Samsung’s Flagship 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Is $540 Off Right Now

Among OLED gaming monitors, the Odyssey G8 is at the next level, offering a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED panel with a resolution of 3840 x 2160, a stunning 240Hz refresh rate, and a near-instant response time of 0.03ms (GtG). But previous models were held back because of its Tizen operating system: although marketed as a monitor, Odyssey was actually a TV in disguise. With the new G81SF model, Samsung has finally fixed the problem, bringing the G8 back to a proper monitor setup. And Woot is currently offering the 32-inch model at a deeply discounted price: $769.99, which is $540 off the retail price of $1,299.99.

Removing the Tizen OS means there’s no software overhead and no need to wait for the TV menu to start before switching to your desktop. You lose the built-in speakers, but it’s a sacrifice worth making.

The monitor features an RGB ring on the back, with its CoreSync feature creating an ambient lighting effect by projecting the colors on the screen onto the wall behind the monitor. There is also fanless cooling via a forced heat pump, allowing it to run completely silent and fanless, while reducing the risk of burns. These are essential features of high-end QD-OLED displays. (You also get a wide array of ports. Two HDMI 2.1 ports, a DisplayPort 1.4 port, a USB-A hub, and a headphone jack.)

In its review of the previous model with the Tizen operating system, PCMag gave it a 4-star “Excellent” rating, and the display panel and specifications remain the same in the model currently on sale. According to PCMag’s expert review, “With full 4K resolution (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) at a maximum refresh rate of 240 Hz, the monitor looks fantastic and plays even better… [It] excels at gaming and does everything else at a very high level as well. “It’s a good buy, especially at this price.