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Quick verdict
The review evidence points to a tradeoff: USB-C power delivery and color gamut versus KVM switch performance and Screen coating clarity. Choose according to which strengths matter more to you; the overall score alone does not settle that choice.
Choose Samsung Odyssey OLED G80SH S32HG802S for USB-C power delivery and color gamut.
Choose ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG for KVM switch performance and Screen coating clarity.
Scores are out of 5. Missing scores mean missing review evidence, not a missing feature.
Dropping the former Tizen smart-TV layer simplifies everyday operation, with a familiar PC monitor menu in its place.
The joystick menus and shortcuts are generally approachable, although advanced gaming and HDR configurations take experimentation.
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.
Only 15W of USB-C charging is an unusually clear weakness for a costly monitor, making it unsuitable as a high-power laptop dock.
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.
TrueBlack’s near-zero-haze gloss is a defining asset, making text, colors and fine detail look exceptionally crisp compared with matte OLED coatings.
The matte Glare Free treatment diffuses direct window and lamp reflections far better than many glossy OLED competitors.
The glossy surface keeps black levels strong in ambient light, yet reflects windows and lamps sharply; controlled placement matters.
The base feels stable in normal use, but light contact can make the whole monitor visibly vibrate.
The compact metal base remains reassuringly planted despite supporting a large panel, with only minor movement under deliberate force.
Small reflections, light sources and other bright details pop with convincing intensity, lending dimensionality to HDR scenes.
Small bright highlights can have striking texture and pop; brighter HDR modes may clip lighter shades and erase subtle highlight detail.
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.
Native 4K is beautifully crisp for games and work, while the optional full-screen 1080p mode entails a substantial clarity sacrifice.
Color range and 4K sharpness suit photo work, with calibration advised where exact tones matter.
The sharp 4K display and ample gamut can support photo editing, but precision color work needs careful profiling and may favor another monitor.
Near-black adjustment can reveal hidden dark areas, but too much lifting washes out blacks and some HDR configurations still crush detail.
Deep blacks are a major strength, but some settings can darken or crush near-black details that calibration may improve.
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.
The panel reproduces a broad, appealing gamut for gaming and HDR, though QD-OLED alternatives can reach more saturated extremes.
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.
Native 4K looks excellent, but stretching 1080p across 32 inches can make small text and distant objects blocky or soft.
Common adaptive-refresh standards are supported, which is helpful for changing frame rates. Dark-scene flicker means compatibility is not always trouble-free.
G-SYNC and FreeSync support cover common GPUs, although OLED flicker can compromise the otherwise smooth adaptive-sync experience.
The high pixel density minimizes subpixel artifacts at normal distance, but slight green or magenta edges remain visible around some close-up text.
Most viewers find 4K text impressively sharp with limited visible color fringes; closer comparison with a good LCD can reveal remaining artifacts.
Pixel refresh, static-logo dimming, screensaver and active cooling give owners several safeguards. None removes the inherent risk of prolonged static images.
Pixel refresh, screen shifting, logo dimming and the Neo Proximity Sensor provide extensive safeguards, though long-term burn-in is not ruled out.
A pass-through opening in the stand tidies power and signal cables, while USB-C docking further reduces desk clutter.
The stand routing keeps cabling tidy where it is available, although it cannot compensate for connectivity constraints.
The OLED panel exhibits highly even color and illumination without familiar LCD backlight problems.
Test units generally avoid backlight-style bleeding and look even, with occasional minor near-uniformity complaints.
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.
Per-pixel black reproduction is deep and inky, with stronger ambient-light black retention than several rival QD-OLEDs.
The rear Core Lighting ring offers pleasant customizable ambient light and screen-synced effects, though broader PC-lighting synchronization is limited.
The customizable rear ROG logo adds a playful flourish without dominating the display’s front appearance.
The supplied stand adjusts height, swivel, tilt and pivot over a useful range, making ergonomic positioning straightforward.
Height, tilt and swivel adjustments are smooth and useful; the absence of portrait rotation limits ergonomic flexibility.
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.
The extra USB ports give peripherals a handy home, and the KVM improves their usefulness across connected computers.
Static tone mapping serves accuracy, while Active boosts perceived brightness and impact; both have useful but distinct roles.
Gaming, Cinema, Console and True Black modes offer useful choices between punch and accuracy, though none satisfies every HDR preference.
Achieving the full 4K/240Hz experience takes a strong gaming PC and suitable connections, while older DisplayPort hardware may need DSC.
The spectacular headline refresh rates are worthwhile only with games and hardware that can produce extremely high frame rates; demanding 4K titles can fall well short.
Frame-rate fluctuations can cause distracting flashes in dark games. Stabilizing settings may mitigate this, with possible added input lag.
Changing frame rates can trigger distracting OLED gamma flicker, especially in dark scenes; anti-flicker modes reduce but do not eliminate it.
Crosshair overlays, black equalizer, adaptive sync and other gaming tools give players plenty of customization choices.
GamePlus overlays, crosshairs, timers, sniper tools, aspect controls and OLED-care settings offer a deep assortment of practical gaming aids.
A spacious sharp desktop and easy laptop docking make the monitor capable beyond gaming, while OLED text and static-content caveats remain.
Sharp 4K output and uniform-brightness control can make everyday desktop work pleasant, subject to static-content wear risk.
Standard 100 × 100 mm mounting allows an arm or wall mount instead of the bundled stand.
Standard VESA mounting is useful for monitor arms, but check included bracket hardware and mounting requirements.
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 ports, USB and KVM create a useful mix, but DisplayPort 2.1 and more substantial USB-C power are missing.
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.
Most assessments strongly recommend the monitor as a premium mixed-genre gaming display, despite some niche feature and price concerns.
There are useful gaming and HDR picture modes, with DisplayHDR singled out as a strong starting point for tuning.
Racing mode is a useful starting point, while genre-specific and HDR presets offer tailored looks with occasional accuracy tradeoffs.
Color and contrast remain very consistent from the side, making the screen easier to share than many LCD alternatives.
The picture stays appealing off-axis, with occasional subtle color tinting at wider angles.
4K detail keeps textures, edges, and distant game objects crisp across the 32-inch screen.
Native 4K and glossy clarity combine for remarkably defined detail; lowering resolution or some scaling modes loses that edge.
There are no integrated speakers, a disappointing omission for anyone who wants quick audio without external equipment.
The absence of integrated speakers is an inconvenience, requiring headphones or external audio for both consoles and PCs.
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.
Current consoles benefit from 4K/120Hz HDMI 2.1 and superb OLED contrast, though the monitor lacks built-in speakers and Dolby Vision.
Controls feel immediate with very little input delay. The optional flicker-reduction setting can add substantial latency, however.
The monitor feels strikingly responsive at high refresh rates and remains impressively quick with 60Hz inputs.
At 240Hz, motion is notably fluid, particularly in fast PC games. Fully exploiting that ceiling requires a PC capable of delivering high frame rates.
Native 4K/240Hz delivers fluid action and optional 1080p/480Hz pushes competitive smoothness even higher at the cost of detail.
Bright objects retain clean borders against pitch-black backgrounds, without the halos that can surround highlights on local-dimming LCDs.
Per-pixel OLED lighting keeps bright highlights separate from deep shadows without the halos typical of backlit displays.
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.
Very fast OLED transitions and a 480Hz option make it formidable for esports, provided the user tolerates softer 1080p visuals.
Fast-moving elements show almost no noticeable smearing, helping demanding action games stay legible.
Almost immediate OLED pixel changes keep fast objects clean without the obvious trailing common to slower LCD panels.
A DisplayPort cable and USB-C cable are useful inclusions, though an HDMI 2.1 cable is absent from one tested package.
The carrying pouch and cleaning cloth are appreciated, but at least one review wished an HDMI 2.1 cable were included.
Rapid action stays sharp with minimal blur, making fast-paced games unusually easy to follow.
Motion stays remarkably sharp at 240Hz, and the 480Hz mode can improve tracking further when the PC supplies enough frames.
The latest Tandem QD-OLED panel combines near-perfect blacks with more brightness and improved efficiency than earlier OLED generations.
Glossy WOLED combines remarkably deep black levels with clarity approaching glossy QD-OLED, but not quite the same bright-color saturation.
An especially compelling pairing for high-end PCs: 4K detail, 240Hz motion and dramatic OLED contrast come together in one screen.
The combination of fast OLED response, 4K detail and VRR is exceptionally suited to a powerful gaming PC, especially across different genres.
The 32-inch 4K panel makes individual pixels and minor text fringes hard to see from a normal seating distance.
At around 140 pixels per inch, 4K makes detailed images and small interface elements substantially cleaner than lower-density alternatives.
The newer Tandem structure aims for better light efficiency, allowing stronger brightness without the same immediate dimming.
One comparison found WOLED comparatively efficient at displaying white content, which benefits mixed desktop use.
Slim proportions, a minimalist finish and metal details give the hardware a polished, upscale impression.
Sturdy construction, polished gloss and thoughtful accessories make the monitor feel like a high-end purchase.
Near-instant OLED pixel transitions produce exceptionally clean action, even where lower frame-rate console output limits the refresh rate.
Nearly instantaneous pixel response delivers clean transitions and responsive gameplay at both available refresh-rate modes.
Deep shadows, vibrant HDR lighting and detailed 4K scenes make cinematic games exceptionally immersive. Some HDR modes need care to avoid crushed blacks.
The expansive 4K OLED image delivers spectacular contrast and colorful cinematic scenes, usually more rewarding than chasing 480Hz.
There is no integrated KVM switch, so moving one keyboard and mouse between computers is less convenient than on some rivals.
The KVM makes sharing a keyboard and mouse between machines much more convenient, particularly alongside the USB hub.
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.
DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC runs advertised modes, but the missing DP 2.1 connection feels less future-ready to enthusiasts with newer graphics cards.
Shadow controls can bring hidden dark objects into view, but aggressive settings wash out the contrast that makes OLED attractive.
Shadow Boost can reveal opponents hidden in darker parts of games, a useful competitive aid.
The QD-OLED layer maintains vivid saturation even as bright HDR elements intensify, keeping colorful scenes energetic.
Colors can look vibrant and rich, but several testers found bright saturated tones less punchy than on comparable QD-OLED models.
FreeSync and G-SYNC-compatible variable refresh help smooth inconsistent frame delivery and reduce tearing, though dark-scene flicker is still possible.
Variable refresh helps avoid tearing and stutter when frame rates vary, but dark-scene flicker creates a meaningful tradeoff.
One owner experienced HDR brightness settings failing to persist across sleep, wake and restarts.
After the initial Windows setup, mode changes are convenient, but switching during a running game can disrupt graphics or audio output.
Larger bright scenes retain more output than on earlier OLED designs, although brightness limiting has not disappeared entirely.
Uniform Brightness steadies office windows and reduces visible brightness swings, while disabling it unlocks brighter highlights at the expense of consistency.
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.
OLED blacks, sharp highlights and pixel-level contrast make HDR exciting, balanced by automatic brightness limits and occasionally over-bright tone mapping.
Color looks attractive and often fairly accurate out of the box, but some tests find oversaturation and imperfect factory calibration. Careful adjustment improves accuracy.
Factory tuning is generally good but not always reference-accurate; the right sRGB mode or calibration can make it more consistent.
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.
Small HDR highlights can be exceptionally bright, but larger bright scenes are more restrained because of OLED brightness limiting.
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 responsive joystick and programmable shortcuts make the extensive menus straightforward, although one reviewer disliked the chunky interface text.
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.
Exceptional glossy sharpness, rich blacks and fast OLED motion earn broad praise, with color-volume and glare caveats.
Self-emissive pixels deliver striking contrast without the elevated blacks or halos typical of many backlit monitors.
Near-infinite OLED contrast gives bright objects and dark backgrounds striking separation without conventional backlight halos.
The blue-light-reduction setting is useful for late-night reading, but its warmer output is not ideal for accurate colors or HDR games.
Uniform Brightness reduces distracting fluctuations; the blue-light options are more restrictive and their strongest setting distorts colors.
The physical frame is thin, but the inner black border remains more noticeable than its sleek outer edge suggests.
Slim borders leave the screen looking clean and make the image feel more expansive.
Metal-backed construction and a tidy finish feel robust and high-end, although one hands-on assessment found the stand easy to wobble.
The chassis and stand feel substantial and finished, consistently meeting expectations for a premium gaming monitor.
The 32-inch format gives games and complex tasks room to breathe, though it is a substantial desktop display.
The 31.5-inch canvas is immersive in 4K and generous for work, though a few gamers may prefer a smaller competitive field.
The slim silver-and-black housing looks clean and understated rather than aggressively gamer-styled, with optional rear lighting.
Its restrained front, glossy panel and compact stand win praise, while the rear gaming styling is more a matter of taste.
HDR offers many detailed settings and two tone-mapping approaches, but dialing in shadows and brightness can become frustrating.
Adjustable HDR unlocks brightness, contrast and color tuning, but pushing intensity higher can undermine reference accuracy.
White balance, gamma and color-space controls allow fine tuning, and measured color error can fall substantially after calibration.
Extensive white-balance, gamut, gamma and saturation controls reward experimentation; some presets lock settings that other modes leave adjustable.
Static mapping better preserves the intended light balance; Active looks livelier but can lift midtones and alter bright detail. Some peak modes crush shadows.
True Black tends to track intended brightness more closely, while punchier modes can raise midtones and crush highlights or shadow gradations.
Normal-use burn-in coverage is reassuring, although eligibility and coverage terms need verification for the exact regional unit.
Three-year coverage including burn-in is reassuring, although reliability of firmware support has drawn some concern.
It asks a premium over basic OLED monitors, but its newer panel, refresh speed and connectivity make a reasonable case for enthusiasts.
Most consider the premium justified by OLED image quality and two gaming modes, but its cost and niche 480Hz benefit weaken the case for some.
Xbox users do not get Dolby Vision on this monitor, so the other available HDR formats become the practical options.
HDR10 content looks impressive, but the absence of Dolby Vision is a limitation next to some competing premium OLED monitors.
Two HDMI 2.1 inputs accommodate modern consoles and other fast video sources, including 4K at 120Hz console modes.
Two full-speed HDMI 2.1 connections make 4K/120Hz console play easy and support flexible connection of gaming equipment.
The stand clicks into place and the base screw can be tightened without tools, making initial assembly simple.
Assembly and controls are generally straightforward, but advanced refresh-rate switching may need one-time GPU or Windows setup.
Gamma is imperfect before calibration, so exact tonal accuracy may require additional tuning.
Default gamma and near-black accuracy are not always ideal; calibration and preset changes can improve the image but do not eliminate every tracking concern.
Simulated smaller viewing areas can make fast games easier to scan, but reduced effective resolution and scaling quality do not fully match a native 24-inch display.
Automatic picture-mode changes help in some titles but can cycle distractingly in others; manual per-game tuning is more predictable.
The selectable 27-inch and 24.5-inch simulated image sizes add flexibility when full 32-inch coverage feels excessive.
Black-frame insertion noticeably improves perceived clarity at lower frame rates, but requires several compromises in refresh rate, VRR and HDR operation.
Calibration can tighten color errors and improve suitability for demanding work, though achieving professional consistency requires measurement tools.
The redesigned compact metal base preserves mouse and keyboard space, although the large panel itself still needs adequate desk depth.
Desktop PCs, compatible laptops, DeX tablets, PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 all receive useful display features, though modes vary by device.
The switch between detailed 4K/240Hz and very fast 1080p/480Hz is unusually flexible, yet the lower-resolution mode can look noticeably soft on this 32-inch screen.
Screen-care dimming can help manage panel wear, but reducing edge brightness may distract some users.
ELMB can deliver remarkably sharp motion without driving native 480fps, but setup is cumbersome and restricts VRR, HDR and brightness settings.
Firmware can be updated, though one account described a failed update and confusing software availability.
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.
Active cooling, thermal monitoring and the metal rear help manage panel temperature as Samsung pushes OLED brightness higher.
Static desktop and game-interface elements retain a real OLED wear risk even with built-in protection routines.
Built-in sRGB and DCI-P3 choices help balance saturation and accuracy; the more flexible Racing-mode approach is often preferred for control.
One tester found ASUS’s closely related OLED model numbers unusually difficult to distinguish or remember.
Black-frame insertion delivers a worthwhile clarity boost at restricted frame rates, but it is more of a specialist tool than an always-on improvement.
The OLED panel responds cleanly without needing the aggressive overdrive tuning associated with LCD gaming monitors.
Thoughtful protection and attractive accessories give the unboxing a premium impression.
Some color adjustments carry over between SDR and HDR, forcing inconvenient retuning when accuracy matters.
Despite its large screen, the monitor is considered manageable to relocate occasionally.
One owner needed to install the Samsung driver before the monitor was recognized when first connected.
The automatic screen-off sensor helps protect OLED pixels, but experiences diverge: some units respond reliably while another behaved erratically.
HDMI 2.1 and 4K/120Hz support make this a compelling PS5 display, although some PC-only features do not translate to console play.
A reported bug resets HDR brightness to zero after sleep or restart, creating a frustrating repeated setup burden.
Windows color management can tame wide-gamut oversaturation but does not automatically fix grayscale tracking.
Low fixed-60Hz input lag is a welcome strength for games locked to 60 frames per second.
The joystick and shortcut controls navigate quickly, with a confirmation step helping prevent accidental shutdown.
DisplayWidget Center offers convenient desktop adjustment and app-specific picture settings without repeated trips through the physical menu.
An official driver supplies the correct display identity and color profile in Windows, helping the PC recognize and configure the monitor.
Samsung’s official Windows driver and color profile are useful for proper device recognition and configuration.
The glossy surface is considered reasonably manageable to clean, although durability impressions are preliminary rather than long-term proof.
With a full UHBR20 connection and compatible GPU, the reviewer verified 4K/240Hz without compression. DSC remains a visually lossless fallback for older links.
OLED’s per-pixel lighting preserves dark areas naturally rather than depending on coarse backlight zones.
Lower pixel density in 1080p/480Hz mode can make distant targets harder to pick out despite smoother movement.
Noisy operation was not a significant concern in the supported assessment, making the experience unobtrusive.
The multi-input viewing modes support simultaneous sources, giving the screen additional workstation flexibility.
Minor periodic panel brightness fluctuations were judged essentially invisible in normal use, rather than problematic PWM-style flicker.
Early handling impressions are encouraging, but long-term scratch resistance and wear remain uncertain.
An owner reported intermittent DisplayPort blanking that disappeared after switching to HDMI; longer-term panel reliability is not yet established.
This 360Hz QD-OLED ultrawide delivers exceptional gaming motion, vibrant HDR and dramatically cleaner text. Its high price, less-than-perfect bright-room blacks and occasional HDR dimming are the main reasons to hesitate.
Pros: color gamut, contrast
Cons: value for money, Resolution
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Pros: refresh rate, Text fringing
Cons: Resolution, GPU demands
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Pros: overall picture quality, color accuracy
Cons: value for money, built-in speakers
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Pros: color gamut, overall satisfaction
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