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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize a premium gaming experience, particularly for HDR gaming and media consumption with deep blacks and vibrant colors, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 might be the better choice despite weaker productivity performance. The ViewSonic XG321UG, however, offers higher screen resolution for sharper images, which can be beneficial for productivity tasks and detailed photo editing. It's more expensive, but it may be more suitable if print photo editing is important to you. Both options come at a premium price, so consider what activities you'll spend most of your time on when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6
6.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
241 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.2
4.6
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
241 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.7
7.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
6.7
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
241 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$1,500
$2,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,500 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 241 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 456 nits | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.9 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 48,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 1 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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