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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're focusing on a wider screen and higher resolution for an immersive gaming and media experience, the Samsung Odyssey G9 is preferable, especially for HDR gaming and media with its larger display. However, the Samsung Odyssey G8 will be kinder to your wallet and is still very capable, offering similar performance in HDR and gaming. The G9's extra width and higher refresh rate make it more suitable for competitive gaming if you're looking for an edge, but it's also a larger investment. Both monitors offer excellent color and contrast, though neither is ideal for productivity due to the glossy finish and potential for reflections. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Cost
$1,500
$1,200
$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 G95SC (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
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 G95SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6
9.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
241 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.2
5.6
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
241 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.7
5.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
107 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
9.5
9.2
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
241 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
465 nits
Glossy
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) to be best in class for media consumption, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is excellent.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (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 G95SC (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,200 | ||
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 | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 456 nits | 465 nits | |
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 | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 107 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 | 6.9/10 | |
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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