Buying Guide
The Best Samsung Gaming Monitors
From the Odyssey OLED G6 to the Odyssey OLED G9: five monitors ranked on refresh rate and screen size, with who should skip each one.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Within Samsung's line-up, panel and refresh rate vary more than the badge suggests. Every monitor here is made by Samsung and refreshes at 120Hz or more, ordered by refresh rate.
This is a research roundup, not a lab test: refresh rate, resolution and size come from each maker's published specs; nothing here was tested in-house, and a missing panel is flagged, not filled in.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Fastest Refresh
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD)
The highest refresh rate here (360Hz).
Best for: Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most.
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Also Consider
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 32-inch
A Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film.
Best for: Buyers who want Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film.
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Strong Alternative
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SH) 32-inch
DisplayHDR True Black 500.
Best for: Buyers who want DisplayHDR True Black 500.
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Worth a Look
Samsung Odyssey G7 (G75F) 40-inch WUHD
A 40-inch 21:9 1000R curve.
Best for: Buyers who want 40-inch 21:9 1000R curve.
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Largest Screen Size
Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 (G91SD) 49-inch
The largest screen size here (49 inches).
Best for: Buyers who put screen size first.
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Our Picks
Fastest Refresh1 of 5
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Odyssey OLED G6 is Samsung's 360Hz QD-OLED with HDMI 2.1 inputs.
Best for
- Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
On refresh rate it leads this guide at 360Hz, ahead of the Odyssey G8 G81SF (240Hz). Its 27 inches screen size is the smallest in this group; the Odyssey OLED G9 leads at 49 inches. A 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution is unique to it among these picks, while the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH uses a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution.
It also comes with an anti-glare finish and a built-in cooling system and an HDMI 2.1 input for consoles. To see 360Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower. Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the Odyssey G7 40 was closest.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 360Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium Pro
- Warranty: 3-year
Pros
- a 360Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- FreeSync Premium Pro to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Screen size trails the Odyssey OLED G9 (49 inches)
Also Consider2 of 5
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 32-inch on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Samsung's G81SF puts a 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K into a 32-inch screen.
Best for
- Buyers who want Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
Its Glare Free coating cuts reflections that glossy OLEDs show in bright rooms, and it detects logos and taskbars to dim them. On refresh rate it ties with the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH at 240Hz. It matches the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH on screen size (32 inches).
It shares a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution with the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH; the Odyssey G7 40 goes with a 5120x2160 resolution. You get a DisplayHDR True Black 400 here, which sets it apart from the Odyssey G7 40 and its a DisplayHDR 600. It also offers a Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film and logo and taskbar detection to dim static elements. It was priced above the Odyssey G7 40 and below the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 32 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Adaptive sync: G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the Odyssey OLED G6 at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SH) 32-inch on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Samsung's G80SH is a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED at 240Hz with DisplayHDR True Black 500, USB-C and a three-year warranty.
Best for
- Buyers who want DisplayHDR True Black 500.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when oLED burn-in risk with static desktop element is a problem.
Why we like it
Its stand adjusts for height, pivot, tilt and swivel. It matches the Odyssey G8 G81SF on refresh rate (240Hz). On screen size it ties with the Odyssey G8 G81SF at 32 inches.
Like the Odyssey G8 G81SF, it has a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution, while the Odyssey G7 40 uses a 5120x2160 resolution. No other pick in this guide offers a DisplayHDR True Black 500; compare the Odyssey G8 G81SF, which has a DisplayHDR True Black 400. It also comes with OLED Safeguard+ burn-in protection.
Reaching 240Hz at 4K needs DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC or HDMI 2.1 on your graphics card, and a GPU able to render well above 100fps at 4K. Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper Odyssey G8 G81SF and the pricier Odyssey OLED G9, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 32 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 500
- Stand: height, pivot, tilt and swivel
- USB-C: Yes
- Warranty: 3-year
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the Odyssey OLED G6 at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
Samsung Odyssey G7 (G75F) 40-inch WUHD on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Samsung's Odyssey G7 40 is a 40-inch 5120x2160 ultrawide at 180Hz with DisplayHDR 600.
Best for
- Buyers who want 40-inch 21:9 1000R curve.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the Odyssey OLED G6, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It has the widest 4K-class canvas among these monitors. Its 40-inch WUHD panel is DisplayHDR 600 certified and refreshes at 180Hz with 1ms GtG response. Its 180Hz refresh rate ranks fourth of 5 here, behind the Odyssey OLED G6 (360Hz) and ahead of the Odyssey OLED G9 (144Hz).
On screen size it sits mid-pack at 40 inches: the Odyssey OLED G9 comes in at 49 inches, and the Odyssey OLED G6 comes in at 27 inches. It is the only pick here with a 5120x2160 resolution; the Odyssey OLED G6 has a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution instead. It is the only pick here with a DisplayHDR 600; the Odyssey G8 G81SF has a DisplayHDR True Black 400 instead.
It also comes with a 40-inch 21:9 1000R curve. Its price falls between the Odyssey OLED G6 and the Odyssey G8 G81SF, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 180Hz
- Resolution: 5120x2160
- Size: 40 inches
- Response: 1ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR 600
Pros
- 180Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- DisplayHDR 600 certification
- 40-inch 21:9 1000R curve
- Screen size of 40 inches, ahead of the Odyssey G8 G81SF
Cons
- Costs more than the Odyssey OLED G6 at the time of writing
Largest Screen Size5 of 5
Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 (G91SD) 49-inch on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Samsung's Odyssey OLED G9 is a 49-inch 5120x1440 QD-OLED at 144Hz.
Best for
- Buyers who put screen size first.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when oLED burn-in risk with static desktop element is a problem.
Why we like it
It replaces two 27-inch 1440p screens with one curved panel. Its 144Hz refresh rate is the lowest in this group; the Odyssey OLED G6 leads at 360Hz. Nothing else here matches its 49 inches screen size; the Odyssey G7 40 comes closest at 40 inches.
It is the only pick here with a 5120x1440 resolution; the Odyssey OLED G6 has a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution instead. It also offers a height-adjustable stand. Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 144Hz
- Resolution: 5120x1440
- Size: 49 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
Pros
- 144Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- 49-inch Dual QHD panel
- 110 pixels per inch
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Refresh rate trails the Odyssey OLED G6 (360Hz)
- Costs more than the Odyssey OLED G6 at the time of writing
How We Chose These Samsung Gaming Monitors
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- How these picks were ranked
- We lined up five monitors on refresh rate, resolution, screen size and panel, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the Odyssey OLED G6 to the Odyssey OLED G9, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Odyssey G7 40 gives no panel; the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH gives no response.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Odyssey OLED G6 ($500 to $1000) to the Odyssey OLED G9 ($1000 to $1500).
What to Look for in a Samsung Gaming Monitor
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much refresh rate you need
Here refresh rate runs from 144Hz on the Odyssey OLED G9 to 360Hz on the Odyssey OLED G6. The Odyssey OLED G6 is the pick for refresh rate.
Screen size across these picks
Here screen size runs from 27 inches on the Odyssey OLED G6 to 49 inches on the Odyssey OLED G9. The Odyssey G7 40 comes second for less money.
Response
The Odyssey OLED G6, the Odyssey G8 G81SF and the Odyssey OLED G9 list 0.03ms; the Odyssey G7 40 lists 1ms. Rule out the mismatches before looking at price.
Features beyond the spec table
The Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH: USB-C with up to 98W. The Odyssey G7 40: 180Hz. The Odyssey OLED G9: 110 pixels per inch.
How much to spend
$500 to $1000 buys the Odyssey OLED G6, the Odyssey G7 40 and the Odyssey G8 G81SF; $1000 to $1500 buys the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH and the Odyssey OLED G9 at our last check.
How to Choose a Samsung Gaming Monitor
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most | Odyssey OLED G6 | The highest refresh rate here (360Hz) |
| Buyers who want Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film | Odyssey G8 G81SF | A Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film |
| Buyers who want DisplayHDR True Black 500 | Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| Buyers who want 40-inch 21:9 1000R curve | Odyssey G7 40 | A 40-inch 21:9 1000R curve |
| Buyers who put screen size first | Odyssey OLED G9 | The largest screen size here (49 inches) |
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Key specs side by side
The Odyssey OLED G6 leads on refresh rate at 360Hz, ahead of the Odyssey G8 G81SF at 240Hz. "Not listed" means the maker leaves that figure out.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey OLED G6 | 360Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | QD-OLED |
| Odyssey G8 G81SF | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | QD-OLED |
| Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | QD-OLED |
| Odyssey G7 40 | 180Hz | 5120x2160 | 40 inches | Not listed |
| Odyssey OLED G9 | 144Hz | 5120x1440 | 49 inches | QD-OLED |
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By price at the time of writing
The Odyssey OLED G6 was the lowest-priced pick and the Odyssey OLED G9 the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $500 to $1000 | Odyssey OLED G6, Odyssey G7 40, Odyssey G8 G81SF |
| About $1000 to $1500 | Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH, Odyssey OLED G9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Odyssey OLED G6 ahead of the Odyssey G8 G81SF on refresh rate?
The Odyssey OLED G6 leads at 360Hz, with the Odyssey G8 G81SF at 240Hz. The Odyssey OLED G9 is at the other end of this group with 144Hz.
Which has the largest screen size: the Odyssey OLED G9 or the Odyssey G7 40?
The Odyssey OLED G9 leads at 49 inches, with the Odyssey G7 40 at 40 inches. The Odyssey OLED G6 is at the other end of this group with 27 inches.
Is the Odyssey OLED G9 worth paying more than the Odyssey OLED G6?
On paper it adds screen size (49 inches against 27 inches). It does not win everywhere: the Odyssey OLED G6 still leads on refresh rate (360Hz). The Odyssey OLED G6 was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if those gains matter to you.
What makes the Odyssey OLED G6 the Fastest Refresh?
It earns the label for the highest refresh rate here (360Hz). It suits competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most.
Do the Odyssey OLED G6 and the Odyssey G8 G81SF differ on resolution?
The Odyssey OLED G6 uses 2560x1440 (1440p); the Odyssey G8 G81SF and the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH use 3840x2160 (4K); the Odyssey G7 40 uses 5120x2160; the Odyssey OLED G9 uses 5120x1440.
Beyond the specs, what sets the Odyssey OLED G6 and the Odyssey G8 G81SF apart?
The Odyssey OLED G6: HDMI 2.1 inputs. The Odyssey G8 G81SF: a Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film. The Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH: DisplayHDR True Black 500.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Odyssey OLED G6. Look at the Odyssey G8 G81SF for a Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film, the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH for DisplayHDR True Black 500 and the Odyssey G7 40 for a 40-inch 21:9 1000R curve if those matter more to you.
Check that your GPU has the port the monitor needs for its full refresh rate.