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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a wider, more immersive screen for productivity or an expansive gaming setup, the Samsung Odyssey G9 with its super ultrawide display is ideal, but know that its sheer size can be cumbersome on smaller desks and might not suit all spaces. For a more traditional ultrawide experience that's still great for gaming and offers excellent picture quality, the Odyssey G8 is a compelling choice and might fit better in typical home setups. Both are strong options for HDR gaming and media consumption, yet the higher resolution of the G9 may demand more from your computer's graphics hardware. If the physical size and resolution fit your space and system capabilities, the G9 offers a more enveloping experience, while the G8 offers a balance of immersion and manageability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED)
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.2
6.7
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
241 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,500
$965
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,500 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) costs $965.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6
9.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
241 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.7
5.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.5
9.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
241 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both best in class for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $965 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 241 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 456 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.9 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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