Samsung used Gamescom to show a new Odyssey gaming monitor lineup led by a faster 27-inch Odyssey G6, according to The Verge and Engadget. The headline number is 1,100Hz: Samsung is describing the Odyssey G6 as the world’s first gaming monitor to reach that refresh rate. The figure comes with a material condition. Both outlets report that the G6 reaches 1,100Hz only at 1080p. In its native 1440p mode, the dual-mode IPS monitor runs at 600Hz. The Verge reports that the final launch specification is 60Hz higher than the 1,040Hz Samsung had previously announced for the display, while Engadget similarly says the finished model adds 60Hz over the earlier prototype specification. Other core G6 details are less changed. The monitor has a 1ms response time, according to both reports, and Samsung has not announced pricing. The Verge says Samsung plans global availability by the end of 2026; Engadget describes availability as the second half of 2026. Samsung also introduced the Odyssey OLED G9, a 49-inch ultrawide model that the company says is the world’s first 49-inch DQHD gaming monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate, according to The Verge. Both outlets report that the G9 runs at 5120 x 1440 in its 360Hz mode and can switch to 2560 x 720 Dual HD at 720Hz. The model also has a stated peak brightness of up to 1,300 nits. The 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 is another multi-mode display. Engadget and The Verge report that it can switch between UHD or 4K at 360Hz, QHD at 520Hz, and FHD at 680Hz. Engadget also reports support for FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync, along with Samsung’s Glare Free anti-reflection coating. Rounding out the group is the Odyssey OLED G7. Samsung calls it the world’s first 42-inch 16:9 curved OLED gaming monitor, according to The Verge and Engadget. The reported specs include 4K resolution, a 165Hz refresh rate, and 1000R curvature. The practical value of refresh rates above 1,000Hz remains debated in the coverage rather than settled. The concrete takeaway for buyers is more straightforward: Samsung is pushing dual-mode displays that trade resolution for speed. The highest advertised numbers are not necessarily available at each panel’s top resolution. Samsung has not announced prices or firm launch dates for the 2027 Odyssey OLED models. The Verge reports that availability will vary by market. Who benefits: Samsung benefits if ultra-high refresh rates remain a visible premium-monitor spec. Competitive esports players and enthusiasts who prioritize frame rate over resolution are the clearest target customers. Who's exposed: Buyers are exposed to spec-sheet ambiguity if they do not check which resolution supports each maximum refresh rate. Rival high-refresh monitor makers, including LG with its expected 1,000Hz UltraGear monitor noted by The Verge, face a higher headline benchmark from Samsung.