEVER

[@joegonzales2218]

What cable do you guys use to get the most from your ps5 on this screen

[@TJY2K]

The one that comes with the PS5 is an hdmi 2.1

[@rcjuancarlosuwu]

@@TJY2K You can't since this screen has mini HDMI, you gotta buy one and it has to be 2.1

[@TJY2K]

@@rcjuancarlosuwu oh you're right. I didn't see that

[@HZ_RC]

Micro hdmi to hdmi 2.1

[@guerrinsaintil4505]

I have this but i cant find a micro hdmi for my ps5 which one do you have

[@jhojanoful]

Compra cable Micro hdmi a hdmi

[@carlossantanalechuga7911]

I just bought this same model for less than $600 in USA a few days ago (October 2024). Thanks for your review!

[@0newithmisery]

I bought it about 3 weeks ago in Germany for €670. It was actually a good deal, if only this monitor wasn't absolute junk. The problems with waking up, the fact that this damn thing just doesn't switch on and off properly with the PC together and sometimes doesn't even get a signal at all via DP, made me give up. I returned it.

[@arodr071]

Great review! Thanks alot

[@jorgeluisfernandez2560]

Do you recommend this monitor? I want g9 but its too big for my desktop but im afraid that this g8 is 2022 model 1 gen of oled

[@adammcbride177]

This one actually beat out the g9 in top monitors list

[@aitorglez6719]

Hii. Does it have an adobe rgb color space? thankss

[@nicktan4530]

How are you able to get it at $900 ? I can only get it at $1000

[@WarlordX7]

I want to get this, but i was told to buy a displayport 2.1 for the best quality possible, but you say the port is displayport 1.4. Is that going to affect it too negatively or will it be ok if i use a displayport 2.1 instead of the 1.4 that comes with it?

[@ChanticoChulo]

you mean hdmi 2.1 Display port 1.4 is the highest display port and it does 8k 60 hz and 4k 144 hz

[@aminb6529]

Samsung g3 24 inch better vs asus vg27VQ???

[@Techno.Review]

Hi! Sure, for gaming, the ASUS VG27VQ might offer a more immersive experience with its larger 27-inch screen, potentially higher refresh rates, and adaptive sync technology. The Samsung G3's smaller size could potentially provide slightly faster response times, but it might sacrifice some immersion. Consider whether you prioritize screen size and visual quality or prioritize faster response times when choosing between the two for gaming.

[@richardwong3744]

What monitor would you recommend for work (excel, gmail, multiple windows etc) and casual gaming with PS5? I know it’s prob better to have dedicated work monitor but have been trying to find a monitor with hdmi 2.1. Potentially buy a gaming PC in the future. Thxs!

[@Manuel6498]

it can do 120 fps on the ps5?

[@cgavfc1874]

No

[@kaiszymonik9837]

@@cgavfc1874 it can't ? says online it should be able too through the micro HDMI port provided you have a cable that allows it

[@midnightblue3285]

@@kaiszymonik9837 You need to buy a usp dock

[@topserfromshell2857]

@@midnightblue3285 it will affect the quality of the screen?

[@ZeotyXBL]

Dont buy ultrawide for consoles. They dont work 😭

[@anthonybaker4791]

Would this be good for the ps5 pro

[@flipmanonline]

Do you use HDR? Im on a 4080 with this monitor. Still not happy with hdr quality

[@_ATHENODOROS_]

Why not?

[@flipmanonline]

@@_ATHENODOROS_ some weird issues. With lighting.

[@jitendrawadhane]

How to get 21:9 aspect ratio for content?

[@Lx-_Cxrsed]

If i play ps4 games on this monitor will i have the black bars ? Also same if i play ps5 games?

[@chrisbullock6477]

One of the upsides is that its also a smart monitor with a remote and apps which gives it something beyond the normal ultrawide or monitor in general.

[@nishantpratap99]

Damn editing🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Bobgill31]

Do you worry about the burn in problems? Or other quality issues of this monitor. Not sure if i should buy this one for $678 or the lg 34GN850-B for $529.

[@oneofAli]

There is no burn in on that monitor ever. You can go for it

[@jackoberto01]

This is always gonna be a potential issue with OLEDs. But it should be fine for a couple of years

[@oneofAli]

Not even seen one sample yet bud for that one

[@jackoberto01]

@@oneofAli Take a look at Rtings OLED burn-in test 10 month update they should the G8 and a few other monitors. Burn-in is especially noticeable at 5% gray. All OLEDs do experience burn-in with time and more likely if you play a lot of static content on it.

[@jackoberto01]

​@@oneofAli If you take a look at Rtings video 10 month burn in update they show the Odyssey G8 and a few other monitors suffering from burn in. Especially at 5% gray. There's not a single OLED display out there that has completely solved burn in it's an inherit flaw to the technology.

[@Stormybotter]

how do you play at 120 fps? when I connect the micro hd cable to the ps5 or xbox series I can't play above 1080p at 120fps, if I try to increase the resolution to the maximum it reaches a maximum of 60hz. (the micro hd cable I use should support 2k up to 240hz. I read several comments under the video like mine to which you didn't give an answer, better not to advertise if you don't know what you're talking about.

[@kaiszymonik9837]

So I haven't bought this monitor yet but I'm thinking about it ! Online it say this monitor can fun 4K at 120Hz is that not the case ? I have seen a fair few cable online that can support that too, unsure wether I should buy this monitor as I'm trying to get 120Hz

[@frisiidescendant2200]

To support 1440p at 120 fps you need HDMI 2.1 to reach above 120Hz. This is a cable that comes with Xbox Series X or otherwise labeled as "Ultra High Speed". So, yes your micro HDMI cable can support 2k up to 240hz, but can it support 120 fps? Let's say you have all the right cables and it all matches up. Here is the issue: Xbox Series X cannot handle Ultrawide Monitors. At best Xbox Series X can handle a 16:9 ratio. At 21:9 (Ultra Wide Monitor), it will still work, but you will have black bars on the side. In order to use 120Hz you have to also explicitly set that refresh rate in the display settings, otherwise it will use 60Hz by default. (Display settings of the monitor). Hope this helps you !

[@lyaslabs]

I love the monitor and would buy it immediately, if it wasn’t for mostly office work in my case. OLED still suffers from burn in, there is no solution for that yet. 😢 but I still love it

[@l-nemigo-d-losdioses8185]

I bought It and…. with my Mac mini looks great!! , but on my ps5 and my switch the screen get stretched and a little bit awful , I thought there was a setting to put the ps5 games in “wide mode” but there isn’t, definitely is not a good choice to play , i tried the breath of the wild and i thought it gonna look beautiful but it didn’t , i was looking for videos before I bought it and on KZbin they look good , but its not the same in first person , its a good choice for pc or mac monitor but for play on ps5 and switch i do not recommend it, I didn’t try on pc games because I don’t have any pc 😅

[@murderone801]

Brightness sounds low on paper. In real use it's more than you actually need. For me, bigger problem is the fact that you get ''only'' 120hz if you turn off game mode.... That pretty much sucks.

[@andreyvyasenya]

One of the best videos in the monitor! Do you know if there is a way to “crop” in when playing console games? Was able to get it for $750 with my gov discount. Super excited!

[@LeftBehind666]

Gov discount? Where?

[@TheRealPaull]

got it with student discount 711$

[@LowKeyContender]

you call that a discount?? soft

[@god754]

I recently got this monitor and connected to ps5 and my reds look pink ? Any possible help

[@Lior__plays]

How is it so far?

[@LMia-un3tg]

Can I connect my Astro A50x?

[@ryanmac4554]

this is a late comment but I'm wondering if Samsung still has quality control issues because i don't necessarily want to dish out the cash if I'm gonna get a POS when i open it. if anyone has any info it would be greatly appreciated!

[@dragoonxgamer]

i am thinking to buy it can tell me whats the issue with it?

[@dnatech4477]

Just picked up a G5 for under $250! WalMart Sale

[@heihachichichan8910]

anyone has the same problem with this monitor that you need to do annoying updates like every 3-4 days to improve graphic performance?

[@Angeldepaz1232]

Does this monitor supports full screen on ps5 ?

[@bodx_._0629]

no, actually looking for a solution for that problem

[@ZeotyXBL]

@@bodx_._0629solution is: dont buy an ultrawide for consoles. They dont support it at all

[@lesboubous7328]

Bonjour peut on brancher une ps5 dessus ?

[@igorbroshchan1537]

Why can’t you play full screen on gaming console like Xbox

[@ViralWatchMedia]

PS5 doesnt support 21:9 aspect ratio so the image will be horribly stretched and not look proper, either that or you have black bars on each side and thus the center image will be burned in.

[@funduck2]

i had this problem to but just go into settings and then video go and ch

[@TheRealPaull]

DROP THE VID@@funduck2

[@NoneNa-uf6qc]

@@funduck2 can you please do a video it would be a big help 🙏🏻

[@FlameCreations]

Can you connect an xbox series x to it?

[@dragoonxgamer]

now in my place it is priced at around $999(USD for your convenience )

[@artisticgoose3747]

Ma brotha! Don't ever install a screen to base like that, keep the screen in a box, then intstall the base until it clicks, and then remove it from box and remove screen protector. I see ya fearless man, big man ting, but don't be no fool

[@moea5298]

To the people who worry about burn in: you can give extra care to the OLED and get the exceptional visuals you want. But there's nothing you can do to an LCD to get the exceptional visuals you want.

[@jackshonkwiler]

This works with PS5?

[@funduck2]

yes in fact it does but you will need to do somethings in the ps5 settings to make it fully look good

[@ZeotyXBL]

No they dont. Ultrawides dont work on console

[@ZeotyXBL]

@@funduck2thats a cap my guy

[@2kgamerz434]

got one in a sale today for 750 pounds , cant wait to use it with my new rig

[@toxenhd2310]

Is it good?

[@travisderby115]

How do I hook a ps5 up to it

[@ZeotyXBL]

Dont buy an ultrawide for console

[@Brakka86]

I just got this with 20% off. Imo worth.

[@RobertVoutiritsa]

Idk, i still the 32" neo g8 is the better option for gaming, period.

[@bullshark1152]

No HDR10. That is a bummer.

[@iGoatonPS]

I love my Neo g8 🥰

[@SmoothTiger]

it's not worth it. Had this monitor 9 months and the fact that the sleep issue is still not resolved is a really not acceptable.

[@xqcreviews]

they fixed it in december!

[@xdynamics2561]

What firmware are you on? I'm on latest and I don't have any issues waking from sleep on DP

[@realslushy]

I’m on the latest firmware 1603, mind you i had to manually install via usb from Samsung’s support website.

[@monacocross4241]

lg 45 inch best monitor 240mhz

[@chrisbullock6477]

SMART Monitor since there's no tv turner not sure why its called smart tv.