100
John Archer
TechRadar
“As well as boasting a feature count most monitors can only dream about and spectacular gaming skills, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 is also the best 32‑inch ‘TV’ there’s ever been.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Low input lag
- Exceptional color accuracy
- Ultra‑thin design
- Dense OS settings
- Attractive minimalist aesthetic
- High 240 Hz refresh rate
Points of Contention
- More expensive
- Limited mini‑ports
- No Dolby Vision Support
- Missing USB-C
- Underwhelming built-in speakers
- High price of $1,299
Professional Reviews
7 reviews from 7 critics90
Christian Eberle
Tom's Hardware
“For color and overall image quality, it doesn’t get better than the Samsung OLED G8.”
90
Matthew S. Smith
IGN
“The monitor doesn’t entirely avoid OLED’s shortcomings, such as modest HDR brightness, but image quality excels and Samsung offers unique features that push the OLED G8 ahead of its competitors.”
85
Kyle Barr
Gizmodo
“Even with a great screen and all the extra trimmings, I still can’t say whether they’re worth their very high asking price.”
80
Jacob Roach
Digital Trends
“Even at a higher price, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 manages to sweep the competition.”
80
Zackery Cuevas
PCMag
“Packed with creature comforts, Samsung's Odyssey OLED G8 is an excellent pick for a gaming monitor that also needs to serve as an all-around entertainment hub.”
70
Matthew S. Smith
PCWorld
“Though useful, the Smart TV functionality makes the monitor more confusing to use.”
