Samsung Odyssey G81SF 27" Silver 2025
The 27-inch QD-OLED panel uniquely switches between 4K at 240Hz for immersive visuals and 1440p at 500Hz for competitive speed, backed by a 0.03ms response time. Its glare-free screen and full ergonomic stand with pivot enhance long-session comfort, while the Safeguard+ cooling system protects the panel. This monitor is best for gamers who refuse to compromise between high-resolution single-player detail and the ultra-fast motion clarity needed for esports titles.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong display (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong ergonomic (91th percentile) 91th
Cons
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.03 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% CIE1976 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10+ |
| HDR Support | HDR10+ |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 2 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 140 |
| Weight | 6.9 kg / 15.2 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung Odyssey G81SF 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 44.5 | 27 | 34 | 39.70000076293945 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 3440x1440 | 5120x2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 | 240 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | HDR10+ | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Odyssey G81SF 27" | 74.8 | 63.8 | 97.3 | 72.7 | 90.5 | 97.9 | 93.2 | 51.3 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.5 | 73.9 | 75.5 | 72.7 | 90.5 | 97.9 | 93.2 | 89 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.4 | 99.7 | 97.4 | 90.5 | 96.2 | 96.8 | 84.7 |
| MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Compare | 95.9 | 63.8 | 97.3 | 86.5 | 90.5 | 97.9 | 82.2 | 68.6 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 98.4 | 79.9 | 85.5 | 92 | 90.5 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 99.4 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.7 | 82.4 | 98.4 | 97.4 | 72.3 | 56.7 | 99.2 | 78.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 1 offers From $900
B&H Photo 2 offers From $950
Newegg 1 offers From $1,300
Price History
Usage Scores
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