A Samsung monitor with these specs? This new model enhanced my desk setup in a major way
Published on: 2025-04-27 07:58:00
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Samsung just released some new impressive gaming monitors, including the Odyssey OLED G8, the company's first 27-inch 4K gaming monitor with a matte OLED display and 240Hz refresh rate.
This is a monitor that hits all the right marks for a premium visual experience: high-contrast, vivid colors, and deep, inky blacks with 166 pixels per inch and a reported 0.03ms response time. The monitor's physical form also exudes premium, with a surprisingly thin panel and RGB lighting on the back.
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I recently had a chance to test the monitor in my home office. I put it through the paces with some gaming, some work, and some entertainment, and it's a gorgeous display for all three of those use cases. Here are the highlights.
How does it look?
Do you need 4K resolution on a 27-inch monitor? It's ultimately a matter of personal choice, but for gaming, it's hard to argue with how good it l
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