Samsung’s Flagship 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Is Now on Sale for $540.
Among OLED gaming monitors, the Odyssey G8 is a leader, offering a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED panel with a 3840 x 2160 resolution, a blazing 240Hz refresh rate, and a near-instantaneous 0.03ms (GtG) response time. However, previous models suffered from the shortcomings of the Tizen operating system—while marketed as a monitor, the Odyssey was actually a TV in disguise. With the new G81SF, Samsung has finally corrected this issue, returning the G8 to the category of a full-fledged monitor. And now Woot is offering the 32-inch model at a significant discount: $769.99 , a $540 discount from the retail price of $1,299.99.
Removing the Tizen operating system means no unnecessary software and no need to wait for the TV menu to load before accessing the desktop. You will lose the built-in speakers, but it’s a worthwhile sacrifice.
The monitor features RGB backlighting, and the CoreSync feature creates a diffused lighting effect by projecting colors from the screen onto the wall behind the monitor. It also features fanless cooling with a pulsating heat pump, allowing it to operate completely silently and without a fan, reducing the risk of pixel burn-in—critical features for high-quality QD-OLED displays. (You also get a wide selection of ports: two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4 port, a USB-A hub, and a headphone jack.)
In its review of the previous Tizen-powered model, PCMag gave it 4 “Excellent” stars , and the display panel and specs remain the same in the current model. According to PCMag’s expert review, “the monitor, with its 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels) and maximum refresh rate of 240Hz, looks fantastic and performs even better in games… [It] is excellent for gaming and performs very well in all other areas.” It’s a great buy, especially at this price.