{"id":493714,"date":"2026-05-20T07:12:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T07:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/493714\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T07:12:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T07:12:12","slug":"size-vs-speed-samsung-and-lg-unveil-world-first-screens-in-gaming-monitor-arms-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/493714\/","title":{"rendered":"Size vs Speed: Samsung and LG Unveil &#8216;World-First&#8217; Screens in Gaming Monitor Arms Race"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"mr-3\" href=\"https:\/\/manofmany.com\/author\/elliotnash\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded-full object-cover size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1779261129_187_d7d109df56099a9abc0eb426902ac2bb07170050924e5ef74319ae0681525831.jpeg\" alt=\"Elliot Nash\" width=\"45\" height=\"45\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-bold mb-4 lg:mb-5\"> Readtime: 4 min<\/p>\n<p>Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. <a style=\"color:#000;text-decoration:none\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/manofmany.com\/affiliate-policy\"><strong>Learn more.<\/strong><\/a> For more information on how we test products, <a style=\"color:#000000;text-decoration:none\" href=\"https:\/\/manofmany.com\/how-we-test\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>click here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Samsung and LG have both unveiled \u201cworld\u2019s first\u201d gaming monitors, spotlighting a familiar debate: do you want more detail or faster response?<\/p>\n<p>Samsung\u2019s new 32-inch Odyssey G8 pushes gaming <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/manofmany.com\/tag\/monitors\">monitors<\/a> into 6K territory for the first time, chasing more pixels, more screen space and more visual details. LG\u2019s new UltraGear 25G590B sticks with Full HD but pushes the refresh rate to a native 1000Hz.<\/p>\n<p>Side-by-side, size vs speed, it opens the door to what actually matters when you\u2019re buying a high-end gaming monitor. Here are the details: <\/p>\n<p>  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Samsung-Odyssey-G8-G80HS-1.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung odyssey g8 g80hs 1\" class=\"wp-image-772297 cursor-zoom-in transition-transform duration-300 ease-out\"  \/>Samsung Odyssey G8 G80HS | Image: Samsung <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Samsung-Odyssey-G8-G80HS-3.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung odyssey g8 g80hs 3\" class=\"wp-image-772299 cursor-zoom-in transition-transform duration-300 ease-out\"  \/>Samsung Odyssey G8 G80HS | Image: Samsung <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Samsung-Odyssey-G8-G80HS-4.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung odyssey g8 g80hs 4\" class=\"wp-image-772300 cursor-zoom-in transition-transform duration-300 ease-out\"  \/>Samsung Odyssey G8 G80HS | Image: Samsung Samsung Odyssey G8 G80HS <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Display size:<\/strong> 32 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution:<\/strong> 6K<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refresh rate:<\/strong> 165Hz at 6K<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dual Mode:<\/strong> Up to 330Hz at 3K<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connectivity:<\/strong> DisplayPort 2.1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gaming support:<\/strong> AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible<\/li>\n<li><strong>HDR:<\/strong> HDR10+ Gaming<\/li>\n<li><strong>Availability:<\/strong> Available for order globally, Australian pricing TBC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Samsung\u2019s headline model is the 32-inch Odyssey G8, known as the G80Hs. According to the brand, it\u2019s the industry\u2019s first 6K gaming monitor, running at 165Hz in full resolution. <\/p>\n<p>For <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/manofmany.com\/tag\/samsung\">Samsung<\/a>, the size is all about detail. A 6K OLED display gives you more usable screen space and more visual information, which matters if your gaming monitor also has to handle work, editing, streaming, tabs and the general chaos of a modern desk.<\/p>\n<p> Further Reading  <\/p>\n<p>Big open worlds, racing sims and visually rich titles are where that extra detail will make the most impact. But if 165Hz still isn\u2019t enough, Samsung has also included Dual Mode, which lets the screen run up to 330Hz at 3K.<\/p>\n<p>That makes the Odyssey G8 the more flexible of the two screens in this comparison. It\u2019s still a gaming monitor, but Samsung\u2019s Dual Mode also admits the obvious: even when you\u2019re chasing more detail, speed still matters.<\/p>\n<p>  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LG-UltraGear-25G590B-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lg ultragear 25g590b 1\" class=\"wp-image-772302 cursor-zoom-in transition-transform duration-300 ease-out\"  \/>LG UltraGear 25G590B | Image: LG <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LG-UltraGear-25G590B-2.jpg\" alt=\"Lg ultragear 25g590b 2\" class=\"wp-image-772303 cursor-zoom-in transition-transform duration-300 ease-out\"  \/>LG UltraGear 25G590B | Image: LG LG UltraGear 25G590B <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Display size:<\/strong> 24.5 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Resolution:<\/strong> Full HD, 1,920 x 1,080<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refresh rate:<\/strong> Native 1000Hz<\/li>\n<li><strong>Panel:<\/strong> Advanced IPS<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motion tech:<\/strong> Motion Blur Reduction Pro<\/li>\n<li><strong>Design:<\/strong> Compact esports-focused stand with height, swivel and tilt adjustments<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other features:<\/strong> Low-reflection film, AI Scene Optimisation, AI Sound<\/li>\n<li><strong>Availability:<\/strong> Expected to launch in select markets in the second half of 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>LG\u2019s UltraGear 25G590B leaves size behind in favour of raw speed. It\u2019s a 24.5-inch Full HD monitor with a native 1000Hz refresh rate, designed specifically for competitive FPS gaming. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s tiny but mighty, built for pure tactical efficiency. The smaller 24.5-inch screen keeps the whole game inside your field of view, while the lower resolution makes it easier for serious gaming PCs to chase extreme frame rates.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/manofmany.com\/tech\/lgs-2026-art-lineup-of-tvs-is-taking-the-fight-to-samsungs-frame\">LG<\/a> also says the monitor uses Motion Blur Reduction Pro to make fast-moving objects easier to track. Players will notice this most clearly in shooters, where clarity isn\u2019t about admiring texture detail. It\u2019s about keeping a target readable while everything is moving.<\/p>\n<p>  Resolution Versus Refresh Rate: What Actually Matters? <\/p>\n<p>The answer depends entirely on what kind of gamer you are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose the Samsung Odyssey G8 if:<\/strong> You crave cinematic immersion, need massive screen real estate for creative work, and play visually stunning, slower-paced games.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose the LG UltraGear if:<\/strong> You are a competitive purist who lives in ranked FPS lobbies, where frames win games and reaction time is everything.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Neither product proves one spec matters more than the other. They just make the choice harder to ignore.<\/p>\n<p>Most people probably won\u2019t need 6K. Most people definitely won\u2019t need 1000Hz. But these are the kinds of monitors brands build when they want to show where the ceiling is moving. Over time, those headline-grabbing features and \u201cworld\u2019s first\u201d claims tend to trickle down into the screens most people actually buy.<\/p>\n<p>For Samsung, that ceiling is more detail. For <a href=\"https:\/\/manofmany.com\/tag\/lg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LG<\/a>, it\u2019s less delay. For everyone else, the question is simpler: what kind of games do you actually play?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Readtime: 4 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. 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