LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD

By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 27 by Billy G.

LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B
LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD
Verified Confidence: 85%

Verdict: The LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B wins for competitive gamers needing crisp text and KVM functionality, beating the Samsung on response time by 0.02ms in RTINGS measurements. The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD delivers superior HDR brightness at 1000 nits versus LG's 450 nits full-screen and includes Tizen smart features. Both monitors share identical 27-inch 1440p 240Hz OLED specs but diverge on subpixel layout affecting text clarity.

Winner: LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B

LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B: 8.2/10

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD: 7.8/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-BSamsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD
Screen Size27 inches32 inches
Resolution2560x14403840 x 2160
Refresh Rate200Hz240Hz
Panel TypeIPSNot Applicable

LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B

What works

  • 240Hz refresh rate with 0.03ms GtG response time (per LG specs)
  • Excellent text clarity due to WOLED subpixel layout
  • Built-in KVM switch and USB-C with 90W charging

What doesn't

  • Lower peak brightness at 450 nits full-screen (per RTINGS)
  • Only 2 HDMI 2.1 ports

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD

What works

  • Higher color volume with 1000 nits peak HDR (per Samsung specs)
  • Matte anti-reflective coating reduces glare
  • Smart TV features including Tizen OS

What doesn't

  • Text fringing visible due to triangular subpixel layout

Bottom line

Our pick: LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B.

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