The per-pixel illumination and exceptional pixel responsiveness of OLED panels can make them very attractive for gaming, movie watching and other uses. The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (S34BG85 of G85B series) joins the charge trickle of gaming-oriented OLED monitors now entering the market. The monitor offers a ‘slim and wide’ neck and base design, combining ... Read More
The Full HD resolution is relatively easy to drive at high refresh rates and by far the most common resolution associated with 24-25″ models. The Samsung S25BG40 (LS25BG40 with additional suffixes, of the Odyssey G4 series) provides such an experience, in IPS flavour. The monitor adopts the usual Odyssey styling, including plenty of dark matte ... Read More
The ‘4K’ UHD resolution provides plenty of pixels to play or work with. The Samsung S27B80 (S27B800PXE, S27B704TGN etc.) of the ViewFinity S8 series combines this with a 27″ screen, giving it an excellent pixel density. The monitor has a professional look, with a coated metal stand and dark matte plastics used elsewhere. The top ... Read More
The ~32″ screen size is often considered something of a ‘sweet spot’ for the ‘4K’ UHD resolution. The Samsung S32B800PXE (S32B80 of the ‘ViewFinity S8’ or S80PB series) hits this, designed for strong colour-accurate content creation. The monitor adopts smart ‘business-like’ styling, with dark matte plastics used extensively on the screen itself and a coated ... Read More
32:9 Super UltraWides build on the extra immersion and horizontal screen space provided by 21:9 UltraWides. Like having 2 x 27″ 16:9 models side by side, without bezels in the middle. The Samsung S49A950U (LS49A95 with additional regional suffixes) provides this with a primary focus on productivity, but with a high refresh rate that could ... Read More
The ~32″ screen size provides an immersive experience and when combined with a 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) resolution a comfortable pixel density as well. The Samsung S32AG520 (S32AG52 or LS32AG52 with various regional suffixes) of the Odyssey G5 series offers this. The styling is similar to others in the series, with extensive use of matte ... Read More
