Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS vs Samsung Odyssey G8 S32HG802

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 280 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung Odyssey G8 S32HG802

31.6″ · 6144×3456 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution100
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS and Samsung Odyssey G8 S32HG802 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81.

  • Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G8 S32HG802 leads (6144×3456 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (280 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey G8 S32HG802

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMSSamsung Odyssey G8 S32HG802
81Gear score81
31.5″Screen size31.6″
2560×1440Resolution6144×3456
280 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS or Samsung Odyssey G8 S32HG802 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS and Samsung Odyssey G8 S32HG802 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey G8 S32HG802 leads (6144×3456 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (280 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (280 Hz vs 165 Hz).