Engadget iconEngadgetAug 27, 2026 ~2 min source read

Samsung debuts extreme Odyssey monitors, including a 1,100Hz 27-inch G6 and massive 49-inch OLED G9

At Gamescom Samsung revealed four new Odyssey gaming monitors that push refresh rates and panel sizes well beyond current mainstream needs. The lineup targets competitive gamers and display enthusiasts with refresh rates up to 1,100Hz, multiple resolution/refresh-mode switches, and new large-format OLEDs.

Samsung's wild new Odyssey lineup includes a 1,100Hz gaming monitor
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Odyssey OLED G8 is a 32-inch 4K panel that can run 4K@360Hz, 1440p@520Hz, or 1080p@680Hz and supports FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync.

Odyssey OLED G9 is a 49-inch DQHD (5,120 × 1,440) QD-OLED Penta Tandem panel with 360Hz native and Dual HD mode up to 720Hz plus 1,300 nits peak brightness.

Odyssey OLED G7 is a 42-inch curved 1000R OLED monitor with 4K max resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate.

# What Samsung showed

Samsung used Gamescom to expand its Odyssey lineup with four monitors that push technical limits: a 27-inch IPS panel with an 1,100Hz refresh rate (Odyssey G6), a 32-inch 4K OLED with selectable ultra-high refresh modes (Odyssey OLED G8), a 49-inch DQHD OLED (Odyssey OLED G9), and a 42-inch curved OLED (Odyssey OLED G7).

These models emphasize maximum refresh rates and multiple resolution/refresh-mode options rather than mainstream trade-offs. That makes them targeted hardware: esports players and display enthusiasts who prioritize the fastest possible motion updates or who want unusually large, high-brightness OLED screens.

# Technical highlights by model

  • World's first 1,100Hz gaming monitor, IPS panel.
  • 1ms response time.
  • To reach 1,100Hz you must run at 1080p. A Dual Mode enables 1440p at up to 600Hz.
  • 4K native panel with three selectable performance modes:
  • 4K at 360Hz
  • 1440p at 520Hz
  • 1080p at 680Hz
  • Supports FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync compatibility.
  • Includes Samsung's Glare Free coating to reduce reflections.
  • Pricing not announced.
  • 49-inch DQHD resolution (5,120 × 1,440), 360Hz native refresh.
  • QD-OLED Penta Tandem panel with a peak brightness of 1,300 nits.
  • Dual HD mode (2,560 × 720) enables up to 720Hz.
  • Large-format monitor intended for ultra-wide or multi-input competitive setups.
  • 42-inch curved OLED with a 16:9 taller-format aspect ratio relative to the G9.
  • 1000R curvature, 4K max resolution, 165Hz refresh rate.
  • Details on timing and pricing were not provided.

# What this means for buyers

If you play at the highest competitive levels and prioritize every millisecond and frame, these monitors offer the fastest refresh options currently shown in the market. The G6 specifically targets 1080p esports setups where 1,100Hz could be leveraged. The OLED models focus on combining very high refresh rates with OLED contrast and, in the G9's case, large physical size and high peak brightness.

# Availability and pricing

Samsung confirmed the G6 will be available in the second half of 2026. For the other models, Samsung has not yet announced pricing or exact release dates.

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