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Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 32″ (G80SH) vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 27-inch

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SamsungOdyssey OLED G8 32″ (G80SH)SamsungOdyssey OLED G8 G81SF 27-inch
Overview
ReleasedMay 2026April 2025
Display
Screen size31.5″27″
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Sharpness140 pixels per inch163 pixels per inch
PanelQD-OLED (QD-OLED Penta Tandem)QD-OLED
Refresh rate240 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 formatsVESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, HDR10+ GamingHDR10+ Gaming
Contrast ratio1,500,000:11,000,000:1
Colour range99% DCI-P399% DCI-P3 (CIE 1976)
DCI-P3 coverage99%99%
Screen finishMatte–
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncFreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync CompatibleFreeSync Premium Pro
Colour depthMax 1B coloursUp to 1 billion colours
HDR detail–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° / 178°178° horizontal and vertical
Eye careEye Saver Mode, Flicker FreeEye Saver Mode, Flicker Free and UL-certified Glare Free coating
Burn-in protectionBurn-in at normal usage covered within warranty (not commercial use, abuse or misuse)OLED Safeguard+ with pulsating heat pipe cooling; burn-in from normal use is covered within warranty, excluding commercial use, abuse and misuse
CalibrationFactory tuning with factory calibration report; Pantone ValidatedFactory tuning with calibration report
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20, USB-C2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingUp to 98 WNone
USB ports2 × USB-A2 × USB-A
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detail2 × HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.22 x HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.2
DisplayPort detail1 × DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20), HDCP 2.21 x DisplayPort 1.4, HDCP 2.2
USB-C detail1 × USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode, 98 W charging, HDCP 2.2–
USB hub detail2 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 downstreamOne USB-B upstream and two USB-A downstream ports; USB 3.2 Gen 1
Picture by picture–Picture in picture; no picture by picture (Stuff)
Audio outHeadphone jackHeadphone output
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand7.8 kg6.9 kg
Height adjustment120 mm (±5 mm)120 mm, ± 5 mm tolerance
Tilt-2° to 25° (±2°)-2° to +25°
Swivel-30° to 30° (±3°)-30° to +30°
Pivot-92° to 92° (±2°)-92° to +92°
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand719.7 × 594.5 × 263.9 mm611.7 x 263.5 x 554.2 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand719.7 × 414.7 × 49.2 mm611.7 x 49.2 x 353.8 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand5.3 kg3.8 kg
ColoursSilverSilver with Core Lighting+
Power and support
Power use32 W typical, 240 W max, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off45 W typical; 140 W maximum; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off
Energy classFG
Power supplyExternal adaptor, AC 100–240 VExternal adapter; AC 100–240V
SoftwareSuper Arena Gaming UX, Black Equalizer, Virtual AIM Point, Core Sync, Auto Source Switch+, Off Timer PlusMonitor OSD; no Tizen smart services
CertificationsUL Glare Free, Pantone Validated, Windows 11–
In the boxHDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, USB-C cable, power cable (1.5 m)HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable and 1.5 m power cable

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