The best monitor for Xbox Series X|S, as rated by multiple users online, websites like Rtings, and myself, is currently on sale at Best Buy. Not to mention, the other monitors from the same Samsung lineup are also on sale. There’s something here for every gamer looking to freshen their gaming setup.
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Best of the best
First up, we have the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8. The latest G8 has HDR2000 and FreeSync/G-Sync packed into a curved, 32-inch 4k frame. In terms of color reproduction and HDR output, it’s top-tier outside of costly OLED monitors available today. You might think there’s little use in a 240hz display for consoles that only output at 120hz, but there is a nuanced advantage for input lag. When tested, the G8 has a better input response time when set to 240hz than when set to 120hz, even if the source is 120hz. For gamers out there who may switch between Xbox and PC like me, this monitor is 100% for you.
As to why you should buy the Odyssey Neo G8 through Best Buy, the reasons are simple. Not only is it the lowest price, but you can usually order it online and pick it up in two hours. Returns are also hassle-free, easy, and instant.
Moreover, getting a Best Buy membership can get things like free two-day shipping, more significant discounts, and a very generous 60-day return window. Don’t know how that works? Read our My Best Buy memberships explained: Plus and Total price, rewards, and more for our summary.
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Coming in “second place” is the Samsung Odyssey Neo G7. The refresh rate is the only significant difference between the G7 and its bigger brother, G8. The G7 is capped at 165hz instead of the 240hz in the G8. Players will barely notice a difference when gaming on an Xbox Series X|S. Gamers also on PC should spend the extra $100 for the bonus of having 240hz output if they can afford it.
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If you want something cheaper but still performs, consider picking up the older model G7. While it comes in at a rather large 43″ (which can be a massive positive for players slightly away from their screen), the older G7 performs like the newer entries, for the most part. The drawback comes with the HDR, as Samsung’s earlier iterations aren’t as good as the latest ones. If you’re all right setting the bar lower for HDR content, consider picking this up for cheap!
Coming in at $250, this is a great monitor for FPS gamers. While the resolution is 1440p, it can still reach 120hz on Xbox Series X|S. You may have to disable VRR like some other 1440p HDMI 2.0 monitors to get it to work.
Last but not least, we have the Odyssey G4. The cheapest of all our selections, the resolution is also the lowest, set at 1080p. While you won’t have the prettiest image of them all, it comes with 240hz, perfect for any serious PC gamer. Outperform the best players in Counter-Strike 2 before jumping back on Xbox for some much-needed RNR.
So why the heck is the Odyssey Neo G8 so great? It’s because it offers everything a gamer could ever want without stepping into OLED territory, literally. If you search for OLED monitors with 4K resolution, you’ll only find screens around 48″. This is far too large for a “monitor,” at least to me.
If you’re looking for something listed in the 30-inch range, they’re all capped at 1440p. OLED has yet to make the leap down to proper monitor size, but while we wait (if it ever comes), the Odyssey lineup is the best in my experience. 4K, excellent HDR, and 240hz will mean the smoothest, most precise experience a proper gaming monitor can provide.
