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Samsung’s 2027 Odyssey Monitors Push Up to 1,100Hz
Samsung’s next Odyssey gaming monitors are pushing refresh rates much higher, but the biggest number comes with a tradeoff. The 27-inch Odyssey G6 can reach up to 1,100Hz only in HD mode, while QHD runs at up to 600Hz. Samsung also revealed new OLED models aimed at gamers who want bigger screens, sharper pictures, or a mix of speed and resolution. Pricing has not been announced yet, and availability will vary by market.
Four Odyssey monitors cover very different setups
Samsung announced the 2027 Odyssey lineup at Gamescom 2026 on August 27. The lineup includes the Odyssey OLED G9, OLED G8, OLED G7, and G6, with each model built around a different screen size or performance target.
- Odyssey OLED G9: The 49-inch Dual QHD OLED display runs at 360Hz and can switch to Dual HD at up to 720Hz.
- Odyssey OLED G8: The 32-inch OLED supports three modes: UHD at up to 360Hz, QHD at up to 520Hz, and FHD at up to 680Hz.
- Odyssey OLED G7: The 42-inch curved 4K OLED runs at 165Hz with a 1000R curve.
- Odyssey G6: The 27-inch Fast IPS display reaches 600Hz at QHD or 1,100Hz at HD through Dual Mode.
The 1,100Hz number needs context
On the Odyssey G6, the highest 1,100Hz setting requires dropping to HD resolution. Gamers who want the sharper QHD picture can still use up to 600Hz. Samsung says the G6 uses a Fast IPS panel with a 1 ms response time and is aimed at FPS players who care most about speed and motion clarity.
The OLED G8 takes a more flexible approach. Its three display modes let PC gamers trade resolution for a higher refresh rate without moving to a different monitor. Samsung also includes DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20, two HDMI ports, USB-C with 98 W power delivery, and a built-in USB hub on the G8.
HDR10+ Gaming support is growing too
Samsung is also expanding its game support. The company plans to bring HDR10+ Gaming support to more than 20 AAA games by the first half of 2027. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is part of that push through Samsung’s work with Activision Blizzard.
Samsung has not shared prices for the new Odyssey lineup. The company says launch timing and availability will differ by market, so the next details to watch are regional prices and exact release dates.
