SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) Alternatives
The SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) is one of our top gaming monitors picks of 2026 ($699.99 · 4.4/5), but it is not the right buy for everyone. Below are the closest comparables in the same category, ranked by how strong a case they make against the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) for typical buyers.
Alienware AW3423DWF Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor 34"
Priced within a few dollars of the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) at $699 with a 4.6/5 rating, the Alienware AW3423DWF Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor 34" is the closest direct comparable in the category.
MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED 27"
At $629.99 the MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED 27" costs $70 less than the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) while still scoring 4.5/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF).
Alienware AW2725DF OLED 27"
At $599 the Alienware AW2725DF OLED 27" costs $100.99 less than the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) while still scoring 4.5/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF).
ASUS ROG Swift OLED 27" 1440P Gaming Monitor (PG27AQDP)
Priced within a few dollars of the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) at $699 with a 4.5/5 rating, the ASUS ROG Swift OLED 27" 1440P Gaming Monitor (PG27AQDP) is the closest direct comparable in the category.
ASUS ROG Strix 27" 1440P OLED Gaming Monitor (XG27AQDMG)
At $584.68 the ASUS ROG Strix 27" 1440P OLED Gaming Monitor (XG27AQDMG) costs $115.31 less than the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF).
Acer Predator X27U 26.5" QHD OLED Gaming Monitor
At $314.99 the Acer Predator X27U 26.5" QHD OLED Gaming Monitor costs $385 less than the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF).
LG 27GS93QE 27" Ultragear OLED
At $499.99 the LG 27GS93QE 27" Ultragear OLED costs $200 less than the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF).
AOC 27" Mini-LED Q27G4SLM
At $349.99 the AOC 27" Mini-LED Q27G4SLM costs $350 less than the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF).
AOC Q27G3XMN 27" QHD Gaming Monitor
At $299.99 the AOC Q27G3XMN 27" QHD Gaming Monitor costs $400 less than the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF).
Alienware 27" 4K Dual-Resolution Gaming Monitor (AW2725QF)
At $466 the Alienware 27" 4K Dual-Resolution Gaming Monitor (AW2725QF) costs $233.99 less than the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF).
MSI PRO MP251W E2 24.5" IPS Monitor
At $97.99 the MSI PRO MP251W E2 24.5" IPS Monitor costs $602 less than the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF).
LG 27GR83Q-B 27" Ultragear QHD
At $279.99 the LG 27GR83Q-B 27" Ultragear QHD costs $420 less than the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF).
MSI MAG 274QRFW 27" QHD Gaming Monitor
At $299.99 the MSI MAG 274QRFW 27" QHD Gaming Monitor costs $400 less than the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF).
Alienware 27" Gaming Monitor (AW2725DM)
At $209.99 the Alienware 27" Gaming Monitor (AW2725DM) costs $490 less than the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) while still scoring 4.2/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF).
MSI PRO MP243L E14 24" IPS Monitor
At $89.99 the MSI PRO MP243L E14 24" IPS Monitor costs $610 less than the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) while still scoring 4.2/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF).
LG 32GS60QC-B Ultragear 32"
At $199.99 the LG 32GS60QC-B Ultragear 32" costs $500 less than the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) while still scoring 4.2/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF).
ASUS ROG Strix 27" 1440P HDR Gaming Monitor (XG27ACMES)
At $308.07 the ASUS ROG Strix 27" 1440P HDR Gaming Monitor (XG27ACMES) costs $391.92 less than the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) while still scoring 4.2/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF).
GIGABYTE M27UP 27" 4K Gaming Monitor
At $329.99 the GIGABYTE M27UP 27" 4K Gaming Monitor costs $370 less than the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) while still scoring 4.2/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF).
AOC C24G42E 24" Gaming Monitor
At $119.99 the AOC C24G42E 24" Gaming Monitor costs $580 less than the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) while still scoring 4.2/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF).
MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED 32"
The MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED 32" sits $299.01 above the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) at $999 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
LG 45GX950A-B 45" Ultragear OLED 5K2K
The LG 45GX950A-B 45" Ultragear OLED 5K2K sits $700 above the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) at $1,399.99 and earns a 4.6/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
ASUS ROG Swift 32" 4K OLED Gaming Monitor (PG32UCDM)
The ASUS ROG Swift 32" 4K OLED Gaming Monitor (PG32UCDM) sits $429.29 above the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) at $1,129.28 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED 32"
The MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED 32" sits $160 above the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) at $859.99 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
LG 32GX850A-B 32" UltraGear 4K OLED
The LG 32GX850A-B 32" UltraGear 4K OLED sits $70 above the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) at $769.99 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Samsung 32" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF)
The Samsung 32" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) sits $300 above the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) at $999.99 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Alienware 34" 240Hz QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor (AW3425DW)
The Alienware 34" 240Hz QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor (AW3425DW) sits $50 above the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) at $749.99 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED 49"
The MSI MPG 491CQPX QD-OLED 49" sits $300 above the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) at $999.99 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
LG 32GS95UE 32" Ultragear OLED
The LG 32GS95UE 32" Ultragear OLED sits $100 above the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) at $799.99 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
LG 45GX900A-B 45" Ultragear OLED
The LG 45GX900A-B 45" Ultragear OLED sits $566 above the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) at $1,265.99 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
SAMSUNG 49" Odyssey G9 (G91F) Ultrawide Gaming Monitor
The SAMSUNG 49" Odyssey G9 (G91F) Ultrawide Gaming Monitor sits $235.40 above the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) at $935.39 and earns a 4.4/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
LG Ultragear 32GX870A-B 32"
The LG Ultragear 32GX870A-B 32" sits $300 above the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) at $999.99 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
LG 45GS95QE Ultragear OLED 45"
The LG 45GS95QE Ultragear OLED 45" sits $500 above the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) at $1,199.99 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Samsung 34" Odyssey OLED G8
The Samsung 34" Odyssey OLED G8 sits $500 above the SAMSUNG 27" Odyssey QD-OLED G8 (G81SF) at $1,199.99 and earns a 4.3/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
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