The Odyssey OLED G8 (Model Name: G85SB), another high-end addition to the Odyssey series, will be unveiled by Samsung Electronics at IFA 2022 in Berlin, Germany, solidifying the Odyssey’s position as the market leader. The Odyssey OLED G8 is the company’s first OLED gaming monitor and will be offered in an ultra-thin, 34-inch form factor. It features a brilliant OLED panel paired with Quantum Dot Technology that delivers brilliant brightness, as well as a host of high-end gaming features like an incredibly fast 0.1ms response time and 175Hz refresh rate.
The new 34-inch Odyssey OLED G8 has a sleek metal frame and is designed to an ultra-slim thickness of 3.9mm at its narrowest point, the slimmest in its product category. Without a color filter, the monitor delivers genuine RGB and true black for optimum color accuracy and brightness with no need for illumination. The illumination is managed by pixels, which have a nearly limitless contrast ratio and may be portrayed as black.
Resolution of Odyssey OLED G8 Gaming Monitor
Regardless of the game being played, the ultra-wide, QHD resolution (3,440 x 1,440) gaming monitor has a 21:9 aspect ratio, 100% colour volume, and DCI-99.3% colour gamut for stunning visuals. This is improved with a 1800R curvature for the ideal playing vision and a million-to-one static contrast ratio to bring out the finest details for increased immersion.
HDR 400
Every gamer will have a competitive advantage thanks to the Odyssey OLED G8’s many gaming capabilities. First off, the OLED monitor is VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black Certified, ensuring that content will appear accurate in terms of color and contrast reproduction and will appear vivid and lifelike. The Odyssey OLED G8 monitor is further improved with AMD FreeSync Premium for fluid gameplay in addition to its quick reaction time and refresh rate, which provides players lightning-quick response capabilities and real-world accuracy in a variety of gaming scenarios.
TV Plus
Additionally, users of the Odyssey OLED G8 may enjoy the greatest entertainment, lifestyle, and gaming features in one convenient location. Even without a connection to a computer or mobile device, the display functions as a full entertainment center with the ability to stream content through Samsung’s Smart Hub, enabling access to the newest shows on Amazon Prime, Netflix, YouTube, and other major OTT (over-the-top) service providers. Additionally, Samsung TV Plus enables customers to access free live entertainment without having to download anything or register.
The SmartThings app makes it simple for users to easily monitor IoT devices across the house, while the integrated IoT hub enables users to check all IoT devices that are wirelessly linked to the monitor. The app’s user-friendly control panel may be used to track and modify variables like humidity and temperature.
The Odyssey OLED G8 comes with Samsung Gaming Hub1, a platform for discovering and streaming games. With immediate access to the best streaming services, players can find and play games from partners including Xbox, NVIDIA GeForce NOW, Google Stadia, Utomik, and Amazon Luna (the US Only). With no downloads or storage space requirements, this feature is powered by Samsung’s cutting-edge game streaming technology for fluid graphics and responsive gameplay.
Users may play their preferred games in comfort with the Odyssey OLED G8. Any gamer can find the ideal posture regardless of what they are playing, whether it is a racing game or an open-world fantasy adventure, thanks to a Height Adjustable Stand (HAS) and Tilt capability.
The display is equipped with the well-known CoreSync & Core Lighting+ from the Odyssey portfolio, which has been improved for the Odyssey OLED G8. This cutting-edge lighting technology, which can be found on the monitor’s back, perfectly reproduces the colors shown on the screen, bringing material to life with vibrant hues that produce more memorable, immersive experiences. Additionally, the Odyssey OLED G8 has USB-C, Mini DP (1.4), and Micro HDMI (2.1).
The Odyssey OLED G8 will be available globally from Q4 2022, with launch schedules varying by region.