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Samsung Electronics has unveiled its Odyssey Neo G8, the world’s first 240Hz 4K gaming monitor. It won the Best of Innovation Award in the Gaming category at CES 2022, receiving recognition for its technological excellence. To explore the features of the world’s first and fastest gaming monitor, Samsung Newsroom takes you through an unboxing of the Odyssey Neo G8.
Samsung’s Odyssey Neo G8 offers enhanced comfort with a matte display, ergonomic stand and more
When you first open the box, the first thing you see are the various parts, including the monitor, stand neck, stand base, and power cord.1
Installing the monitor is very easy.2 First, connect the stand to the back of the product and fix it with a screw. Then connect the stand base to the stand neck and fasten the screw at the bottom. Then put the back cover on and turn it clockwise. The monitor is now ready for use.
Once assembled, the curved 32-inch shape of the monitor catches the eye. The monitor features a 1000R curved VA panel whose curvature most closely resembles a human’s field of view. This curvature intensifies the immersion during gameplay and makes you feel like you’re really immersed in the game’s world.
The Odyssey Neo G8’s matte display has also been verified as “non-reflective” by global safety certification company UL (Underwriters Laboratories), which means its panel reduces light reflection. The display absorbs ambient light, allowing the user to enjoy an immersive gaming experience without being obstructed by external elements such as sunlight from windows.
Consoles and other gaming accessories can also be easily connected to the monitor. When the Odyssey Neo G8 is turned on, its Auto Source Switch+ feature automatically detects other devices and switches the screen to the source of those devices.
The monitor also offers a height adjustable stand (HAS) and pan/tilt functionality for ergonomic efficiency and VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) compliant mounting.
Unmatched speed with a 0.001 second response time and 240Hz refresh rate
The Odyssey Neo G8 has a fast response time of 1 ms (0.001 seconds) (GtG),3 Users are offered a more vivid gaming experience when playing games that require fast response times. Games like first person shooter (FPS) and racing games change the screen quickly, and lag or slow response times can affect the outcome of the game. Luckily, the Odyssey Neo G8 keeps up with the pace and gives players the best chance of winning the game.
The refresh rate, which measures how many times per second the display can show a new image, is also very important for gamers. The Odyssey Neo G8’s 240Hz refresh rate ensures a stable and smooth viewing experience.
The monitor also features low input lag to improve response time. Input Lag is an indicator that measures how long it takes for input from a keyboard or mouse to appear on the screen. The lower the input lag, the shorter the input time and the faster the response time. The Odyssey Neo G8 has a low input lag of 1ms, which helps gamers play more accurately in games where every second counts.
Tearing is another factor that can determine the outcome of a game. This is when the screen lags and the display gets choppy due to a communication problem between the PC and the monitor. The Odyssey Neo G8 supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, which minimizes screen tearing and lag when playing CPU-intensive games, allowing users to enjoy smooth graphics while gaming.
An enhanced vivid gaming environment with Quantum Matrix, HDR 2000 and amazing UHD picture quality
As the Odyssey Neo G8 is the world’s fastest 4K gaming monitor, it features a UHD resolution of 3840 x 2160. The UHD resolution enlivens the game with vivid graphics that make it seem like the world of the game is right in front of your eyes.
The Odyssey Neo G8 also features Quantum Matrix Technology, a Samsung proprietary technology that controls image quality. Quantum Matrix uses Quantum Mini LEDs, which are 1/40th the height of conventional LEDs, as the light source for even more precise contrast control. This technology clearly shows the contrast between the darkest shadows and the lightest objects in scenes that use a wide color spectrum, such as B. Explosion scenes, creating a more vivid gaming experience. It also prevents the halo effect, where light fades from a bright area on the screen to darker areas around it.
The Quantum HDR 2000 used in the Odyssey Neo G8 delivers maximum brightness for a rich HDR experience. Notably, it offers 4,096 steps of screen brightness adjustment and supports a high static contrast ratio of one million to one. Also, the Local Dimming Zone more accurately represents the color black. By capturing the reflected light of an enemy’s movement, the user can easily discover where the enemy is hiding and also see the details hidden behind the shadows.
Excellent backlight that changes depending on the display color
The lighting on the back of the monitor makes your gaming experience look more futuristic. The Odyssey Neo G8 is equipped with the CoreSync lighting function, where the monitor automatically detects the color in the center of the display and synchronizes it with the color of the lighting on the back of the monitor. The monitor can display five different colors of light, allowing gamers to enjoy a modern, elegant atmosphere while gaming. When playing in a dark place, the CoreSync feature can blur the line between reality and game, fully immersing the player in the experience.
Odyssey Neo G8 leads the premium gaming monitor market
The monitor’s fast response time and vivid image quality maximize the immersive experience users can have while playing a game. These modern features also help gamers succeed at gaming, making the Odyssey Neo G8 an ideal choice for gamers.
The Odyssey Neo G8 has received positive reviews and has been dubbed the “Best Gaming Monitor” by global media. Techaeris and Trusted Review have raved about the Odyssey Neo G8, noting that it “offers an amazing picture and high refresh rate” and offers a “breathtaking, immersive gaming experience”.
The gaming monitor industry goes far beyond simply providing beautiful screens for gaming. Products with advanced features such as high speed, high image quality and more are becoming increasingly important as they help gamers play their best. The Odyssey Neo G8 is the top monitor for serious gamers who want to be immersed in the game and experience the best picture quality while playing.
1 Accessories may vary by country or region.
2 Must be installed according to the instructions in the manual. Placing the curved panel alone on a desk or floor may damage the product.
3 gray to gray. A measure of pixel speed. Used to measure the response time of gaming monitors.