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MSI MAG 274QRF QD E2 vs Samsung Odyssey G8 G80HF (5K)
Product A: MSI
84 of 172 known
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Product B: Samsung
96 of 172 known
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75 of 164 fields differ
- 41 different values
- 34 known for one only
- 27 the same
- 62 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.
- Pixel densityA: 108.8ppiB: 217.6ppiSamsung is 108.8 ppi higher.
- Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 36WB: 61WMSI is 25 W lower.
- Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 400nitsB: 350nitsMSI is 50 nits higher.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.
5120 × 2880Native for B
ANot listed
B180Hz
2560 × 1440Native for A
A180Hz
B360Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AMSI: 613.5 × 362.5 mm
- BSamsung: 614.1 × 365.1 mm
We have no stand height for MSI, so it is drawn without its stand.
We have no stand height for Samsung, so it is drawn without its stand.
Weight
0 to 15 kg
Weight with stand
A6.05kg
B6.2kg
Weight without stand
A3.95kg
B3.7kg
Box weight
A8.6kg
B8.3kg
All 172 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
MAG 274QRF QD E2, 9S6-3CC29H-226, 9S6-3CC29H-2242Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/ar/monitor/MAG%20274QRF%20QD%20E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026Argentina sheet dated 2025-01-10: Part No 9S6-3CC29H-226, model code 3CC2. The UK sheet dated 2026-05-08 lists 9S6-3CC29H-224.
LS27HG802EFXZA, LS27HG806EFXEN, LS27HG806EFXXU, LS27HG806EFXXY, LS27HG806EFXXK2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 14 October 2026LS27HG802EFXZA is the US spec entry. LS27HG806EFXEN is the Samsung Germany data sheet and page, LS27HG806EFXXU the UK page, LS27HG806EFXXY the Australia page and LS27HG806EFXXK the Hong Kong page. All list the same hardware table.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g8-g80hf-27-inch-dual-mode-5k-180hz-qhd-360hz-ls27hg806efxenRead 14 October 2026Germany page LS27HG806EFXEN.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g8-g80hf-27-inch-dual-mode-5k-180hz-qhd-360hz-ls27hg806efxxuRead 14 October 2026UK page LS27HG806EFXXU, same hardware table.6Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g8-g80hf-27-inch-dual-mode-5k-180hz-qhd-360hz-ls27hg806efxxkRead 14 October 2026Hong Kong page LS27HG806EFXXK, same product name.
GTIN / EAN
Announced
Not available
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$949.9913Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-launches-next-gen-odyssey-viewfinity-and-the-movingstyle-essential-monitors-including-industrys-first-6k-gaming-monitorRead 14 October 2026Samsung US release of 19 May 2026 pricing table: 27 inch G80HF 949.99 USD. Tom's Hardware (3 June 2026) and TFTCentral (24 April 2026) report the same US price. Excludes sales tax.15Press articletomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/samsung-rolls-out-2026-odyssey-gaming-monitors-including-5k-and-6k-models-27-to-32-inches-with-up-to-330-hz-refresh-rateRead 14 October 2026Tom's Hardware, 3 June 2026: the 27-inch Odyssey G8 is priced at 949.99 USD.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Segment
Display
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Screen size
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
Native resolution
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
108.8ppi
217.6ppi
Pixel pitch
Active display area
Width596.736Height335.664mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/id/MAG-274QRF-QD-E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026Active Display Area 596.736(H) x 335.664(V) mm.
Curved
Curvature radius
Not available
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Screen surface
Not available
Anti-reflection coating
Not available
Touchscreen
Not available
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Panel
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Panel type
Panel type (as published)
Backlight
Not available
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Dimming zones
Not available
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Panel maker
Not available
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Panel part number
Not available
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Panel generation
Not available
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Subpixel layout
Not available
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Colour depth
Colour depth method
Not available
Displayable colours
sRGB coverage
Not available
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
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NTSC coverage
Not available
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Factory calibrated
Not available
Claimed Delta E
Not available
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Paper calibration report in box
Not available
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Hardware calibration support
Not available
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Static contrast ratio
Brightness (typical, SDR)
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR)
Not available
HDR peak test window
Not available
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Full-screen brightness
Not available
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HDR formats
HDR certification
Not available
Viewing angle (horizontal)
Viewing angle (vertical)
Refresh rate and motion
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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AMSI MAG 274QRF QD E2
| Resolution | HDMI 2.0b | DisplayPort 1.4a | USB-C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2560 × 1440Native | 144Hz | 180Hz | 180Hz |
BSamsung Odyssey G8 G80HF (5K)
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 2.1 | Port not listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5120 × 2880Native | 180Hz | 180Hz | Not available |
| 2560 × 1440 | Not available | Not available | 360Hz |
Max refresh rate
180Hz
360Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
180Hz
180Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
180Hz
180Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
144Hz
180Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
180Hz
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Not available
Native refresh rate
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Dual mode
Not available
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Adaptive sync technologies
FreeSync, Adaptive-Sync1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/id/MAG-274QRF-QD-E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026Dynamic Refresh Rate Technology AMD FreeSync. The UK sheet also lists Adaptive-Sync Technology.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MAG%20274QRF%20QD%20E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026Selling points list Adaptive-Sync Technology.
VRR range per port
AMSI MAG 274QRF QD E2
| Input | Min (Hz) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 48 | 180 |
BSamsung Odyssey G8 G80HF (5K)
Not availableLow framerate compensation
Response time (maker GtG claim)
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
Not available
Overdrive settings
Normal, Fast, Fastest7Reviewclub386.com/msi-mag-274qrd-qd-e2-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review: overdrive profiles are Normal, Fast (default) and Fastest.
Not available
Motion blur reduction
Not available
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Blur-reduction technology
Not available
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Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Not available
Black frame insertion
Not available
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Measured
None of 12 known
Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
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Input lag at 60 Hz
Not available
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Average response time (measured)
Not available
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Overshoot (measured)
Not available
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Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
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SDR brightness (measured)
Not available
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
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VRR range (measured)
Not available
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
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Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
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Reflections (measured)
Not available
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Connectivity
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Video inputs
AMSI MAG 274QRF QD E2
| Type | Version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1.4a | 1 |
| HDMI | 2.0b | 2 |
| USB-C | Not available | 1 |
BSamsung Odyssey G8 G80HF (5K)
| Type | Version | Count | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 2.1 | 1 | 2.2 |
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2 | 2.2 |
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0b
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4a
2.1
HDMI features
Not available
Not available
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
USB-C power delivered
Not available
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
AMSI MAG 274QRF QD E2
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-B | 2.0 | 1 |
| USB-C | Not available | 1 |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/id/MAG-274QRF-QD-E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026Connections diagram: USB Type-B (USB 2.0). The USB-C port also carries data per the pcmonitors source.6Reviewpcmonitors.info/msi/msi-mag-274qrf-qd-e2-180hz-qhd-ips-modelRead 11 October 2026Review: USB-C with 65 W PD, DP Alt Mode and upstream data. No version stated.
BSamsung Odyssey G8 G80HF (5K)
| Connector | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-B | 1 |
USB downstream hub ports
AMSI MAG 274QRF QD E2
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 2.0 | 2 |
BSamsung Odyssey G8 G80HF (5K)
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.2 Gen 1 | 2 |
KVM switch
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Ethernet
Not available
3.5 mm headphone output
3.5 mm microphone input
Not available
Not available
Optical out
Not available
Not available
Picture in picture
Picture by picture
Smart features
None of 4 known
Smart platform
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Not available
Remote control
Not available
Not available
Audio and camera
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Speakers
Number of speakers
Not available
Not available
Speaker power per channel
Not available
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Webcam
Not available
Microphone
Not available
Not available
Ergonomics and controls
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Stand height adjustment
130mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/id/MAG-274QRF-QD-E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026Adjustment (Pivot) 0 ~ 130 mm on this sheet. The AR spec sheet labels the same 0 ~ 130 mm as Height and -90 to 90 degrees as Pivot, so the two labels are swapped here.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/ar/monitor/MAG%20274QRF%20QD%20E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026Adjustment (Height) 0 ~ 130 mm.
Tilt
Forward5°Backward20°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/id/MAG-274QRF-QD-E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026Adjustment (Tilt) -5 to 20 degrees.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/ar/monitor/MAG%20274QRF%20QD%20E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026Adjustment (Tilt) -5 to 20 degrees.
Swivel
Left45°Right45°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/id/MAG-274QRF-QD-E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026Adjustment (Swivel) -45 to 45 degrees.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/ar/monitor/MAG%20274QRF%20QD%20E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026Adjustment (Swivel) -45 to 45 degrees.
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/id/MAG-274QRF-QD-E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026-90 to 90 degrees. This sheet labels it Height. The AR spec sheet labels it Pivot.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/ar/monitor/MAG%20274QRF%20QD%20E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026Adjustment (Pivot) -90 to 90 degrees.
Removable stand
VESA mount
VESA adapter needed
Not available
Security lock slot
Not available
On-screen menu controls
Desktop software
User firmware updates
Not available
Ambient light sensor
Not available
Not available
Presence sensor
Not available
Not available
RGB lighting
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/ar/monitor/MAG%20274QRF%20QD%20E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026The UK sheet selling points list Mystic Light. A review describes an RGB LED strip.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MAG%20274QRF%20QD%20E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026Selling points list Mystic Light, MSI's RGB lighting.6Reviewpcmonitors.info/msi/msi-mag-274qrf-qd-e2-180hz-qhd-ips-modelRead 11 October 2026Review describes a Mystic Light RGB LED strip above the stand attachment point.
Not available
Gaming menu features
Not available
Black Equalizer, Virtual AIM Point, Super Arena Gaming UX, Core Sync3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g8-g80hf-27-inch-dual-mode-5k-180hz-qhd-360hz-ls27hg806efxxyRead 14 October 2026Named rows Black Equaliser, Virtual AIM Point, Super Arena Gaming UX and Core Sync. The manual also lists an Infinity Core Lighting on/off item for LED lighting behind the screen. Colours are not documented, so RGB lighting is not stored.
OLED care
None of 3 known
OLED care
Not available
Not available
Burn-in covered by warranty
Not available
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Burn-in warranty length
Not available
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width613.5Depth196.5mm(24.2 × 7.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/id/MAG-274QRF-QD-E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026Dimension (W x D x H) 613.5 x 196.5 x 402.1. The stand position for the 402.1 mm height is not stated, so no height is stored.
Width614.1Depth263.9mm(24.2 × 10.4 in)7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG806EFXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Maße mit Standfuss 614.1 x 566.6 x 263.9 mm (W x H x D). The 566.6 mm height has no stated stand position, so no height is stored. Same figures on the AU page.
Dimensions without stand
Width613.5Height362.5Depth69.8mm(24.2 × 14.3 × 2.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/id/MAG-274QRF-QD-E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026613.5 x 69.8 x 362.5 (without stand), W x D x H.
Stand footprint
Not available
Not available
Weight with stand
Weight without stand
Box dimensions
Width847Height491Depth145mm(33.3 × 19.3 × 5.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/id/MAG-274QRF-QD-E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026WW carton 847 x 145 x 491 mm, W x D x H. The outer carton is 862 x 158 x 515 mm.
Width665Height153Depth477mm(26.2 × 6 × 18.8 in)7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG806EFXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Maße mit Verpackung 665 x 153 x 477 mm (B x H x T). The US sheet gives 26.18 x 6.02 x 18.78 in, the same size. The AU page lists a different 693 x 189 x 438 mm box.
Box weight
Power
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Power supply
Adapter rating
Not available
Not available
Input voltage
Power use (typical)
Not available
Power use (max)
Not available
Power use SDR (EU label)
Power use HDR (EU label)
Standby power
0.5W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/ar/monitor/MAG%20274QRF%20QD%20E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026Standby-mode Power Consumption 0.5 W.3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1781027_EN.pdfRead 11 October 2026EPREL standby mode power demand 0.5 W.
Off-mode power
EU energy class SDR
F2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/ar/monitor/MAG%20274QRF%20QD%20E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026Energy Efficiency Rating F. The sheet does not say SDR or HDR, and class F matches the SDR on-mode figure.3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1781027_EN.pdfRead 11 October 2026EPREL SDR class F.
EU energy class HDR
Energy per 1000 h SDR
26kWh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/ar/monitor/MAG%20274QRF%20QD%20E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026On-mode Power Consumption (KWh/1000h) 26.4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1781027.pdfRead 11 October 2026EPREL energy label reads 26 kWh/1000h. MSI's spec sheet shows the same.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
Certifications
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VESA ClearMR
Not available
Not available
VESA AdaptiveSync Display
Not available
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TÜV certifications
Not available
Not available
Low blue light
Not available
ENERGY STAR
Not available
Not available
TCO Certified
Not available
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EPEAT
Not available
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Colour certifications
Not available
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Other certifications
Not available
In the box
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In the box
DisplayPort cable (1.4a), USB Type-B to Type-A cable, Power cord (C5), Power adaptor, Quick guide, VESA screws (4)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/ar/monitor/MAG%20274QRF%20QD%20E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026In The Box counts: DisplayPort cable 1, USB Type A to Type B cable 1, power cord 1, AC adaptor 1, quick guide 1, VESA screw 4. HDMI cable 0. The cord type is C5.
Power cable (1.5 m), HDMI cable, DP cable2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 14 October 2026US accessory rows: Power Cable Length 1.5 m, HDMI Cable Yes, DP Cable Yes, USB Type A to B Upstream Cable No. The German data sheet lists the same three. The AU page also lists a USB 3.0 cable, so bundles vary by market.
Cables included
AMSI MAG 274QRF QD E2
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB Type-B to Type-A | 1 |
BSamsung Odyssey G8 G80HF (5K)
| Type |
|---|
| Power cable (1.5 m) |
| HDMI cable |
| DP cable |
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/ar/monitor/MAG%20274QRF%20QD%20E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026Warranty 36M on the Argentina and UK sheets. A US retailer lists 2 years, so the term varies by market.3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1781027_EN.pdfRead 11 October 2026EPREL minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier is 3 years.
Dead pixel policy
Not available
Links
Not compared
Product page
Not available
www.samsung.com/us/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g8-g80hf-27-inch-dual-mode-5k-180hz-qhd-360hz-ls27hg802efxza1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g8-g80hf-27-inch-dual-mode-5k-180hz-qhd-360hz-ls27hg802efxzaRead 14 October 2026Exact US page for LS27HG802EFXZA, 27 Inch Odyssey G8 G80HF 5K Gaming Monitor (2026).
Spec sheet
storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/id/MAG-274QRF-QD-E2.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/id/MAG-274QRF-QD-E2.pdfRead 11 October 2026
images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG806EFXEN.pdf7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG806EFXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Samsung Germany data sheet for LS27HG806EFXEN, dated 22 April 2026.
Manual
Not available
org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026BN81-29068G-02 user manual (Asia, Middle East and Africa edition, English, July 2026). It covers S27HG80*E, the G80HF family code. The Samsung Australia page lists S27HG806EF.
EPREL registration number
262369410EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27hg806efxen-energylabel.pdfRead 14 October 2026The QR code on the Samsung EU energy label for S27HG806EF decodes to eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2623694. The EPREL record has model identifier S27HG806EF, 5120 x 2880, SDR 26 W and HDR 61 W.11EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2623694Read 14 October 2026EPREL record 2623694 for S27HG806EF. Panel technology is listed as LED LCD. EU market start 18 May 2026 (regulatory only).
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