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Samsung · QD-OLED · 26.5"

27-inch Odyssey QD-OLED G8 S27FG81

3840×2160 · 240 Hz

Overall
92
Work
81
Play
91
Amazon
$832
27-inch Odyssey QD-OLED G8 S27FG81
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$832
Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026 Prime FBA
Overall91.5
Work81.3
Play91.4
Refresh100.0
Response100.0
Color100.0
Quality / price22.0
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Written analysis

27-inch Odyssey QD-OLED G8 S27FG81 at a glance

The 27-inch Odyssey QD-OLED G8 S27FG81 is a 26.5" QD-OLED monitor at 3840×2160 and 240 Hz.

Best fit: high-refresh gaming and fast-paced entertainment, provided the GPU can feed this resolution.

Panel and image

Overall quality is 91.5, with 81.3 work and 91.4 play. Pixel density is listed at 165 PPI. Typical brightness is 250 nits with a peak of 1000 nits. Contrast is listed as 1500000:1. The coating is Anti-glare/Matte. The listed pixel count sits in the high-resolution class used by the work and overall scores.

Color and HDR

Recorded gamut coverage is 99% DCI-P3. Color depth is listed as 10-bit native. The work score is a solid everyday office result rather than a specialist color-critical display.

Motion and sync

Refresh is listed at 240 Hz. Response time is listed as 0.03 ms. Input lag is listed as 2.70 ms. The play score is in the entertainment class aimed at high-motion gaming and video. Pair this resolution with the GPU table before assuming native high settings.

Ergonomics and connectivity

Stand and mount options are listed as Height · Pivot · Swivel · Tilt · VESA (100x100mm). Recorded inputs include 1 x USB 3.0 (Type-B; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; upstream), 2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; downstream; one for service), 2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 91.5, a flagship result. Buy it when the panel class, color, and motion extras will actually be used.

At the recorded Amazon price, quality / price is 22.0. This is a feature-first purchase; compare nearby screens if several extras would go unused.

Work / price is 19.5 and play / price is 15.4.

Display data

Full specifications

Panel, color, motion, connectivity, ergonomics, power, and value in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
Samsung
Monitor
27-inch Odyssey QD-OLED G8 S27FG81
Series
Odyssey OLED G8
Panel maker
Samsung
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$832
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Aug 30, 2026
Launch date
Jan 1, 2025

Panel

Size
26.5"
Panel type
QD-OLED
Resolution
3840×2160
Aspect ratio
—
Pixel density
165 PPI
Brightness
250 nits · peak 1000 nits
Contrast
1500000:1
Display area
90.76 in²
Viewing angles
178 ° (degrees) / 178 ° (degrees)
Backlight
—
Coating
Anti-glare/Matte

Color & HDR

Color depth
10-bit native
Colors
1073741824
DCI-P3
99.00%
sRGB
—
Adobe RGB
—
NTSC
—
HDR
—
Local dimming
No

Motion

Refresh rate
240 Hz
Response time
0.03 ms
Input lag
2.70 ms
Adaptive sync
—

Connectivity

Inputs
1 x USB 3.0 (Type-B; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; upstream), 2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; downstream; one for service), 2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
Speakers
—

Ergonomics

Height adjustment
Yes
Pivot
Yes
Swivel
Yes
Tilt
Yes
VESA mount
Yes · 100x100mm

Power & value

Typical power
77.00 W
Max power
140.00 W
Overall
91.5
Work
81.3
Play
91.4
Quality / price
22.0
Work / price
19.5
Play / price
15.4

Additional information

Alternate name
Odyssey QD-OLED G8
Features
Adaptive-Sync technology, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, Aura Sync, Auto Source Switch+, Black Equalizer, Contrast Enhancer, Dynamic Cooling System, Eye Saver Mode, Factory Calibration, Flicker-free technology, Infinity Core Lighting, Logo and Taskbar Detection, Low Blue Light, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, OLED Glare Care, Picture-in-Picture, Picture Modes, Quantum Dot Color, Samsung OLED Safeguard+, Screen Saver, Super Arena Gaming UX, Super Ultrawide GameView, Thermal Modulation System, Virtual Crosshairs, Virtual Aim Point
Accessories
DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB Type-B cable
Amazon warranty
3 Year Manufacturer
Amazon dimensions
{'width': 24.08, 'height': 21.82, 'length': 10.37, 'weight': 15.21}

Extracted notes sit here. Amazon listing copy, when present, is at the bottom of the page.

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Vendor copy

Amazon listing details

Marketplace feature text kept for reference. Structured specifications above are the source for scores and comparisons.

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN BREATHTAKING DETAIL: Explore worlds with unparalleled clarity. This QD-OLED screen delivers crystal-clear 4K quality on a 27” display with an incredible pixel density of 166 PPI, ensuring that every detail stands out in every game.

STAY IN THE GAME WITHOUT DISTRACTION: Keep playing, uninterrupted. Glare Free technology makes your screen 54% less glossy than conventional Anti-Reflection film, keeping it clear of reflections from external light sources.

SPOT THE DETAILS IN THE DARK: Uncover hidden elements in your favorite games. VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400 helps display true, rich blacks without light bleed, enhancing contrast and color depth.

OUTMANEUVER OPPONENTS WITH SUPREME SPEED: Take your most intense gaming sessions to new heights. Experience ultra-smooth gameplay and razor-sharp visuals with a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms GtG response time.

GET SMOOTH ACTION WITHOUT DISRUPTION: G-Sync compatibility syncs the GPU and panel to reduce choppiness, screen lag and image tearing. Along with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, it creates ultra-smooth scenes that let you game with a competitive edge.

DYNAMIC COOLING SYSTEM: Built into a monitor for the first time in the world, Pulsating Heat Pipe releases a coolant that can diffuse heat five times faster than graphite sheet, reducing core temperature and preventing burn-ins.

THERMAL MODULATION SYSTEM: Thermal Modulation System uses algorithms to automatically control brightness and prevent overheating.

LOGO and TASKBAR DETECTION: The brightness on static images, like logos and taskbars, is automatically reduced to prevent burn-ins.

CORESYNC and CORELIGHTING plus : Set the mood for your gaming. CoreSync technology projects your game’s on-screen colors into the real world with 16.7 million colors. Thanks to CoreLightning plus , get fully immersed with vibrant colors that instantly shift the vibe.

ERGONOMIC STAND: Reach the height of winning in total comfort. Simply tilt and adjust your monitor until all enemies are in perfect view.

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