Samsung Odyssey G80HS S32HG80 vs LG 27GM950B-B: Which Monitor Is Better?

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Tested using Methodology v2.1.2

Updated Jul 30, 2026 05:12 PM

This review is in Early access

See Samsung Odyssey G80HS S32HG80 Review

Size 27"

Panel Type LCD

Native Resolution 5120 x 2880

Max Refresh Rate 330 Hz

Sub-Type IPS

Size 32"

Panel Type LCD

Native Resolution 6144 x 3456

Max Refresh Rate 330 Hz

Sub-Type IPS

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Our Verdict

LG 27GM950B-B

Samsung Odyssey G80HS S32HG80

Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below

Variants

27GM950B-B (27")

LS32HG802ESXZA (32")

Review

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Check Price

27"

27GM950B-B

LG.com

32"

LS32HG802ESXZA

27"

27GM950B-B

32"

LS32HG802ESXZA

27"

27GM950B-B

32"

LS32HG802ESXZA

27"

27GM950B-B

32"

LS32HG802ESXZA

Samsung.com

27"

27GM950B-B

32"

LS32HG802ESXZA

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DisplayPort

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DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth

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Mini DisplayPort

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HDMI

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Daisy Chaining

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3.5mm Audio Out

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Ethernet

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HDR10

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Dolby Vision

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USB

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USB-A Rated Speed

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USB-B Upstream Port

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RGB Illumination

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Check Price

27"

27GM950B-B

LG.com

32"

LS32HG802ESXZA

27"

27GM950B-B

32"

LS32HG802ESXZA

27"

27GM950B-B

32"

LS32HG802ESXZA

27"

27GM950B-B

32"

LS32HG802ESXZA

Samsung.com

27"

27GM950B-B

32"

LS32HG802ESXZA