Samsung Odyssey G8, Alienware AW3423DW, other monitor suggestions

[FreeKnight]

Considering upgrading my non-HDR alienware 34" 21:9 for another monitor, either 3440 or 4K with HDR and ideally G-sync.

Anyone have any experience with the premium Samsung monitors? Something else I should be considering?

Rtings gives pretty high-praise to the G8; https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/samsung/odyssey-neo-g8-s32bg85
Although it has Freesync instead of G-sync. I think Nvidia cards can use Freesync now, although it doesn't perform quite as good as Gsync IIRC.

Alternatively Samsung has a new 'Odyssey Ark', but it's well over what I'd like to spend.

Alternatively, I could just get the newer Alienware AW3423DW, but thought I'd see if anyone's peeked into the Samsung units.

 

[JD]

I don't think I'd replace a AW3418DW (assuming that's what you have, as I do too) with anything but OLED. And there's a bunch of OLEDs coming out

 

[FreeKnight]

I don't think I'd replace a AW3418DW (assuming that's what you have, as I do too) with anything but OLED. And there's a bunch of OLEDs coming out

I didn't know there was a bunch of OLED monitors due soon, good to know. I love my OLED tvs

 

[Jokester]

the AW3423DW sure is nice tho

 

[LaughingCrow]

I've had the smaller SAMSUNG 27-inch Odyssey G7 for about 3 weeks now. No complaints other than the stand takes a lot more desk surface than my older Dell. My first curved monitor. Think I might have preferred a flat monitor of the same size and quality but it didn't take very long to adapt to the curve. Great for games; barely notice it with image editing or surfing. My eyes appreciate how it handles text much better than my old Dell.

 

[Cypher^64]

I've had the G9 Neo now for a couple months and with the latest firmware it's been great. I had the Samsung 49" CRG before it, I think it'd be hard to go to something smaller now. I love the aspect ratio

 

[Lysrin]

I don't have an OLED or Samsung, so I can't comment on those but I do have the monitor in my signature and thought I would chime in on form factor and resolution.

Having had a 34" 3440x1440, I've found I much prefer the larger 43" 4K for pretty much everything I do; work and play. Although it seemed crazy to admit after thinking I would never be dissatisfied with that monitor when I bought it, I ended up finding the ultrawide 1440 vertically limited feeling. Especially for games. I thought I would love it for sims especially, but the 43" 4K feels way more immersive to me. A higher res ultrawide would be nice I expect, but my 43" ends up be horizontally a little wider than my 34" was, and the tonnes of extra vertical pixels is great.

Just something to consider unless you really want to stick with ultrawide form factor.

 

[Vittra]

LG C2 42"

If you are really interested in G8, get the G7 variant instead. G8 has scanline issues above 200hz/200fps, defeating the point of the supposed 240hz refresh rate over the G7. Be aware though that if you are looking for the best HDR experience, these monitors can have blooming / cursor trailing issues as they are still fairly low zones for desktop monitor style use. Only you know your tolerance level for that sort of thing.

Can watch Hardware Unboxed/Monitor unboxed vids on most of the options at this point to compare/contrast what you think is the best for what you are looking for.

 

[Lysrin]

Just a note too, I've had no issue with the "G-Sync Compatible" support on my 43" using my 1080Ti. Monitor gets detected correctly, gives the correct options to set in the NVIDIA Control Panel, etc.

So you don't have to get a true G-Sync monitor, unless there are special features in newer versions of G-Sync that are only available on true G-Sync? I haven't researched that as what I have is working perfect for me.

Also my monitor is HDR1000, which I think is recommended as a minimum if you want true HDR.

 

[JD]

I didn't know there was a bunch of OLED monitors due soon, good to know. I love my OLED tvs

I'm assuming its the same panel in these, just one is fixed curve and the other bendable:

LG UltraGear Debuts 240Hz Curved OLED Gaming Monitor at IFA 2022 | LG NEWSROOM

LG is unveiling its latest premium monitors at IFA 2022 in Berlin, Germany, including the superb, new UltraGear™ OLED gaming monitor (model 45GR95QE).

www.lgnewsroom.com

https://www.corsair.com/us/en/xeneon-flex-bendable-ultra-wide-gaming-display

If looking for 16:9 4K format, again assuming same panel that's fixed and bendable:

ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ

42-inch 4K (3840 x 2160), OLED, 138 Hz (OC), 0.1 ms (GTG), G-SYNC® compatible, anti-glare Micro-texture coating, 98% DCI-P3, true 10-bit, HDMI® 2.1, DisplayPort™ 1.4

rog.asus.com

LG Takes Gaming Immersion Next-Level With World's First Bendable 42-Inch OLED TV | LG NEWSROOM

Groundbreaking LG OLED Flex Delivers Personalized Gaming Experience with Fully Adjustable Screen Curvature, Superb Picture Quality and New Gaming Features SEOUL, Aug. 31, 2022 — LG Electronics (LG) is

www.lgnewsroom.com

I'm hoping they've improved how text is displayed on OLED with these as I think that was the main concern people have with the AW3423DW today.