Compare Samsung Odyssey OLED G80SH S32HG802S vs LG 27GX704A-B

Small reflections, light sources and other bright details pop with convincing intensity, lending dimensionality to HDR scenes.

Highlights can be vivid, but aggressive presets lose some fine bright detail and compromise the intended contrast.

The matte Glare Free treatment diffuses direct window and lamp reflections far better than many glossy OLED competitors.

The crisp glossy surface also reflects windows and lights clearly. Daytime usability depends heavily on screen position and light control.

The matte finish is excellent at softening reflections but adds haze and grain compared with glossy QD-OLED rivals. A few users find the texture intrusive.

The glossy coating is a standout: crisp, low-haze images look substantially cleaner than older matte WOLED finishes.

Static tone mapping serves accuracy, while Active boosts perceived brightness and impact; both have useful but distinct roles.

Gamer 1 and adjusted custom modes can improve HDR, but output varies by preset, operating system, and peak-brightness setting.

The 3.5 mm jack provides a useful connection for headphones or external speakers when no built-in audio is available; sound quality itself is not evaluated.

The easy-to-reach bottom audio jack leaves a dangling cable when used with external speakers, frustrating tidy desktop setups.

The base feels stable in normal use, but light contact can make the whole monitor visibly vibrate.

The metal-footed stand feels sturdy and offers a reassuring base.

The OLED panel exhibits highly even color and illumination without familiar LCD backlight problems.

Some faint vertical/gray banding and mesh texture can appear on test patterns. One owner found the issue barely noticeable in normal use.

A pass-through opening in the stand tidies power and signal cables, while USB-C docking further reduces desk clutter.

An included cable clip helps, but the stand lacks a passthrough and the bottom audio jack can leave visible wiring.

Crosshair overlays, black equalizer, adaptive sync and other gaming tools give players plenty of customization choices.

Basic features present, viewed as minor extras.

The high pixel density minimizes subpixel artifacts at normal distance, but slight green or magenta edges remain visible around some close-up text.

The WOLED subpixel layout can put colored edges around letters and make them look fuzzy. ClearType helps but does not fully match IPS text.

DisplayPort 2.1, two HDMI 2.1 inputs and USB-C video/charging make this a particularly flexible premium monitor. Missing KVM limits shared-peripheral switching.

Two HDMI 2.1 inputs, DisplayPort, and USB-A ports serve gaming setups well. USB-C video, KVM and newer DisplayPort standards are missing.

The rear Core Lighting ring offers pleasant customizable ambient light and screen-synced effects, though broader PC-lighting synchronization is limited.

RGB effects are left out of this budget-oriented configuration, a compromise one reviewer accepts.

Rich, vibrant QD-OLED color is a major strength, with broad coverage for games and creative work. The lack of a dedicated sRGB clamp may make standard content too saturated.

Colors are vivid compared with IPS, yet third-generation WOLED has less HDR color volume than many newer Tandem OLED or QD-OLED rivals.

Achieving the full 4K/240Hz experience takes a strong gaming PC and suitable connections, while older DisplayPort hardware may need DSC.

1440p offers a sharp image with substantially lower GPU load than native 4K gaming.

A DisplayPort cable and USB-C cable are useful inclusions, though an HDMI 2.1 cable is absent from one tested package.

HDMI, DisplayPort, USB and power cables give buyers what they need to connect the monitor immediately.

The latest Tandem QD-OLED panel combines near-perfect blacks with more brightness and improved efficiency than earlier OLED generations.

Third-generation WOLED brings superb blacks and response, but newer Tandem OLEDs can achieve brighter, more saturated HDR.

A reported bug resets HDR brightness to zero after sleep or restart, creating a frustrating repeated setup burden.

The screen sometimes fails to pick up a newly powered-on PS5, and its OSD joystick may need multiple presses after standby.

The two USB-A ports can serve connected peripherals, and compatible USB-C devices can use the hub through a single cable. Data bandwidth may trade off against maximum video mode.

Two USB-A ports are handy for wireless dongles and other PC peripherals.

Standard 100 × 100 mm mounting allows an arm or wall mount instead of the bundled stand.

Standard monitor-arm mounting offers an alternative to the adjustable included stand.

Common adaptive-refresh standards are supported, which is helpful for changing frame rates. Dark-scene flicker means compatibility is not always trouble-free.

Compatible with common PC variable-refresh standards and PS5 VRR, though some use cases expose flicker and a console-signal issue.

Blacks look exceptionally deep in dark rooms, yet can take on a purple cast under strong ambient light. Some HDR configurations also crush the nearest dark shades.

WOLED maintains inky blacks even with room lighting, a notable edge over the purple-tinted blacks sometimes seen on QD-OLED.

PlayStation 5, Xbox and Switch 2 are well served by 4K, HDR and modern HDMI support. Console output tops out below the monitor’s full 240Hz capability.

PS5 games can look superb with rich OLED contrast and HDR. A long-term owner experienced recurring PS5 no-signal problems that required power-cycling.

Pixel refresh, static-logo dimming, screensaver and active cooling give owners several safeguards. None removes the inherent risk of prolonged static images.

Pixel shifting and cleaning appear effective in early long-term use, with no observed retention after 700+ hours; this is not a lifetime guarantee.

The balance of outstanding OLED gaming and modern inputs earns enthusiastic praise. The matte finish and bright-room black behavior are its most divisive compromises.

Owners and testers are largely enthusiastic about the exceptional gaming picture and sale-price value. Persistent HDMI handshake trouble and office-use compromises remain important.

Controls feel immediate with very little input delay. The optional flicker-reduction setting can add substantial latency, however.

Latency is low and competitive for fast gaming, even if some tests put it slightly behind the quickest OLED rivals. One owner reports a subjective sharpness-setting effect.

Frame-rate fluctuations can cause distracting flashes in dark games. Stabilizing settings may mitigate this, with possible added input lag.

Flicker sometimes appears when refresh rates fluctuate in dark scenes or even when moving windows; it is not constant in most fast-paced games.

Color and contrast remain very consistent from the side, making the screen easier to share than many LCD alternatives.

Some owners see an impressively consistent image from the side, while a tester notes off-axis red or green tint.

There are no integrated speakers, a disappointing omission for anyone who wants quick audio without external equipment.

There are no built-in speakers, so console users need headphones or an external audio connection.

4K detail keeps textures, edges, and distant game objects crisp across the 32-inch screen.

The 1440p glossy screen makes images and games look crisp. Fine text is less clean than on conventional RGB LCD monitors.

Deep shadows, vibrant HDR lighting and detailed 4K scenes make cinematic games exceptionally immersive. Some HDR modes need care to avoid crushed blacks.

Deep blacks, luminous highlights, and clean motion add immersion to richly detailed story games; HDR accuracy is less reliable across sources.

The 4K panel renders fine game textures and desktop detail exceptionally well. It is a striking step up for anyone coming from a lower-resolution display.

At 27 inches, 1440p balances sharpness and GPU demands; one PS5 user felt no need to jump to 4K.

The supplied stand adjusts height, swivel, tilt and pivot over a useful range, making ergonomic positioning straightforward.

A flexible stand supports height, tilt, swivel, and portrait rotation. It even has a slight ergonomic edge over the 27GX700A-B.

At 240Hz, motion is notably fluid, particularly in fast PC games. Fully exploiting that ceiling requires a PC capable of delivering high frame rates.

The 240Hz refresh delivers noticeably fluid gameplay, although the more expensive 27GX700A-B rises to 280Hz.

Sharp 240Hz motion, near-instant response and low lag make it a strong option for fast competitive games. VRR flicker controls can introduce unwanted latency.

Fast OLED response, 240Hz refresh, and a compact 27-inch frame make tracking opponents especially effective.

There are useful gaming and HDR picture modes, with DisplayHDR singled out as a strong starting point for tuning.

Gamer, FPS, RTS, sRGB, and reading options offer flexible picture tuning, with Gamer 1 singled out as a strong starting point.

Fast-moving elements show almost no noticeable smearing, helping demanding action games stay legible.

OLED response leaves virtually no visible trailing or overshoot in ordinary gaming.

Rapid action stays sharp with minimal blur, making fast-paced games unusually easy to follow.

Rapid motion and moving targets look exceptionally sharp, particularly at high refresh rates. A low-frame-rate user anecdote flags stutter sensitivity.

An especially compelling pairing for high-end PCs: 4K detail, 240Hz motion and dramatic OLED contrast come together in one screen.

A high-refresh OLED with exceptionally clear motion and deep blacks makes PC gaming the primary strength. The 240Hz panel keeps action responsive.

The 32-inch 4K panel makes individual pixels and minor text fringes hard to see from a normal seating distance.

QHD across 27 inches produces a sharp gaming image without needing a larger screen.

Slim proportions, a minimalist finish and metal details give the hardware a polished, upscale impression.

Gloss finish lends a premium look.

Near-instant OLED pixel transitions produce exceptionally clean action, even where lower frame-rate console output limits the refresh rate.

Near-instant OLED response produces crisp pixel transitions that help fast action look controlled.

Near-black adjustment can reveal hidden dark areas, but too much lifting washes out blacks and some HDR configurations still crush detail.

Black levels are naturally deep, but some peak-brightness HDR settings raise dark areas or crush subtle near-black detail.

A conventional joystick menu makes key settings accessible and avoids Samsung’s older smart-TV interface. The compact layout and abundance of picture settings still take learning.

A bottom-center joystick works in open setups but becomes hard to reach with another screen underneath. A later owner found wake activation less responsive.

Shadow controls can bring hidden dark objects into view, but aggressive settings wash out the contrast that makes OLED attractive.

The black stabilizer can reveal hidden details in dark scenes, a useful assist in competitive games.

Color looks attractive and often fairly accurate out of the box, but some tests find oversaturation and imperfect factory calibration. Careful adjustment improves accuracy.

SDR calibration impresses testers and can become very accurate with simple tweaks. HDR color and tone mapping are less consistent.

Larger bright scenes retain more output than on earlier OLED designs, although brightness limiting has not disappeared entirely.

Variable peak-brightness settings can change luminance as scene content shifts, so disabling them is preferable for stable production work.

Small bright highlights glow against true OLED blacks, creating dramatic HDR images. Some high-brightness modes can lose shadow detail or alter highlight tone mapping.

HDR highlights can pop and games look cinematic, but some presets clip detail and Windows HDR can seem dull. Newer OLEDs often offer more saturated HDR color.

There is no integrated KVM switch, so moving one keyboard and mouse between computers is less convenient than on some rivals.

A KVM switch is absent, limiting convenience for people sharing keyboard and mouse peripherals between systems.

One owner experienced HDR brightness settings failing to persist across sleep, wake and restarts.

One owner repeatedly encountered a blank PS5 HDMI signal until restarting the display; console modes can also require manual selection for 4K/120Hz.

FreeSync and G-SYNC-compatible variable refresh help smooth inconsistent frame delivery and reduce tearing, though dark-scene flicker is still possible.

FreeSync and G-SYNC compatibility reduce tearing across changing game frame rates. Variable-refresh flicker can still appear in dark, low-frame-rate scenes.

A crisp, vivid 4K OLED image with convincing depth is the defining appeal. The coating and room lighting strongly influence perceived clarity and black levels.

The glossy WOLED screen makes colors, clarity, and true blacks look striking. Its best moments are gaming and cinematic content rather than text-heavy desktop use.

The newer panel is brighter than its predecessor and retains luminance well as brighter areas grow. Full-screen white is still less intense than small HDR highlights.

OLED brightness is strong in many games and HDR highlights, but not consistently the brightest among newer Tandem OLED screens. Strong direct light can still overwhelm visibility.

Self-emissive pixels deliver striking contrast without the elevated blacks or halos typical of many backlit monitors.

Pixel-level OLED contrast creates deep shadow areas and bright highlights that stand apart, in dark rooms and under moderate ambient lighting.

An owner reported intermittent DisplayPort blanking that disappeared after switching to HDMI; longer-term panel reliability is not yet established.

Four months and 700+ hours brought continued excellent image quality and no burn-in for one owner, despite persistent console connection quirks.

The stand clicks into place and the base screw can be tightened without tools, making initial assembly simple.

The complete cable package helps, but sliding off the protective foam sleeve makes unboxing clumsy.

It asks a premium over basic OLED monitors, but its newer panel, refresh speed and connectivity make a reasonable case for enthusiasts.

At sale prices around $380–$500, the glossy 240Hz OLED package gets strong value praise. Its higher launch pricing looks less competitive beside newer models.

Normal-use burn-in coverage is reassuring, although eligibility and coverage terms need verification for the exact regional unit.

Coverage terms vary by country, with burn-in exclusions reported in Australia; buyers should check their local policy.

Two HDMI 2.1 inputs accommodate modern consoles and other fast video sources, including 4K at 120Hz console modes.

Full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 helps consoles and gaming PCs use high refresh rates and VRR without the compromises of older ports.

Metal-backed construction and a tidy finish feel robust and high-end, although one hands-on assessment found the stand easy to wobble.

The stand is solid, but plastic parts feel less premium; the materials fit the monitor’s value focus.

The physical frame is thin, but the inner black border remains more noticeable than its sleek outer edge suggests.

Thick surrounds are an obvious cosmetic drawback despite the clean picture.

The slim silver-and-black housing looks clean and understated rather than aggressively gamer-styled, with optional rear lighting.

The design is tidy and attractive overall, despite thick bezels and modest plastic material quality.

The blue-light-reduction setting is useful for late-night reading, but its warmer output is not ideal for accurate colors or HDR games.

Reader mode and warmer color settings may help, but one owner experienced substantial eye strain before adapting over months.

The 32-inch format gives games and complex tasks room to breathe, though it is a substantial desktop display.

The 27-inch format keeps fast games within easy view and fits a desk comfortably, although some consider it small for the price.

Gamma is imperfect before calibration, so exact tonal accuracy may require additional tuning.

SDR grayscale and gamma are generally close to target, though some modes and HDR tracking need correction.

White balance, gamma and color-space controls allow fine tuning, and measured color error can fall substantially after calibration.

Multiple picture modes and hardware-calibration support provide useful ways to refine color accuracy.

Samsung’s official Windows driver and color profile are useful for proper device recognition and configuration.

An expert had a good firmware experience, but a later owner still hoped for a fix to PS5 signal detection.

Static mapping better preserves the intended light balance; Active looks livelier but can lift midtones and alter bright detail. Some peak modes crush shadows.

Tone mapping is imperfect: bright details can clip, while higher peak-brightness settings change darker-scene rendering.

Dropping the former Tizen smart-TV layer simplifies everyday operation, with a familiar PC monitor menu in its place.

The standard 16:9 layout avoids awkward game-format compatibility and keeps the full action in view.

Bright objects retain clean borders against pitch-black backgrounds, without the halos that can surround highlights on local-dimming LCDs.

Simple SDR adjustments and supported hardware calibration can produce accurate color; HDR tracking still takes more compromise.

A follow-up owner did not notice chrominance overshoot during normal use or controlled sample clips.

Desktop PCs, compatible laptops, DeX tablets, PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 all receive useful display features, though modes vary by device.

A four-pole headphone connection is described as a useful high-quality audio option, though no listening test is provided.

Active cooling, thermal monitoring and the metal rear help manage panel temperature as Samsung pushes OLED brightness higher.

After more than 700 hours involving static app interfaces, one owner detected no visible burn-in on test colors.

AI upscaling clearly improves 720p and 1080p sources, while 1440p gains are smaller. It needs the display to receive a truly sub-4K signal and can look sharpened.

The included protective packaging is thorough but slightly awkward to dismantle and unpack.

Color range and 4K sharpness suit photo work, with calibration advised where exact tones matter.

A four-month owner reported no dead pixels after extensive daily use.

An owner found OLED care features effective, while another tester says pixel cleaning can reduce gray-band artifacts.

One owner needed to install the Samsung driver before the monitor was recognized when first connected.

The newer Tandem structure aims for better light efficiency, allowing stronger brightness without the same immediate dimming.

A spacious sharp desktop and easy laptop docking make the monitor capable beyond gaming, while OLED text and static-content caveats remain.

PS5 games can look phenomenal with OLED contrast and high-bandwidth HDMI, although a long-term owner ran into intermittent no-signal failures.

USB-C can carry a picture, peripheral data and up to 98W of laptop charging. Some high-power laptops may still need their own adapter.

A user moving from a TN monitor found low-frame-rate camera pans surprisingly stuttery, despite the OLED’s excellent pixel response.

The OSD joystick sometimes fails to wake or open the menu on the first press, making input changes annoying.

HDR offers many detailed settings and two tone-mapping approaches, but dialing in shadows and brightness can become frustrating.

An official driver supplies the correct display identity and color profile in Windows, helping the PC recognize and configure the monitor.

The QD-OLED layer maintains vivid saturation even as bright HDR elements intensify, keeping colorful scenes energetic.

Full-bandwidth DisplayPort 2.1 is powerful enough for uncompressed 4K/240Hz on compatible hardware. One owner reported intermittent DP signal dropouts that did not occur over HDMI.

With a full UHBR20 connection and compatible GPU, the reviewer verified 4K/240Hz without compression. DSC remains a visually lossless fallback for older links.

Popular games fit the familiar 16:9 screen without unusual layout or scaling problems.

Xbox users do not get Dolby Vision on this monitor, so the other available HDR formats become the practical options.

An eye-sensitive owner associated OLED brightness flicker with discomfort, particularly during the first weeks of use.

A tester considers the WOLED glossy surface comparatively scratch-resistant, though no long-term abrasion testing is described.