Save $450 on this stunning OLED 4K gaming monitor that just hit its lowest ever price before Black Friday

It may not be Black Friday just yet, but there are already plenty of discounts popping up, and this Samsung gaming monitor might be one of the most exciting out there right now. Boasting a QD-OLED display running at a smooth 240Hz refresh rate, this 4K beast is a fairly expensive treat at its typical price, but thanks to a massive $450 saving right now, it's currently a bargain.

Samsung's OLED gaming monitors have consistently impressed us, with its 49-inch superwide G95SC model still sitting on our best gaming monitor guide, a couple of years after we reviewed it. This Odyssey G8 (G81SF) model offers a smaller 27-inch display size, but it's packed with pixels for an ultra-sharp image, with a pixel density of 166ppi.

As someone running an OLED monitor with the same specs, I can attest to the combination of a 240Hz refresh rate, 4K resolution, and 0.03ms response time providing a simply incredible experience. The high contrast of OLED, along with that sharp 4K image, brings an incredible amount of depth and immersion to what you're playing.

As such, the likes of Cyberpunk 2077 will look absolutely gorgeous with this Samsung monitor, with Night City's neon lights popping with vibrancy, while the shadow-covered alleyways will look breathtaking with slick, inky black hues that only an OLED can provide.

What's more, whether the best FPS games for you are movement-based, multiplayer battle royales, or you prefer a single-player game, the step up in responsiveness compared to older LCD panels with 1ms response times is just night and day.

With G-Sync and AMD FreeSync compatibility, this G81SF display will also ensure you don't suffer from image tearing and stutter, so not only is your gaming ultra-fast but ultra-smooth too.

The biggest concern with any OLED monitor or TV is the worry of your screen getting image burn-in - permanent ghostly images appearing on your screen after a few years of use. However, the latest OLED panels are much better at reducing the onset of burn-in, and the Samsung Odyssey G8 (G81SF) includes a heat pipe to help cool the monitor quickly, further reducing the likelihood of burn-in occurring.

Brightness can also be a concern for OLED panels, as they tend to have a modest peak brightness compared to LCDs. This means they often aren't the best choice for all-day work in bright offices, or outdoors - and that would be the case here too - but for an indoor gaming display, a display like this G81SF will cope just fine.

Normally priced at $1,299.99, this is a high-end monitor with a price to match, but thanks to today's discount, it's a far more affordable option. Right now, you can grab the Samsung Odyssey G8 for just $849.99 at Amazon by using this link, giving you a massive $450 off and dropping it to its lowest price ever. That means you don't need to wait for the Black Friday sales, either, so can skip the rush entirely.

Unfortunately, there's no similar discount for our UK readers, but keep an eye on our PCGamesN Black Friday sale hub for any upcoming deals on monitors, as we'll be updating it soon with all of those discounts you can't (and shouldn't) miss out on.

To get the most from a display like this one, you'll need a powerful graphics card. I'm running the RTX 4080 on my 4K/240Hz display, and it's still a great choice, but if you want our full range of recommendations for any price, check out our best graphics cards guide.