Samsung OLED Safeguard+, a new proprietary burn-in protection technology that was designed by the company to prevent what is arguably the biggest drawback to OLED displays, will be making its debut in two upcoming Odyssey OLED monitors, Samsung has announced. Customers can find the tech in the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) and Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD), the product pages for which are now live on samsung.com.
Samsung on the new tech:
- “This technology is the first in the world to prevent burn-in by applying a pulsating heat pipe to the monitor.”
- “Additionally, the Dynamic Cooling System evaporates and condenses a coolant to diffuse heat five times more effectively than the older graphite sheet method, which prevents burn-in by reducing temperature at the core.”
- “The monitor also detects static images like logos and taskbars, automatically reducing their brightness to provide another means of burn-in prevention.”
Samsung OLED Safeguard+ is featured in:
- Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)
- First flat 32″ Samsung OLED gaming monitor with 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio
- First OLED gaming monitor powered by AI
- 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms gray-to-gray (GtG) response time
- Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD)
- 27” QHD (2560 x 1440) resolution monitor
- 360Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms GtG response time
Full specifications:
| Odyssey OLED Series | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | Model | G80SD | G60SD |
| Screen Size | 32”/ 16:9 / Flat | 27” / 16:9 / Flat | |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED | |
| Brightness (Typ.) | 250 cd/m2 | 250 cd/m2 | |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 360Hz | |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
| Glare Type | OLED Glare Free | OLED Glare Free | |
| Response Time | GtG 0.03ms | GtG 0.03ms | |
| Interface | Interface | 2 HDMI (2.1), 1 DP (1.4), 3 USB 3.0 (1 Up, 2 Down) | 2 HDMI (2.1), 1 DP (1.4), 3 USB 3.0 (1 Up, 2 Down) |
| Features | Smart | Yes | – |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes | – | |
| Sync Tech | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro | |
| Burn-in Protection | Yes (Samsung OLED Safeguard+) | Yes (Samsung OLED Safeguard+) | |
| Design | Stand Type | HAS/Tilt/Swivel/Pivot/VESA | HAS/Tilt/Swivel/Pivot/VESA |
Samsung on its new monitors:
The Odyssey OLED G8 is the first flat 32” Samsung OLED gaming monitor with 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio. It has a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms gray-to-gray (GtG) response time for ultra smooth and responsive gameplay. The Odyssey OLED G6 is a 27” QHD (2560 x 1440) resolution monitor, supporting a 16:9 aspect ratio. Its 360Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms GtG response time make it easy for gamers to keep up with fast-moving gameplay.
The new Odyssey OLED G8 is Samsung’s first OLED gaming monitor powered by AI. The NQ8 AI Gen3 processor, which is the same processor Samsung uses in its 2024 8K TV, upscales content to nearly 4K when using Samsung Gaming Hub4 and the monitor’s native Smart TV apps for higher resolution in gaming and entertainment.
The Odyssey OLED G8 and OLED G6 both deliver unmatched OLED picture quality with a brightness of 250 nits (Typ.), while FreeSync Premium Pro keeps the GPU and display panel synced up to eliminate choppiness, screen lag and screen tearing.
Samsung’s new OLED Glare Free technology also preserves color accuracy and reduces reflections while maintaining image sharpness to ensure an immersive viewing experience, even in daylight. The OLED-optimized, low-reflection coating overcomes the trade-off between gloss and reflection thanks to a new, specialized hard-coating layer and surface coating pattern.
Both monitors feature a super slim metal design that gives them a distinct identity, while Core Lighting+ enhances entertainment and gaming experiences with ambient lighting that synchronizes with the screen. The ergonomic and height-adjustable stand also makes long sessions more comfortable with tilt and swivel support.