Samsung’s 2026 Monitors: 6K, 3D, and 1,040Hz Gaming
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– Samsung’s 2026 Odyssey 3D G90XH is the first monitor with a 6K, glasses-free 3D display, featuring a 32-inch IPS panel, eye-tracking, and a refresh rate up to 330Hz.
– This new 3D monitor is an upgrade from a previous 27-inch 4K model, and while other brands offer 6K monitors, Samsung’s uniquely focuses on 3D effects for gaming.
– Several games, including Stellar Blade and Black Myth: Wukong, are optimized or support the Odyssey 3D’s effects.
– Samsung is also launching the Odyssey G6 G60H, which it claims is the world’s first monitor with a 1,040Hz refresh rate, though this speed is only available in HD resolution.
– The 2026 lineup includes three new Odyssey G8 monitors with various resolutions and high refresh rates, but pricing and release dates have not been announced.
Samsung is poised to redefine the gaming monitor landscape with its ambitious 2026 Odyssey lineup, introducing groundbreaking technologies like glasses-free 3D on a 6K display and pushing refresh rates to an unprecedented 1,040Hz. This collection of five new monitors promises to deliver immersive visual experiences and blistering performance tailored for serious gamers.
Leading the charge is the Odyssey 3D G90XH, which stands as the first monitor to combine a 32-inch IPS 6K panel with autostereoscopic 3D technology. This system uses real-time eye-tracking to dynamically adjust depth and perspective based on the viewer’s position, eliminating the need for special glasses. It operates at a 165Hz refresh rate, which can be doubled to 330Hz via a Dual Mode that switches the resolution to 3K. This represents a significant upgrade over the 27-inch 4K 3D prototype Samsung showcased previously. While companies like Asus, Dell, and LG have released 6K monitors, none integrate this dedicated 3D gaming focus. Initial titles optimized for the experience include Stellar Blade and Lies of P: Overture, with broader support for 3D effects in popular games like Black Myth: Wukong and Hogwarts Legacy.
Perhaps the most staggering specification announced is for the Odyssey G6 G60H, hailed as the world’s first monitor capable of a 1,040Hz refresh rate. This 27-inch model achieves this extreme speed in HD resolution, while its native 1440p resolution still supports an exceptionally fast 600Hz. It includes compatibility with both AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-Sync to ensure smooth, tear-free gameplay.
Complementing these flagship models are three new Odyssey G8 monitors. The 32-inch G80HS offers a 6K resolution with refresh rates up to 165Hz, or 330Hz at 3K. A 27-inch 5K model, the G80HF, reaches speeds of 180Hz, or 360Hz at 1440p. For enthusiasts seeking perfect blacks and contrast, an Odyssey G8 variant features a 4K OLED display with a 240Hz refresh rate, 300-nit brightness, and a True Black 500 certification. All three G8 models support AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-Sync.
Samsung has not yet announced pricing or specific launch dates for these 2026 monitors. However, given that the company’s current 4K 3D screen carries a price tag around $2,000, the advanced Odyssey 3D G90XH is expected to command a premium cost. These innovations signal a bold leap forward in display technology, setting new benchmarks for resolution, dimensional immersion, and motion clarity in the gaming world.
(Source: The Verge)
