Yesterday, Samsung unveiled refreshed high-end OLED, IPS and VA models from its Odyssey OLED, Smart Monitor and ViewFinity ranges. Among the improvements brought to the monitor include near-universal AI improvements, with 4K AI monitors now capable of upscaling 4K content in real-time fully on-board, presumably while maintaining suitable lag for gaming.
Samsung 2024 Monitor Refresh (Select 32-inch model*)
| Row 0 – Cell 0 | Samsung Odyssey OLED G80SD | Samsung Smart Monitor M80D | Samsung Smart Monitor M50D | Samsung ViewFinity S80UD | Samsung ViewFinity S60D |
| Monitor resolution | 3840 x 2160 (16:9 4K) | 3840 x 2160 (16:9 4K) | 1920 x 1080 (16:9 True HD) | 3840 x 2160 (16:9 4K) | 2560 x 1440 (16:9 Quad HD) |
| Refresh rate | 240Hz*** with FreeSync Premium Pro | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 100 Hz |
| Panel type | OLED | ford | ford | VA 32 inches, IPS 27 inches | IPS |
| Estimated G2G response time | .03 ms | 4 ms | 4 ms | Not available, likely 4ms | Not available, likely 4ms or less |
| brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits | 250 nits | 350 nits | 350 nits |
| HDR specification** | Not listed | HDR 10+ | HDR10 | Not listed | Not listed |
| Show outputs | 2 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort | 1 HDMI, 1 USB-C | 2 HDMI | 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 USB-C | 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 USB-C |
*There are some other monitor models not listed here, but these are usually minor changes (ie, screen size) or slightly scaled-down or upgraded versions of the “main” 32-inch offering.
**These monitors mostly use self-proclaimed HDR10 and HDR10+ ratings at brightness levels that would be considered insufficient for proper DisplayHDR (500 or more). However, OLED and VA panels have excellent dimming per pixel, so HDR signal support could still be good here.
***The most notable omission, the 27-inch G60SD Odyssey OLED, is a 1440p 360 Hz panel and the fastest total of the new batch.
This year, Samsung’s Odyssey OLED monitors are pushing high refresh rates as a key feature, with 4K models boasting refresh rates of up to 240Hz and 1440p models going up to 360Hz. In addition to integrating the NQ8 Gen3 AI processor used in Samsung’s 8K TVs, the 4K OLED G8 can upscale content to 4K when using the Samsung Gaming Hub or native TV apps.
All OLED models support AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, Samsung OLED Safeguard+ and OLED Flare Free technology. The latter two features help protect the OLED from screen burn-in and prevent glare from ruining image quality, respectively.
Samsung’s Smart Monitor enhancements also include the NQM AI processor for the 4K Smart Monitor M8, as well as unique Active Voice Amplifier Pro and 360 Audio Mode features. The 360 audio mode only works when paired with Samsung’s Galaxy Buds, and another Smart Monitor feature, the Workout Tracker, also requires pairing with a Galaxy Watch.
Finally, new feature enhancements for Samsung ViewFinity professional monitors focus on improved recyclability and a simple, tool-free stand, alongside common professional face features like Eye Care. The S80UD specifically includes a KVM switch and can charge 90-watt devices via USB-C.
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