Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 34" Curved

Packed with creature comforts, Samsung's Odyssey OLED G8 is an excellent pick for a gaming monitor that also needs to serve as an all-around entertainment hub.

For color and overall image quality, it doesn’t get better than the Samsung OLED G8. It also delivers superlative gaming and convenient Smart TV functions. It’s a complete work and entertainment solution in one display.

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 gaming monitor has a lot going for it, including an immersive 34-inch curved display, zippy performance and a sleek, elegant design. Though pricey, it excels at delivering an enjoyable gaming experience.

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 is a masterful OLED monitor that delivers all the strengths I’ve come to expect from the technology and minimizes its weaknesses. HDR performance remains so-so, but SDR content looks spectacular, and the monitor’s attractive, durable design feels well worth the price. The OLED G8 exceeds even Alienware’s AW3423DWF and is an obvious pick for anyone looking to buy a 34-inch ultrawide monitor.

If your use case is only productivity and office work then this isn’t a suitable option for you. You won’t be able to extract its true potential and with OLED burn-in remaining a possibility, buying it wouldn’t be the sensible choice. If you want an exceptional gaming monitor that’s well put together and doubles as an entertainment center, don’t waste a minute, just go ahead and buy the Odyssey OLED G8.

The Samsung S34BG85 is an excellent HDR gaming monitor, but since its pricing and warranty varies across regions, you should consider other 34″ QD-OLED ultrawide models too.

The Samsung OLED G8 is excellent for gaming. It can reach a 175Hz refresh rate, with the support of FreeSync variable refresh rate and G-SYNC compatibility. The lightning-quick response time makes for smooth motion handling. The curved screen provides an immersive gaming experience. The perfect contrast ratio is great for gaming in dark rooms, as blacks are deep and inky. On the other hand, blacks look purple in bright environments. It also has a low input lag, so gaming on this monitor is responsive.