Samsung launched the Odyssey G8 G80HS, the world's first 32-inch 6K gaming monitor priced at $1,599.
The display features a Fast IPS panel offering dual modes: 6K at up to 165Hz and 3K at up to 330Hz, along with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1 connections tested on high-end hardware.
Design and connectivity
The monitor measures 23,4 by 28,1 by 10,4 inches and weighs 16,3 pounds with the stand. On the back it features:
- Two HDMI 2.1 ports
- One DisplayPort 2.1 port
- Two USB Type-A ports
- A USB Type-B connector
- Headphone jack
The monitor does not have built-in speakers or USB Type-C ports.
Image and display functions
The display uses an IPS panel with a 178-degree viewing angle. It has two separate viewing modes:
- 6K resolution with a refresh rate of up to 165Hz
- 3K resolution with a refresh rate of up to 330Hz
At the same time, it supports technologies for smoother movement on the screen.
Brightness and color measurements
During testing, the maximum brightness reached 434 nits in normal mode and 444 nits in high brightness mode. Color coverage reached 91,4% Adobe RGB, 127,9% sRGB, and 95,2% DCI-P3. Contrast was measured at up to 6.222:1, while the company's nominal value is 1.000:1.
Response time
The screen's response time was measured at different resolutions and refresh rates:
- 8,4 milliseconds at 1080p/60Hz
- 4,4 milliseconds at 1080p/120Hz
- 4,4 milliseconds at 1440p/60Hz
- 8,6 milliseconds at 4K/60Hz
The tests were conducted using a computer equipped with a powerful graphics card and games such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Pragmata.
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