{
  "id": 3726949,
  "title": "Samsung just blew me away at Gamescom with its ridiculously-fast 1100Hz OLED monitor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/samsung-just-blew-me-away-at-gamescom-with-its-ridiculously-fast",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-27T11:44:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/computing/monitors/samsung-just-blew-me-away-at-gamescom-with-its-ridiculously-fast-1100hz-oled-monitor"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung made a splash at Gamescom 2023 by unveiling a lineup of innovative Odyssey OLED gaming monitors. The highlight was the Odyssey OLED G6 G60H, which boasts a 1440p Fast IPS panel with an unprecedented 1100Hz refresh rate, making it the fastest display of its kind. This screen also supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro VRR and Nvidia G-Sync compatibility for smooth gameplay.\n\nFor larger enthusiasts, Samsung introduced the Odyssey OLED G7, marking the world's first 42-inch curved gaming monitor in a traditional 16:9 aspect ratio. This 4K OLED panel comes with a 165Hz refresh rate and an aggressive 1000R curvature, providing an immersive viewing experience. Samsung claims the G7 is 72% larger than their usual 32-inch curved panels, filling a significant portion of the user's field of vision.\n\nThe G8 model stands out with its unique features, including a 32-inch 4K tandem OLED with a 360Hz refresh rate. This monitor utilizes Samsung's fifth-generation QD-OLED panel with Penta Tandem technology and an RGB stripe sub-pixel layout for enhanced power efficiency, longevity, and sharper text. The G8 offers a versatile display mode, allowing users to choose from 4K/360Hz, 1440p with a 520Hz refresh rate, or Full HD at an impressive 680Hz.\n\nIn terms of connectivity, the G8 is equipped with DP 2.1 UHBR20, two HDMI 2.1 ports, a USB-C with up to 98W of power delivery, and a USB hub with two downstream ports and KVM support.\n\nSamsung also reaffirmed its commitment to glasses-free 3D technology, with enhanced support for popular titles and HDR10+ gaming in several major releases, including the upcoming Call of Duty and over 20 games by the first half of 2027.",
  "summary": "Samsung has announced its latest gaming monitors at Gamescom 2026, but are some of the specs overkill?",
  "key_points": [
    "Samsung unveils 1100Hz refresh rate Odyssey OLED G6 at Gamescom 2023",
    "Introduces world's first 42-inch curved 4K gaming monitor, Odyssey OLED G7",
    "G8 model features 360Hz refresh rate with QD-OLED and Penta Tandem technology"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Digital Trends",
        "title": "Cyberpunk 2077 is giving Samsung’s glasses-free 3D gaming monitor a much-needed boost",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/cyberpunk-2077-is-giving-samsungs-glasses-free-3d-gaming-monitor-a",
        "published": "2026-08-27T11:24:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Of course Samsung made a 1,100Hz gaming monitor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/of-course-samsung-made-a-1-100hz-gaming-monitor",
        "published": "2026-08-27T11:38:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Hardware",
        "title": "Alienware AW3926QW 39-inch WUHD OLED gaming monitor review: Premium play and imagery in a large format",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/alienware-aw3926qw-39-inch-wuhd-oled-gaming-monitor-review-premium",
        "published": "2026-08-27T13:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Need a TV upgrade? The 65-inch Samsung Class S90H OLED 4K TV has never been cheaper.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/need-a-tv-upgrade-the-65-inch-samsung-class-s90h-oled-4k-tv-has-never",
        "published": "2026-08-27T15:31:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}