American tech giant Samsung has introduced its groundbreaking 500Hz QHD OLED monitor, marking a first in the U.S. market, and priced at $999. In addition, two fresh curved monitors under the Odyssey G7 series have also been made available for purchase.
Samsung has expanded its gaming monitor lineup with the release of the Odyssey OLED G6 and new Odyssey G7 models. The Odyssey OLED G6 stands out with its industry-leading 500Hz refresh rate, while the Odyssey G7 models offer ultrawide resolutions and high refresh rates.
The Odyssey OLED G6: A Gaming Powerhouse
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SF) is a 27-inch QHD (2560×1440) QD-OLED gaming monitor that boasts an exceptional 500Hz refresh rate and an incredibly fast 0.03 ms gray-to-gray response time. These features make it ideal for competitive gaming, offering ultra-smooth motion and minimal motion blur.
Key specifications and features of the Odyssey OLED G6 include:
- Display: A 27-inch QD-OLED panel with QHD resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio.
- Refresh Rate: A staggering 500 Hz refresh rate, the first OLED monitor to reach this frame rate.
- Response Time: A 0.03 ms gray-to-gray response time for near-instant pixel transitions.
- Brightness & HDR: Supports peak brightness of 1000 nits and is VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certified, ensuring deep blacks and vibrant HDR visuals.
- Color and Coating: Pantone validated with enhanced glare-free technology that reduces screen reflections by 54%.
- Adaptive Sync: Compatible with NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro to reduce tearing and stuttering.
- Design: A slim metal design with an ergonomic stand that supports tilt, height adjustment, and pivot.
- Thermal Management: Features a Dynamic Cooling System and integrated heat pipes to regulate temperature and reduce burn-in risk; includes repair coverage for burn-in within a 3-year warranty.
- Additional Features: Logo and taskbar detection to avoid distractions, screen saver mode after 10 minutes idle.
- Connectivity: Includes 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, 1 DisplayPort 1.4, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, USB Type-B upstream port, Ethernet port, and 3.5mm audio jack.
The Odyssey OLED G6 is priced at approximately $999.99 in the U.S. [1][3][5]
The Odyssey G7: Ultrawide and High Refresh Rate
The new Odyssey G7 models are available in 37-inch and 40-inch sizes, both featuring curved displays. Both models offer a 5120×2160 ultrawide resolution with a 180 Hz refresh rate, the same 1ms response time, and are VESA DisplayHDR 600 certified. The 40-inch G7 model also offers Picture-by-Picture and Picture-in-Picture modes.
The 37-inch Odyssey G7 (G75F) is priced at $899, while the 40-inch Odyssey G7 (G75F) is priced at $1,199. [2][4]
These new Odyssey G7 models, along with the Odyssey OLED G6, are set to cater to gamers seeking high-performance monitors with superior visual quality and responsiveness.
[1] Samsung Newsroom: https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-unveils-new-odyssey-gaming-monitors-with-industry-leading-500hz-refresh-rate
[2] Samsung US: https://www.samsung.com/us/computing/monitors/gaming-monitors/odyssey-g7-g75f
[3] Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Odyssey-OLED-Monitor-G60SFXXU/dp/B09KJ7374V/
[4] Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Odyssey-G7-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B09HJ573N3/
[5] TechRadar: https://www.techradar.com/news/samsung-reveals-500hz-odyssey-g6-gaming-monitor
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