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Samsung Display Unveils 31.5-Inch QD-OLED Monitor Panel with 4K and 360Hz

Simon Ellis 2 min read

Samsung Display unveils a new 31.5-inch QD-OLED monitor panel featuring 4K resolution, 360Hz refresh rate, and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 certification.

Samsung Display Unveils 31.5-Inch QD-OLED Monitor Panel with 4K and 360Hz
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Samsung Display has introduced a new 31.5-inch QD-OLED monitor panel designed for high-performance computing and gaming applications. Samsung Display is developing this panel to meet market needs for high-refresh-rate monitors with improved color reproduction and luminance performance. The panel is designed for gaming and professional applications requiring high refresh rates alongside accurate color rendering.

Samsung Display 31.5-inch QD-OLED monitor panel
Samsung Display 31.5-inch QD-OLED monitor panel

New Samsung Display panel features VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 certification and vertical subpixel layout for improved text clarity.

The panel integrates a 4K resolution matrix with a native refresh rate of 360 Hz. The manufacturer updated the internal driving circuitry to handle the higher data load associated with 4K resolution at 360Hz refresh rate. These circuit modifications support stable operation under heavy data loads typical of high-resolution, high-refresh-rate panels.

Key technical features include a peak brightness output of 600 nits and a vertical V-Stripe subpixel layout. The manufacturer claims this is the first monitor panel to pass the VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 standard. The new subpixel arrangement aims to improve text legibility while minimizing edge blurring during fast-moving scenes, addressing common visual artifacts associated with OLED pixel structures.

The display supports a dual-mode function that allows users to switch between resolutions and refresh rates dynamically. When operating in this mode, the panel reduces its resolution to 1080p to achieve a maximum refresh rate of 680 Hz. The dual-mode function allows switching to 1080p resolution at up to 680Hz refresh rate for scenarios prioritizing maximum frame rates.

Mass production is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026. Samsung Display has indicated plans to collaborate with ten global technology brands to integrate these panels into upcoming consumer products. The specific partners and final device configurations remain unspecified at this time.

The 31.5-inch QD-OLED panel introduces new specifications including VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 certification and vertical subpixel layout adjustments. These specifications include 4K resolution at 360Hz refresh rate with peak brightness reaching at least 600 nits under the VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 standard. Mass production is scheduled for the second half of 2026, with collaborations planned among ten global technology brands for future product integration.

Source: NotebookCheck