Samsung has unveiled its new wave of Odyssey gaming monitorsA family designed for those looking to go beyond traditional 4K and standard refresh rates. The South Korean brand introduces for the first time 6K screens with glasses-free 3D viewing and a model that reaches up to 1.040 HzFigures that clearly point to the field of competition and the enthusiastic user.
Far from being limited to a single flagship product, the company has configured a range of five models that combine high resolutions, extreme refresh rates, and technologies such as AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility, and DisplayPort 2.1All these monitors will be on display for the first time at the CES of Las Vegaswhere Samsung will practically demonstrate how far this new generation can go.
An Odyssey family designed to raise the bar for PC gaming
The new Odyssey series is structured around three clear pillars: the arrival of the First glasses-free 6K 3D monitor, the premiere of a refresh rate up to 1.040Hz on a gaming panel and the expansion of the line Odyssey g8 with 6K, 5K, and QD-OLED 4K versions. All of this is aimed at a market where, especially in Europe, High refresh rate monitors have already become standard between competitive gamers and content creators.
According to IDC data cited by the company itself, Samsung leads the global gaming monitor segment with refresh rates above 144 Hz. in revenue share, and with these models it hopes to strengthen that position also in regions such as Spain and the rest of Europe, where the PC remains a key platform for competitive gaming and streaming.
The strategy involves offering highly specialized screensFrom the 3D monitor designed for immersive experiences and specific optimized titles, to the 1.040 Hz model focused almost exclusively on eSportsincluding 6K and 5K solutions that may also be of particular interest to video editing, photography, or content production.
Odyssey 3D G90XH: 6K and glasses-free 3D with eye tracking
The model that attracts the most attention is the Odyssey 3D G90XHa monitor of 32 inches which combines for the first time in the sector 6K resolution and glasses-free 3D viewingIt does not require any type of helmet or specific accessory: simply stand in front of the screen and the system will adjust the image.
The key is in your real-time eye-tracking technologywhich modifies depth and perspective depending on the user's position. In this way, the monitor generates a sense of “layered dimension” in which the foreground, background, and intermediate elements are separated more clearly than in a conventional 2D visualization.
In technical terms, the IPS panel offers a 6.144 x 3.456 pixel resolution, accompanied by a native refresh rate of 165 HzThrough the so-called dual modeThe user can reduce the resolution to 3K and increase the refresh rate to 330 Hz, a figure closer to current competitive monitors. The response time is 1 ms GtG (gray to gray), with the aim of keeping fast scenes as clean as possible.
In addition to the native 3D experience, Samsung incorporates 2D to 3D content conversiondesigned to expand the number of games and content that can be enjoyed with this monitor. In parallel, the company has partnered with studios to offer Titles specifically optimized for this panelas the The First Berserker: Khazan, Lies of P: Overture o Stellar Blade, all of them with a more elaborate in-depth treatment.
In terms of connectivity, the Odyssey 3D includes HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1This is practically mandatory for transmitting a 6K signal with high refresh rates. The brand is targeting this model at both gamers seeking unique experiences and users who work with 3D environments, design or advanced visualizationHowever, taking advantage of its resolution will, in practice, require high-end graphics hardware.
Odyssey G6 G60H: Up to 1.040 Hz for competitive gaming
The second main protagonist of the range is the Odyssey G6 (G60H)a monitor of 27 inches with QHD resolution (2.560 x 1.440) which positions itself as the first in the world to achieve up to 1.040 Hz refresh rateThis figure is obtained through the dual mode in HD resolution, designed for very specific competition scenarios.
In its native configuration, the IPS panel operates at 600 Hz in QHDThis rate already places this model above most current eSports options. Samsung's approach is to allow users to choose between maximum sharpness at 1440p at 600 Hz or push the fluidity to the limit by reducing the resolution and activating the 1.040 Hz when looking for the best possible answer.
To smooth the image at those speeds, the monitor is compatible with AMD FreeSync Premium and with NVIDIA G-Sync Compatiblewhich helps to avoid tearing and the stuttering even at very high refresh rates. The range also incorporates HDR10+ Gaming, with the aim of offering a broader representation of light and shadow in compatible titles.
This model seems clearly aimed at players of first-person shooters, battle royale, or fighting games where every millisecond of information can make all the difference. For many European users, 600 Hz in QHD is probably more than enough, but the presence of the 1.040 Hz mode opens the door to extreme tests and configurations.
As in the rest of the series, the Odyssey G6 uses HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1 to guarantee the necessary bandwidth. Beyond gaming, it can also be of interest for simulation environments, research or laboratories where it is necessary to accurately analyze very fast movements on screen.
Odyssey G8: 6K, 5K and QD-OLED 4K for different profiles
The range is completed with three versions of the Odyssey G8These monitors cover different combinations of screen size, resolution, and panel type. All of them are designed for users who need more workspace or greater image precisionwithout completely abandoning high refresh rates.
At the top is located the Odyssey G8 G80HS, an IPS model of 32 inches with 6K resolution (6.144 x 3.456)Its native refresh rate is 165 Hz, expandable to 330 Hz at 3K resolution using dual modeIt is geared both towards the player who wants highly detailed worlds and to professional who needs a spacious desk for editing, multitasking, or creative work.
Below appears the Odyssey G8 G80HF, also with an IPS panel but of 27 inches and resolution 5K (5.120 x 2.880)Here the native frequency rises to 180 Hzand can reach 360 Hz in QHD using dual modeIt is probably the most balanced option in the family for those looking for high definition without reaching the demands of 6Kwhile maintaining high fluidity in games.
The third variant is the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH, which is betting on a panel QD-OLED 4K 32 inch. Offers a 240 Hz refresh ratea gleam of 300 nits, treatment anti-glare and certification VESA Display HDR True Black 500Features that aim to improve performance in dark scenes and in environments with ambient light.
This latest model also incorporates DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20) with up to 80 Gbps bandwidth, plus USB-C with power delivery up to 98WThis combination makes it an interesting option not only for playing, but also for work laptops or creative workstations who want to reduce cables and centralize the connection on a single monitor.
The three Odyssey G8 models are compatible with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-Sync Compatibleand share the goal of offering flexibility for both European players and creatorsYou can prioritize workspace, extreme sharpness, or deep contrast depending on the main use.
Connectivity, standards and availability at CES
A common element across the entire range is the commitment to modern high-capacity interfaceThe new Odyssey models include HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1, and in the case of the Odyssey OLED G8, the profile is used UHBR20 to reach up to 80 Gbps bandwidthThis infrastructure is key to moving combinations of 6K or 5K with high refresh rates and, at the same time, activate features such as HDR or VRR.
All models feature some type of adaptive sync —FreeSync Premium, FreeSync Premium Pro, and G-Sync compatibility— with the intention of ensuring a stable image on PCs with both AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards. The company notes that official G-Sync Compatible certifications will be completed as the product launch approaches.
Samsung will present the full range Odyssey 2026 at CES in Las Vegaswhich takes place from January 6th to 9th. It will be there that specialized media, European distributors and trade professionals can test the monitors in operation and to verify on the ground the real impact of technologies such as glasses-free 3D in 6K or the 1.040 Hz mode.
In parallel, the company maintains its focus on consolidating its position as a leader in high-frequency monitors in Europe, a market where panels above 144 Hz are already common in competitive environments but where resolutions such as 5K and 6K are still in the minority, mainly due to the graphics hardware requirements they entail.
With this generation, Samsung is offering a range of products starting from from highly specialized displays —like the Odyssey 3D— to more versatile options like the G8 5K and QD-OLEDFor many gamers, many of these specifications will be more of an indication of where the industry is headed than an immediate need, but they do serve to set the direction in which gaming monitors arriving in Spain and the rest of Europe will evolve in the coming years.
