Samsung Odyssey G6 hits 1,100Hz refresh rate at Gamescom
Samsung has unveiled its 2027 gaming monitor lineup at Gamescom, featuring the Odyssey G6 which reaches a record-breaking 1,100Hz refresh rate. The company also introduced new OLED models, including the 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9, utilizing advanced fifth-generation panel technology.
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Tech News Tech Samsung Odyssey G6 hits 1,100Hz refresh rate at Gamescom By t2ONLINE Web Desk Published: 27 Aug 2026, 5:25PM | 2 min read Picture: Samsung Samsung Electronics has announced its 2027 Odyssey gaming monitor lineup at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, headlined by a 27-inch model reaching a 1,100Hz refresh rate.
The Odyssey G6 was first shown in December and had its specification raised to 1,040Hz at CES 2026 in January. Samsung now says the final launch version will hit 1,100Hz, making it, in the company's words, the world's first 1,100Hz gaming monitor. The Fast IPS panel has a 1ms response time and Dual Mode support, reaching 1,100Hz at HD resolution or 600Hz at QHD. Samsung has not confirmed a price and says the G6 will go on sale globally in the second half of 2026.
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