Samsung launches 2024 Odyssey, ViewFinity, and Smart Monitor lineups in Singapore (updated)
We’ve compiled what’s new with each series.
By Liu Hongzuo -
This article was first published on 12 June 2024.
20 June 2024 update: The Samsung Odyssey pop-up campaign at Marina Bay Sands begins. More information below.
Samsung 2024 monitor lineup (L to R: Smart Monitor, Odyssey, ViewFinity).
First teased in January 2024, Samsung has finally launched their 2024 core monitor offerings, consisting of the Odyssey series made for gamers, the ViewFinity ones for creative professionals, and Smart Monitor range for day-to-day entertainment and Smart TV functions. Here, we’ve compiled what is new with each series.
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) and OLED G6 (G60SD)
Samsung's 2024 Odyssey gaming monitors.
Samsung adds two new OLED gaming monitors to its Odyssey series. First is the OLED G8 (G80SD), a 32-inch, 4K resolution, 240Hz refresh rate panel with 0.03ms grey-to-grey response time. The second is OLED G6 (G60SD), with a smaller 27-inch real estate, same 4K resolution, higher 360Hz refresh rate, and 0.03ms GtG response time. Both offer 250-nits brightness (typical) and FreeSync Premium Pro (for GPU and display panel syncing).
The OLED G8 has an NQ8 AI Gen3 processor, which is also found in Samsung’s 2024 8K TVs that uses AI smarts to upscale content into nearly 4K resolution when it’s using Samsung Gaming Hub.
Both models have Samsung OLED Safeguard+, a proprietary pulsating heat pipe that counters OLED burn-ins. Also available is Dynamic Cooling System, where a coolant helps diffuse heat (up to five times more effectively than conventional graphite sheet cooling). In AV Mode, the monitors also offer Logo Detection, which lowers brightness to prevent burn-ins by static images.
Also new is OLED Glare Free technology for use during the day, and a low-reflection coating that uses specialised hard-coating to reduce trade-offs between gloss and reflection. This is the same coating used on Samsung's lead OLED TV model in 2024 and it works surprisingly well.
To complete its gaming identity, the monitors have Core Lighting+ for ambient lighting synchronised to its screen (if this sounds familiar, it's similar to Philips' Ambilight tech), and an adjustable height-tilt-swivel ergonomic stand.
Samsung Smart Monitor M8, M7, and M5
Samsung's 2024 Smart Monitor with entertainment features.
Samsung’s updated Smart Monitor M8 lineup consists of the M8 (M80D), M7 (M70D), and M5 (M50D) for 2024.
The 32-inch, 4K resolution Smart Monitor M8 uses an NQM AI processor to offer AI upscaling up to 4K, and Active Voice Amplifier Pro to optimise voices in media by pitting it against the user’s environmental background noise (similar to what's offered on their TVs, also tested by us). This monitor can also be paired with Galaxy Buds true wireless earbuds for 360 Audio Mode, and it also has an included SlimFit Camera for video calling and online meetings.
All three new Smart Monitors now come with a Workout Tracker, which displays your Galaxy Watch 4 (or newer)’s real-time health data on the screen even when you stream content. This is on top of existing Smart TV features like apps and Samsung TV Plus (though this latter feature is not applicable to Singapore).
M7 comes in 32- and 43-inch variants with 4K resolution, while M5 comes in 27- and 32-inch versions with FHD resolution (1080p).
Samsung ViewFinity S8 and S6
Samsung's 2024 ViewFinity monitors for creative professionals.
Samsung’s updated monitors for creative professionals are the ViewFinity S8 (S80UD and S80D) and ViewFinity S6 (S60UD and S60D).
The Easy Setup Stand they come with requires no screws or tools to set up, and all 2024 ViewFinity monitors support HDR10. Samsung also packed in TÜV-Rheinland-certified Intelligent Eye Care features to help reduce eye strain, especially during long work binges.
ViewFinity S8 comes with 27- and 32-inch options in 4K solution, 60Hz refresh rate, and 350-nits brightness (typical). For the S80UD model, it includes a new KVM switch that allows switching between two inputs, and a USB-C port capable of outputting up to 90W to power many of the new laptops supporting USB-C charging.
ViewFinity S6 has 24-, 27-, and 32-inch options at 4K, up to 100Hz refresh rate, and 350-nits brightness (typical), alongside a USB hub and height adjustable stand. The S60UD model also has the built-in KVM switch.
Samsung 2024 monitor pricing and availability in Singapore
The 2024 monitors can be pre-ordered until 13 June 2024 before hitting retail at the Samsung Online Store, Lazada, Shopee, and major consumer electronics outlets, progressively from 14 June 2024 onwards.
Samsung's mini-campaign at MBS lets the public try out its Odyssey gaming monitors, so you can see what all the hype is about.
20 June 2024 update: Samsung's 2024 Odyssey gaming monitors will be displayed at a Marina Bay Sands pop-up exhibit from 20 June to 3 July 2024.
The pop-up exhibit is at #B2-K21, near Bayfront MRT's Exit D.
Visitors can see the monitor's quality in person and participate in the #Samsung8Quest on-site mini-game to win a Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) monitor.
Visitors also get a complimentary, exclusive gaming mat (worth up to S$99) if they purchase a Samsung Odyssey monitor at the pop-up. However, you'll have to pre-register for the freebie here.
Prices are below.
Name | Model Number | Display size | Usual RRP | Pre-order RRP |
Samsung Odyssey 2024 monitors | ||||
LS32DG802SEXXS | 32 | S$2,058 | S$1,840 | |
LS27DG602SEXXS | 27 | S$1,404 | S$1,186 | |
Samsung Smart Monitor 2024 | ||||
LS32DM801UEXXS | 32 | S$968 | S$903 | |
LS32DM701UEXXS (White) LS32DM700UEXXS (Black) | 32 | S$576 | S$543 | |
LS43DM702UEXXS | 43 | S$870 | S$815 | |
LS27CM500EEXXS (Black) LS27CM501EEXXS (White) | 27 | S$292 | N/A | |
LS32CM500EEXXS (Black) LS32CM501EEXXS (White) | 32 | S$358 | N/A | |
Samung ViewFinity 2024 monitors | ||||
LS27D800EAEXXS | 27 | S$467 | S$434 | |
LS32D800EAEXXS | 32 | S$576 | S$510 | |
LS27D804UAEXXS | 27 | S$641 | S$597 | |
LS32D804UAEXXS | 32 | S$706 | S$652 | |
LS27D600EAEXXS | 27 | S$358 | S$325 | |
LS32D600EAEXXS | 32 | S$423 | S$401 | |
LS24D604UAEXXS | 24 | S$401 | S$358 | |
LS27D604UAEXXS | 27 | S$488 | S$434 | |
LS32D604UAEXXS | 32 | S$576 | S$532 |
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