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| The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 sports a 32-inch 4K OLED panel |
The future of gaming monitors is taking a spectacular leap forward. Ahead of the official unveiling at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Samsung has announced its most advanced Odyssey lineup to date, headlined by the world's first 6K glasses-free 3D display and a monitor pushing refresh rates to an astonishing 1,040Hz.
This diverse 2026 lineup introduces five new models, each pushing a different frontier of gaming display technology, from immersive dimensionality to blistering motion clarity and perfect contrast. The company has set its sights on maintaining its leadership in the high-refresh-rate gaming monitor market, where it currently holds the top revenue share.
"We’re introducing display experiences that simply weren’t possible even a year ago," said Hun Lee, Executive Vice President at Samsung Electronics, signaling a major step change for gaming visuals.
The Main Attraction: The World’s First 6K Glasses-Free 3D Monitor
The showstopper is the 32-inch Odyssey 3D (G90XH). This monitor isn't just about a massive 6K (6,144 x 3,456) resolution; it's about adding a new dimension to gameplay. Powered by real-time eye-tracking technology, it creates a sense of depth and perspective that adjusts as you move, all without the need for any 3D glasses.
- Immersive Gaming: Samsung is collaborating with game studios to optimize titles for this 3D experience. Launch games like The First Berserker: Khazan and Stellar Blade will feature enhanced terrain and object separation, aiming to make game worlds feel more tangible.
- Speed When Needed: For fast-paced action, its Dual Mode feature can drop the resolution to 3K while doubling the refresh rate to 330Hz, marrying high detail with ultra-smooth motion.
For more details on this groundbreaking technology, you can read Samsung's official announcement here.
Built for Esports: The 1,040Hz Odyssey G6
For competitive gamers where every millisecond counts, the 27-inch Odyssey G6 (G60H) is engineered to be a weapon. It claims the title of the world's first 1,040Hz gaming monitor, a speed achieved through its Dual Mode when running at a lower HD resolution.
- Ultimate Motion Clarity: At its native QHD (2560 x 1440) resolution, it still delivers an incredibly high 600Hz refresh rate. This extreme speed is designed to eliminate motion blur, helping players track fast-moving targets with pinpoint accuracy.
- Tear-Free Performance: It comes equipped with both AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible support to ensure buttery-smooth, tear-free gameplay.
The Versatile Powerhouse: The Expanded Odyssey G8 Series
Understanding that gamers have different priorities, Samsung is introducing three distinct Odyssey G8 models in 2026.
The Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SH) is a particularly significant update for fans of perfect contrast. It features a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate and a Glare Free coating. It is certified for VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, which guarantees exceptional HDR performance with deep blacks and a peak brightness of 500 nits. For connectivity, it future-proofs your setup with DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20), supporting up to 80Gbps of bandwidth.
Pricing, Availability, and What to Expect Next
As with most pre-CES announcements, Samsung has not yet revealed official pricing or a specific launch date for these cutting-edge monitors. All five models will be showcased for the public to experience at CES 2026 in Las Vegas from January 6-9.
Based on the pricing of previous flagship Odyssey monitors, which have launched around the $1,499 mark, and the fact that the current 4K 3D model retails for about $2,000, consumers should expect these new monitors to command a premium price. The OLED G8 model may see pricing similar to its predecessor, the G80SD, which starts around $899.
As the industry gathers at CES, all eyes will be on Samsung's booth to see if these monitors live up to their groundbreaking promises, potentially reshaping what gamers expect from their displays in the years to come.
