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Samsung details new Odyssey OLED gaming monitors at Gamescom; 49-inch G9 G95SJ hits 360 Hz, G8 G80SJ offers 680 Hz mode

Samsung unveiled its new Odyssey OLED gaming monitors at Gamescom, featuring the 49-inch G9 G95SJ with a 360 Hz refresh rate and the G8 G80SJ offering a peak of 680 Hz. Both models utilize advanced QD-OLED technology, enhancing gaming experiences with high resolutions and rapid response times.

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Samsung's latest Odyssey OLED gaming monitors were showcased at Gamescom, highlighting the 49-inch G9 G95SJ and 32-inch G8 G80SJ. The G9 features a 5,210 x 1,440 pixel resolution and supports refresh rates up to 360 Hz, while the G8 offers three modes, peaking at 680 Hz.1345

The G9's fifth-generation QD-OLED panel utilizes an RGB stripe subpixel layout, enhancing color accuracy and response times. Users can achieve a maximum refresh rate of 720 Hz by lowering the resolution to 2,560 x 720 pixels. The monitor boasts a peak brightness of 1,300 cd/m² across 3% of the screen area.2

The G8 G80SJ supports UHD at 360 Hz, WHD at 520 Hz, and Full HD at 680 Hz, although image quality may suffer at lower resolutions. Both models feature a GtG response time of 0.03 milliseconds, ensuring minimal lag during gameplay. They also support AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and are compatible with G-Sync.678910

Connectivity options include a USB Type-C port capable of delivering 98 watts to connected devices, along with an integrated KVM function, enhancing usability for gamers and content creators alike.

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“The G9 G95SJ features a fifth-generation QD-OLED panel with an RGB stripe subpixel layout, while the G8 G80SJ supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync. Samsung also showcased the 9100 Pro SSD, a PCIe 5.0 drive targeting gamers and AI workloads.”
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“Samsung regularly attends Gamescom, and in 2026 it can be found in Hall 9 at Booth B020 through Sunday.”
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