Samsung Launches 500Hz Odyssey OLED G6 Gaming Monitor
Samsung has put on sale its 27-inch gaming monitor flagship, Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF. The selling point of the monitor is its 500Hz refresh rate on a QHD OLED panel. While MSI had previously announced a similar monitor, Samsung says the G60SF is the first of its kind to launch into retail. The new monitor was launched in conjunction with two large curved displays of the Odyssey G7 series.
Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF Core Specifications
The Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF is aimed at enthusiast and professional gamers. Some important features are:
- Display Size & Resolution: 27 inches QHD (2560x1440p) display.
- Refresh Rate and Response Time: 500Hz with ultra-low 0.03ms response time.
- Panel Technology: Samsung QD-OLED with 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio.
- HDR and Brightness: Certification for VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, with peak brightness of 1,000 nits in HDR mode.
- Display Features: It's equipped with Glare Free, Flicker Free, and Black Equalizer technologies by Samsung.
- Sync Technology: FreeSync Premium Pro support and G-Sync compatible.
- Connectivity: Via DisplayPort 1.4.
New Odyssey G7 Curved Monitors Announced
Samsung increased the G7 line with another two large 1000R curved displays for gaming immersion:
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37-inch Odyssey G7 (G75F):
- Resolution: 4K
- Refresh Rate: Up to 165Hz
- HDR: VESA DisplayHDR600 certified
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40-inch Odyssey G7 (G75F):
- Resolution: 5K
- Refresh Rate: Up to 180Hz
- HDR: VESA DisplayHDR600 certified
The two new Odyssey G7s also support AMD FreeSync Premium Pro.
Price and Availability
All the three new monitors are available for purchase on Samsung's official online store. Price listing is as follows:
- Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF (27", 500Hz QHD): $999
- Odyssey G7 G75F (37", 165Hz 4K): $899
- Odyssey G7 G75F (40", 180Hz 5K): $1,199
