Samsung has officially launched the Odyssey OLED G6, the world’s first OLED gaming monitor with a 500Hz refresh rate. It has a 27-inch QHD (2560×1440) display specifically built for competitive gamers.
“With the Odyssey OLED G6, the world’s first 500Hz OLED gaming monitor, we are pushing gaming performance, visual quality, and immersion to entirely new heights,” said Hoon Chung, Executive VP of Samsung’s Visual Display Business.
The Odyssey OLED G6 will first roll out in Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. A wider global launch is expected to follow soon. It will be available at a price of approximately Rs 1,27,112 (USD 1,488).
The G6 is built around a QHD QD-OLED panel that combines the high contrast ratio of OLED with quantum dot color accuracy. It features a 0.03ms gray-to-gray response time and is compatible with NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. Thus, making it a great option for esports enthusiasts and pro-level gamers.
Key specifications include:
| Parameter | Specs |
|---|---|
| Display | 27-inch QHD (2560×1440), 500Hz refresh rate |
| Response Time | 0.03ms GtG |
| HDR Support | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| Peak Brightness | Up to 1,000 nits |
| Color Accuracy | Pantone Validated, over 2,100 colors and 110 skin tones |
| Design | Slim metal frame, Core Lighting+ with ambient sync |
| Ergonomics | Height, tilt, and swivel adjustable stand |
| Ports | DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI, USB-A, headphone jack |
To address the common concern of burn-in with OLED panels, Samsung has introduced an OLED Safeguard+ in the Odyssey G6. It claims to be five times more effective than traditional cooling. The system uses a pulsating heat pipe and a dynamic cooling system. It also auto-dims static elements on the screen, significantly reducing the risk of image retention.
The Samsung OLED monitor’s ultra-high refresh rate, color precision, and design aesthetics make it a powerful gaming tool while being appealing to content creators. Its Pantone Validated certification ensures professional-grade color reproduction, ideal for photo and video editing.
Samsung’s bold entry into the ultra-high-refresh OLED category signals the beginning of a new chapter in display technology. In 2025, as gaming becomes more performance-driven, the Odyssey OLED G6 offers a glimpse into the future of immersive and competitive play.