Samsung is Hiding This Monitor’s Best Feature – Odyssey OLED G8
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Thanks to Samsung for sponsoring this video! Learn more about the S34BG85 at: displaysolutions.samsung.com Samsung's new Odyssey OLED G8 is a 34" ultrawide monitor with a 175Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and a gorgeous QD-OLED panel. But for some reason, they don't want you to know it's QD-OLED on their website. What other secrets does this monitor hold? Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg FOLLOW US --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Facebook: @LinusTech Instagram: @linustech TikTok: @linustech Twitch: twitch.tv MUSIC CREDIT --------------------------------------------------- Intro: Laszlo - Supernova Video Link: youtube.com iTunes Download Link: itunes.apple.com Artist Link: soundcloud.com Outro: Approaching Nirvana - Sugar High Video Link: youtube.com Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi Artist Link: youtube.com Intro animation by MBarek Abdelwassaa @mbarek_abdel Monitor And Keyboard by vadimmihalkevich / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mechanical RGB Keyboard by BigBrotherECE / CC BY 4.0 geni.us Mouse Gamer free Model By Oscar Creativo / CC BY 4.0 geni.us CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 0:50 Unboxing 2:07 The QD-OLED panel 4:45 Odyssey OLED G8 features 7:25 Let's talk colour fringing
Samsung's Odyssey OLED G8 is introduced as a high end 34 inch ultrawide gaming monitor that blends top tier OLED picture quality with a 175 Hz refresh rate and strong feature set. The host emphasizes that despite the impressive specs, Samsung's product page conspicuously omits explicit mention of QD-OLED technology, which motivates a deeper look into what makes the panel unique and how it performs in real use. The video delves into unboxing details, including a remote control and a stand that supports height adjust and tilt, before moving into the core tech its panel relies on. The QD-OLED approach is explained as a quantum dot layer on a single color OLED, boosting brightness and color saturation while reducing burn risk, with real world demonstrations showing the effect on blacks, motion clarity, and HDR gaming. The host also compares this OLED model to Samsung’s Neo G8 which uses a traditional LCD backlight, weighing the pros and cons for different lighting environments and color sensitivity. Finally, the discussion turns to practical considerations like text rendering on Windows, the impact of the panel’s sub-pixel layout on legibility, and workarounds such as MacType for better font rendering, highlighting that software and OS support play a crucial role in the perceived image quality. The video closes with a nod to the monitor’s media and gaming hub capabilities, including built in streaming apps and gaming services, and hints at ongoing improvements through firmware and software adjustments that could further enhance the experience.
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Questions answered
- What makes the Odyssey OLED G8's QD-OLED panel different from standard OLED in terms of brightness and color?
- QD-OLED uses a quantum dot layer in front of a single color OLED to boost brightness and expand color saturation, reducing the need for a white sub-pixel which helps longevity and image quality.
- Can the G8 run HDR and variable refresh rate at the same time with all games?
- The monitor supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for HDR with VRR, but compatibility may vary by game, driver, and software, as shown by a sponsorship note and a need for further testing in some cases.
- What software adjustments help with text rendering on Windows for this panel?
- Tools like Better ClearType Tuner and MacType can improve font rendering on this sub-pixel layout, though compatibility is not universal across all apps and system components.