If affordability is a concern and you're after a balance of high resolution and good gaming performance, the Nubia RedMagic GM001J, with its lower price point, could serve you well, especially for HDR gaming and video editing. However, if you're focused on the best image quality and don't mind spending more, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8, with its superior contrast and color volume, would be excellent for media consumption and competitive gaming, due to its higher responsiveness and wider color gamut. Just keep in mind, for productivity tasks, its unorthodox aspect ratio and glossy screen may not be ideal. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED)
Best in class for productivity
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Best in class brightness
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class contrast
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.8/10
9.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
1300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Competitive Gaming
6.0/10
5.2/10
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.9 ms
48 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
10.0/10
5.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.9/10
9.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
1300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Cost
$699
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $699 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) costs $1,500.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
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