Samsung Introduces World’s First 4K Gaming Monitor with 240Hz Refresh Rate
Jan. 3, 2022Samsung Odyssey Neo G8
This monitor joins the high-end Odyssey Neo lineup and is theworld’s first to come with a 4K display that supports a240Hzrefresh rate, which can enhance the overall gaming experience. The 32-inch monitor gets Quantum Mini LEDs for deeper and richer blacks, gets a peak brightness of 2000 nits, and supports the Quantum HDR 2000 for an improved viewing experience.
It features a sleek design similar to the Odyssey Neo G9 and gets the CoreSync lighting for the automatic detection of colors on the screen “to create a deeper sense of immersion.” The monitor also gets the RGB lighting at the back and has multiple ports.
This is a successor to theSmart Monitor M7and boasts an ultra-slim design, which is three-quarters thinner than its predecessor. It has a 32-inch QLED UHD display with a 99% sRGB color gamut, and 400 nits of peak brightness. The Samsung Smart Monitor M8comes with a movable magnetic SlimFit Cam, which calls for clearer video calls. It has an in-built Video Call app that supports major video-calling platforms, including Google Duo.
Smart Monitor M8 also gets access to various video-streaming and productivity apps and supports SmartThings Hub to control various other smart devices. Additionally, there’s support for a USB Type-C port with 65W fast charging capabilities and provides an all-in-one workstation experience that dismisses the need for an extra docking station.
It comes in a new warm white color option and gets a similarily-colored remote control as well.
This monitor comes in 27-inch and 32-inch screen size variants. The Samsung Monitor S8 supports a UHD screen resolution, up to 98% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, and supports the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Display HDR 600. It is alsothe world’s first UL(Underwriter Laboratories)-verified Glare-Free monitor. The display is matte that can reduce light reflection.
The monitor features 90W USB Type-C charging, LAN ports, and comes with the ability to charge laptops and phones without the need for an additional docking station. The Monitor S8 also comes with aHeight Adjustable Standthat can allow for tilting, swiveling, and more functions for users to easily mount the monitor anywhere.
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