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Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 32″ (G80SH)
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Samsung · Odyssey

Odyssey OLED G8 32″ (G80SH)

Released May 2026

Samsung's 2026 31.5-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20) and a USB-C port with 98W charging, for PC gamers who also want a one-cable laptop connection.

Model history · 2 models, 2024–2026
  1. 2024Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)Compare
  2. 2026Odyssey OLED G8 32″ (G80SH)
Size
31.5″
Resolution
3840 × 2160
PPI
140
Panel
QD-OLED
Refresh
240 Hz
Brightness
300 nits
HDR
True Black 500
USB-C power
98 W

Display

Screen size
31.5″
Resolution
3840 × 2160 (4K)
Sharpness
140 pixels per inch
Panel
QD-OLED (QD-OLED Penta Tandem)
Refresh rate
240 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)
0.03 ms
Brightness (typical)
300 nits
HDR peak brightness
1,000 nits
HDR certification
DisplayHDR True Black 500
HDR formats
VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, HDR10+ Gaming
Contrast ratio
1,500,000:1
Colour range
99% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage
99%
Screen finish
Matte
Shape
Flat
Adaptive sync
FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible
Colour depth
Max 1B colours
Viewing angles
178° / 178°
Eye care
Eye Saver Mode, Flicker Free
Burn-in protection
Burn-in at normal usage covered within warranty (not commercial use, abuse or misuse)
Calibration
Factory tuning with factory calibration report; Pantone Validated

Connections

Video inputs
2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20, USB-C
USB-C charging
Up to 98 W
USB ports
2 × USB-A
Speakers
No
HDMI detail
2 × HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.2
DisplayPort detail
1 × DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20), HDCP 2.2
USB-C detail
1 × USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode, 98 W charging, HDCP 2.2
USB hub detail
2 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 downstream
Audio out
Headphone jack

Design

Stand adjusts
Height, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mount
Yes
Weight with stand
7.8 kg
Height adjustment
120 mm (±5 mm)
Tilt
-2° to 25° (±2°)
Swivel
-30° to 30° (±3°)
Pivot
-92° to 92° (±2°)
VESA pattern
100 × 100 mm
Size with stand
719.7 × 594.5 × 263.9 mm
Size without stand
719.7 × 414.7 × 49.2 mm
Weight without stand
5.3 kg
Colours
Silver

Power and support

Power use
32 W typical, 240 W max, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off
Energy class
F
Power supply
External adaptor, AC 100–240 V
Software
Super Arena Gaming UX, Black Equalizer, Virtual AIM Point, Core Sync, Auto Source Switch+, Off Timer Plus
Certifications
UL Glare Free, Pantone Validated, Windows 11
In the box
HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, USB-C cable, power cable (1.5 m)

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 4K at 240Hz with 0.03ms GtG response, over DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20) or two HDMI 2.1 ports
  • USB-C input with 98W charging
  • Stand adjusts for height (120 mm), tilt, swivel and pivot

Cons

  • 300-nit typical SDR brightness; the 1,000-nit peak is specified at 3% APL
  • No built-in speakers
  • Only two USB-A downstream ports

Closest rivals

Model
SizeResolutionPPIPanelRefreshBrightnessHDRUSB-C powerReleased
31.5″3840 × 2160140QD-OLED240 Hz300 nitsTrue Black 50065 WApr 2026
31.5″3840 × 2160140QD-OLED240 Hz250 nitsTrue Black 40090 WFeb 2024
31.5″3840 × 2160140QD-OLED240 Hz300 nitsTrue Black 50090 WFeb 2026

Previous model: Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD).

Sources

  1. samsung.com/uk/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-32-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls32h…
  2. news.samsung.com/uk/samsung-launches-next-gen-odyssey-gaming-and-viewfinity-mon…
  3. news.samsung.com/uk/samsung-unveils-new-odyssey-gaming-monitor-lineup-featuring…
  4. tftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-odyssey-g80sh-officially-launched-a-new-32-4k-pen…
  5. displayspecifications.com/en/model/73bc496a

Photo: images.samsung.com

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