I thought my gaming monitor was good until THIS arrived. Not even close... 

OMG! this is the first time someone showed an accurate representation between LED and Mini LED panles in contrasting difference... Well done and thank you

Wish they had a non-curved option. Not that I'm in the market for a new monitor now, anyway.

This is a nice monitor, still keeping my AW3423DW though. Also not the biggest fan of these sponsor videos that are just talking points about the monitor as opposed to an actual review with testing. Especially with the response time claims which are always worse than advertised.

Can't wait for more budget friendly options to appear.

Best monitor comparison video I’ve seen yet, absolutely loved the side by side comparison. Would love to see the same for Alienware QD OLED vs Samsung G8

The paper specs of this screen are great and it looks great when it works. But the reviews on Amazon and elsewhere have been rough. Scanlines at refresh rates about 165Hz, HDMI issues, other bugs. Plus, local dimming seems to be failing on the Samsung miniled TVs this year. In short, best to wait until things stabilize before buying this. It rarely EVER pays off being the first adopter.

Thank you for posting 📫 this video 📹. I love ❤️ the side by side comparison. Plus the explanation of mini led. I always learn something new. When I watch your Tech Channel.

I love the side by side comparisons you did! Thanks. I would like to see a side by side with the new Alienware QD OLED monitor.

Great! Now I'll just have to wait 7 years until they become somewhat affordable.

the intro was amazing - it showed the difference. I was thinking of upgrading from my ASUS PG279Q into a 1440p LG. I will wait until OLED or some new technology comes out that is a full Upgrade. I have LG OLED's as TVs , I really wish they can bring them to monitors that are not overly expensive.

Nice to see side by side comparison , helps us understand what we we are missing and what we are getting ! 🙂👍

Bruh just imagine how insanely good the battlefront sequel games will definitely look like, given how those games do have tons of dark and shadowy areas per map. Especially maps like Endor that looks very cinematic

Impressive. Be interesting to see a side by side with a QD OLED monitor.

Damn that contrast you get with the G8 is mad I'd love to see the Alienware oled against the G8

That was a fantastic explanation of this new technology along with the visuals of the video! Is this style display available on non-curved monitors?

I wanted a review like this! The comparison was really helpful! Thank you!

This being priced identically to the Alienware QD-OLED is not lost on me.

I'm just using a LG C1 48" OLED screen. Looks good, and the latest firmware did resolve the over-aggressive dimming tech. The only issue is well its not curved _(not a big issue),_ 48" is a tad to big _(I know about the C2 42" but it costs more atm and not worth upgrade as its same screen basically),_ and the lack of Display-Port 2.0, but that is likely because DP2.0 isn't even out for GPU's yet and 1.4 can't do the job. HDMI2.1 has the drawback of being blocked for open-source software for unknown reasons. DisplayPort anyone can use without penalty! So it is better but behind HDMI in display bandwidth currently.

Great review and side by side comparison. I would love to see how it stacks up next to the BENQ Mobiuz EX2710U or even EX3210U. While still an IPS monitor Benq are notorious for great color accuracy. But I can only imagine it would look very similar to the comparison shown in this video since the LG is very similar to the Benq Mobiuz. All in all great review!! Just wish I had the desk space for something like this. Buttttt I do have the QN90B 43" TV from Samsung and that thing is stunning for gaming.

I'd perfer a comparison between a different VA gaming monitor of a few years ago vs an IPS panel . VAs are going to have darker blacks over IPS panels so it's hard to get a grasp of the mini led vs regular in this comparison.

This video comparison is so far the best and most comprehensive I've seen with regards to the difference between standard LED lighting and mini LED light monitors. Thanks for the awesome content!

What! Is the 600$ monitor worse then the 1300$ one!?!?!? Like many people said we know this is a paid video but comparing it to another monitor in the same class like the new Alienware qd oled would be more fair (but it would also not make the Samsung look so good...)

nice video and loved the screen and it's new tech .. only one question, do you jump to go out of that triangle desk ???

Thought about buying a Samsung monitor a little while ago, but now that I know of this one, I might try to get this one, if they even sell it in Australia.

First off I want to say, thank you for the videos you’ve been putting out you’ve helped me through a lot of shit, I’ve noticed you’ve not been posting as much, I just want this message to bring you motivation, to all the funny moments on your podcast and even before Bitwit when it was Awesomesause some of the jokes you’d say when you was critiquing peoples builds was insane, even when you did promos the Ads where entertaining. I’m not saying what I’m watching today isn’t funny or entertaining, but I notice a difference. I hope everything is going good with you brother!

With all these new display technologies coming out I wish we could get a video of TN versus IPS versus qled versus OLED versus quantum dot versus mini LED versus anything else that's out there.

Hey man good review , I had just watched another reviewer talk about how once you put this in adaptive sync or vrr the latency jumps all the way to 7 ms or something? Do you ever competitive game in a fps ? If so how bad is the difference of feel once In adaptive sync on this? Also is the curved display wired for competitive fps shooters with quick sniping etc

I have the 27GN950-B as well and now I'm seriously questioning whether I should buy a this one! I just wish it came in a flat version, would be my absolute dream monitor then.

I love your content, Kyle, but I just can't take this as a review, but a 10 minute ad. Still watched it, though.

Kinda sad you didn't also compare this to the alienware QD-Oled that came out this year.

Man this is the perfect fit for my monitor needs, curved screen for audio timeline editing (plus gaming) UHD 4k and a refresh rate above the limited 60hz that everyone else offers, yet not one single place sells them in the UK ☹

There is a lot of color banding on the red shade Control scene when displayed on the Samsung G8 vs the LG, can anyone confirm? Also, don't know if this is because of how this was filmed but there is a lot of detail lost in the same scene, on the G8. Look at the top of the tower, pure pink vs the reddish but still with tower detail scene from the LG.

I run dual LG 27GN750-B and had thought they were amazing. I actually think I bought them after seeing them featured on your channel. Thanks for showing me just how inferior my monitors are, Kyle. I love this hobby but damn is it expensive. Money comes and goes but gaming in clarity such as this is priceless.

Interesting that you didn't do a side by side with something new and in the price range. Not to mention, user reviews on Amazon for all of the Odyssey monitors are SCARY.

I like how you compare the contrast difference between the two. The picture quality difference is very noticeable.

Do you have the new LG32 950 4k? If so, can you do a comparison of that to the neo g8?

I just moved from a 60Hz monitor to a 144Hz monitor. When playing F1 22 I'm actually 2 seconds a lap faster because my inputs are translated to the screen faster allowing me to be much more precise. I always felt that racing games felt kind of lethargic and I didn't think it was the monitor after all of this time that was the reason for it. I wonder what 144 to 240 would feel like.

I'm very excited to get my Neo G7 tomorrow. Not sure if the only difference between that one and this is the refresh rate, but I think 165 is more than enough for 4k gaming, and I've already seen the G7 overclocked to 200, so hopefully the experience will be largely the same as this one.

How would this monitor be for work? I hear a lot of complaints about the new DELL/Alienware monitor around text display. does this monitor have the same issue?

I got one of these a couple of weeks ago and was blown away, I upgraded from an Acer Predator X28 which was a 4k 144hz IPS display with the basic HDR400 that isn't really worth using. My experience with the monitor so far is that it's almost perfect for someone who's on the lower-end of the hardcore gamer spectrum, I really want my games looking good, but I also want a good framerate, I run a 4090 and like customizeable stuff like my peripherals for a competitive edge, to put things in to perspective. For casual gamers and anybody who appreciates higher-end stuff, this monitor is perfect, but the more picky people like myself will notice the scanlines at 240hz and the occasional bit of blooming from lighter colours surrounded by black. I personally don't think the scanlines are an issue for 99.9% of people, I sit almost a meter away and can't see them besides on some shades of blue, green and yellow mostly on my Steam library. The curve is also far less offensive than I expected. So the only real issue is the blooming, which in the majority of content isn't an issue anyway. There are technically better monitors available now like 4k 240hz OLED displays, but for most PC users I think a Mini-LED is the better option, I don't personally want to have to change the way I use my PC to avoid burn-in. At this point it's a race to see whether OLED's issues get fixed first or Mini-LED panels get enough dimming zones to look like an OLED.

When I update my graphics card, I might get this monitor or the G9. I would like it better if it was in black with the blue RGB lighting.

As much as miniLed progresses it’s always gonna be behind Oled unless something significant happens. There’s a laundry list of things that makes Oled superior. It’s only downside is peak brightness but really that’s been improving a lot each generation and honestly I feel like LG CX peak brightness is at the perfect spot but having some leg room is nice but the C1 and C2 definitely has that leg room now. Lcd brightness is kinda stupid being that bright, people that prefer it are the same people that max out the sharp setting on TV’s

Awesome video Kyle, thanks for sharing

The only thing I would change is more screen sizes options such as 27", 34", or 38"

i have a c2 and its awesome for this i think paying this amount of money for a monitor its insane, rather have this 42 in as a cinematic gaming experience and a 1440p monitor for gaming.

I bought an Alienware AW3423DW, 34" QD-OLED, and I'm never going back. Flat-out the most amazing monitor experience I've ever had, and that was before calibration, that took it to >100% DCI-P3. It makes my really nice 75" QLED TV look like pure crap. 😆

Ty for the vid. Can I ask u: Whats the best monitor with real low bloom and good for all purposes: video editing, blender etc, and streaming Netflix content etc and ofc gaming. I have acer x34gs and x34 the x34 is better on corner blooming actually,besides that the x34gs has OLED quality, and I hear the the Alienware AW3423DW has problems regarding netflix/ streaming and editing resolve blender etc. what to do for me now?

I saw that this monitor have av inputs. And was wondering did you test this out for retro consoles and if so how was the image quality?

That looks amazing but I just can't get behind the curve. I prefer a flat screen. Hopefully Samsung and other companies will utilize this same tech in some flat screen options in the future.

I want to buy this but i am not sure if the quality control is good and if the blooming is not as bad as some say. Also the HDR2000 is not real it can't hold 2000 nits for long time.

Was going to get the g7 as my next monitor, will probably save up for this g8 version now.

Just ordered the LG 32GQ950 but I'm still on the fence with the Samsung G8.. What do you think between them? I kinda worry about the G8 crushing the blacks and over contrasting certain areas too much. Also, ppl mentioned G8 has issue with accurate colors pre-calibration. 240Hz less concern to me since I don't game high refresh games and anyway have only a 2070 graphics board. On the other hand, I saw great reviews of the LG and ppl say even tho it has only 32 dimming areas, it's quite good for HDR contents and colors are accurate from factory.. So what do you think?

It's still a VA panel though, and while it looks good in the black areas, in vivid colorful pictures it looks washed out compared to an IPS panel.

If they make this one in non curved 27 Inch 1440p 165 Hz or more then I would be interested. Curved on a non ultra wide is just stupid.

Hope all is well kyle! Thanks for the awesome vidz

very well done video. Loved the side-by-side comparison. As others have asked, please compare this monitor to the Alienware QD-OLED display. That's more of an apples-to-apples comparison I think.

Well I returned my LG ultra gear 32 inch 950-B for the Samsung odyssey Neo G8 I get it tomorrow . I hope it blows me away compared to the LG .

I hope they make this in a 32" 1440p 240hz model as well. Looks fantastic.

I just got the LG 27GP950 and it’s the best monitor I’ve ever had. I’m happy with it. It will do for me. Just need to get my old 24inch 4K monitor placed beside it. I’ll save that project up for the Autumn and a rainy day.

I'm not sure Control was the best example for HDR, since it doesn't technically support HDR natively. That said, in my own experience Windows 11 Auto HDR does pretty well with it, so it certainly looks better than standard SDR, but it's not the night and day difference proper HDR games have.

Still behind a 42" C2 or the OLED Alienware, except the 240Hz, which make no sense anyway at 4K unless you wan't to play R6S or CSGO all day.

So shame! Samsung pay to all reviewers to blind they eyes! Power of money!

Nice review! What was the animated wallpaper you have with the monster?

Not liking the fact that this is an sponsored video, the "attack" at LG here is almost shameful really. There are proper HDR monitors already starting to show up. Those are the ones this should be compared againts, not non-HDR IPS or even VAs. Will wait for a proper unbiased review by Hardware Unboxed.

Bitwit is so underrated. He's literally the best tech youtuber in existence, from humor to brutal honesty

AMAZING!!! ive never seen a detail boost translate so well threw YT i want one now lol good gawd

compared to all the other video being released about this monitor that I have seen, You have really sold me on this monitor just hope they upped their quality control

can u do a video with the best setting for series x and mac of the neo g8 ?

OMG!. This is the best review for this monitor that I ever seen. Thanks!

What firmware version is this? Mine has scanlines like crazy...

Sorry for the silly question but does this monitor need that side thing, are they called cabinets? Or am I okay to just get the keyboard and mouse alone?

Hola Bitwit, I currently have a Samsung smart TV probably second generation that only does 1080 P and a 23 inch Dell monitor for gaming neither of which are very good. So that said if I were to be able to afford just one what would you recommend as a gaming TV that I could use for both movies and some light gaming?

man, and i was waiting for the 34'dell OLED, maybe ill try this. My G7 has kept me happy for a while, but not sure if this will be a huge leap in quality??

This is a VA panel? How's the viewing angle? Because I tend to shy away from VA panel due to its poor viewing angle, as colors shifts when you move your head slightly from side to side, which I find very annoying when I work on graphics and videos. Sure VA panels have higher contrast and deeper blacks than IPS but due to its poor viewing angle, I have opted to go back to IPS.

Received mine a few days ago. I'm loving it so far.

I also have the same ultragear monitor that you do and I agree 100% that the contrast ratio and backlight bleed made me have major buyers remorse, I should have waited for the neo G7 or G8 but I was an idiot.

How does it compare to the Alienware QD ultrawide oled that was released this year?

Thanks! But is this monitor any good for working on zoom and using frequently Words and Excell also?

Dude - you happen to have the best review of this thing, GJ!

One question. When I activate HDR in windows it turns everything white wash. And I loose most of the rich black color. What is your suggestion to fix that? First time with a monitor of this caliber and feel I'm messing something up. Thanks!

Hey, would you still recommend now at the end of 2023? Can't decide between Neo G7 or 1440P OLED.

Love your vids Kyle!

I got an ad before this... with Kyle. It took me a moment to realise it wasn't the video lol. Also enjoying the irony of showing IPS having worse black levels than mini LED on my IPS displays.

Question how long have you had the lg ultragear monitor? it would be interesting to see a new lg ultragear monitor against your used lg ultragear monitor.

Just got myself 1 LG 27GP850-B and i want more and now u show up presenting THAT!!!!!

I currently use a LG oled c1 tv as a monitor but i am looking to replacing it with a higher refresh rate monitor 165hz or higher any good Freesync monitors you guys recommend thanks

this is a very good quality showcase video, nice job sir.

Damn, that's actually insane like an OLED display.

I wish I could get that I still use a 29 inch 60 HTZ monitor from lg that is VGA Panel

@9.03 where can i find this wallpaper?

Nice review. That mouse sensitivity looks pretty high though. Also, what are the few compromizes with the ultrawide game view setting? The one you described seems so self evident that to me it doesn't feel like a compromize. Adding the black bars is practically all the setting does.

Great review. Thank you

I've had this pre ordered since June 5th...WHEN IS IT COMING OUT :( ?

Question , Mini led vs oled , which is superior ?

How is it with Black Frame Insertion??? Even at 120Hz, I can still see the blurr from the moment the new frame overlaps the previous one. Messes with my eyes, & it seems good implementation of BFI is a rarity for some reason.

Great video man. The best I have seen. Pls make comparison video with 42 inch OLED and 32 inch QD-OLED monitor

Thats nice and all but whats the price diff between the two monitors. Bc i could just go into Nvidia control panel and make those monitors look nearly 1:1 for gaming

Where do you get those very epic desktop backgrounds?

i want this but on the ultrawide g9 with 1440x5120 240hz+ i guess it also wouldnt hurt to have it larger than the current g9 going from 27"(49") to 32"(whatever that maths out to)

Did you adjust black level to low on the LG? This drastically changes how the monitor looks.