Samsung
Samsung Odyssey OLED G81SF 27"
A solid mid-range 4k monitor for anyone building a living-room setup, leading with 27 in.
60/100
27 in240 HzQD-OLED0.03 msDisplayHDR True Black 4003840 x 2160
£599best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- G-Sync
- FreeSync
- Tilt
- Above-average refresh rate
- No kvm switch
Score profile
Scored against the 4k monitors classWhere the Samsung Odyssey OLED G81SF 27" wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Size27 "
Resolution3840
Aspect ratio16
Panel typeQD-OLED
Pixel density166 ppi
Refresh rate240 Hz
Response time0.03 ms
Peak brightness1000 nits
HDR and contrast
HDR certificationDisplayHDR True Black 400
Contrast ratio1000000
Ports
HDMI ports2
DisplayPort1
Gaming features
G-SyncYes
FreeSyncYes
Ergonomics
TiltYes
Weight6.9 kg
More specs
USB a ports2
Vesa mount100 mm
HDMI 2 1 ports2
Color depth bit10
Dci p3 coverage99 %
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSamsung Odyssey OLED G81SF 27" vs MSI MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED X24
Samsung Odyssey OLED G81SF 27"MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED X24
| SamsungSamsung Odyssey OLED G81SF 27"This page | MSIMSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED X24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60 /100 | 60 /100 |
| Size | 27 " | 27 " |
| Refresh | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Response | 0.03 ms | 0.03 ms |
| HDR certified | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR TRUE Black 400 |
| Peak | 1000 nits | 1000 nits |
Who it's for
Is the Samsung Odyssey OLED G81SF 27" right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable 4k monitor for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need kvm switch, in which case a higher-tier 4k 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 OLED G81SF 27" worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 60/100 against other 4k monitors, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G81SF 27"?
Its g-sync stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWG?
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWG scores 61/100 versus this one at 60/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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