– Industry-first 6K 32-inch Odyssey G8 with Dual Mode: 6,144 x 3,456 at 165 Hz, switching to 3K at 330 Hz; HDR, G-Sync/FreeSync support.
– G7/G80HS family updates: 27-inch G80HF with 5K up to 180 Hz (360 Hz in QHD); 32-inch G73SH 4K up to 165 Hz (330 Hz in Full HD); OLED G8 options at 4K up to 240 Hz.
– New Movingstyle Essential: 43-inch 4K with a movable, fully adjustable stand on a larger form factor.
Overview of Samsung’s 2026 Odyssey and Related Monitors
Samsung has updated its Odyssey gaming monitor lineup with several new options for 2026, including an industry-first 6K offering. The full lineup includes two Odyssey G8 models, updated Odyssey OLED G7 and OLED G8, updated ViewFinity S8 models, and a new Movingstyle Essential monitor. Prices and specs are mentioned where applicable, and the overall announcement sticks to a wide range of features across gaming and productivity screens.
G8 Series: Industry-First 6K IPS and Dual Mode
The Odyssey G8 is being touted as the industry’s first 6K IPS gaming monitor at 32 inches. This means a resolution of 6,144 x 3,456 pixels with 224 ppi pixel density. At this resolution, the monitor is capped at 165 Hz, but with Dual Mode, the resolution can be switched to 3K (3,072 x 1,728) for a much faster 330 Hz refresh rate. It has an advertised 400 nits peak brightness with support for HDR10, HDR10+ Gaming, Nvidia G-Sync compatibility, and AMD FreeSync Premium. The paragraph blends details with a note that pricing is not provided yet, and availability is described as upcoming.
G7 and OLED Variants
The G7 (G80HF) is the 27-inch model and comes with 5K (5,120 x 2,880) resolution. With 219 ppi pixel density, it can reach up to 180 Hz or double that to 360 Hz with QHD (2,560 x 1,440) resolution. The rest of the feature set is the same as the G80HS. The 32-inch G73SH is a 4K (3,840 x 2,160) resolution monitor with up to 165 Hz, and up to 330 Hz at full-HD (1,920 x 1,080). The OLED panel gives it 0.03 ms GtG response time, and it has a claimed 1,300 nits of peak brightness. Samsung also says it is VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certified and supports HDR10+/ HDR10+ Gaming. These lines cover performance expectations and HDR capabilities, though exact pricing remains undisclosed.
OLED G8 and Pro Features
The Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SH) comes in 27-inch and 32-inch options with 4K resolution and a 240 Hz refresh rate. They have a claimed peak brightness of 1,000 nits along with VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400, HDR10+ Gaming, FreeSync Premium Pro support, but no G-Sync compatibility. This paragraph emphasizes the OLED advantages and trade-offs, and notes that pricing details were not shared at publishing time, with availability described as forthcoming.
Productivity Focus: S85TH and S80HF
S85TH is the 40-inch curved productivity-focussed monitor with a 5K2K (5,120 x 2,160) resolution and up to 144 Hz refresh rate. It is a VA panel with 4 ms GTG response time and an advertised 350 nits typical brightness, so it’s not going to be the fastest panel, though you could still comfortably game on it. However, the productivity-focused workflow is enabled by the Thunderbolt 5 port with 80 Gbps data transfer and up to 140W charging. There is also a KVM switch. This section balances gaming potential with heavy-duty productivity features, echoing the dual-use nature of the lineup.
32-Inch S80HF and Other Model Details
The 27-inch flat S80HF model features 5K (5,120 x 2,880) resolution, a 60 HZ refresh rate, 5 ms GTG response time, and a cut-down set of the connectivity options that skip the Thunderbolt 5 port. This paragraph maintains the contrast between high-resolution output and lower refresh demands, while noting the reduced connectivity. Availability and exact pricing for these models were not provided in the initial release.
Movingstyle Essential: A New 43-Inch 4K Option
The new Movingstyle Essential monitor is a 43-inch 4K panel, an upgrade over the 27-inch and 32-inch options previously available. Like with previous models, the new offering comes with a movable stand that has height adjustment, pivot, swivel, and tilt. Not a lot of information is currently available about this particular model. The emphasis here is on ergonomics and screen size, adding a new form factor to the lineup, while pricing and specific specs were not detailed at the time of publishing.
Pricing and Availability Notes
Samsung has not shared pricing for the new Odyssey G8 lineup, Odyssey G7, and ViewFinity S8 but says they are already available, though the US listings haven’t gone up yet (at the time of publishing). The Movingstyle Essential will be available later. No sources or image details are included per the format constraints, and the announcement centers on product availability and general feature sets rather than concrete price points.