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Updated April 11, 2024·

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

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Casual Gaming

8.8
RedMagic GM001J
Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB
9.6
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
RedMagic GM001J
Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB
5.2
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
RedMagic GM001J
Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB
5.7
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
RedMagic GM001J
Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB
9.5
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
RedMagic GM001J
Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB
$1,500
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$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
RedMagic GM001J
Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB
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
RedMagic GM001J
Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB
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
RedMagic GM001J
Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB
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

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HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
RedMagic GM001J
Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB
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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How the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED)Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED)Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$699
$1,500
Screen Size
27"34"
Resolution
3840 x 21603440 x 1440
Screen Type
MiniLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
IPSQD-OLED
Local Dimming Zones
1152N/A

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
1000:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
1000 nits241 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
1300 nits456 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
99 %99.3 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
8 ms0.9 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 160 Hz20 - 175 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoYes
Persistence Blur Score
7/107.2/10
Ghosting Score
7.6/109.6/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
163 PPI109 PPI
Coating
MatteGlossy
Text Clarity Score
8/106.6/10
Image Clarity Score
8/107/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
00
HDMI 2.1 Ports
10
Micro HDMI Ports
01
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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Rob Shafer | June 2023
"The Redmagic GM001J is one of the best mini LED gaming monitors currently available thanks to its exceptional color gamut, fast response time and 1152-zone FALD."

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