Samsung unveiled its 2027 Odyssey lineup at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne: four new gaming monitors ranging from 27 to 49 inches, led by the Odyssey OLED G9 with 720 Hz in Dual Mode and the Odyssey G6, the world’s first monitor to reach 1,100 Hz. All four models feature the latest-generation QD-OLED or Fast-IPS panels.
The devices were unveiled on August 27 at the Samsung booth in Hall 9 (Booth B020). Hun Lee, who heads Samsung’s Visual Display Division, summed it up in the press release: With new form factors, higher refresh rates, and more advanced panels, gamers will simply have more choices in 2027, whether they’re playing competitive shooters or graphically intensive titles.
Samsung Odyssey 2027 at a Glance
- Odyssey OLED G9 (G95SJ): 49 inches, DQHD resolution at 360 Hz; in Dual Mode, it even reaches 720 Hz at 2,560 × 720 pixels.
- Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SJ): 32 inches, triple mode between 4K/360 Hz, WQHD/520 Hz, and Full HD/680 Hz.
- Odyssey OLED G7 (G75SJ): a new 42-inch model with 1000R curvature and 165 Hz at 4K.
- Odyssey G6 (G60H): 27-inch, Fast-IPS panel, the world’s first monitor with a 1,100 Hz refresh rate.
- Prices for the three OLED models have not yet been set; the G6 will go on sale worldwide in the second half of 2026.
Odyssey OLED G9 (G95SJ): 49-inch with 720 Hz in Dual Mode
The Odyssey OLED G9 remains the flagship model of the series. It features a fifth-generation QD-OLED panel with Samsung’s Penta-Tandem technology and an RGB-stripe subpixel layout instead of the more common WOLED or triangle arrangement. At its native DQHD resolution of 5,120 × 1,440 pixels, the monitor runs at 360 Hz; if you switch to Dual Mode and reduce the resolution to 2,560 × 720 pixels, you get 720 Hz. Samsung is marketing the device as the world’s first 49-inch monitor to feature this combination of Dual-QHD resolution and 720-Hz mode.
The response time is 0.03 ms (GtG), and the peak brightness reaches up to 1,300 nits within an HDR window covering 3 percent of the screen area. Competitive gamers will likely find the Dual Mode particularly interesting; for everything else, full resolution with its enormous field of view remains the obvious choice.
Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SJ): 32-inch with Triple Mode and KVM Switch
The G80SJ shares the fifth-generation QD-OLED panel with the G9, but comes in the more traditional 32-inch format and offers three selectable operating modes: 4K UHD at 360 Hz, WQHD at 520 Hz, or Full HD at 680 Hz. Here, too, the response time is 0.03 ms. Samsung’s Glare-Free coating is designed to reduce reflections by 54 percent, and in terms of HDR, Samsung has certified the monitor to VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 600 standards.
Samsung has stepped up its game when it comes to connectivity: DisplayPort 2.1 with UHBR20 bandwidth, two HDMI ports, USB-C with 98-watt Power Delivery, and a USB hub with a KVM switch for quickly switching between two computers. The monitor also supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and is listed as Nvidia G-Sync compatible.
Odyssey OLED G7 (G75SJ): New 42-inch Series with 1000R Curvature
With the G75SJ, Samsung is introducing a mid-size model that was previously missing from its lineup: a 42-inch display in a 16:9 aspect ratio, curved with a 1000R radius. According to Samsung, the viewing area is about 72 percent larger than that of the 32-inch model. It features 4K UHD resolution and a refresh rate of 165 Hz, along with a 0.03 ms response time and a glare-free coating, just like the other OLED models.
Anyone who has ever tested an OLED panel from another manufacturer—for example, in the review of the Asus ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG—is familiar with the technology’s advantages in terms of black level and response time, which Samsung has now brought to a significantly larger screen.
Odyssey G6 (G60H): 1,100 Hz for competitive shooters
The only non-OLED monitor in the lineup is clearly aimed at esports and FPS gamers. The 27-inch Fast IPS panel switches between Full HD at 1,100 Hz and WQHD at 600 Hz in Dual Mode, with a response time of 1 ms. Samsung is marketing the G6 as the world’s first gaming monitor with a 1,100 Hz refresh rate, positioning it clearly below the OLED models in terms of price, even though specific figures are not yet available.
For those who were interested in the previous model: Our review of the Odyssey G4 shows how Samsung’s Fast IPS series has performed in everyday use so far. Of the four new models, Samsung says the G6 will be the first to hit the market, with a global launch scheduled for the second half of 2026.
Comparison of Technical Specifications for the 2027 Samsung Odyssey Lineup
| Model | Size | Panel | Resolution / Modes | Refresh Rate | Response Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey OLED G9 (G95SJ) | 49 inches | QD-OLED, 5th Gen. | DQHD 5,120 × 1,440 / Dual HD 2,560 × 720 | 360 Hz / 720 Hz (Dual Mode) | 0.03 ms |
| Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SJ) | 32 inches | QD-OLED, 5th Gen. | UHD / WQHD / FHD (Triple Mode) | 360 Hz / 520 Hz / 680 Hz | 0.03 ms |
| Odyssey OLED G7 (G75SJ) | 42 inches, 1000R | QD-OLED | 4K UHD | 165 Hz | 0.03 ms |
| Odyssey G6 (G60H) | 27 inches | Fast-IPS | FHD / WQHD (Dual Mode) | 1,100 Hz / 600 Hz | 1 ms |
HDR10+ Gaming with Activision Blizzard and Odyssey 3D
In addition to hardware, Samsung also announced software partnerships at Gamescom. It has launched an HDR10+ gaming collaboration with Activision Blizzard, which was initially demonstrated with “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4” and, according to Samsung, is set to expand to more than 20 AAA titles by the first half of 2027. For owners of an Odyssey 3D monitor, “Cyberpunk 2077” from CD Projekt Red and “Cronos: The New Dawn” from Bloober Team will also be added as titles featuring depth effects without the need for glasses.
Prices and Availability
Samsung has not yet announced specific prices for Germany at Gamescom; according to the official press release, they are expected to follow shortly. The only exception is the Odyssey G6, which is set to launch in the second half of 2026. Given that they’re referred to as the “2027 lineup,” the three OLED models are likely to hit the market sometime next year. We’ll update this article as soon as Samsung confirms prices and release dates for the German market.
Classification
The fact that the more affordable G6, of all models, boasts the highest refresh rate in the entire 2027 Odyssey lineup at 1,100 Hz shows just how much Fast-IPS panels have evolved for the esports sector. For the OLED models, the real progress lies less in the raw hertz figures and more in the combination of a Penta-Tandem panel, multiple resolution and refresh rate modes, and improved connectivity options. Whether this will ultimately be reflected in the price remains to be seen until Samsung announces specific figures for Germany. According to Samsung’s own statements and data from market research firm IDC, Samsung has consistently led the global gaming monitor market since 2019, and the company aims to defend this position with its new 2027 Odyssey lineup.
