- At Gamescom this week, Samsung announced its 2027 gaming monitor lineup, which includes the 49-inch OLED G9, the 42-inch curved OLED G7, the 32-inch OLED G8, and the 1,100Hz Odyssey G6.
- The 27-inch Odyssey G6 is the world's first monitor to reach a 1,100Hz refresh rate, using a fast IPS panel with a 1ms response time and a Dual Mode that toggles between HD at up to 1,100Hz and QHD at up to 600Hz.
- Samsung hasn't announced pricing or release dates for the OLED models yet, though the 1,100Hz G6 is set to launch globally in the second half of 2026.
- Samsung Display announced on August 27 that it will begin mass production of a 24.5-inch Full HD QD-OLED panel—the smallest in the company's history—featuring an RGB-stripe subpixel layout and a matte anti-reflective surface, with panels shipping to monitor manufacturers before year-end and finished monitors expected in early 2027.
- The 24.5-inch screen size is the most common size in competitive esports, offering a tactical advantage in titles like Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant by allowing players to sweep the full display with small eye movements.
Samsung's 2027 Odyssey gaming monitor lineup was unveiled at Gamescom, showcasing cutting-edge technology and impressive specifications. The Odyssey G6 is the world's first monitor to achieve a 1,100Hz refresh rate, utilizing a fast IPS panel with a 1ms response time. It features a Dual Mode that allows toggling between HD at 1,100Hz and QHD at 600Hz.34
The Odyssey OLED G9, a 49-inch monitor, offers a 360Hz refresh rate and a 0.03ms response time, with a Dual Mode that can push the refresh rate to 720Hz at lower resolutions. The Odyssey OLED G8 is a 32-inch 4K monitor with a Triple Mode for various resolutions and refresh rates, while the Odyssey OLED G7 is the world's first 42-inch curved OLED gaming monitor, featuring a 1000R curve and a 165Hz refresh rate.
Samsung has not yet disclosed pricing or release dates for the OLED models, but the G6 is set to launch globally in the second half of 2026. The company aims to provide gamers with more options for competitive play and cinematic experiences, as stated by Hun Lee, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics: "With new form factors, higher refresh rates, and advanced display technologies, the 2027 Odyssey lineup gives players more choice across competitive play, cinematic games, and multi-purpose setups."5
Samsung's innovative approach positions it as a leader in the gaming monitor market, with the G6's high refresh rate pushing the boundaries of what gamers can expect from their displays.
“The 27-inch G6 is the world's first 1,100Hz monitor, but that speed only works at HD via Dual Mode; native QHD tops out at 600Hz. Samsung Display also announced a 24.5-inch QD-OLED panel for esports, with ASUS as the only confirmed partner.”
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