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By Samsung Newsroom
Samsung Electronics today announced the global availability of its latest Odyssey gaming monitors and ViewFinity S8 lineup, setting new benchmarks in resolution and performance across gaming and professional displays.
Led by three Odyssey G8 models — including the industry’s first 6K gaming monitor — and complemented by the Odyssey G7 — which brings Samsung’s OLED technology to a broader range of users — the 2026 Odyssey lineup reinforces Samsung’s leadership in high-performance gaming displays while expanding access to advanced innovations.
This launch comes amid Samsung’s continued leadership in the global gaming monitor market, where it holds an 18.9 percent revenue share. The company has also earned the No. 1 position in the OLED gaming monitor market for the third consecutive year with a 26 percent share, according to International Data Corporation (IDC).
“With the launch of the latest Odyssey and ViewFinity lineups, we continue to push the boundaries of performance and visual quality,” said Hun Lee, Executive Vice President of Visual Display (VD) Business at Samsung Electronics. “With our 2026 lineup, we are delivering our most advanced display technologies yet while expanding access, enabling more users to experience Samsung’s innovations across gaming and professional environments.”
Odyssey G8: Setting a New Standard for High-Performance Gaming
The Odyssey G8 lineup introduces three state-of-the-art models designed to deliver high-performance experiences across a range of gaming scenarios.
The 32-inch Odyssey G8 (G80HS model) sets a new milestone as the industry’s first 6K gaming monitor, marking a significant leap beyond 4K gaming standards. 6K resolution presents exceptional visual clarity and detail, enhancing immersion while providing expanded screen space for both gaming and multitasking. It delivers ultra-high 6K resolution at 165Hz, while Dual Mode enables up to 330Hz at 3K resolution, allowing users to seamlessly balance immersive visual details with ultra-fast responsiveness.
Meanwhile, the 27-inch Odyssey G8 (G80HF model) offers flexible performance options, supporting 5K resolution at 180Hz or up to 360Hz in QHD through Dual Mode, making it suitable for both immersive and competitive gaming.
The Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SH model), available in 27-inch and 32-inch sizes, features an OLED panel with 4K resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate. Glare Free technology significantly reduces glare without compromising OLED picture quality. Connectivity options, including USB-C with up to 98W charging, support high-performance gaming setups. Moreover, the Odyssey OLED G8 adopts QD-OLED Penta Tandem technology, which significantly enhances efficiency, durability and brightness. The 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 also received VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification, delivering OLED’s deep blacks and vivid colors.
Across the lineup, DisplayPort 2.11 ensures high-bandwidth performance for next-generation visuals, while AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible technology deliver smooth, tear-free gameplay. Additionally, the Odyssey G8 lineup features HDR10+ GAMING,2 which dynamically optimizes brightness and contrast in real time.
Odyssey G7: Expanding Access to OLED Gaming
The 32-inch Odyssey OLED G7 (G73SH model) expands Samsung’s OLED gaming lineup by bringing premium visual performance to a wider range of users.
It features 4K resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate, delivering detailed visuals and smooth gameplay. Dual Mode enables up to 330Hz in FHD, while a 0.03ms response time supports fast, responsive performance in competitive gaming environments.
With the addition of the G7, Samsung continues to extend its OLED gaming leadership while making advanced display technologies more widely accessible.
ViewFinity S8: High-Resolution Displays for Professional Workflows
The ViewFinity S8 lineup is designed to meet the demands of modern professional environments, combining high-resolution clarity with advanced connectivity and ergonomic flexibility. Whether managing complex creative workflows or seamlessly multitasking across applications, these monitors are engineered to deliver a refined, high-performance experience that maximizes productivity.
The 40-inch ViewFinity S8 (S85TH model) features a curved WUHD display with a 144Hz refresh rate, enabling seamless multitasking and efficient handling of complex workflows. Thunderbolt 5 supports high-resolution video and data-intensive tasks with data transfer speeds of 80 Gbps and device charging up to 140W. In addition, Easy Connection provides streamlined connectivity across devices.
The 27-inch ViewFinity S8 (S80HF model) offers 5K resolution with USB-C connectivity for streamlined data transfer and device charging. Its ergonomic design supports comfortable long-term use and, since it is made to deliver 5K resolution in a more accessible package, it brings high-resolution performance to a broader range of professional users.
The new Odyssey G8 lineup, Odyssey G7 and ViewFinity S8 are available for order starting today. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
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By Samsung Newsroom
Samsung Electronics today announced it has retained its position as the world’s No. 1 gaming monitor brand for the seventh consecutive year, continuing a run that started in 2019.
According to the latest data from International Data Corporation (IDC), Samsung captured 18.9% of the global gaming monitor market by revenue,1 reinforcing its leadership in high-performance gaming displays. Samsung also ranked first in the OLED gaming monitor segment for the third consecutive year, achieving a 26% market share.2
“As the No. 1 gaming monitor brand, our goal is to continue leading the market with differentiated innovation,” said Hun Lee, Executive Vice President of Visual Display (VD) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Strong partnerships with game studios guide our innovation, while a clear technology roadmap keeps us focused. By expanding our gaming library and broadening platform compatibility, we’re delivering displays that perform when it matters most to gamers.”
“In gaming, the smallest difference makes all the difference,” said esports star Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok of T1. “Being No. 1 for seven consecutive years shows that so many of us choose Samsung for a reason. I’m excited to see what innovative gaming technologies Samsung will bring next to help us perform at our best.”
Samsung’s sustained leadership reflects its focus on next-generation gaming monitor technology and immersive gaming experiences. That momentum was recently on display at GDC 2026 in San Francisco, where Samsung showcased its latest Odyssey lineup, giving developers a firsthand look at glasses-free 3D and HDR10+ GAMING. The 2026 Odyssey lineup includes:
27-inch Odyssey 3D (G90XF model): Glasses-free 3D gaming with advanced eye-tracking that delivers natural-looking depth and makes action jump off the screen. Odyssey 3D Hub supports a growing library of compatible titles, including Hell is Us and Cronos: The New Dawn, with plans to support over 120 titles this year. 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SH model): Stunning 4K QD-OLED at 240Hz with exceptional color and contrast, protected by Samsung OLED Safeguard+ technology. 32-inch Odyssey G8 (G80HS model): The industry’s first 6K gaming monitor, delivering native 165Hz performance with Dual Mode support up to 330Hz in 3K. This model also offers VESA-certified DisplayPort 2.1 (DP 2.1) connectivity, which supports smooth gaming and efficient video playback. 27-inch Odyssey G6 (G60H model): The world’s first 1,040Hz gaming monitor with Dual Mode, delivering esports-level motion clarity and responsiveness. For more information about Samsung’s gaming monitor lineup, please visit www.samsung.com.
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Global No. 1 Gaming Monitor in 2019 to 2025 Source data: IDC Quarterly PC Monitor Tracker 2025 Q4 (Based on Value Amount) ︎ Global No.1 OLED Gaming Monitor in 2023 to 2025 Source data: IDC Quarterly PC Monitor Tracker 2025 Q4 (Based on Value Amount)
* From 2019 to 2022, 100Hz or higher applied before the gaming MNT refresh rate change / 144Hz or higher applied thereafter ︎ View the full article
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By Samsung Newsroom
Samsung is calling all gaming enthusiasts worldwide to watch elite gamers compete during an upcoming hybrid EA SPORTS FC 26 Clubs event. Top gamers from four of Europe’s top footballing countries will battle for championship glory on March 27 during Samsung’s Virtual OLED FC tournament.
During the event, team captains will compete on stage in front of a live audience at Samsung KX in London, 7pm GMT, while remote players will compete and be able to watch all the action via the Samsung Odyssey Twitch channel. Whether attending in-person or joining remotely, fans will experience all the thrills of the game in stunning detail, through Samsung’s latest OLED display technology.
No Breaks, No Excuses: The OLED Advantage
Samsung’s latest OLED lineup will power every moment of the tournament. On the main stage, the 65-inch and 83-inch S90F TVs will deliver 4K at 144Hz with 0.03ms response time for ultra-smooth gameplay at lightning-fast speed, so every tactical movement will hit without delay.
The glare-free OLED panel and AI-powered picture and sound ensure spectators catch every critical detail whether it’s a defender positioning in the shadows, open passes, or all the angles that separate good players from championship players.
Meanwhile, competitors in the Gaming Bus area within KX will leverage the 27-inch OLED G60SF monitor. At 500Hz refresh rate with 0.03ms response time, the monitor redraws the image 500 times per second to deliver instant response when players make their moves.
The QD-OLED provides vivid color and 300 nits brightness, so every scene comes alive in vivid detail. Samsung OLED Safeguard+ provides reliable protection for the monitor, minimizing the risk of burn-in during extended use, such as throughout a tournament.
OLED FC: Four Teams, Six Qualifying Matches, One Grand Final
All four teams will compete head-to-head in six qualifying matches, with points awarded for wins, individual performance, team play and more. The top two teams will advance to a best-of-three championship final.
Meet the Teams
Team UK: Bateson87 (Captain), AuzioMF, Shauna Games Team France: RockY (Captain), Thip, MaatM Team Germany: FeelGamingTV (Captain), Gamer Brother, FaroooYT Team Spain: Gravesen_1 (Captain), Daniel Perez, MaximoCuevas Team captains will compete on the main stage at Samsung KX, rotating from the side area where the Gaming Bus is positioned between matches. Remote team members will support their on-site team captain while co-streaming their gameplay on personal channels as part of the main Samsung Odyssey broadcast.
Two gaming stars will provide live commentary as the tournament unfolds: professional EA SPORTS FC 26 commentator Brandon Smith (BSmith) will co-host with Daniel Gaskin (Gaskin), who won Esports Color Caster of the Year in 2023 for his professional analysis.
Immersive Audience Experiences
Designated audience play areas at the venue will invite attendees to experience gameplay on the exact Samsung displays powering OLED FC. Between tournament rounds, selected audience members will be chosen to join friendly matches as additional team members, turning spectators into active participants in the competition.
Throughout the tournament, viewers will have the chance to win a 27-inch Odyssey OLED G6 500Hz monitor and an 83-inch OLED S90F Smart TV. The giveaway winner will be announced at 9pm, GMT.
To be part of the OLED FC tournament, tune in via the Samsung Odyssey Twitch channel: twitch.tv/samsungodyssey on March 27 at 7pm, GMT.
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By Samsung Newsroom
Samsung Electronics today shared its plan to expand support for glasses-free 3D gameplay on the Samsung Odyssey 3D gaming monitor. At GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 in San Francisco, Samsung will spotlight Hell Is Us and Cronos: The New Dawn as part of its expanding 3D gaming ecosystem, demonstrating how leading titles are embracing immersive display without the need for special glasses.
“The Odyssey 3D is designed for gamers who want to experience their hobby in a way that feels like they’re completely embedded in the action,” said Kevin Lee, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display (VD) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Through partnerships with leading gaming studios, we are committed to creating an ecosystem of top-tier titles, making great games extraordinary.”
Gaming’s Most Acclaimed Titles Become Fully Immersive 3D Experiences — Expanding Partnerships With Leading Developers
Hell Is Us, the critically acclaimed action-adventure horror game from Rogue Factor, will arrive on Samsung’s Odyssey 3D ecosystem in March, becoming a part of the first wave of newly added 3D-enabled titles for 2026.
Cronos: The New Dawn, developed by Bloober Team, will join this expanding 3D gaming library by the end of the year. This survival horror game, which has received generally positive reviews from critics, will provide an immersive gaming experience by integrating with the 3D technology.
Both titles will be playable in 3D through the Samsung Odyssey 3D Hub, the company’s dedicated 3D content platform, which already supports over 60 titles.
In addition to 3D gaming technology, Samsung offers HDR10+ GAMING, which delivers optimized HDR performance to each game by automatically analyzing each scene and frame, thereby enhancing immersion. Since 2022, the company has integrated HDR10+ GAMING into its Odyssey gaming monitors and TVs featuring refresh rates above 120Hz.
Samsung has partnered with top video game studio CD PROJEKT RED as part of its commitment to advancing display technology alongside leading developers.
This collaboration will explore how technology can be advanced to increase the immersion of video games for players, and Samsung is already working with CD PROJEKT RED to integrate HDR10+ GAMING into its hit video game Cyberpunk 2077.
Additionally, Samsung announced the expansion of its HDR10+ GAMING partnership with Pearl Abyss. HDR10+ GAMING will be featured in Pearl Abyss’s upcoming open-world action-adventure game Crimson Desert, set to launch in March, ensuring gamers enjoy a premium HDR experience.
The Full Odyssey Experience Comes to GDC 2026
At GDC 2026, Samsung will host hands-on demo sessions for journalists and industry experts to gain an up-close look at its latest Odyssey monitors and an opportunity to play Hell Is Us in 3D before the public.
The demo sessions will feature Samsung’s Odyssey gaming monitor lineup:
27-inch Odyssey 3D (G90XF model): Glasses-free 3D gaming with advanced eye-tracking that delivers natural-looking depth and makes action jump off the screen. This glasses-free 3D gaming monitor will expand the lineup with the launch of a 32-inch model by the end of the year. 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SH model): Stunning 4K QD-OLED at 240Hz with exceptional color and contrast, protected by Samsung OLED Safeguard+ technology. 32-inch Odyssey G8 (G80HS model): The industry’s first 6K gaming monitor, delivering native 165Hz performance with Dual Mode support up to 330Hz in 3K. This model also offers VESA-certified DisplayPort 2.1 (DP 2.1) connectivity, which supports smooth gaming and efficient video playback. 27-inch Odyssey G6 (G60H model): The world’s first 1,040Hz gaming monitor with Dual Mode, delivering esports-level motion clarity and responsiveness.
Odyssey 3D: Glasses-Free Gaming at Its Peak
While previous 3D approaches required either special glasses or sacrificed performance, the Odyssey 3D is a groundbreaking gaming monitor that delivers stunning 3D gameplay without compromise. Using advanced Eye Tracking and View Mapping technology, the monitor requires no glasses. It adjusts the 3D depth of the scene in response to the viewer’s position in real time, ensuring an optimized 3D effect.
Combined with a 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms GtG response time, the Odyssey 3D delivers smooth, responsive gameplay, resulting in a 3D effect that holds even during fast camera movement, gunfights and high-speed traversal — without the eye strain traditionally associated with 3D displays.
The addition of Hell Is Us and Cronos: The New Dawn expands Samsung’s 3D gaming library, which currently supports more than 60 titles — including The First Berserker: Khazan, Stellar Blade, Lies of P: Overture and MONGIL: STAR DIVE. With these additions, the company’s selection of 3D games is on track to reach over 120 titles by the end of 2026.
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By Samsung Newsroom
Samsung Electronics, a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, today announced that it has supplied professional monitors to support officiating and broadcast operations for select short track speed skating disciplines at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.
“In environments where critical decisions depend on what people see, visual accuracy and reliability matter,” said Hun Lee, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display (VD) Business at Samsung Electronics. “We’re proud to see our professional monitors used in these real-world settings, and we continue to focus on developing display technologies built on precision and trust.”
Short track speed skating is one of the fastest and most technically demanding sports in the Olympic Winter Games. Races are often decided by razor-thin margins — sometimes as little as 0.001 seconds — and outcomes can hinge on brief moments such as athlete contact or the precise positioning of a skate blade. In these situations, officials rely on high-speed camera systems and real-time video review to evaluate incidents and ensure fair competition.
To support this process across short track speed skating disciplines, professional Samsung monitors are used to enable real-time video review and competition monitoring. With the aid of these monitors, officials can clearly assess critical moments and confidently make rulings.
ViewFinity S8: Supporting Officiating With Clear, Reliable Visual Review
In officiating areas near the field of play at Milano Cortina 2026, Samsung’s 37-inch ViewFinity S8 monitors (S80UD model) have been deployed to support fair play through real-time video review and competition monitoring.
The ViewFinity S8 features a 4K UHD (3,840 × 2,160) resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio, offering a larger viewing area that allows officials to examine fine details without compromising clarity. Compared to standard 32-inch displays, the expanded screen enables clearer inspection of close calls at the same magnification, helping officials review footage with greater confidence. HDR10 support further enhances contrast and color expression, ensuring faithful reproduction of video feeds during critical decision-making moments.
Odyssey Ark: Supporting Broadcast and Production Operations
Samsung monitors have also been installed in video rooms operated by Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), the official Olympic broadcaster for the International Olympic Committee (IOC). In these broadcast and production environments, Odyssey Ark supports teams monitoring multiple live feeds on a 55-inch display with a 1,000R curvature and 4K UHD (3,840 × 2,160) resolution.
Designed to enhance immersion while minimizing visual distortion, Odyssey Ark helps broadcast teams maintain a clear view of fast-paced action as competition intensity unfolds. A 1ms GtG1 response time supports consistent image clarity during dynamic scenes, contributing to smooth monitoring across live production workflows.
Bringing Advanced Monitor Display Technology to Global Sporting Events
During the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, Samsung is carrying out its global Olympic and Paralympic partnership campaign, “Open Always Wins.” First introduced at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, the campaign reflects the value of openness — embracing differences, rejecting discrimination and creating greater possibilities through collaboration. At Milano Cortina 2026, the message is shared alongside Team Samsung Galaxy, Samsung’s official Olympic and Paralympic athlete ambassadors.
Building on its experience supporting live competition and broadcast environments at Milano Cortina 2026, Samsung will continue developing monitor solutions optimized for global sporting events and complex on-site operations, supporting fair competition and seamless production under the most demanding conditions.
About Samsung’s Involvement in the Olympic Games
Samsung has been a Worldwide Olympic Partner since the Olympic Winter Games Nagano 1998. For nearly 30 years, athletes and fans have trusted Samsung’s transformative mobile technology to share the Olympic spirit globally and to help shape the digital future of the Olympic Games for Milano Cortina 2026 and beyond. The company’s commitment to the Olympic Movement soon faces its fourth decade of partnership and extends through LA28 Games. Samsung’s purposeful innovations in the wireless communications and computing equipment category, including equipment that features artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality and 5G will help to change the way the world experiences the Olympic Games.
About Samsung’s Involvement in the Paralympic Games
Samsung is a Worldwide Partner of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in the wireless communications and computing equipment category. Starting from Paralympic Winter Games Torino 2006, the company has proudly supported the Paralympic Movement and enabled athletes and fans around the world to share the excitement and inspiration of the Games through Samsung’s transformative mobile technology. Samsung’s commitment to the Paralympic Games will extend through to LA28 Games and be celebrated through innovative mobile and computing experiences powered by purposeful innovations in the wireless communications and computing equipment category, including equipment that features artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality and 5G.
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