Samsung Odyssey SAMSUNG Odyssey Neo G8 32" UHD 4K 240Hz FreeSync Review

The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 is the 4K 240Hz king, but you'll need a PC that costs three times as much to actually use it. If you've got the hardware, it's the best gaming screen you can buy.

The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 is a monitor that makes a promise and then actually keeps it. It's the world's first 4K 240Hz panel, and that headline spec isn't just marketing fluff. This thing is a pixel-pushing monster designed for one thing: to give you the absolute sharpest, smoothest gaming experience money can buy. The 1000R curve and Mini-LED backlight with HDR2000 aren't just extras, they're essential parts of the package that make games look jaw-droppingly good. If you've got a PC powerful enough to feed it, this monitor is basically cheating.

Looking at our database, the performance numbers are just silly. It sits in the 97th percentile for performance, and you feel it. The jump from 144Hz to 240Hz at 4K is noticeable, especially in fast-paced shooters. The 1ms response time on a VA panel is impressive, and the Mini-LED backlight means HDR games pop with a contrast that'll make you forget what black levels on a regular monitor even looked like. The only surprise is that it doesn't run hot or sound like a jet engine while doing all this.

At around $850, it's not cheap, but you're paying for a true no-compromise flagship. There's nothing else at this size that offers this specific combination of resolution, refresh rate, and HDR performance. If those are your three non-negotiable specs, the value is actually pretty solid because there's no alternative. If you can live with less in any category, you can save a lot of money.

This sits in a weirdly specific spot. The ASUS ROG Swift 32" 4K QD-OLED has better pixel response and perfect blacks, but it's only 144Hz and costs more. The MSI MPG 32" 4K 240Hz is the direct competitor, often cheaper, but its HDR performance with a standard backlight can't touch the Neo G8's Mini-LED. The LG UltraGear 45" offers an ultra-wide experience but at a lower pixel density. For pure, high-framerate 4K gaming with top-tier HDR, the Neo G8 still wins.

If you're on a budget, have a mid-range GPU, or need a monitor for color-accurate professional work, this isn't it. Go get a good 1440p 240Hz panel or a 4K 144Hz IPS monitor instead and save your cash for a GPU upgrade.

We're giving a strong recommendation, but with a giant asterisk. This monitor is for a very specific person: the competitive gamer who also wants stunning single-player visuals, and has the hardware to back it up. If you're rocking a mid-range GPU or mostly play slower-paced games, this is massive overkill. But if you're chasing the ultimate performance crown and your rig can handle it, the Odyssey Neo G8 delivers on its outrageous promise. It's the final boss of 4K gaming monitors.