Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 34" WQHD Ultrawide Monitor $1599 + Delivery ($0 C&C VIC/NSW/SA) + Surcharge @ Centre Com

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Plegendairyy on 29/05/2023 - 18:39 centrecom.com.au (570 clicks)
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Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 LS34BG850SEXXY
MSRP $1999

• 34" 3440 x 1440 175 Hz Ultrawide OLED monitor
• Uses the same QD-OLED panel as Alienware AW3423DW/F
• Has additional Samsung Smart TV features
• Ports: mini-DP, micro-HDMI, USB4 with DP Alt Mode and 65W PD, USB-C downstream with 10W PD

Hardware Unboxed review: https://youtu.be/RmDmJ_1SudA
RTings review: https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/samsung/odyssey-oled-…

I believe it still has issues with HDR peak brightness with AMD graphics cards
2nd generation QD-OLED panels may be on the way - worth waiting to see pricing or maybe further drops for these first-gen panels?
This has been $1519 on Samsung Education Store previously, but this is the equal all time lowest price without other criteria

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  reactor-au on 29/05/2023 - 18:42

  +4

  Nothing from Samsung on burn-in warranty

  • 

    WhyAmICommenting on 29/05/2023 - 20:54

    Samsung always 🔥

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  billy77 on 29/05/2023 - 18:46

  +9

  With Dell offering a proper warranty at a similar, if not lower prices, why would anyone buy from Samsung at all?

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    axedude3 on 29/05/2023 - 18:48

    -7

    Cause this is a better monitor than the alienware

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      plmko on 29/05/2023 - 18:51

      +9

      Imagine dealing with Samsung though…..LOL

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        SydStrand on 29/05/2023 - 19:42

        +2

        Dell's really no better. Picked up an S2721DGF from deal here that borked. They replaced it with a refurb that had another problem and it took 3 months of back and forth submitting tickets with different reps to comprehend that it was a different monitor with another SN to send a third one. I'd pull teeth than go through that RMA process again.

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          xrailgun on 29/05/2023 - 22:54

          @SydStrand: +1, also had nightmarish experience with Dell. It's puzzling how they apparently have such great reputation for that.

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      DellDealLols on 29/05/2023 - 18:56

      +4

      Same panel minus 10 FPS as the DWF which has been thoroughly tested and comes with a burn in warranty.

      I'd say the dell is better value.

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        axedude3 on 29/05/2023 - 19:06

        +1

        Samsung is better at hitting 1000nit brightness without image quality reduction, the hardware unboxed guys stated

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  hopper on 29/05/2023 - 18:56

  +4

  Now drop it >$1K and take my money

  • 

    simontadaa on 29/05/2023 - 19:00

    +10

    its already >$1k tho

    • 

      itscyanide on 29/05/2023 - 19:10

      +4

      No, drop it by >$1k so we can grab one for $598 or less

      • 

        xrailgun on 29/05/2023 - 19:18

        +4

        DOMP EET

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      hopper on 29/05/2023 - 19:44

      My bad, meant <

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  chrisn26 on 29/05/2023 - 19:58

  +2

  I had these monitors a while back and they have major issues (crashing after waking from sleep, too bright to use a night, stupid tv software on a pc monitor) and not worth even at this price. My only recommendation is to buy it from a bricks and mortar store so you can easily return it.

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    VoidIvory on 30/05/2023 - 00:33

    Agree on every word you spoke, can feel the same.

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  KARMAAA on 29/05/2023 - 20:06

  I won't buy a single QD-OLED after RTINGS found they get image retention quicker than WOLED.

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  Brrrrt on 29/05/2023 - 20:12

  +4

  Has additional Samsung Smart TV features

  That’s a downside for me

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  yoshi678 on 29/05/2023 - 21:12

  +2

  In China G9 one already came out。
  Review
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BS59y17_LDM
  But I will wait 8k G9 one。。。

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  Kingduytan on 29/05/2023 - 22:46

  +2

  I have had this monitor for 2 months. It has received couple of firmware updates. Only issue I have now is the wake from sleep isn't reliable (using included mini DP to DP cable). I use a black screen saver on 1m timer for now which doesn't bother me anymore.

  The Samsung TV features have its uses. Not everyone needs it, but nice to have when you do use it. Most settings interface can be quickly brought up/applied via the remote voice control. I also use couple of Bluetooth headphones which I now connect directly to the monitor for convenient sake, and more stable than connect to my PC which is under the desk.

  For $1450 I bought it for, it's not that expensive. I had an X34P for 4y before this which cost $1200+ for an IPS in comparison.

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    Kibbelhs on 29/05/2023 - 22:50

    What're your thoughts on Samsung not providing warranty for burn-in? Does the ACL cover that?

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      jasswolf on 29/05/2023 - 23:12

      +1

      Per LG & Samsung TV support claims, they probably will cover excessive burn in, they just run an assessment on usage patterns and don't outright define it given the complexity.

      Alienware are just using it as a marketing gimmick.

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        Kibbelhs on 29/05/2023 - 23:14

        Cheers. I'm a step closer to pressing the buy button now.

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          jasswolf on 29/05/2023 - 23:16

          @Kibbelhs: Let me reel you back: this should be $1000 soon enough.

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            Kibbelhs on 29/05/2023 - 23:22

            @jasswolf: What makes you say so? Release of anew model?

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              jasswolf on 30/05/2023 - 13:07

              @Kibbelhs: That, and price competition from competing technologies and LG TVs and monitors.

              Then there's the impact of the updated GSync module in some new and existing monitors getting ULMB2, which is a huge upgrade in motion clarity, and something LG and Samsung have refused to offer a competitor to for 2 years in the form of BFI.

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                Kibbelhs on 30/05/2023 - 13:10

                @jasswolf: I suppose it makes more sense to wait then, thanks!

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                  jasswolf on 30/05/2023 - 13:14

                  @Kibbelhs: Yup, also keep in mind there seems to be a mild input lag issue on all QD-OLED implementations so far.

                  Hopefully that gets ironed out, and a panel from Samsung that actually pushes the 90% rec.2020 they are capable of would also be nice.

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                    Kibbelhs on 30/05/2023 - 13:21

                    @jasswolf: Per your earlier comment:

                    'Per LG & Samsung TV support claims, they probably will cover excessive burn in, they just run an assessment on usage patterns and don't outright define it given the complexity.'

                    I spoke with Samsung support and they advised that burn-in for monitors is not covered. Sucks to hear but one can hope it'll change with the next gen.

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                      jasswolf on 30/05/2023 - 13:31

                      @Kibbelhs: They will never state it categorically because there is a huge difference between earlier than expected burn-in, and what you might typically expect after 5 years of heavy use with lots of bright and uniform content.

                      Do not take the advice of Samsung live chat on this matter, as they are not trained on the specifics and you would reasonably expect 5-7 years of good performance on this device per ACL.

                      Alienware use the same panel and stipulate 3 year coverage, which would reflect someone using the panel really poorly (white theme, no dark modes, lots of document work, no hiding the start menu, no screen saver, power saving features).

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                        Kibbelhs on 30/05/2023 - 13:36

                        +1

                        @jasswolf: That clears things up! Thanks so much for your knowledge.

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  BinChicken69 on 30/05/2023 - 07:35

  +1

  Whats the best OLED recomenedation under 2K without burn in, issues in general (perfered lg panel) good for gaming and mostly wide screeb movies at 1440p or 4k wide. Pure blacks and very nice color depths if possible hdr 1000 rated? Anyone got advice?

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    jasswolf on 30/05/2023 - 13:02

    There's only two panels in circulation that you should bother with, and only one is ultrawide, which is coincidentally the only that can peak anywhere near 1000 nits.

    It's also the only one without a matte finish, so go through the QD-OLED models and check which one has the least overshoot, input lag, but skip the Alienware model with GSync.

    Other than that, you can wait for the QD-OLED 240Hz options to arrive in Q3/Q4 and hit that price, or for someone to use the glossy variant of LG's 16:9 QHD 240Hz panel.

    Alternatively, you can buy a 42" OLED TV on sale.

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      BinChicken69 on 30/05/2023 - 17:00

      +1

      Ahhh thank you verry much!! I was looking at the 42inch oled, its still on the table but looking for alternives thabk you

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      skittlebrau on 30/05/2023 - 17:15

      Out of those options, both the monitors below have warranties that cover burn-in.

      Alienware AW3423DWF - 34" curved ultrawide QHD 3440x1440 QD-OLED monitor
      Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 - 27" flat QHD 2560x1440 W-OLED monitor

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        jasswolf on 30/05/2023 - 17:18

        They're also gaming brands desperate to sate the uninformed opinions of most gamers. It's a marketing gimmick: between Australian Consumer Law, and the companies selling the panels, absolutely no one is going to deny you a panel/monitor replacement if there is an unusual high amount of burn in through normal and expected use. You would have scrolled past me commenting exactly this in order to reply to this one.

        5 - 7 years would be the right minimum estimate, so please stop parroting this 3 year crap and research how this has been handled with OLED TVs. I can guarantee you that if people sit there flashing logos on the screen all day they're not going to cover it, and they'll see that kind of usage in the service log.

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          skittlebrau on 30/05/2023 - 17:35

          @jasswolf: Whoa whoa, put down the pitchfork. I agree with you, I just scrolled/skimmed past the thread :(

          I was simply stating that the two options above explicity call out burn-in 'protection' in their warranty. ACL claims are another matter altogether and there's several stories on OzB and Whirlpool of LG and others conceding claims from those who are willing to push them on their consumer rights which is something I'd always encourage.

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            jasswolf on 30/05/2023 - 17:58

            @skittlebrau: Their burn in warranty will effectively be the same as LG & Samsung's approach, they're just lowballing the understood lifespan assuming responsible usage.

            So what you see as a stipulated benefit may actually work out as a disadvantage if the ACCC decide 3 years is a reasonable expectation for the technology under your use case and the manufacturer claim was reasonable. Additionally if you see unreasonable results in years 4-7, you're back in the exact same process.

            I think in another couple of years we'll see more ratified burn in warranties, but that will be based on a large collection of real world data to model off, and with a huge amount of clauses and caveats.

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  KSinny on 02/06/2023 - 01:30

  Bought one yesterday and it is absolutely stunning!