The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 is a 4k, 240Hz gaming monitor with Mini LED backlighting. It features a 32-inch screen and 1000R curve and is a higher-end model than the Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75, which is a similar Mini LED monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate. It comes with a bunch of gaming features like FreeSync VRR support and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to play 4k games at high refresh rates from a compatible PC or gaming console. It also uses a quantum dot panel to help it display a wider range of colors compared to traditional monitors.
Our Verdict
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 is great for PC gaming. It has a high 240Hz refresh rate, and it has VRR support to reduce screen tearing. It has low input lag for a responsive feel with most settings, and motion looks sharp thanks to its quick response time, but it still has some inverse ghosting at lower refresh rates. Sadly, there's noticeable VRR flicker with changing frame rates, which is distracting in dark scenes if your PC can't maintain stable frame rates. On the plus side, it delivers great picture quality thanks to its accurate colors, high peak brightness, and decent Mini LED local dimming feature.
- 240Hz refresh rate and VRR support.
- Low input lag.
- Fast response time with most refresh rates.
- Excellent contrast ratio.
- Noticeable VRR flicker with changing frame rates.
- More inverse ghosting at lower refresh rates.
The Samsung Neo G8 is excellent for console gaming. It has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth that takes full advantage of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and it has a high 4k resolution that provides detailed images. It also delivers great picture quality as its high contrast, decent local dimming, and high peak brightness all make images look life-like and realistic. In terms of gaming, it has low input lag for a responsive feel, and motion looks sharp thanks to its fast response time, but it doesn't eliminate all blur.
- Low input lag.
- Fast response time with most refresh rates.
- Excellent contrast ratio.
- HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
- More inverse ghosting at lower refresh rates.
The Samsung Neo G8 is excellent for office use. The 4k resolution results in sharp text, and the 32-inch screen is big enough to open multiple windows at once. It also has amazing reflection handling, and it gets bright enough to fight glare in most rooms, so visibility isn't a problem. It has impressive ergonomics if you want to adjust the screen to your liking, but it has narrow viewing angles and a limited swivel range, so it isn't the best for sharing your screen with someone else.
- 32-inch, 4k screen.
Amazing reflection handling.
- Bright enough to fight glare.
- Excellent accuracy before calibration.
- Screen coating introduces some haziness.
- Narrow viewing angles.
The Samsung Neo G8 is great for content creators. You can easily multitask thanks to its large screen, and the 4k resolution delivers high pixel density for sharp text and crisp images. It displays a wide range of colors and has excellent accuracy, even if you don't want to get it calibrated. If you use it in bright rooms, it has amazing reflection handling and high peak brightness, and in dark rooms, it displays deep blacks without too much noticeable blooming, but it still has some.
- 32-inch, 4k screen.
Amazing reflection handling.
- Bright enough to fight glare.
- Excellent accuracy before calibration.
- Screen coating introduces some haziness.
- Narrow viewing angles.
- Some blooming around bright objects.
The Samsung Neo G8 has good brightness. It gets bright enough to fight glare in a well-lit room. It also gets bright in HDR, making small highlights pop, but it can't maintain that high peak brightness with larger objects.
- Bright enough to fight glare.
- Small highlights pop in HDR.
- Can't maintain high HDR brightness with large objects.
The Samsung Neo G8 has an impressive response time. It has a fast overall response time that makes motion look sharp, but it doesn't eliminate all blur. Also, there's more inverse ghosting at lower refresh rates, which is most noticeable if you use VRR.
- Fast response time with most refresh rates.
- More inverse ghosting at lower refresh rates.
The Samsung Neo G8 is great for HDR. It has a high contrast ratio to make blacks look deep, and the decent local dimming feature helps improve the picture quality in dark scenes, but there's still some blooming around bright objects like subtitles. It also displays a wide range of colors in HDR, making them look vivid.
- Excellent contrast ratio.
- Decent Mini LED local dimming feature
- Great HDR color volume.
- Crushed black levels at times.
- Some blooming around bright objects.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 has great picture quality in SDR. It displays a wide range of colors and has a good native contrast ratio, but there's backlight bleed in dark scenes with local dimming disabled.
- Excellent contrast ratio.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 has excellent color accuracy. It has a dedicated sRGB mode that's very accurate before calibration, so you only need to calibrate it for the most accurate colors. It also has good gray uniformity that keeps the image consistently accurate throughout.
- Excellent accuracy before calibration.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- Updated Mar 17, 2026: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1.2. We added a new Panel Technology box, including the Spectral Power Distribution (SPD) graph.
- Updated Nov 10, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1.1. We removed the Vertical Viewing Angle test.
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Updated Jul 31, 2025:
We added that the LG 27G850A-B is another 4k, 240Hz monitor that has a Dual-Mode feature that boosts its refresh rate to 480Hz.
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Updated Jun 13, 2025:
We updated text throughout to match the new and updated tests with Test Bench 2.1, including in the Verdict section.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G8, which is the only size available, and the results are only valid for this model. That said, other monitors from the Odyssey gaming lineup share the G8 name and perform differently, and this monitor sits above the Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75. You can see the differences between the monitors below.
| Size | Name | Resolution | Refresh Rate | Panel Type | Release Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32" | Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75 | 4k | 165Hz | VA | 2022 |
| 32" | Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 | 4k | 240Hz | VA | 2022 |
| 32" | Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD | 4k | 240Hz | QD-OLED | 2024 |
| 34" | Odyssey OLED G8/G85SB | 3440x1440 | 175Hz | QD-OLED | 2023 |
Our unit was manufactured in June 2022, and you can see the label here. The monitor was tested with firmware 1003.0.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 is a great gaming monitor with a bunch of features, and the 4k resolution and 240Hz refresh rate make it an excellent choice for high-end PC gaming setups. It has better local dimming than most monitors, delivering a satisfying HDR experience. However, it has some issues, like its noticeable VRR flicker, so if you're willing to sacrifice picture quality for a worry-free gaming experience, you can find a cheaper display like the Gigabyte M32U. You can also consider the Dell Alienware AW3225QF if you want a premium 4k, 240Hz monitor with better picture quality and improved motion handling.
Also, see our recommendations for the best gaming monitors, the best 4k monitors, and the best HDR monitors.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 and the Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75 are very similar monitors. They likely use the same panel as the picture quality is the same, but the main difference is that the Neo G8 has a 240Hz refresh rate, while the Neo G7 has a 165Hz refresh rate. Another difference is that the Neo G8 uses a different screen coating with much better reflection handling. However, it introduces some haziness, so if that bothers you, the Neo G7 is the better choice.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 is a higher-end monitor than the Samsung Odyssey G70D S32DG70, so it's the better choice for most gamers. The biggest advantage of the Neo G8 is that it uses Mini LED backlighting, which the G70D doesn't, so the Neo G8 has better local dimming with deeper blacks and brighter highlights. This makes the Neo G8 a better choice for HDR gaming. The Neo G8 also has a higher 240Hz refresh rate for a smoother feel, but it has more smearing with fast-moving objects than the G70D. The G70D has some advantages, though, as it has fewer bugs and wider viewing angles, making it the better choice for sharing your screen with others. The G70D also has a built-in smart OS, so you can stream content without a PC.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G80SD S32DG80 are 4k @ 240Hz monitors. The G80SD is the better choice if you're using the monitor mostly for gaming or watching videos, as fast-moving objects look crisper, and games and videos look more vivid and rich. However, if you're in a bright room, the S32BG85 is a better option, as it gets significantly brighter. The S32BG85 is also a better option if you're doing a lot of office or editing work, as there's no risk of burn-in with the same static elements over time.
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 and the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX are 32-inch 4k Mini LED gaming monitors. The BenQ is the better option for most people, as it has more vivid colors, very little VRR flicker, wider viewing angles, and much better connectivity. However, you may prefer the Samsung if you game in a dark room, as it has much better contrast. It also feels more responsive because of its higher 240Hz refresh rate.
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, all of which we purchase ourselves, without cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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