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Samsung Odyssey G8 6K Gaming Monitor Launches with 165 Hz and Dual Mode

Simon Ellis 2 min read

Samsung launches 2026 monitor lineup including the first 6K gaming Odyssey G8 with 165 Hz, Odyssey OLED models, ViewFinity S8 with Thunderbolt 5, and Movingstyle Essential.

Samsung Odyssey G8 6K Gaming Monitor Launches with 165 Hz and Dual Mode
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Samsung has introduced a range of new monitors for 2026, including the industry's first 6K gaming display. The lineup spans the Odyssey gaming series, ViewFinity productivity monitors, and a Movingstyle Essential model.

Odyssey G8 leads with 6K resolution

The Odyssey G8 is a 32-inch 6K IPS monitor with a resolution of 6,144 x 3,456 pixels. It runs at 165 Hz natively and can switch to 3K resolution at 330 Hz via Dual Mode. The 27-inch Odyssey G7 offers 5K resolution at 180 Hz, with a dual mode to 360 Hz at QHD. Both support HDR10, HDR10+ Gaming, G-Sync, and FreeSync Premium. The Odyssey OLED G7 is a 32-inch 4K panel with 165 Hz, 0.03 ms response time, and 1,300 nits peak brightness. The Odyssey OLED G8 comes in 27-inch and 32-inch 4K options at 240 Hz with 1,000 nits peak brightness. On the productivity side, the ViewFinity S8 S85TH is a 40-inch curved 5K2K monitor with 144 Hz and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. The ViewFinity S8 S80HF is a 27-inch flat 5K monitor at 60 Hz. The Movingstyle Essential is a 43-inch 4K monitor with an adjustable stand.

Spec comparison

Spec Odyssey G8 Odyssey G7 Odyssey OLED G7 Odyssey OLED G8
Resolution 6,144 x 3,456 5,120 x 2,880 3,840 x 2,160 3,840 x 2,160
Refresh Rate 165 Hz (330 Hz dual) 180 Hz (360 Hz dual) 165 Hz (330 Hz dual) 240 Hz
Peak Brightness 400 nits N/A 1,300 nits 1,000 nits
Response Time N/A N/A 0.03 ms GtG N/A
Samsung Odyssey G8 32-inch 6K gaming monitor with 165 Hz
The Odyssey G8 is the industry's first 6K IPS gaming monitor.

Samsung has not disclosed pricing for the new monitors. They are already available globally, though US listings have not yet appeared.

Samsung claims the Odyssey G8 is the first 6K IPS gaming monitor on the market. The OLED models feature fast response times and high peak brightness. The ViewFinity S85TH targets professionals with its Thunderbolt 5 port supporting 80 Gbps data transfer and 140W charging. Details on the Movingstyle Essential remain limited.

Samsung ViewFinity S8 S85TH 40-inch curved 5K2K monitor with Thunderbolt 5
The ViewFinity S85TH offers Thunderbolt 5 connectivity for professionals.

Source: Samsung, NotebookCheck