A new wave of Samsung monitors is targeting Mac users with OLED panels, Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, and workstation features that Apple still doesn’t offer in its own display lineup.

Samsung’s new lineup includes the 40-inch ViewFinity S8 S85TH, the 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8, and the 27-inch Odyssey OLED G8. The company built the displays for productivity and gaming, while adding features that fit naturally into MacBook, Mac mini, and Mac Studio setups.

Together, the monitors target capabilities Apple still doesn’t offer across its own display lineup.

Apple’s desktop display lineup remains limited to the Studio Display and Pro Display XDR. Apple doesn’t sell an OLED desktop monitor, an ultrawide display, or a monitor with integrated KVM switching and Thunderbolt 5 docking. Samsung’s latest displays target each of those categories.

ViewFinity S8 combines a large workspace with Thunderbolt 5

The 40-inch ViewFinity S8 S85TH is built around a curved 5K2K WUHD panel with a 144Hz refresh rate. The extra horizontal resolution creates room for multiple apps and documents without relying on a second display.

Thunderbolt 5 sits at the center of the design. The connection supports up to 80Gbps data transfers and up to 140W charging through a single cable, allowing a MacBook Pro to handle power, video, and data simultaneously.

40 Inch ViewFinity S8 S85TH 5K2K Curved Monitor (2026)

Samsung built docking features directly into the monitor instead of relying on separate accessories. The display includes Ethernet, USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, and DisplayPort connections, along with built-in speakers.

A built-in KVM switch also lets users control multiple computers with a single keyboard and mouse. For Mac users building a desktop workspace around a notebook, the display can replace a dock, Ethernet adapter, and KVM switch while providing more screen space than Apple’s Studio Display.

Samsung prices the 40-inch ViewFinity S8 S85TH at $1,399.99.

32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 pairs OLED image quality with creator-focused features

The 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 combines a 4K QD-OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate, a 0.03ms response time, USB-C charging up to 98W, and DisplayPort 2.1 connectivity. The specification sheet reads like a gaming display, but several features extend well beyond gaming.

Pantone validation gives the monitor support for more than 2,100 Pantone colors and 110 SkinTone shades. VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification and peak HDR brightness of up to 1,000 nits push the display beyond gaming.

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The combination makes the monitor a viable option for photo editing, design work, and video production.

Apple doesn’t offer an OLED desktop monitor. The Odyssey OLED G8 brings OLED contrast and per-pixel lighting control to a category Apple still serves exclusively with LCD displays, while adding refresh rates far beyond Apple’s monitors.

Samsung also includes a glare-reduction coating and support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible technologies. The 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 is priced at $1,299.99.

27-inch Odyssey OLED G8 brings OLED technology to a familiar size

The 27-inch Odyssey OLED G8 brings many of the same technologies as the larger model to a size familiar to Studio Display users. Samsung pairs a 4K QD-OLED panel with its Glare Free coating and OLED Safeguard+ protection features.

The display’s 166 pixels-per-inch density helps it stand out from many gaming-focused competitors. Its higher pixel density also produces a sharper image that’s better suited for productivity and creative work.

27 Inch Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH 4K Gaming Monitor (2026)

The 27-inch size also fits naturally into workspaces already designed around Apple’s displays. Users interested in OLED technology without moving to an ultrawide or larger-format monitor may find the smaller Odyssey OLED G8 easier to integrate into an existing setup.

Like the 32-inch model, the display combines OLED image quality with a 240Hz refresh rate and modern laptop connectivity. Samsung prices the 27-inch Odyssey OLED G8 at $1,099.99.