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Samsung Odyssey G8 G80HF

A 27-inch 5K Fast IPS gaming monitor with 180Hz native refresh and a 1440p 360Hz dual mode.

Size
27"
Resolution
5120x2880
Panel
Fast IPS
Refresh
180Hz
HDMI 2.1
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Samsung Odyssey G8 G80HF
Decision snapshot

5K dual-mode gaming

Best for: Sharp 5K gaming and work with a 360Hz 1440p fallback

Think twice if: You need OLED HDR, USB-C charging or KVM

PC gamingCreatorOfficeMixed use
Plus points
  • 5K resolution at 27 inches gives excellent pixel density
  • 180Hz 5K and 360Hz 1440p modes cover detailed and competitive gaming
  • DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1 support current GPUs and consoles
Keep in mind
  • Standard IPS contrast limits dark-room HDR impact
  • No laptop-focused USB-C power delivery
  • High-resolution dual-mode hardware carries premium pricing
At a glance

Pros and cons

The main reasons to choose it, and the compromises to weigh up.

What we like

  • 5K resolution at 27 inches gives excellent pixel density
  • 180Hz 5K and 360Hz 1440p modes cover detailed and competitive gaming
  • DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1 support current GPUs and consoles

Keep in mind

  • Standard IPS contrast limits dark-room HDR impact
  • No laptop-focused USB-C power delivery
  • High-resolution dual-mode hardware carries premium pricing
Test results

Image quality, explained

Selected independent measurements, with what they mean in everyday use. Picture mode and test method matter; these results are not additional Piqelo scores.

Measured results are still being collected

This profile has no eligible independent numeric result to show here yet. The attached review findings remain available below.

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Decision confidence

How stable is this recommendation?

Confidence and evidence maturity stay separate from product fit and commerce.

Recommendation stabilityDevelopingUseful evidence exists, but Piqelo keeps the conclusion deliberately provisional.
Owner evidence4.3/5Exact-model owner signal is kept separate from expert testing.
Current buying routes4Commerce never changes the recommendation order.
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Key specifications

The attributes that change the decision

Specs are kept separate from judgment so a fast number does not hide a practical trade-off.

Screen27"
Resolution5120x2880
PanelFast IPS
Refresh180Hz · dual mode up to 360Hz
Response1 ms GTG
HDMI 2.1Yes
USB-C power—
KVMNo
Transparent research

Sources behind this profile

Independent expert testing, exact-model owner signals and manufacturer specifications are visibly separated. Piqelo never counts itself as product evidence.

Context source · excluded from ratingGeneral category or buying-guide context. Does not establish an independent exact-model test or supply a numeric Piqelo Rating component.Checked 2026-09-28Open exact source →
Manufacturer specification sourceSamsung evidence for Samsung Odyssey G8 G80HF.Checked 2026-09-28Open exact source →
Independent expert sourceOriginal Dutch 27-inch 5K IPS dual-mode G80HF review questions contrast, brightness and reviewed-price value. Distinct from OLED G80SH and 6K G80HS.Checked 2026-09-30Open exact source →
From evidence to Piqelo Rating

What is still needed for a Piqelo Rating

Expert 50% · Owners 25% · Reliability 15% · Value 10%. The rating appears when all four components are supported.

Expert performance
1 eligible test source collected. Performance calibration is still required.
Owner experience
At least 30 eligible exact-model owner reviews are needed; 0 are currently available.
Reliability
A supported reliability calculation needs model maturity, recurring risks and eligible owner evidence.
Current value
A current US price is available. Comparison with a supported peer group is still required.

Exact-model findings and measurements

Context finding · excluded from rating · text clarity

5K resolution at 27 inches gives excellent pixel density

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Context finding · excluded from rating · connectivity docking

DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1 support current GPUs and consoles

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Trade-off · sdr image

TechRadar’s exact G80HF hands-on account found grey-looking blacks and lost shadow detail in dark scenes, despite sharp 5K imagery. Its listed 350-nit and 1ms figures are specifications, not independent brightness or latency measurements.

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Context finding · excluded from rating · motion response

180Hz 5K and 360Hz 1440p modes cover detailed and competitive gaming

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Supported finding · sdr image

TechRadar found grey-looking blacks and lost shadow detail in dark scenes on the exact Samsung G80HF.

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Next steps

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