Samsung unveiled its new gaming monitors at Gamescom 2026. The 27-inch Odyssey G6 became the world’s first gaming monitor to reach a 1,100 Hz refresh rate at HD resolution. The device, which offers a 600 Hz refresh rate in QHD mode, features an IPS LCD panel.
Among Samsung’s new QD-OLED models, the 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 delivers a 360 Hz refresh rate at a resolution of 5120 x 1440 and 720 Hz in a special mode. The 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 can reach 360 Hz, 520 Hz and 680 Hz at UHD, QHD and FHD resolutions, respectively. The 42-inch curved Odyssey OLED G7 is offered with 4K resolution and a 165 Hz refresh rate.
Why it matters
This unveiling shows that the choice between resolution and refresh rate in gaming monitors is no longer limited to a single option. While high refresh rates are directly relevant to users focused on competitive games where rapid image transitions are important, different resolution modes require a choice between detail and fluidity. The inclusion of QD-OLED and IPS LCD panels in the same product range indicates that Samsung is offering options based on different display technologies side by side. However, the report does not specify which gaming systems and connection conditions will fully support these features, nor does it disclose the products’ prices or sales schedule; therefore, practical details that could affect users’ purchasing decisions remain unclear.
Background
Samsung is not a new name in the FikirPilot archive: we have published 6 news stories mentioning this name in the last 90 days; the most recent is dated August 28, 2026. The development here can be added alongside those records in our archive; readers can follow the previous articles carrying the same name in the archive to see the timeline in full.