Samsung is pushing the boundaries of immersive gaming experiences with its new lineup of Odyssey monitors set to debut at CES 2026. The South Korean tech giant unveiled five models today, highlighted by the industry’s first glasses-free 6K 3D gaming monitor adn a groundbreaking 1040Hz refresh rate option. These innovations aim to deliver unprecedented visual fidelity and responsiveness for both competitive gamers and content creators, building on Samsung’s existing leadership in the high-refresh-rate monitor market.
Samsung Unveils Odyssey 2026 Gaming Monitors, Including World’s First Glasses-Free 6K 3D Display
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Samsung Electronics has announced its most advanced lineup of Odyssey gaming monitors to date, featuring five new models pushing the boundaries of resolution, refresh rates, and immersive visual performance. Leading the 2026 line is the Odyssey G9 3D 6K, the company’s first glasses-free 3D monitor, alongside innovations for both gamers and creators, including the next-generation Odyssey G6 and three new Odyssey G8 models.
“With the Odyssey lineup this year, we’re delivering viewing experiences that simply weren’t possible a year ago,” said Hun Lee, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business (VD) at Samsung Electronics. “From the industry’s first glasses-free 6K 3D monitor to revolutionary 1040Hz speeds, we designed these monitors to meet the ambitions of today’s gamers and deliver a level of immersion that fundamentally changes how content is seen and experienced on the screen.”
Odyssey 3D: The World’s First Glasses-Free 6K 3D Gaming Monitor
The 32-inch Odyssey 3D (model G90XH) introduces the world’s first 6K display with glasses-free 3D, offering a new way to experience gaming on a monitor. Utilizing real-time eye tracking, the display adjusts depth and perspective based on the viewer’s position, creating a layered sense of dimension for smooth, uninterrupted gameplay without the need for headsets. Boasting a 6K resolution, a 165Hz refresh rate expandable to 330Hz via Dual Mode, and a 1ms Gray-to-Gray (GtG) response time, fast-paced action remains crisp and fluid. PC gamers can enjoy a growing library of compatible titles, with 3D effects optimized in collaboration with video game studios. Featured games like The First Berserker: Khazan, Lies of P: Overture, and Stellar Blade will offer added dimensionality enhancing terrain, distance, and object separation beyond standard 2D gaming.
Odyssey G6: The World’s First 1040Hz Refresh Rate for High-Speed Gaming
The 27-inch Odyssey G6 gaming monitor (model G60H) revolutionizes competitive gaming by incorporating the world’s first 1,040Hz refresh rate – enabled through Dual Mode – and a native QHD resolution of up to 600Hz, providing professional-level motion clarity for esports, helping gamers track targets and perceive even the smallest details during high-speed movement. When needed, the Odyssey G6 can instantly boost performance, delivering ultra-sharp resolution for viewers to experience immersive worlds and ultra-high speeds that fuel competitive adrenaline. With support for both AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, the Odyssey G6 ensures every frame is smooth, every color pops, and every moment feels responsive.
Odyssey G8: A High-Resolution Option in 6K, 5K, and OLED
The Odyssey G8 series will expand in 2026 with three distinct models, each offering a different balance of resolution and speed. Headlining the range, the 32-inch Odyssey G8 (model G80HS), the industry’s first 6K gaming monitor, delivers native 165Hz performance with Dual Mode allowing up to 330Hz in 3K mode. The 27-inch Odyssey G8 (model G80HF) offers a sharper 5K option with native support up to 180Hz and Dual Mode boosting to 360Hz in QHD for smoother motion.
For users seeking deeper contrast, the 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 (model G80SH) combines a 4K QD-OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate, glare-free viewing, 300 nits brightness, and VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 certification. Its DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20) supports up to 80Gbps bandwidth for seamless HDR and VRR playback.
All three models are compatible with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, ensuring stable and tear-free performance. Each G8 model offers gamers and creators flexibility, whether prioritizing an expansive workspace for creation, sharper details for immersive worlds, or rich contrast for cinematic visuals.
According to IDC, Samsung leads the global gaming monitor market with refresh rates exceeding 144Hz, holding an 18.8% revenue share. With the introduction of the new Odyssey lineup, the company is on track to maintain its number one position for the seventh consecutive year.
The complete Odyssey 2026 lineup will be showcased at CES 2026 in Las Vegas from January 6-9, where attendees can experience the new displays firsthand.
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Range |
Size | Resolution | Panel | Refresh Rate | Dual Mode | Ports | Additional Features |
| Odyssey 3D
(Model Name: G90XH) |
32” | 6K
(6,144 x 3,456) |
IPS | 165Hz | 330Hz
(Dual Mode 3K) |
HDMI2.1.
DP2.1 |
Glasses-free 3D, Eye Tracking, 2D→3D Conversion |
| Odyssey G6
(Model Name: G60H) |
27” | QHD
(2,560 x 1,440) |
IPS | 600Hz | 1,040Hz
(Dual Mode HD) |
HDMI2.1.
DP 2.1 |
FreeSync Premium Pro,
G-Sync Compatible, HDR10+ Gaming |
| Odyssey G8
(Model Name: G80HS) |
32” | 6K
(6,144 x 3,456) |
IPS | 165Hz | 330Hz
(Dual Mode 3K) |
HDMI2.1.
DP2.1 |
|
| Odyssey G8
(Model Name: G80HF) |
27” | 5K
(5,120 x 2,880) |
IPS | 180Hz | 360Hz
(Dual Mode QHD) |
HDMI2.1.
DP2.1 |
|
| Odyssey OLED G8
(Model Name: G80SH) |
32” | 4K
(3,840 x 2,160) |
QD-OLED | 240Hz | 240Hz | HDMI2.1.
DP2.1 (UHBR20), USB-C(98W) |
Glare Free, VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 500, HDR10+ Gaming |
[1] Gray to Gray.
[2] The 1,040Hz refresh rate is only enabled when operating in HD resolution. Native QHD supports up to 600Hz.
[3] NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible certification will be completed upon product launch.
[4] NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible certification will be completed upon product launch.
[5] IDC Worldwide Gaming Monitor Tracker, Q3 2025. Market share based on revenue from global sales of gaming monitors with refresh rates above 144Hz.
