Samsung Launches Next-Gen Odyssey, ViewFinity and The Movingstyle Essential Monitors, Including Industry’s First 6K Gaming Monitor

Samsung today announced the global availability of its latest Odyssey gaming, OLED, ViewFinity and The Movingstyle Essential monitors, setting new benchmarks in resolution and performance across gaming and professional displays.

The 2026 lineup features two new Odyssey models, including the industry’s first 6K gaming monitor alongside a 5K model. Samsung is also introducing even more OLED models with the Odyssey OLED G8 and Odyssey OLED G7 to bring OLED technology to a broader range of users.

The announcement comes amid continued leadership in the global gaming monitor market by Samsung, where, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC), it holds an 18.9% revenue share and earned the No. 1 position in the OLED gaming monitor market for a third consecutive year with a 26% share.

“With the launch of the latest Odyssey, ViewFinity and The Movingstyle Essential 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.”

Samsung Odyssey: Setting a New Standard for High-Performance Gaming 

The Odyssey lineup introduces two state-of-the-art models designed to deliver high-performance experiences across a range of gaming scenarios.

• 32” Odyssey G8 (G80HS model): Sets an industry 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 a larger screen for both gaming and multitasking. Featuring 224PPI and an IPS panel, the monitor ensures sharp detail and visual fidelity across every frame and it delivers ultra-high 6K resolution at up to 165Hz, while Dual Mode enables up to 330Hz at 3K resolution, allowing users to seamlessly balance crystal clear visuals with real-time responsiveness.

• 27” Odyssey G8 (G80HF model): Offers flexible performance options by supporting 5K resolution at up to 180Hz with 218PPI or up to 360Hz in QHD through Dual Mode on an IPS panel, making it suitable for both immersive and competitive gaming.

Across both Odyssey models, DisplayPort 2.1 delivers high-bandwidth performance for next-generation visuals. Plus, the monitors support AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible technology to deliver smooth, tear-free gameplay. Additionally, the Odyssey lineup features HDR10+ GAMING[1], which dynamically optimizes brightness and contrast in real time without manual adjustment.

Odyssey OLED: Expanding Access to OLED Gaming

• 32” Odyssey OLED G7 (G73SH model): Expands the Samsung OLED gaming lineup and brings premium visual performance to a wider range of users. The monitor features 4K resolution at up to 165Hz to deliver 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.
• 27” / 32” Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SH model): Features an OLED panel with 4K resolution at up to 240Hz refresh rate, paired with Glare Free technology to significantly reduce glare without compromising OLED picture quality. Connectivity features include a USB-C port that supports up to 98W for high-performance gaming setups. Moreover, the Odyssey OLED G8 adopts QD-OLED Penta Tandem technology, which significantly enhances efficiency, durability, and brightness. The monitor also includes DisplayPort 2.1[2], supports AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible technology and features HDR10+ GAMING. The 32” Odyssey OLED G8 also has VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 certification, ensuring you’ll enjoy deep blacks and vivid colors.

With this latest addition to the Odyssey OLED lineup, Samsung continues to extend its OLED gaming leadership while making advanced display technology more widely accessible.

ViewFinity S8: High-Resolution Displays for Professional Workflows

The ViewFinity S8 lineup is designed to meet the demands of modern professionals by 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.

• 40” ViewFinity S8 (S85TH model): Features a curved WUHD display with up to 144Hz refresh rate, enabling seamless multitasking and efficient handling of complex workflows. Thunderbolt 5 supports high-resolution video and data-intensive tasks with 80Gbps data transfer and up to 140W charging for compatible devices. In addition, Easy Connection provides high-speed data transfer and streamlined connectivity across devices.
• 27” 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. Designed to deliver 5K resolution in a more accessible package, it brings high-resolution performance to a broader range of professional users.

The Movingstyle Essential: Flexible Display for Entertainment, Work and Everything in Between

Exclusive to Samsung.com, The Movingstyle Essential monitor is best for families and multitaskers who value flexibility over fixed setups. Customers will be able to easily move their entertainment, gaming and work from room to room without sacrificing screen size or vibrant 4K visuals.

• 43” The Movingstyle Essential[3]: Moves with you thanks to its height adjustable rolling stand that can pivot, swivel, and tilt. Every detail comes to life with stunning 4K UHD resolution, and your favorite content is always at your fingertips via built-in Smart TV Apps, including Samsung Gaming Hub[4] for console free cloud gaming.

The new Samsung Odyssey, Odyssey OLED, ViewFinity and The Movingstyle Essential monitors will be available soon with prices starting at $899.99. Shoppers can sign up now to receive $50 toward their future purchase of a new 2026 Samsung monitor[5]Samsung will also offer select early order incentives when monitors go on sale. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

1 Compatible with HDMI 2.1 cables connected to the HDMI ports of NVIDIA and Intel GPUs. For the list of supported GPUs, please visit here. Functionality may be limited depending on PC specifications and cable standards. This feature is only compatible with specific game titles.

2 G80SH supports DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20, delivering up to 80Gbps of bandwidth for smooth and uncompressed visuals.

3 Samsung.com exclusive.

4 UI is subject to change without prior notice. High speed internet connection, additional gaming service subscriptions and compatible controller required.

5 May 5th (10am EDT) – May 26th (9:59am EDT) (“Handraiser Period”), reserve an eligible, upcoming 2026 Samsung Monitor (“Qualifying Product”) on Samsung.com or the Shop Samsung App, and receive $50 off (“Handraiser Gift”) the purchase of the Qualifying Product during May 26th (10am EDT)- June 9th (9:59am EDT) (“Early Order Period”), while supplies last. Handraiser Gift will be applied automatically towards the Qualifying Product when you use the same email address during Handraiser and Early Order Periods. The Handraiser Gift is a one-time use instant discount. The Gift is non-transferable and limited to 1 per qualifying household.