Heading into CES 2026, Samsung has unveiled its latest Odyssey range of gaming monitors. While one of the monitors delivers 3D images without glasses, another is marketed as the world’s first monitor with a refresh rate of 1,040 Hz. Dubbed the Odyssey G6 (G60H), the monitor offers more than four times the refresh rate of today’s 240Hz panels that esports players swear by.
By default, the 27-inch IPS QHD panel offers a 600Hz refresh rate, which is still pretty wild, but in dual mode the monitor can go up to 1,040Hz (in HD resolution). For those keeping up with the news, Dual Mode changes the way the panel works, prioritizing refresh rate over resolution.
Designed for reflex gaming, not everyday browsing
While I can imagine most gamers or professional esports players using the monitor at the native resolution of up to 600Hz, I have a hard time imagining a scenario where the 1,040Hz refresh rate becomes the daily standard for users, aside from certain competitive configurations where every millisecond of latency counts.
In addition to the peak refresh rate of 1,040 Hz, the Odyssey G6 (G60H) offers an HDMI 2.1 port, a DP 2.1 port, FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync compatibility and HD10+ gaming. Additionally, Samsung has equipped the gaming monitor with all the hardware and certifications that instill confidence in its ability to deliver a smooth, stutter-free gaming experience.
With a high native refresh rate (600Hz on QHD) and a dual mode that pushes into four figures, the Odyssey G6 is a classic example of how far panel technology has come. Even though most titles don’t support the ultra-fast 1,040Hz refresh rate, the panel’s capability could improve perceived motion blur and make aiming and tracking faster and smoother.
If you play fast-paced shooters, racing simulators or other reflex-driven video games, the G6 promises motion clarity and responsiveness that is said to be better than the current generation of 240Hz gaming monitors available on the market.
Additionally, this also points to a future where gaming monitors ship with multiple performance modes: one that prioritizes resolution at a higher refresh rate, and another that compromises resolution to boost the refresh rate. Although Samsung has not yet announced the release date or pricing for the monitor, the company will reveal more details at CES 2026.
