Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD vs LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B
Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD (#1, best overall) vs LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B (#4): in our 4K Gaming Monitors scoring the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD totals 9.6/10 and the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B 9.3/10. At $976 versus $1,396, the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD costs $420 less.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD | LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $976 | $1396 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 / 1920x1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz / 480Hz |
| Panel | QD-OLED | WOLED |
| Response Time | 0.03ms GtG | 0.03ms GtG |
| HDR | HDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
How they differ in real use
Built from our 4k gaming monitors scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD and the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B made our Top 5 4K Gaming Monitors, at #1 (best overall) and #4. 4K OLED gaming arrives with QD-OLED at 240Hz—the holy grail for gamers wanting both resolution and OLED motion clarity in one package. Dual-mode versatility: 4K/240Hz for immersive games or FHD/480Hz for competitive esports. MLA+ delivers 1300 nit brightness with webOS smart features and USB-C 90W charging.
We score 4k gaming monitors on Image Quality (35%), Speed (25%), Features (20%), Panel Quality (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD totals 9.6 out of 10 and the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B 9.3. The widest gap is Image Quality, where the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD scores 10 against 9.5 for the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B — resolution and HDR. Speed also separates them: 10 for the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD versus 9.5 for the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B. The LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B claws back ground on Features.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Resolution — 3840x2160 on the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD versus 3840x2160 / 1920x1080 on the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B; Refresh Rate — 240Hz on the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD versus 240Hz / 480Hz on the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B; Panel — QD-OLED on the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD versus WOLED on the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B; HDR — HDR True Black 400 on the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD versus DisplayHDR True Black 400 on the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B. They match on Response Time.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $976 for the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD and $1,396 for the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B, a $420 difference in the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD's favor. Owners praise the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD for 4K 240Hz QD-OLED and 0.03ms response; the most common complaint is very expensive. Owners praise the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B for dual-mode: 4K/240Hz or FHD/480Hz and 1300 nit peak (MLA+); the most common complaint is expensive.
Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD
- 4K 240Hz QD-OLED
- 0.03ms response
- Perfect blacks
- Smart TV features
- Very expensive
- 32" may show OLED burn-in patterns
- Glossy screen
LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B
- Dual-mode: 4K/240Hz or FHD/480Hz
- 1300 nit peak (MLA+)
- DisplayPort 2.1 + USB-C 90W
- webOS built-in
- Expensive
- OLED burn-in risk
- FHD mode reduces sharpness
Which should you buy?
The Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD is the better fit for no-compromise gamers and 4K OLED seekers — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Image Quality and Speed. The LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B is the better fit for versatile gamers (RPGs + esports) and those wanting 4K and high refresh, and the stronger choice if Features matters more to you than the overall score. Since the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD is both the higher scorer and $420 cheaper, the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B only makes sense for versatile gamers (RPGs + esports). The Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD is a poor fit for static content heavy use; the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B is a poor fit for pure 4K purists.
Choose the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD if
- No-compromise gamers
- 4K OLED seekers
- Those with flagship GPUs
Skip it if
- Static content heavy use
- Budget shoppers
Choose the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B if
- Versatile gamers (RPGs + esports)
- Those wanting 4K and high refresh
- USB-C laptop users
Skip it if
- Pure 4K purists
- Budget shoppers
Common questions
Is the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD better than the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B?
In our 4K Gaming Monitors ranking the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD scores higher overall, 9.6 to 9.3, with the biggest advantage in Image Quality. The LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B is stronger on Features, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B cost than the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD?
$420 more as of February 1, 2026: $1,396 for the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B against $976 for the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD and the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B?
The headline spec difference is Resolution: 3840x2160 on the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD versus 3840x2160 / 1920x1080 on the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B. In use, the gap that matters most is Image Quality (10 vs 9.5 in our scoring): resolution and HDR.