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For the first time, Samsung is bringing flat OLED screens to its Odyssey gaming monitor lineup.
Samsung today showed off two new monitors that will appear at next week’s CES in Las Vegas. The Odyssey lineup has featured a mix of curved and flat screen monitors, but the flat panels relied on LED technology instead of the more cutting-edge, higher-quality OLED.
That changes with the Odyssey OLED G8 and Odyssey OLED G6, which are designed to offer clear and high contrast visuals for gamers. Samsung says the G8 is the company’s first monitor to feature a flat, 32-inch OLED screen with a 3,840-by-2,160 resolution. The G8 offers a high 240HZ refresh rate, along with a 0.03-millisecond response time.
Meanwhile, the Odyssey OLED G6 packs a smaller screen at 27 inches and a 2,560-by-1,440 resolution. But on the plus side, the G6 offers a higher refresh rate at 360Hz, while offering the same 0.03-millisecond response time.
The two monitors will arrive alongside an upgraded Odyssey OLED G9, a monitor that features a much larger, 49-inch curved screen. We reviewed last year’s model and gave it an outstanding score for its exceptional display quality.
The upgraded Odyssey OLED G9 now comes with a Multi Control feature that “allows users to seamlessly transfer images and/or text between their Samsung monitor and other Samsung devices—including their Galaxy Book, tablet or phone—for a smoother, more efficient work process using their mouse and keyboard," Samsung says.
The vendor adds that all three monitors support “OLED Glare-Free technology,” a VESA-certified Display HDR True Black 400, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. The products also come with two HDMI 2.1 ports, a USB hub, and a DisplayPort 1.4 input.
There’s no word on pricing or a launch date. But Samsung might reveal more at next week’s CES. Stay tuned for our coverage.