lost me interest at "matte display" nice videography, good aesthetics, but.. your review lacks important info or the correct info in the connectivity section; i.e. what mac you're using, and that HDMI 2.0 is maxed out at 4K 60Hz, so thats why you were only getting that option. you need HDMI 2.1 on both sides, for the 4K at higher refresh rates, specially the higher 240Hz you need the not nerfed version of HDMI 2.1. the other thing here is that DP 1.4 is fully capable for higher than 60Hz 4K, lets say 120Hz, but higher than that you need DP 1.4 with DSC specially if used with HDR (im actually not sure if 4K-120Hz HDR is supported without DSC). this last being said, it puzzles me why your connection on DP 1.4 was maxing at 4k 120Hz, instead of a higher refresh rate, lets say 4K 144Hz, which I've seen M2 macs support. is it your mac being an M1 limited to this? is it because you didn't turn on or select on the monitor settings DP 1.4 with DSC enabled ?? is it because the monitor doesn't support 144Hz and skips these options between 120Hz and 240Hz ?? this one is hard to believe. the other thing to clarify is how macOS works with non-native resolutions (anything between 1080p and 4K) on 4K displays, which is by 2x the signal output when these in-between resolutions (1440, 1692, 1890) are selected, which means at 1890 is going over the maxed out signal throughput specs of DP 1.4 at higher than 60Hz. so thats why its limited to 60Hz. on the 1080p the signal becomes their "retina" ideal, which means 4x 1080 signal, which is the equivalent of 4K at 4x DPI, so that is the native signal for the display to begin with, or the normal 4K signal even though is presented at 1080, which looks big af but also crisp and detailed af. And thats why 1080 does let you choose the higher than 60Hz rate, because is within the specs for DP1.4 . when you chose 2160 or 4K, well thats the native or "correct" signal for the display to begin with, and thats just 1:1, which is how I use my 32" 4K displays. thats why for me thats the best size for 4K, I have a 31.5" LG UltraGear IPS that maxes out at 144Hz with my M2 pro mac and it does support the full VRR at 144Hz on DP 1.4 (DSC), but I have disabled the VRR because I dont need it and I think it does not work as with the native panels where it lowers the refresh rates on the laptop to save power. I dont need that while Im plugged in on my desk. and I dont care for the HDR on it so thats a no go on my mac. anyways, nice desk speakers, can you tell me about them? do you have a video review or can you point me in the right direction for a review about them?
Thank you for your detailed feedback! I am pinning your comment in case anyone else wants to complete a detailed look at all the connection settings. As for the 144hz, I am not sure why my Mac could not achieve it with this monitor. I have seen my Mac drive a 144hz display before (a Hisense TV) through the USB C to HDMI. This could be due to a setting within the G80SD that I may have missed. With the USB C to DP I could drive it up to 120hz or VRR, and HDR on, at any resolution though which was great if you wanted to use that connection. You are also correct about the reasoning why my HDMI is limited. It’s a 2.0 port on the M1 Pro 16” Macbook that I have, which is why an HDMI to HDMI connection will not be the best. I would recommend a USB to HDMI or using a docking station that can handle higher resolutions/refresh rates. When I used a Hisense TV, I could drive it to 4K 144hz with a proper cable, which I no longer have since I now only use a thunderbolt display. Thanks again! The speakers on my desk are the Edifier MR4’s, I bought them two years ago and I find it hard to upgrade from them. They give me most of what I need (only not enough bass at low volumes and no sub out port), for
I've never really cared for glossy or matte displays before, but if you think about it and watch more reviews that G80SD matte display is the best amongst others.
Great video! I just ordered this monitor to pair with my new M4 Mac mini and for casual gaming on Windows, so this video is exactly what I was looking for.
Oh wow! I have tried using a tv before and it was just too large, but it was a 55 inch. Maybe I'll retry at some point with a 42inch instead, I see a lot more setups now with the LG C-series
Great review. I need a monitor for my M4 Mac mini and I can currently get this one for £850 in the UK. I only have windows to the side of the monitor so not sure if a glossy display would be okay. I only have a basic gaming laptop with a GTX2070 so I won't be playing at 4k but I'm hoping it is a good monitor for general usage with the Mac. I'm coming from a 2017 27" iMac so the Mac mini will be a massive upgrade but think I am going to miss the Apple screen. Shame the Apple Studio Display is so expensive and won't work with my Windows laptop.
Thank you for your support! The G80SD does pair well with MacOS and is comparable to the retina display. It won't be 100% the same as the studio display, but they are way better than they were a few years ago. It is a shame that the 5k displays don't work with Windows or with gaming consoles because they would be the best solution for all around if you're on Mac
Yes you can get both at the same time! It works great with PS5 and can handle high refresh rate and the faster frames as well if the game supports it. I didn't have any complaints with the PS5, and it's highly enjoyable
I don't get to why Samsung included Tizen TV software OS? and even included an ethernet port, but not included USB-C PD and an audio jack?! I mean if we wanted their Tizen TV software we buy a smart TV? and not an OLED gaming monitor?! That audio jack is a deal breaker for me. If they can put an ethernet port, the can absolutely put in an audio jack and USB-C PD for that price of $1300.
Yeah I think they were going mainly for the desktop PC market without the USB C, but the headphone jack is a must, especially for a monitor >$1000. If you have a laptop, the MSI one is the other one I am considering that also has USB C
@@nerdgrafx I don't think I'd wanna spend $1000 on a monitor. I just went with the LG 27GS95QE and honestly it's great and I love it. Been playing Dota 2 and PS5 Games on it and the quality is so crips even if the settings are all low on my PC.
hi. I just got this monitor today and the colors look aweful when I plugged my mac in. What cable do you use and can I have your color settings for Mac please?
I used both a 4k 144hz USB C to DP cable from Amazon and the HDMI to HDMI cord that came in the box. These are my color settings I used which I had just taken from the top reddit result and I liked how it looked, the Natural Color tone and High Peak brightness seemed to bring the best change to my eyes: HDR [Game Mode] - Windows 11 PC Brightness: 50 Contrast: 50 Sharpness: 10 Color: 30 (slight boost to color saturation) Tint: 0 Contrast Enhancer: 0 Color Tone: Natural Gamma: ST.2098 Color Space: Auto Peak Brightness: High (medium=530nit, high=1000nit) Game HDR: Basic (enables HGiG and HDR profile)
@@kiaconchim123 Yeah, here it is: SDR [Game Mode] - Windows 11 PC Brightness: 11 (adjust based on how bright your room is) Contrast: 50 Sharpness: 10 Color: 14 (compensated for the saturation in Native color space) Tint: 0 Contrast Enhancer: 0 Color Tone: Natural Gamma: BT.1886 [0] Color Space: Native (prefers the pop in games)
@@nerdgrafx Hi, I have it connected to USB C to DP cable but I can't get Peak Brightness on. How did you get it on? Also the brightness (white) is really dull on a Mac. I have it on high brightness and on Graphics picture mode. Natural color.
If you sit pretty close, the HDR can get pretty bright on this one. The matte film is nice though to not be really reflective with other lights in the room
lost me interest at "matte display"
nice videography, good aesthetics, but..
your review lacks important info or the correct info in the connectivity section; i.e. what mac you're using, and that HDMI 2.0 is maxed out at 4K 60Hz, so thats why you were only getting that option. you need HDMI 2.1 on both sides, for the 4K at higher refresh rates, specially the higher 240Hz you need the not nerfed version of HDMI 2.1.
the other thing here is that DP 1.4 is fully capable for higher than 60Hz 4K, lets say 120Hz, but higher than that you need DP 1.4 with DSC specially if used with HDR (im actually not sure if 4K-120Hz HDR is supported without DSC).
this last being said, it puzzles me why your connection on DP 1.4 was maxing at 4k 120Hz, instead of a higher refresh rate, lets say 4K 144Hz, which I've seen M2 macs support.
is it your mac being an M1 limited to this?
is it because you didn't turn on or select on the monitor settings DP 1.4 with DSC enabled ??
is it because the monitor doesn't support 144Hz and skips these options between 120Hz and 240Hz ?? this one is hard to believe.
the other thing to clarify is how macOS works with non-native resolutions (anything between 1080p and 4K) on 4K displays, which is by 2x the signal output when these in-between resolutions (1440, 1692, 1890) are selected, which means at 1890 is going over the maxed out signal throughput specs of DP 1.4 at higher than 60Hz. so thats why its limited to 60Hz.
on the 1080p the signal becomes their "retina" ideal, which means 4x 1080 signal, which is the equivalent of 4K at 4x DPI, so that is the native signal for the display to begin with, or the normal 4K signal even though is presented at 1080, which looks big af but also crisp and detailed af. And thats why 1080 does let you choose the higher than 60Hz rate, because is within the specs for DP1.4
. when you chose 2160 or 4K, well thats the native or "correct" signal for the display to begin with, and thats just 1:1, which is how I use my 32" 4K displays. thats why for me thats the best size for 4K,
I have a 31.5" LG UltraGear IPS that maxes out at 144Hz with my M2 pro mac and it does support the full VRR at 144Hz on DP 1.4 (DSC), but I have disabled the VRR because I dont need it and I think it does not work as with the native panels where it lowers the refresh rates on the laptop to save power. I dont need that while Im plugged in on my desk. and I dont care for the HDR on it so thats a no go on my mac.
anyways, nice desk speakers, can you tell me about them? do you have a video review or can you point me in the right direction for a review about them?
Thank you for your detailed feedback! I am pinning your comment in case anyone else wants to complete a detailed look at all the connection settings.
As for the 144hz, I am not sure why my Mac could not achieve it with this monitor. I have seen my Mac drive a 144hz display before (a Hisense TV) through the USB C to HDMI. This could be due to a setting within the G80SD that I may have missed. With the USB C to DP I could drive it up to 120hz or VRR, and HDR on, at any resolution though which was great if you wanted to use that connection.
You are also correct about the reasoning why my HDMI is limited. It’s a 2.0 port on the M1 Pro 16” Macbook that I have, which is why an HDMI to HDMI connection will not be the best. I would recommend a USB to HDMI or using a docking station that can handle higher resolutions/refresh rates. When I used a Hisense TV, I could drive it to 4K 144hz with a proper cable, which I no longer have since I now only use a thunderbolt display.
Thanks again! The speakers on my desk are the Edifier MR4’s, I bought them two years ago and I find it hard to upgrade from them. They give me most of what I need (only not enough bass at low volumes and no sub out port), for
I've never really cared for glossy or matte displays before, but if you think about it and watch more reviews that G80SD matte display is the best amongst others.
could you help me with connectivity with my macbook and this monitor?
@@czvwr yeah dude. What MacBook? What’s wrong?
Great video! I just ordered this monitor to pair with my new M4 Mac mini and for casual gaming on Windows, so this video is exactly what I was looking for.
Thank you for your support! Enjoy your new monitor, it's a great choice for both operating systems!
Me too, i have just placed the order and then i see this video. hope this combination is good and u r enjoying!
Good job covering the monitor detailed
Thank you for your support!
Got this for $700 guy i bought it from didnt have the time to enjoy it …man this monitor is awesome
What a steal! I always recommend used since you can get a great deal like this one for some brands
I use my macbook pro and my gaming pc with an LG C3 42 inch. I also have a 1440p 27 inch screen to the side, and it's a great combo.
Oh wow! I have tried using a tv before and it was just too large, but it was a 55 inch. Maybe I'll retry at some point with a 42inch instead, I see a lot more setups now with the LG C-series
Great review. I need a monitor for my M4 Mac mini and I can currently get this one for £850 in the UK. I only have windows to the side of the monitor so not sure if a glossy display would be okay. I only have a basic gaming laptop with a GTX2070 so I won't be playing at 4k but I'm hoping it is a good monitor for general usage with the Mac. I'm coming from a 2017 27" iMac so the Mac mini will be a massive upgrade but think I am going to miss the Apple screen. Shame the Apple Studio Display is so expensive and won't work with my Windows laptop.
Thank you for your support! The G80SD does pair well with MacOS and is comparable to the retina display. It won't be 100% the same as the studio display, but they are way better than they were a few years ago. It is a shame that the 5k displays don't work with Windows or with gaming consoles because they would be the best solution for all around if you're on Mac
You connected USB-C to Displayport, did it keep the refresh rate at 120Hz?
Yes! USB C to DisplayPort will allow you to select variable refresh rate or 120hz only!
@@nerdgrafx Thanks this was a great review.
The text quality wasn't too bad from your 5K?
@@nexlogic34 Not bad at all! Text clarity, especially on the 1080 setting, was great
Can you get hdr and vrr on PS5 at the same time? How do you like it for PS5 compatiblity?
Yes you can get both at the same time! It works great with PS5 and can handle high refresh rate and the faster frames as well if the game supports it. I didn't have any complaints with the PS5, and it's highly enjoyable
I don't get to why Samsung included Tizen TV software OS? and even included an ethernet port, but not included USB-C PD and an audio jack?! I mean if we wanted their Tizen TV software we buy a smart TV? and not an OLED gaming monitor?!
That audio jack is a deal breaker for me. If they can put an ethernet port, the can absolutely put in an audio jack and USB-C PD for that price of $1300.
Yeah I think they were going mainly for the desktop PC market without the USB C, but the headphone jack is a must, especially for a monitor >$1000. If you have a laptop, the MSI one is the other one I am considering that also has USB C
@@nerdgrafx I don't think I'd wanna spend $1000 on a monitor. I just went with the LG 27GS95QE and honestly it's great and I love it. Been playing Dota 2 and PS5 Games on it and the quality is so crips even if the settings are all low on my PC.
hi. I just got this monitor today and the colors look aweful when I plugged my mac in. What cable do you use and can I have your color settings for Mac please?
I used both a 4k 144hz USB C to DP cable from Amazon and the HDMI to HDMI cord that came in the box. These are my color settings I used which I had just taken from the top reddit result and I liked how it looked, the Natural Color tone and High Peak brightness seemed to bring the best change to my eyes:
HDR [Game Mode] - Windows 11 PC
Brightness: 50
Contrast: 50
Sharpness: 10
Color: 30 (slight boost to color saturation)
Tint: 0
Contrast Enhancer: 0
Color Tone: Natural
Gamma: ST.2098
Color Space: Auto
Peak Brightness: High (medium=530nit, high=1000nit)
Game HDR: Basic (enables HGiG and HDR profile)
@@nerdgrafx thank you very much
Can I also have your settings for SDR please? Thanks in advance
@@kiaconchim123 Yeah, here it is:
SDR [Game Mode] - Windows 11 PC
Brightness: 11 (adjust based on how bright your room is)
Contrast: 50
Sharpness: 10
Color: 14 (compensated for the saturation in Native color space)
Tint: 0
Contrast Enhancer: 0
Color Tone: Natural
Gamma: BT.1886 [0]
Color Space: Native (prefers the pop in games)
@@nerdgrafx Hi, I have it connected to USB C to DP cable but I can't get Peak Brightness on. How did you get it on? Also the brightness (white) is really dull on a Mac. I have it on high brightness and on Graphics picture mode. Natural color.
my lg 27gs95qe destoyes my eyes. i am curious about this qd oled
If you sit pretty close, the HDR can get pretty bright on this one. The matte film is nice though to not be really reflective with other lights in the room