Samsung
Samsung Odyssey G8 G85SD 34" OLED UltraWide
The Samsung Odyssey G8 G85SD 34" OLED UltraWide lands as a solid mid-range ultrawide monitor, built around 34 in.
65/100
34 in175 HzQD-OLED0.03 ms21.5:9Curved
£663best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- FreeSync
- Above-average hdmi ports
- No kvm switch
- No g-sync
Score profile
Scored against the ultrawide monitors classWhere the Samsung Odyssey G8 G85SD 34" OLED UltraWide wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Size34 "
Resolution3440
Aspect ratio21.5
CurvatureCurved
Panel typeQD-OLED
Refresh rate175 Hz
Response time0.03 ms
Peak brightness250 nits
HDR and contrast
Contrast ratio1
Ports
HDMI ports2
DisplayPort1
USB-A hub ports2
Gaming features
FreeSyncYes
More specs
Weight5.5 kg
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSamsung Odyssey G8 G85SD 34" OLED UltraWide vs Z-Edge Z-Edge 30 Inch Ultrawide Curved Gaming Monitor 200Hz
Samsung Odyssey G8 G85SD 34" OLED UltraWideZ-Edge 30 Inch Ultrawide Curved Gaming Monitor 200Hz
| SamsungSamsung Odyssey G8 G85SD 34" OLED UltraWideThis page | Z-EdgeZ-Edge 30 Inch Ultrawide Curved Gaming Monitor 200Hz | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 65 /100Better | 64 /100 |
| Size | 34 " | 30 " |
| Refresh | 175 Hz | 200 HzBetter |
| Panel type | QD-OLED | VA |
| Curvature | Curved | Curved Gaming Monitor 200Hz 1ms MPRT 2560x1080 VA Panel, 21:9 1500R |
| Aspect ratio | 21.5 | 21 |
| Response | 0.03 msBetter | 1 ms |
Who it's for
Is the Samsung Odyssey G8 G85SD 34" OLED UltraWide right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable ultrawide monitor for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need kvm switch, in which case a higher-tier ultrawide monitor is the better call.
Home cinema viewer
Wants the best picture for films and gaming nights.
good
Everyday watcher
Mixed TV, streaming and the odd console session.
good
Budget upgrader
Replacing an older set without overspending.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Samsung Odyssey G8 G85SD 34" OLED UltraWide worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 65/100 against other ultrawide monitors, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 63.
What stands out on the Samsung Odyssey G8 G85SD 34" OLED UltraWide?
Its freesync stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Samsung Odyssey G7 LS40FG756EUXXU 40" Curved Ultrawide?
The Samsung Odyssey G7 LS40FG756EUXXU 40" Curved Ultrawide scores 71/100 versus this one at 65/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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