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Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SF) vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 27-inch

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SamsungOdyssey OLED G6 (G60SF)SamsungOdyssey OLED G8 G81SF 27-inch
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2025April 2025
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch163 pixels per inch
PanelQD-OLED (3rd-gen QD-OLED)QD-OLED
Refresh rate500 Hz240 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.03 ms0.03 ms
Brightness (typical)300 nits250 nits
HDR peak brightness1,000 nits–
HDR certificationDisplayHDR True Black 500DisplayHDR True Black 400
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10+ GamingHDR10+ Gaming
Contrast ratio1,000,000:11,000,000:1
Colour range99% DCI-P3 (CIE 1976)99% DCI-P3 (CIE 1976)
DCI-P3 coverage99%99%
Screen finishMatte–
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncFreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync CompatibleFreeSync Premium Pro
Colour depthUp to 1 billion coloursUp to 1 billion colours
Colour accuracyPantone Validated–
HDR detailHDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Gaming; peak 1,000 nits typical, 800 nits minimum (3% APL, peak brightness set to High)DisplayHDR True Black 400 and HDR10+ Gaming
Variable refresh range–Samsung's current UK specification confirms FreeSync Premium Pro but lists G-Sync as No; its March 2025 launch releases state NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible support for G81SF
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical178° horizontal and vertical
Eye careEye Saver Mode, Flicker FreeEye Saver Mode, Flicker Free and UL-certified Glare Free coating
Burn-in protectionSamsung OLED Safeguard+ (pulsating heat pipe cooling, Thermal Modulation System, logo and taskbar detection, screen saver); burn-in at normal use covered by the warrantyOLED Safeguard+ with pulsating heat pipe cooling; burn-in from normal use is covered within warranty, excluding commercial use, abuse and misuse
Calibration–Factory tuning with calibration report
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.42 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports2 × USB-A2 × USB-A
EthernetNo–
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detail–2 x HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.2
DisplayPort detail–1 x DisplayPort 1.4, HDCP 2.2
USB hub detail2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 downstream, 1 x USB-B upstreamOne USB-B upstream and two USB-A downstream ports; USB 3.2 Gen 1
Picture by picturePiP and PbPPicture in picture; no picture by picture (Stuff)
Audio outHeadphone outHeadphone output
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.9 kg6.9 kg
Height adjustment120 mm120 mm, ± 5 mm tolerance
Tilt-2° to 25°-2° to +25°
Swivel-30° to 30°-30° to +30°
Pivot-92° to 92°-92° to +92°
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand611.7 x 554.2 x 263.5 mm (W x H x D)611.7 x 263.5 x 554.2 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand611.7 x 353.8 x 49.2 mm (W x H x D)611.7 x 49.2 x 353.8 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand3.8 kg3.8 kg
ColoursSilverSilver with Core Lighting+
Power and support
Power use41.4 W typical, 140 W maximum, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off45 W typical; 140 W maximum; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off
Energy classGG
Power supplyExternal adapter, AC 100–240 VExternal adapter; AC 100–240V
Software–Monitor OSD; no Tizen smart services
CertificationsVESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, UL Glare Free, Pantone Validated–
In the boxPower cable (1.5 m), HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, USB 3.0 cableHDMI cable, DisplayPort cable and 1.5 m power cable

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