Samsung outs world's first 1,040 Hz and 6K 3D gaming displays forward of CES
Samsung has introduced a slew of epic-looking new PC gaming displays forward of the CES present in January. Highlights embrace a 32-inch 6K mannequin with glasses-free 3D assist, plus a 1080p panel with 1,040 Hz refresh.
The latter notably, if marginally, pips Philips and AOC’s new 1,000 Hz gaming displays to the high-refresh prize. However let’s begin with that 6K magnificence.
That mentioned, Samsung has additionally introduced the Samsung Odyssey G8 G80HS. That is mainly the identical 6K monitor with 165 Hz and 330 Hz modes, simply with out the glasses-free 3D tech. So, if the entire 3D factor is not your bag, it may be sidestepped fully.
However what of that 1,040 Hz pace machine? Give it up for the Samsung Odyssey G6 G60H. It is a 27-inch mannequin working at 1440p and a local 600 Hz refresh charge. The alternate “HD” mode is what hits the total 1,040 Hz.
Samsung’s specs are very barely ambiguous. Nevertheless, the “HD” most likely refers to 720p versus a 1080p “FHD” or Full HD mode. That may permit for correct integer scaling on a 1440p panel. Nevertheless it’s fairly low decision. So, you will be paying a hefty worth by way of picture high quality in return for all these Hz.
Once more, the Samsung Odyssey G6 G60H makes use of an IPS panel versus VA. Certainly, all the new LCD-based fashions introduced by Samsung previous to CES have IPS panels, maybe marking a shift for the model. It is unclear if these IPS panels are made by Samsung Show, the a part of the sprawling South Korean conglomerate that truly manufactures show panels and sells them to TV and PC monitor makers, together with the buyer Samsung model.
Nevertheless, Samsung has been winding down its LCD manufacturing in favour of QD-OLED. So, it is potential all of those new IPS displays are based mostly on externally sourced panels, most certainly LG.
For the file, the opposite member of the revised Samsung Odyssey IPS monitor vary is the Samsung Odyssey G8 G80HF, a 27-inch 5K mannequin with 180 Hz native refresh and 360 Hz at 1440.
Samsung additionally introduced one new QD-OLED gaming monitor, the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH. That is a 32-inch 4K mannequin working at 240 Hz. It isn’t fully clear what QD-OLED panel technology it makes use of. However full-screen brightness is quoted at 300 nits, whereas the HDR spec consists of DisplayHDR TrueBlack 500 certification, so it is most likely the very newest panel tech.
Pricing hasn’t been revealed for any of those new shows. However little doubt we’ll discover out extra about all of those displays at CES. Watch this area.
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