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Samsung 32" Odyssey G8 (G80HS) Gaming Monitor, 6K Resolution, Fast IPS

Samsung 32" Odyssey G8 (G80HS) Gaming Monitor, 6K Resolution, Fast IPS

Bottom line: The Samsung 32" Odyssey G8 Gaming Monitor is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the gaming monitors category. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ HDR10+ GAMING: Optimizes brightness and contrast, providing enhanced color and depth

Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Samsung’s 32" Odyssey G8 Gaming Monitor offers stunning 6K detail with a IPS screen.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Samsung 32" Odyssey G8 (G80HS) Gaming Monitor, 6K Resolution, Fast IPS using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the gaming monitors category. Compare with similarly-priced alternatives in the gaming monitors category before committing. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for gaming monitors of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • SAMSUNG’S 32" ODYSSEY G8 G80HS: The industry’s first 6K Gaming Monitor, for next-level gameplay
  • 6K RESOLUTION (6144 x 3456 ↔ DLG 3072 x 1728) WITH 224 PPI: Defines scenes with intricately rendered details
  • DUAL MODE: Offers 6K at 165Hz for breathtaking visuals and 3K at 330Hz for lightning-fast action with a near-instant 1ms response time
  • FAST IPS PANEL AND 178° WIDE VIEWING ANGLE: Deliver vivid colors across the entire screen, while quick response time reduces motion blur and ghosting
  • HDR10+ GAMING: Optimizes brightness and contrast, providing enhanced color and depth
  • NVIDIA G-SYNC COMPATIBILITY: Syncs GPU and panel to reduce choppiness, screen lag, and image tearing, along with AMD FreeSync Premium for ultra-smooth gameplay

Full Specifications

BrandSamsung
ColorBlack
ShapeFlat
DUAL MODEOffers 6K at 165Hz for breathtaking visuals and 3K at 330Hz for lightning-fast action with a near-instant 1ms response time
Brightness350 cd/m2
Model NameSamsung G80HS
Resolution6K 3456p
Unit Count1 Count
Screen Size32 inches
Aspect Ratio16:9
ConnectivityUSB
Display TypeIPS
Model NumberLS32HG802ESXZA
Refresh Rate165 hertz
Adaptive SyncFreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync
HDR10+ GAMINGOptimizes brightness and contrast, providing enhanced color and depth
Mounting TypeWall Mount
Response Time1 milliseconds
Screen FinishMatte
Viewing Angle178 degrees

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