Coinciding with the Computex 2024 expowhere the main technology manufacturers are presenting their new products (from Nvidia to AMD or ASUS), Samsung has taken the opportunity to present his new gaming monitors of 2024.
It is about the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 and G6 which, to begin with, have a new patented technology that prevents its panels from overheatingin addition to exclusive functions and features of each model, which also differ in their dimensions, maximum resolution or refresh rate.
They are not the only models that have been updated, also the Smart Monitor and ViewFinity lines, which like Odyssey OLED, incorporate functions that, in some cases, were requested by users, while others have been implemented to offer new experiences.
Based on this, the Odyssey OLED G8, the “top of the range” of this 2024 batch, promises to offer the next level of the OLED experienceas well as new AI features.
“Our latest lines of monitors offer a variety of options to users around the world and create better experiences, regardless of how they are used,” said Hoon Chung, executive vice president of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics.
The renewed Odyssey OLED range focuses on preventing panel heating
The new models are the Samsing Odyssey OLED G8 (model G80SD) and Odyssey OLED G6 (model G60SD). If we start with the first, Odyssey OLED G8 is Samsung’s first 32-inch flat OLED gaming monitor, and it has 4K resolution (3840 x 2160) and a 16:9 aspect ratio.
It has a refresh rate of 240 Hz and a response time of 0.03 ms between gray and gray (GtG), to offer an ultra-fluid, smooth gaming experience with an incredible response speed.
For its part, the Odyssey OLED G6 is a 27-inch monitor with QHD resolution (2560 x 1440) which supports a 16:9 aspect ratio. His 360Hz refresh rate and its GtG response time of 0.03 ms, values that will help players keep up with the pace in games with fast and very fluid movements, especially if you play with graphics like RTX 4080 Super.
The new Odyssey OLED G8 is Samsung’s first OLED gaming monitor powered by AI. The NQ8 AI Gen3 processor, which is the same one Samsung uses in its 2024 8K TV, upscale content to nearly 4K when using Samsung Gaming Hub and Smart TV apps built into the monitor to increase the resolution of games and entertainment.
The two new OLED models incorporate Samsung OLED Safeguard+, a new patented overheating protection technology. This technology is the first in the world to prevent overheating by applying a pulsed heat pipe to the monitor.
Additionally, the dynamic cooling system evaporates and condenses a coolant to diffuse heat five times more effectively than the old graphite sheet method, preventing overheating by reducing the temperature in the core. The monitor also detects static images, such as logos and bars, and automatically reduces their brightness to prevent panel damage.
Both the Odyssey OLED G8 and OLED G6 offer unmatched OLED image quality with 250 nits (“Typ.”) brightness, while FreeSync Premium Pro keeps the GPU and display panel synchronized to eliminate defects such as lag, stuttering, or screen tearing.
Technical characteristics of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 and G6 from 2024
Both Odyssey OLED models feature a super slim metal design giving them their own identity, while Core Lighting+, the ring light on the back of the monitor, enhances entertainment and gaming experiences with ambient lighting that syncs with the screen.
The ergonomic stand also makes long sessions more comfortable with adjustable height, plus tilt and swivel support. Samsung’s new Glare Free OLED technology reduces reflections and ensures color accuracy, maintaining image sharpness to ensure an immersive viewing experience, even in daylight. Come on, both models have all the extras.
Just below these lines you can see a summary of the main Features of the 2024 Samsung Odyssey OLED monitorsso that at a quick glance you can see its main differences and similarities of the G8 and G6.
| Odyssey OLED | Model | G8 (G80SD) | G6 (G60SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | Screen size | 32” / 16:9 / Flat | 27” / 16:9 / Flat |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED | |
| Brightness (Typ.) | 250 cd/m2 | 250 cd/m2 | |
| Refresh frequency | 240Hz | 360Hz | |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 2560×1440 | |
| Reflection type | OLED Glare Free | OLED Glare Free | |
| Response time | GTG 0.03ms | GTG 0.03ms | |
| Ports | Connectivity | 2 HDMI (2.1), 1 DP (1.4), 3 USB 3.0 (1 Up, 2 Down) | 2 HDMI (2.1), 1 DP (1.4), 3 USB 3.0 (1 Up, 2 Down) |
| Characteristics | smart | Yeah | – |
| Integrated speaker | Yeah | – | |
| Sync Technology | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro | |
| Anti-heat protection | Yes (Samsung OLED Safeguard+) | Yes (Samsung OLED Safeguard+) | |
| Design | Support type | HAS/Tilt/Swivel/Pivot/VESA | HAS/Tilt/Swivel/Pivot/VESA |
The new Odyssey OLED monitors are now available for pre-purchase, until June 16, and you can benefit from discounts of up to €150 and numerous advantages on the website dedicated to these launches.
With them, Samsung wants to strengthen its leadership in the OLED monitor market and even more so if we take into account that this new launch occurs just one year after launching its first OLED model and reaching the first position in global sales in this panel segment. .
Without a doubt, its image quality and high refresh rates, along with the new technologies it incorporates, are going to become the wet dream of many PC gamers in the coming months….
