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Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Act fast! Snag this killer Samsung OLED gaming monitor for $250 off
I've been buying and building gaming PCs since I was old enough to scrape the cash together, and for my money few things make a bigger difference in the PC gaming experience than a great OLED monitor. I go OLED everywhere I can afford it these days, but the problem is OLED panels cost more than standard IPS or VA displays. That's why I wanted to highlight this deal that knocks the 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G6 QD-OLED monitor down to $599 at Amazon. This model of Samsung's Odyssey G6 gaming monitor sports a 27-inch (2560 x 1440 pixels) 16:9 QD-OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate and a 0.03ms response time. It also supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro to minimize screen tearing at high framerates, and comes with a 3-year warranty to boot. That's a sweet $200 discount on this 27-inch 1440p 240Hz OLED panel, making it a far more enticing purchase. While it's not the lowest price I've ever seen (it was $50 cheaper during Black Friday), I think it's the cheapest price you're going to get on this high-end display without waiting until the holidays. I think it's worth acting fast and snapping the Odyssey up while it's on sale because like I said, for my money upgrading to OLED is one of the most momentous gaming PC upgrades you can make. Plus, the 1440p resolution of this 27-inch display strikes a nice middle ground of looking better than 1080p without demanding the same high-powered PC you'd need to play the best PC games at 4K with high framerates. And the benefits don't stop at gaming. Since the Odyssey G6 supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) you get to take full advantage of that QD-OLED's striking contrasts and inky blacks when watching shows and movies that offer HDR content. Most modern games now offer HDR support as well, so you can count on a big visual boost if your current display is not HDR-capable. Ports-wise this Samsung Odyssey G6 sports a DisplayPort 1.4 jack as well as a pair of HDMI 2.2 ports, so you could plug in a PS5 or Xbox Series X and take full advantage of the console's advanced features while gaming on your monitor. That's why I believe Amazon's $200 discount on the Samsung Odyssey G6 makes it one of the the best PC gaming deals I've seen so far this month. If you're shopping for a deal on an OLED gaming monitor, this is a great one!
Digital Trends
13-05-2025
- Digital Trends
The world's first 500Hz OLED gaming monitor is here — and it ain't cheap
Samsung has officially launched the Odyssey OLED G6, the world's first OLED gaming monitor to feature an ultra-fast 500Hz refresh rate. First unveiled at CES 2025, the 27-inch display is now available for pre-order and targets competitive gamers looking for extreme responsiveness paired with premium OLED visuals. Surpassing the likes of Asus' ROG Swift PG27AQDP, the new Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SF) makes use of a QD-OLED panel offering a native QHD (2560 × 1440) resolution and a 0.03ms (GtG) response time aimed at minimizing motion blur in fast-paced gameplay. The panel is certified for VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, which should translate to deep contrast and rich colors. It also includes FreeSync Premium Pro and is also Nvidia G-Sync Compatible, reducing screen tearing and stuttering during gameplay. Recommended Videos The monitor offers a peak brightness of 1,000 nits and uses Samsung's Glare Free coating to cut down screen reflections. To help prevent OLED burn-in, the display uses Samsung's 'OLED Safeguard+' burn-in protection technology which includes a pulsating heat pipe system to manage panel temperatures and reduce heat buildup. It also includes a thermal modulation system that adjusts screen brightness automatically, along with detection features for static elements like logos and taskbars. In terms of build, the Odyssey OLED G6 features a slim, flat-screen design with Samsung's Core Lighting+ on the back, adding subtle ambient RGB illumination. The ergonomic stand supports height, tilt, and swivel adjustments, and users can also opt for a VESA mount if needed. Connectivity includes two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4 input, and a USB hub. Like its predecessors, the G6 is built around Samsung's Gaming Hub, allowing quick access to game streaming platforms and console passthrough. Samsung said in its official press release that the Odyssey OLED G6 will first be available in Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia, with a phased rollout to additional global markets planned later this year. It is expected that the monitor will be listed in the U.S. at $1,300, although pre-orders are now open in Singapore, with a listed price of 1,488 SGD, which translates to approximately $1,100 USD.
