Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD/S32DG80) - A Matte Challenger to the Glossy Standard?

[@gillgallart1484]

I got this monitor for $700 from a guy that didnt have time to enjoy it..and wow..it got me back to playing video games again..and the built in apps like netflix youtube etc..plus the speakers..man this is awesome

[@accountname-tu2om]

Damn man that was a steal at that price. I've just ordered this but I'm not a fan of matte finish and I'm having second thoughts!

[@gillgallart1484]

@ the matte doesnt really bother me broski the colors still pops and your getting a lot of features for the price being..having movie and entertainment apps are a big plus and the operating system is very snappy i got lucky on finding it for the price but even at 1k online right now i would still buy

[@accountname-tu2om]

@@gillgallart1484 Thanks for the reassurance haha. The site I got it from has already adjusted the price back to 1,400 euro. I grabbed it for 999 just in time! I'm actually excited to get it now, checking UPS app every 30 min.

[@cha0ss0ldier-4]

@@accountname-tu2omthe matte finish is not a typical one. It’s by far the best I’ve ever seen and basically look semi gloss when in use

[@dysphunc]

Note the Tizen OS allows TV level calibration of the screen in HDR - allowing for a completely customizable HDR experience.

[@Keivz]

The importance of this cannot be overstated.

[@ghinochips5842]

Thx 4 this Point. I have to decide between the g80sd and the fo32u2p. I have to send one back. The price difference is €500. I think the Samsung is very good but I can't get it to be quite as bright. The colors are also a bit too strong. If I can adjust it a bit better, I'll keep the g8. It's just nuances.

[@ゼノソード]

Last month buy this, it's like a 32 inch smart tv, the built-in Tizen system on the screen is pretty good, and the effect of upscaling to 4K is very significant.

[@RTINGSComputer]

Glad to hear you're enjoying the purchase! 😄

[@ragefires]

Thanks the only place to come compare monitors!

[@hugevibez]

I dunno, the matte definitely seems to help with ambient light black lift that exists due to the lack of a polarizer on QD Oled? Like, the screen off on the video definitely looks less gray than my ultrawide qd-oled did. I definitely prefer the clarifity of glossy, but it's not a bad choice for the panel technology.

[@Capybarainahumansuit]

this is a game changer for me. I was desperately looking for a gaming pc with a arc port. its 100% what im going to get.

[@dinospumoni8255]

I wish Samsung would ditch the silver bezel, or at least release this one in black as well.

[@accountname-tu2om]

It's awful. It actually looks cheap, to be honest.

[@dinospumoni8255]

@@accountname-tu2om I found it really distracting in games with dark scenes. I was playing Dead Space Remake and there's scenes that are so dark and I found my eyes focusing on the bezel instead of the game.

[@yaek7311]

I think it looks great. That "aluminum" look makes it higher quality than the plain black plastic to my eyes.

[@91bdaniels]

I own this monitor and it’s amazing! I find my self watching my favorite shows on it more than gaming. You can’t go wrong with this one it’s perfect for my ps5!

[@DrakonR]

A TV would be a much better purchase.

[@xxx333mmm]

@@DrakonR haha yes something like lg c3 oled ;

[@MrMarco91320]

​ I think so too.. I have this monitor but.. Mmm..

[@tobiasmuratorebeck1794]

Which settings are you use for the ps5?

[@undercovermc]

@@DrakonR that's correct for people who mostly consume media or play single player games. For people who play competitive games, even the best 42" TV is way too big

[@ALFGamingTV]

thank you for your hard work.👍

[@RTINGSComputer]

Thank you for the support! 😄

[@Tay-j4e]

Thank you for providing console compatibility with pictures other reviews didnt provide that i know im in the minority as a console gamer looking forward to more videos from you guys

[@RTINGSComputer]

Glad to hear we could help! Thanks for the kind words and support 😄

[@WowSuchFrames]

@@RTINGSComputer Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD/S32DG80 vs Odyssey G8 LS34BG850SUXEN ?? Please answer back, maybe do a video, please

[@rahuldharmendran2770]

@@WowSuchFrames the first is a 4k 32 inch 240hz monitor and the second is a 3440×1440 34 inch 175hz monitor. This is the main difference. Edit: also the first monitor is flat and the second is curved.

[@rahuldharmendran2770]

Sir may I know did you include burn in as a disadvantage in every OLED monitor review or just for this monitor for a particular reason?

[@sim-is-cool]

Hell yeah more Rtings content, I'm not gonna say no to that.

[@prismatica2389]

Finally an Rtings channel

[@isaachy777]

Would be cool if matte gloss hybrids were more popular

[@SinnfullDuck]

Would love to see a 42-43" mini led that's good. I play some games but do alot of work in photoshop and the auto dimming and burn in of oled isn't going to work for me. I just can't find a good alternative that doesn't cost a kidney or two.

[@adriankoch964]

this

[@ChAnZeEMi]

There the Samsung tv the oddysey Neo g7 that was a tv around 43"

[@Adrianek81]

Great channel,you got my sub🔥

[@RTINGSComputer]

Amazing, thank you for the sub! 😄♥

[@ALI.x]

I'm glad I didn't watch this video before buying, it makes the matte coating look horrendous. Nothing like in real life.

[@jeremykarlsson2684]

I recently got it but had to return it since it would go into sleep and refuse to wake up. Got a blank screen, menus didn't appear but I could her menu navigation sounds when using the remote. I managed to make it work again once when that happened, but after the second time it never woke up again. I'd avoid this if you're looking for a monitor.

[@CastIronEric]

AW3225QF or PG32UCDM?

[@CreaLune]

Samsung G8👌👍

[@michaelwilkerson2345]

@@CreaLunefacts!!!

[@H3LLGHA5T]

Will you do videos on the other 4k OLEDs as well?

[@RTINGSComputer]

Yes! We have a few coming soon, so keep your eyes peeled! 👀

[@H3LLGHA5T]

@@RTINGSComputer great to hear! I'll look out for them

[@Tripokaridos22]

Thank u GOD matte panel now we can use it at day also...

[@xvnbm]

Buy curtains my friend. They cost like 20€.

[@Tripokaridos22]

@@xvnbm First of all Its Stupid to Have 1.200 euro Monitor and House with 20 Euro Curtains , Its like u have a Ferrari and your house is a cave. Secondly Its a Home we Spend so much money to Architects so the House has Light and Air paying Huge Windows and i will make it Dark just because Some Stupid people wasn't clever enough to use Antiglare Coating on expensive panel ? Unless Unless u Are a Vampire ... Then Yeah u have a Point !!!

[@xvnbm]

@@Tripokaridos22 That image ruining coating isn't anything smart, it works by destroying the image. You can locate your computer in a way that you can use it in dark. Learn to use your brain.

[@t_pagz]

Does the Tizen OS get in the way of the user experience of you have no intentions on using the apps? I ask because I have a Samsung smart tv and over the years it has significantly slowed down due to the smart os.

[@Giroutte]

Tizen is actually snappy and very responsive on this monitor. I had the same concern when I got it but Tizen runs great on this one.

[@PaulDickson7]

Why the silver frame Samsung?

[@ahmedtetauni2813]

Is the smart view feature available

[@DarnellMckenzieDr3stunna]

What are optimal settings for the ps5 ?

[@seppeseppe-jq7nr]

Perfect screen for a perfect price... dont trust the kiddys and reviewer Very happy ❤

[@Irritategaming]

Glossy does pop better but as someone who spends up to 12 hours looking at the screen, my matte monitor helps with my eye strain. My LG oled TV has glossy screen and is super bright but even at minimum brightness it still hurts my eyes after a couple of hours.

[@j8457]

With this monitor, are you able to quickly switch between 2 input sources or do you have to go through a bunch of menus? Edit: In case anyone is reading this, it's just 3 button presses to switch inputs, or you can say a voice command to switch.

[@TheRunpoker]

What about PWM flickering?

[@adriankoch964]

Shouldn't be an issue with qdoled. (VRR flicker is, though)

[@jilherme]

ok, this text clarity section is awesome. Is the monitor usable at 200% scaling?

[@adriankoch964]

Would a 32" 1080p screen be usable for you? That's what 200% scaling kinda does to a 4k 32" screen in term of screen estate.

[@jilherme]

@@adriankoch964 I don't know. People usually use 5K displays at 28" to get better text clarity. I asked this because of fractional scaling not outputting sharp text

[@miguelveloso3105]

To play ps5 it's better SDR or HDR ?

[@francois-olivierhoizey7354]

How does it compare to the M8 black level and contrast wise in a dark room?

[@dardunki]

Is this monitor compatible with NVIDIA G-SYNC? Its specification states that it is G-Sync Compatible. Does this mean that the RTX 4000 series card will take full advantage of its capabilities, or will there be any limitations due to the fact that it is not a full-fledged G-Sync?

[@k1k685]

What made you guys decide to rate this monitor over the alienware aw3225qf? I'm torn between these two monitors. My room only has one window, which is behind my monitor, so ambient light won't be a huge issue. With that being said, do you still think the samsung is superior?

[@RTINGSComputer]

Mostly because it was a more recent product release, if you're curious to see the differences between the two monitors, use our comparison tool to help you decide: www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/compare/dell-alienware-aw3225qf-vs-samsung-odyssey-oled-g8-g80sd-s32dg80/46677/63127?usage=4112&threshold=0.10

[@k1k685]

@@RTINGSComputer Thanks for the link, I will check it out. Also, one last question, if I throw the MSI 321URX in the mix do you still prefer the Samsung monitor?

[@RTINGSComputer]

The MSI is a fantastic monitor, but we are currently recommending the Samsung due to its lower price and similar performance and because it's extremely hard to find the MSI monitor anywhere right now!

[@3_kids_one_shot726]

So using a monitor light bar is t the best idea on qoled then?

[@Jonnykirk123]

Can you test to see if it does a automatic pixel refresh as ive never had a notification for mine

[@BurningDrake39]

any plans for the g6 model?

[@RTINGSComputer]

Keep your eyes peeled! 👀👀

[@Brytech1216]

My peak brightness when set to high is dimmer than when it’s set to medium in game mode? I’m not sure how to fix it

[@ROBERTOXA3]

Is the difference in color accuracy between the two noticeable compared to the MSI? Since the MSI has a rating of 9.8 and the G80SD 8.5, or can it only be distinguished using the tools you use?

[@thaares]

What about g60sd review? Does it also have tizen os?

[@razor2049]

Nope

[@احمدليث-ب6ه]

Would you recommend buying it for only $1400 this screen is available in my country

[@RTINGSComputer]

We currently have it rated as the best gaming monitor you can buy, if you can get it at a discount then that's even better! At the end of the day, it's up to you on how much you want to spend!

[@FuncleChuck]

Here for it

[@adidan7256]

In which mode do I make the color Color Accuracy settings? SDR mode or HDR mode?

[@daniellevant3232]

You can actually connect a USB DAC to it as well for external audio, not only an HDMI ARC device.

[@conorstewart2214]

Really? If so that removes one of the main limitations and that is its lack of a 3.5mm jack. Does it also have Bluetooth too?

[@wymanbartlett4648]

you can also use bluetooth speakers

[@frieza7]

What is the best configuration for a PS5 pro? And what’s the best PS5 pro HDR configuration?

[@Fufux0rs]

There are 50 videos about that

[@tobiasmuratorebeck1794]

Hello, i tried to find the best settings for using this screen on my ps5 but i really cant figure it out based on your review. Do you offer a good setting callibration for this screen on a ps5?

[@dysphunc]

I had to take mine for a repair centre - DSC issues. Flickering and random signal loss, more than likely just bad firmware. Redditors with AMD GPUs have no issues as it uses Freesync, but on NVIDIA it just uses HDMI VRR and not the Freesync to Gsync handshake. I'm just hoping for a refund to be issued, but I'm worried it'll just be handed back in worse condition than I left it as they're quite fragile.

[@laciani85]

this monitor have heatsink dynamic

[@musicxxa6678]

it looks great but man it should be a bit more brighter for hdr. it's even less bright than other qd oled monitors despite having advanced cooling

[@conorstewart2214]

That could be to try and mitigate burn in. Also from RTINGS testing the brightness is still pretty good, compared to the mpg 321urx it has lower peak brightness but higher brightness on some window sizes.

[@Brytech1216]

For some reason if you change the peak brightness to medium or off it’s a lot brighter than peak brightness high. I’m not sure why but I changed it to medium which is around 500 nits and it’s plenty bright

[@freo2997]

​@@Brytech1216thank you for this

[@Piichiichi]

You can connect to a sound bar via Bluetooth

[@Xrm550]

Then you'll have audio lag. Even the top tier Bluetooth options have some latency

[@tails21c]

My brother bought this monitor. Matte was a disappointment but the taizen was a game changer it was decent for common usage in daylight

[@ah-ys8gs]

Hi thx for review. Do u guys know what version of dp cable this includes? Not sure if i have to buy my own dp1.4 or not. Thx again

[@Mpaknang]

1.4 DSC

[@fawnkhawn]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS lets goo i wouldd love rtings style review for computer monitors. let abby do the one for the c4 42.

[@TwinkleTutsies]

thats a TV and im sure they've done it already

[@miguelveloso3105]

this monitor have any setting to clean pixel like the asus ( cleaning pixel ) ?

[@freo2997]

Since it's a smart monitor I think they have it

[@yjas8904]

how is this with netflix hdr?

[@Mpaknang]

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[@TheKazragore]

Still waiting for the 43" size category to be graced with these technologies.

[@CaryZhang-u5m]

Is it just me or does this monitor always occasionally have black screens that last for 2 or 3 seconds and then turns back on? It is deeply annoying

[@Fufux0rs]

My ps4 does that with my 2017 samsung. weird

[@michaelmiller5601]

please do a video with the little brother g60sd

[@RTINGSComputer]

It's coming! 👀

[@michaelmiller5601]

@@RTINGSComputer a lot of brands uses the 1440p 360hz samsung panel, it would be nice how Samsung presents his best

[@Joker-TMF]

I just bought this monitor in sold and i dont know about matte or glossy for oled but pairing this monitor with my ps5 is really good but now with all comment about matte and glossy not sure if i made the good choice

[@LakedaimonII]

Don't listen the glossy vs matte clown guys mate. If you have the absolute light control of your room glossy it's ok. If not, go matte. One of the best Oled TV on the market, samsung s95D has the same matte finish and it's amazing.

[@Tengri_COD]

Can you make this monitor 24inch changing the aspect ratio with the in-monitor settings? I dont own a pc but a PS5, I play competitive call of duty and besides that i play a lot of story games. But for only my cod experience I need a 24inch screen size? Can you please tell me if this is adjustable playing console.

[@conorstewart2214]

I don’t think so. For that you would probably be better looking at the dual mode LG OLEDs.

[@kry1429]

this or LG 32 oled 240hz/480hz

[@j3t_stream]

You should put 4k version in the title at least. Yes Samsung socks at naming but you can try to clarify

[@RTINGSComputer]

We've changed it to clarify which model it is, thank you! 🤝

[@dragoonxgamer]

i am confused between 86.8cm (34") G8 OLED Gaming Monitor with 0.1ms response time and 175hz refresh rate and 80 cm Odyssey OLED G8 Gaming Monitor with 240 Hz refresh rate and 0.03 ms (GtG) response time I wanna go 4k but i also like ultra wide cant decide in between also this hdr issue with amd cards BRUH

[@accountname-tu2om]

Why put a matte finish on a monitor that's primary going to be used for gaming or media consumption? This wont be in an office where you cant control the light in the environment. Dell choosing to make their curved was equally as perplexing. Unfortunately in Europe all the other 4k Oled options are between 300 - 500 euro more.

[@Khüchten]

Samsung's obsession with matte needs to studied. Their phones and tablets have extra coating starting from their latest line up, their tv-monitor hybrid is matte, every monitor they release is matte with no room for diversity. So far only their TV's are safe from this hazy madness.

[@bradh6185]

I'm shopping for a pc.

[@dysphunc]

Having this screen one this bothers me that I think bothers a lot of PC gamers with very hi refresh 4K monitors - no option to disable DSC. I love playing OW and Fortnite at 240fps but I want to play some high fidelity games tuned to my PC. On my Samsung M7 I can run Star Wars Outlaws at 1800p with DLSS Balanced on my RTX 4070 and it looks fantastic. On this monitor I it would look at incredible locked to 80fps at 1800p but I can't do that. It's 1440p which looks notably worse or 4K which can't hold 60fps. First world problems indeed.

[@ElmorQuistin]

Open dlss on ultra performance ?

[@ilkerdemirci3720]

looks horrible under studio lights

[@JCDGreat]

Glossy is no better

[@e21big]

If you think matt isn't an issue - give us the contrast value. It's objectively and measurably worse while the pro part is actually subjective. This is a problem with OLED testing honestly, most took objective approach to testing until something doesn't fit their narrative, then any objectivity is threw off the window (everybody talked about OLED response time but no nothing about banding, suttering at low frame rate, grey uniformity while they are visual artefacts all the same)

[@11Icazo22]

Because it’s not relevant lol. The difference is negligible at best

[@meteor1522]

@@11Icazo22 Lol no, The difference is really noticeable. I bought it and returned it because the blacks, colors, and contrast looked way too dull compared to my glossy C3. Even their top-of-the-line S95D TV looks soft and lifeless vs last years S95C because of this matte coating.

[@User-ys7cb]

​@@meteor1522 S95D looks "soft and lifeless" lmao, these comments just keep getting funnier

[@conorstewart2214]

Have you measured it yourself? If not how can you say it is “objectively and measurably worse”?

[@whosthisgirltommy]

my wig flew off

[@MarcAureIe]

I bought the alienware, the samsung and the Aorus, I kept the alienware. I strongly disagree with your opinion on matte qd-oled, to me it looks awful in a bright environment, like at 0:41 or 3:25, the entire display is white / hazy. The overall image is grey and contrast terrible. The AW was so much better in my very bright room. Even your data says otherwise (even though close numbers like those might not be significant) : - Total reflexion of the G8 is 2.1% while glossy qd-oled are 1.2% - Same for the indirect reflexions (1.6% vs 0.7%)

[@meteor1522]

Totally agree. I returned mine too.currently deciding between Aorus and Asus.People coming from IPS might not notice, but if you’ve had OLED before, this will disappoint you. The picture looks washed out, dull, and soft because of that matte film they put on the screen to hide their QD raised black problem.

[@gabrielgon3408]

Just bought it to work from home, not game at all 😂

[@RTINGSComputer]

Good luck with your.. work 😂

[@aowstrife]

Bought this monitor and I am not impressed. I was aware of the matte finish and heard plenty of reviewers talk about how it wasn't to noticeable and seemed to be an improvement compared to other matte finishes while the also raving about how good the colors were. In my opinion, the matte finish ruins the monitor. The colors look washed. Sitting next to a glossy oled monitor it looks like a budget monitor. The richness of the colors is completely eliminated. The screen also has a slight haziness to it. It just doesn't look sharp. It is so bad that I thought I might have been scammed and somehow this wasn't a QD-OLED screen. Sadly, it is. It just isn't any good.

[@CrowbarBallad]

That's a shame. I was hoping to see someone comment something like this. Saw the S95D with it's matte coating on the other day, same 65" size as my S95B and the difference was very noticeable... It's good OLED is getting a whole lot more resilient, which is great, but really it should be glossy in a dark room to really enjoy it. I'm stuck on whether to get the AW3225QF or this. The LG 32GS95UE is the perfect looking display, but not good enough to justify the price. 2025 I guess 🤞

[@playbox1222]

Se puede ajustar la pantalla a 27” o 24” para juegos competitivos? (Obviando que quedarían franjas negras)

[@crithi1401]

Such a great monitor. But the bezel, that silver bezel, it's just too distracting. I cannot fathom why samsung didn't just put a nice thin coat of black over the front.

[@freo2997]

I have and old lg lcd tv 720p with the same silver bezel, never felt distracting by them

[@googlehelpdesk]

Had the G80SD and I would skip it if you use dark mode. The white text on a dark background will have a lot of rainbow fringing at 100%-150% scale at a distance of 24".

[@conorstewart2214]

Isn’t that a problem with all QD-OLED though?

[@DonovanMcNabb5]

I had an opportunity to pick this up for $700, but then found out it was Matte and didn't hesitate on passing up the opportunity. And I'm glad I didn't buy it.

[@RTINGSComputer]

That's fair enough, some people really don't enjoy the matte finish at all!

[@meteor1522]

I really liked the design and the remote, so I bought it. However, if you’ve had OLED monitors before, this matte coating will disappoint you. You can even see in this video how noticeably duller the contrast and blacks appear. The color vibrancy is also noticeably reduced. For me, it’s unacceptable. Not everyone should be penalized by the disadvantages of a matte coating just because some people live in sunny, bright rooms and can’t control their lighting. The whole picture looks soft and un-OLED-like. Needless to say, I returned it and am now going with Gigabyte or Asus versions.

[@11Icazo22]

You are incredibly dramatic. I have this monitor next to a semi glossy oled and they look almost identical

[@conorstewart2214]

Do you always complain this much? No one is penalising you, if you don’t like matte OLEDs then just don’t buy one. A matte OLED existing doesn’t “penalise” you in any way.

[@elvenpath7]

"cutie oled"

[@xvnbm]

Glossy screens are back? Finally! So long have they ruined our colors with plastic image ruiners just because stupid people don't know how to use curtains.

[@Life_Is_Gotong]

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[@8ulleTin]

3:03 - matte coating look like a 💩

[@User-ys7cb]

Every other QD-OLED monitor would be completely purple in these lighting conditions.

[@meteor1522]

@@User-ys7cb But you’ll still get punchy, vibrant colors even in bright rooms.With this one, though, the colors will always look soft and washed out unless you’re in a pitch-black room. A big price to pay just for some anti-glare. Also it doesn’t fully resolve purple blacks.thats a QD-OLED problem.

[@kerlonjoseph6343]

INNOCN 32" Mini LED 4K UHD is this a good buy instead?

[@Archivvve]

USB-A in 2024 for that price? LMAO.

[@chadwolf3840]

monitors need to move past matte. when you showed off the matte i cringed as it looked like someone smeared grease all over the panel.

[@harshgarg12]

Matte coating destroyed this OLED.

[@RTINGSComputer]

Definitely a divisive choice 😅

[@stanislasflipo7214]

If it's matte there's no buy

[@User-ys7cb]

Not for me. I prefer it to the sensitive semi-glossy coating of the other QD-OLED monitors with purple tint.

[@ALI-soon1Milli]

All people commenting this and liking are most likely people who hasn’t seen this monitor.. Yes glossy is generally better in most cases but if you have spent time with it you’d know you can not just label it Matte as we usually think. So tired people being morons

[@stanislasflipo7214]

@@ALI-soon1Milli maybe it isn't as bad as we think but I've had a matte OLED before, first gen LG and the coating was horrendous. Every bit as bad as everyone says

[@Jorven-w1z]

It looks so washed out it this video

[@NoWhere-tm7bs]

Gross matte coating. Edit: $350 USD more than the MSI 321 URX, and does the smart features (Tizen OS) startup automatically? If so massive massive con like dealing with "smart" features like ads.

[@imadecoy.]

I paid about 2/3 what the 321URX costs for mine. You also never haver to see Tizen if you don't want to after setup.

[@interceptor001]

Nop. I am sorry the coating is really not gross. It is actually great. I would buy that every day over the one the FO32U2P had. It is not really „glossy“, it is a plastic film on top. Crazy bad.

[@ghinochips5842]

​@@interceptor001 U mean the coating of the fo32u2 is bad ?

[@interceptor001]

@@ghinochips5842 Yes

[@User-ys7cb]

​​@@interceptor001The problem with the semi-glossy "plastic layer" coating of the other QD-OLED monitors is that it scratches very easily. It's not like the coating on an LG TV or a phone.

[@MrNaurtz]

This monitor has so many bugs and errors from its software. Do not recommend

[@patrickstevens2473]

matte coating... disgusting

[@JCDGreat]

Glossy also looks disgusting in ambient light.

[@DrakonR]

The bots are in full force on this one. The "smart" TV features are a huge hindrance and not worth it compared to the competition.

[@cogthusiast1150]

Had this for a couple of months and the Smart TV features are nothing short of fantastic!

[@kinghadu9611]

Matte looks disgusting especially on a white image you can see the sparkle and grain just diagusting. People claiming to not be able to notice the obvious difference are the same ones who claim they cant see above 30 FPS

[@KandD08]

I have a OLED Samsung TV (gloss) and the G80SD (matte) and don't notice any differences at all