Of course Samsung made a 1,100Hz gaming monitor
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Samsung has confirmed an expanded Odyssey gaming-monitor range, led by a 27-inch G6 with a 1,100Hz refresh rate. The announcement underlines manufacturers’ push towards ever-higher display speeds for competitive gaming, although the practical advantage of such extreme refresh rates remains disputed.
The G6 achieves 1,100Hz only at 1080p, falling to 600Hz at its native 1440p resolution, and is due to be available globally by the end of 2026 without a confirmed price. Samsung also announced 2027 OLED models: a 49-inch G9 offering 360Hz at 5,120 x 1,440 or 720Hz at 2,560 x 720; a 32-inch G8 reaching 680Hz at Full HD; and a 42-inch curved 4K G7 at 165Hz. Prices and release dates for the 2027 models have not been announced, and availability will vary by market.
- Samsung’s Odyssey G6 will offer 1,100Hz at 1080p.
- New OLED models prioritise high refresh rates and flexible resolutions.
- Prices and most launch dates remain unconfirmed.
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A gaming monitor is a screen designed to show fast-moving games smoothly. Its refresh rate, measured in hertz (Hz), is how many times a second it can update the image; higher figures can reduce visible blur and make movement appear more fluid, if the computer can produce enough frames.
Samsung is one of several companies competing to make the fastest gaming displays. Its Odyssey name covers monitors aimed at players, from smaller desktop screens to very wide models that can replace a multi-screen setup.
Very high refresh rates are most useful in competitive games, where quick reactions and clear movement can matter. They often require lower picture resolution and powerful computer hardware, and there is debate over how noticeable the difference is once refresh rates are already very high.
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The case for
Advocates argue that 1,100Hz displays push responsiveness and motion clarity forward for elite competitive players, where small reductions in perceived blur and input latency can matter. Technical progress at the high end can also drive wider innovation in panels, processing and gaming hardware, eventually benefiting more mainstream products. Offering both 1,100Hz at 1080p and 600Hz at 1440p gives specialist buyers a clear choice between maximum speed and sharper native resolution.
The case against
Sceptics argue that the practical gains beyond already very high refresh rates may be difficult for most players to perceive, particularly when games and hardware cannot consistently produce matching frame rates. Reaching 1,100Hz requires accepting 1080p on a 27-inch screen, while the likely cost, power use and hardware demands could outweigh a marginal competitive advantage. They contend that improvements to image quality, HDR, ergonomics or affordability would serve a broader range of players better.