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Samsung used Gamescom 2026 to unveil its first OLED monitors intended for 2027. The company showed three new Odyssey models that focus on high refresh rates and modern QD-OLED panels. The most impressive is the Odyssey G9 with a 49-inch screen, a 5120 × 1440 resolution, and a 360 Hz refresh rate. Samsung also showcased a 32-inch Odyssey G8 and a 42-inch Odyssey G7, which is said to be the first curved 16:9 OLED monitor at that size. The manufacturer has not yet announced prices or exact launch dates for the new models.
Samsung Odyssey G9 gets an even faster, more efficient OLED panel
The most important new product among the monitors shown is the Odyssey G9 G95SJ. It's a 49-inch ultrawide screen using a fifth-generation Penta Tandem QD-OLED panel. The monitor offers a DQHD resolution of 5120 × 1440 pixels. The maximum refresh rate is 360 Hz, which is very high for a display with such a large resolution. Samsung has also prepared a special Dual Mode that lets you switch the monitor to a 2560 × 720 resolution and reach up to 720 Hz. The panel is said to achieve a peak brightness of up to 1,300 nits. The manufacturer also adopted an RGB Stripe pixel layout, which should improve text readability and image clarity. Samsung says the new panel generation is up to 1.3 times more energy-efficient than the previous one. According to the company, its lifespan may also be up to twice as long. The G95SJ will replace the current Odyssey G9 G95SD, so you will need to pay attention to the model designation when buying. The letter "J" in the name indicates that this is the generation prepared for 2027. Samsung has not yet announced the price or the exact launch date for this monitor.
Odyssey G7 and G8 show that Samsung is heavily betting on high refresh rates
The second major new product is the Odyssey G7 G75SJ, which is meant to stand out primarily for its unusual size and design. Samsung calls it the world’s first curved 42-inch OLED monitor with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The screen offers 4K resolution and a 165 Hz refresh rate. The response time is said to be just 0.03 ms, which should especially interest people who play fast-paced titles. The manufacturer also used a strong 1000R curvature to increase the sense of immersion. Samsung did not label this panel as QD-OLED, so at this point it’s not confirmed exactly how the panel was made. The other model is the 32-inch Odyssey G8 G80SJ with a fifth-generation Penta Tandem QD-OLED panel. It offers 4K resolution and up to a 360 Hz refresh rate. Thanks to Triple Mode, you can also switch to 1440p at 520 Hz or Full HD at 680 Hz. The monitor will also support HDR and includes an HDMI 2.1 port, DisplayPort 2.1, and a USB-C port capable of delivering up to 98 W of power. Samsung has not yet announced prices or exact release dates for these new OLED models.
Samsung also unveiled an LCD monitor with a 1100 Hz refresh rate
At Gamescom 2026 there was another interesting new product, though this time it wasn't an OLED monitor. Samsung confirmed that the 27-inch Odyssey G7 with an IPS LCD panel will ultimately get a refresh rate of as much as 1100 Hz. Previously the manufacturer had announced a value of 1040 Hz for this model. However, such an extremely high refresh rate will be available only when the resolution is reduced to HD. The monitor is due to hit the market in the second half of 2026. Samsung believes it will be the fastest-refreshing screen in its lineup. At the same time, the new OLED monitors are not trying to compete with it by sheer number of hertz alone. Thanks to the characteristics of OLED technology, they are expected to offer very fast response times and high motion clarity. However, the company did not announce a 25-inch QD-OLED monitor at Gamescom, even though Samsung Display had previously shown such a panel. So it's possible that the model won't arrive until CES 2027. Samsung's new OLED monitors show that the company wants to combine high resolutions with refresh rates that, until recently, were reserved for much simpler displays. Notable is the ability to switch between different picture modes, allowing the user to choose either 4K detail or extreme smoothness.
Samsung unveiled the first three OLED monitors of the 2027 generation. The most advanced Odyssey G9 will feature a 49-inch QD-OLED panel, a 5120 × 1440 resolution, 360 Hz and a 720 Hz mode. The Odyssey G8 will pair 4K with 360 Hz, while the Odyssey G7 will be a 42-inch curved 16:9 OLED monitor. The manufacturer has not yet revealed prices for the new displays, but it's already clear that Samsung is strongly developing monitors focused on both image quality and ultra-smooth motion.
source: flatpanelshd
