Samsung begins sales for its 32″ Odyssey Neo G8 240Hz 4K mini-LED curved gaming monitor

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Tech is always getting better, and we’re on the verge of stepping up to another generation of PC gaming performance when next-gen graphics cards launch later this year. That’s why it comes as no surprise that monitor manufacturers are gearing up for new levels of fidelity and responsiveness. Samsung is certainly expecting as much with the release of its Odyssey Neo G8 mini-LED curved gaming monitor, which is capable of 240Hz at 4K resolution. And that’s just scratching the surface of what’s packed in it.

Those specs should be enough to make any gamer baulk at the challenge of running games at such levels. However, there should be some excellent components arriving in the GPU and CPU spaces later this year, not to mention better and more affordable DDR5 memory.

You can find the full spec sheet on Samsung’s product page, and we encourage you to check those out for yourself. Here are some of the highlights to takeaway.

Aside from the 4K resolution and 240Hz refresh rate, this 32″ monitor packs a mini-LED backlight and a 1000R curved VA panel that’s capable of HDR 2000. The 95% DCI-P3 color gamut should also appeal to creators that require color accuracy.

Can you get behind the idea of playing on a curved screen? (Image credit: Samsung).

The resolution minimizes aliasing and brings out gorgeous details in games. The refresh rate among some other specs allow for significantly better responsiveness and less motion blur. The illumination allows for serious HDR visuals and stark contrast ratios. The curve is meant to improve the overall look of imagery, reducing backlight glow and minimizing the technical weaknesses of a VA panel. However, this curve won’t visually appeal to all.

The monitor additionally supports plenty of