Samsung has debuted its newest monitor, the Odyssey G8, at IFA 2022. It features solid gaming-focused specs, but is more than just a monitor. This gaming display will also function like a smart TV, with streaming apps built in via Samsung Smart Hub.
The Odyssey G8 is a 34-inch curved display with a resolution of 3440 x 1440 pixels, a claimed response time of 0.1ms and refresh rates up to 175Hz. Immediately this sounds like a promising option for PC gamers, but console gamers shouldn’t feel left out either. The Xbox Series X already natively supports 1440p, with the PS5 receiving 1440p support in an upcoming update. 4K would have been the preferred resolution for extra detail and to maximise the capabilities of these next-generation consoles, but QHD is nothing to turn our noses up at.
Samsung is actually combining OLED and Quantum Dot Technology here. So, we're hoping for the deep blacks of the former and the vivid colours and brightness of the latter. The G8 is also curved, with a rating of 1800R, Samsung says that this should provide an immersive gaming experience and the “perfect playing view”.
The metal build of the G8 looks to be sleek, with Samsung claiming it to be the thinnest product within its category, measuring just 3.9mm at its slimmest part. Despite the minimal build, it doesn’t seem to be sacrificing features, with Micro HDMI 2.1 (it's unclear why these are not full-sized), Mini DisplayPort 1.4, and USB-C connectivity.
