Samsung Odyssey G9 49" vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"
31.5" · 3840×2160 · QD-OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 62cm
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| Specification | Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 2020 | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32" 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 48.7" (Better) | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 5120×1440 | 3840×2160 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 109 | 140 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 62cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | VA | QD-OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 32:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Response Time | 1 ms GTG | 0.0 ms GTG (Better) |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 1000 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 420 nits (Better) | 250 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1000 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:2,500 | 1:1,000,000 (Better) |
| Ports | 1x HDMI · 2x DP · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 125% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 92% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 98% |
| Year | 2020 | 2024 (Better) |
Summary
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32" has higher pixel density (140 PPI), making it sharper at close range.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32" allows sitting closer (62cm) while maintaining retina quality.
The Samsung Odyssey G9 49" offers a larger 48.7" display for more immersive viewing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Samsung Odyssey G9 49" or Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32"?
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32" has 140 PPI compared to 109 PPI for the Samsung Odyssey G9 49".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD 32" requires 62cm vs 80cm for the Samsung Odyssey G9 49" to reach retina quality.
Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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