Between the PD2730S and Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD), the PD2730S comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery, while the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) wins on refresh rate and peak brightness. Overall, the PD2730S scores 59 and the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) scores 73.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 14.2 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the PD2730S if you care most about usb-c power delivery. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery.
Pick the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are refresh rate, peak brightness, response time (gtg), among others.
Both ship with comparable g-sync, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why BenQ - PD2730S wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 96 W vs 0 W.
Why Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 300.00% more. 240 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Peak brightness — 150.00% more. 1000 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 99.40% less. 0.03 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 18.52% more. 32 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 32 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | QD-OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 5Klead | 4K |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 240 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 0.03 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 1000 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | truelead | false |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 96 Wlead | 0 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD2730S or Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)?+
Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) refreshes at 240Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD2730S or Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD)?+
Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.
Does PD2730S or Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) have USB-C with power delivery?+
PD2730S offers USB-C with 96W power delivery.
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