{"id":605894,"date":"2023-02-08T07:48:57","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T13:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sellorbuyhomefast.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/08\/samsungs-ultrawide-oled-monitor-might-give-you-sticker-shock\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T07:48:57","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T13:48:57","slug":"samsungs-ultrawide-oled-monitor-might-give-you-sticker-shock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/08\/samsungs-ultrawide-oled-monitor-might-give-you-sticker-shock\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung\u2019s ultrawide OLED monitor might give you sticker shock"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"post-1505540\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/oled-g8-header.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1024\" alt=\"Samsung Odyssey OLED G8\" data-hero  ><\/p>\n<p><span>Image: Samsung<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"link_wrapped_content\">\n<body><\/p>\n<p>After a few high-profile releases last year and a flurry of announcements at CES 2023, it\u2019s finally OLED\u2019s time to shine in the PC gaming space. Samsung\u2019s first major release of the year was actually announced way back in August, but it now has a date and a price. The Odyssey OLED G8, a 34-inch ultrawide that\u2019s not quite as bombastic as the top-of-the-line G9, is now available to order. <\/p>\n<p>Now for the doozie: It costs $1,499.99. That\u2019s not very surprising, considering the premium that Samsung tends to put on its displays. But it\u2019s also a solid 50 percent more expensive than Dell\u2019s latest offering, the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1376879\/alienwares-new-oled-monitor-drops-the-price-and-the-g-sync.html\" target=\"_blank\">Alienware AW3423DWF<\/a>, which launched at $1,100 and has dipped under the $1K mark on sale. Samsung has a fantastic reputation in the TV space, but Dell\u2019s Ultrasharp and Alienware lines are just as respected on the PC side of things. It\u2019s a battle of the brands. <\/p>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2022-Odyssey-OLED-G8-product3-1200x800-1.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 rear \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"><\/figure>\n<p>Samsung<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Both monitors feature the same size and 3440\u00d71440 resolution. They also have OLED panels featuring quantum dot technology and so should offer similar (if not identical) picture quality and performance. Both are certified for HDR 400 True Black (OLED panels can make that claim because they technically have zero light coming from a pixel displaying black) and are compatible with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. They each have rear RGB lighting effects and an identical 1800R curve \u2014 gentle, but typical at this size. The Samsung screen is a hair faster at 175Hz versus the Dell\u2019s 165Hz and it claims a slightly shorter .03ms response time. <\/p>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/32.webp?w=1200\" alt=\"Odyseey G8 USB connection\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\"><\/figure>\n<p>Samsung<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>So, what are the differences? Most immediately, the Samsung monitor has USB-C powers. While Dell relies on HDMI and DisplayPort 2 plus a few USB-A ports for accessories, the Samsung screen can handle USB-C connections with 65 watts of power delivery. That makes it a much better choice for connecting a laptop with an all-in-one cable, though using the smaller Mini-DisplayPort and MicroHDMI standards for gaming desktops and consoles might be kind of annoying. <\/p>\n<div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/b2c-contenthub.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/30.webp?w=1200\" alt=\"Samsung gaming hub\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\"><\/figure>\n<p>Samsung<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s also packing a lot of the same software features as Samsung\u2019s TVs: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections, built-in streaming apps on the company\u2019s Tizen TV operating system, and the \u201cGaming Hub\u201d package that includes access to services like Xbox Game Pass and GeForce Now. The screen integrates with various smart home features using Alexa. I won\u2019t argue the aesthetic qualities of either monitor \u2014 the Dell is black and the Samsung is white, whaddya want? \u2014 but the Samsung screen and stand are a solid five pounds lighter despite the extra smart TV hardware. <\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re sold on the new design, it\u2019s up for order <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shop-links.co\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fcomputing%2Fmonitors%2Fgaming%2F34-g85sb-oled-ultra-wqhd-0-03ms-175hz-curved-smart-gaming-monitor-ls34bg850snxza%2F%3Fnrtv_cid%3Df8b646eded85cf5deae8a57ba580cdeb7ca4f1711e801d502470fa40ac8897d1%26%23038%3Bcid%3Dopmc-ecomm-nrtiv--042720--future-16655753%26%23038%3Butm_source%3Dfuture%26%23038%3Butm_medium%3Dnarrativ%26%23038%3Butm_campaign%3D16655753%26%23038%3Butm_content%3D%26%23038%3Bnrtv_as_src%3D1&#038;publisher_slug=pcworld&#038;exclusive=1&#038;article_name=pcworld&#038;article_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcworld.com%2Farticle%2F1505540%2Fsamsungs-ultrawide-oled-monitor-might-give-you-sticker-shock.html&#038;u1=2-1-1505540-1-0-0\" target=\"_blank\">on Samsung\u2019s website right now<\/a>. Shipping is free and the site says it\u2019ll arrive at my Pennsylvania home by February 23rd. Samsung\u2019s much larger OLED G9 as well as <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/1445207\/samsungs-biggest-ultrawide-monitor-yet-will-bust-your-back-and-your-wallet.html\" target=\"_blank\">a truly massive 57-incher<\/a> with a mini-LED panel should arrive sometime later this year.  <\/p>\n<p><\/body><\/div>\n<div data-ga=\"article-footer-author\">\n<h3>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/author\/mcrider\" rel=\"author\"><br \/>\n\t\tAuthor: Michael Crider<\/a>, Staff Writer\t\t<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/author_photo_Michael-Crider_1635298804-1.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=150&#038;h=150&#038;crop=1\" height=\"125\" width=\"125\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Michael is a former graphic designer who&#8217;s been building and tweaking desktop computers for longer than he cares to admit. 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Samsung\u2019s first major release of the year was actually announced way back in August, but it now has a date and a price. 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