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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize deep blacks and vibrant colors especially for HDR gaming and media consumption, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 could be a great choice; however, for tasks that require image clarity like digital photo editing, it may not be as suitable. The ViewSonic, with its superior text quality and color accuracy, would be better for print photo editing and productivity, but doesn't perform as well for gaming due to its response time. If you're looking for an all-rounder and are okay with a higher price, the ViewSonic could suit a variety of needs albeit not excelling in the gaming department. 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
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
- Good text clarity
- Very good brightness
Key differences
Productivity
5.7
6.9
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is only fair for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
7.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
241 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 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 XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good.
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 XG341C-2K (VA 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 XG341C-2K (VA 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 XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6
9.3
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
241 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) to be best in class for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent.
Competitive Gaming
5.2
5.4
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
0.9 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
241 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Cost
$1,500
$1,499
$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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA 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 XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) | ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $1,499 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 241 nits | 720 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 % | 97 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.9 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 48,200 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 1 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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