Samsung's Odyssey G6 reaches 1,100Hz refresh at 720p
Samsung's Odyssey G6 monitor can achieve a 1,100Hz refresh rate when set to 720p resolution, displaying each frame in under a millisecond. At its native QHD resolution, the 27-inch Fast IPS panel tops out at 600Hz. The monitor is part of Samsung's Gamescom 2026 lineup, which otherwise focuses on OLED displays.
The G60H's finalized 1,100Hz figure represents a slight increase over the 1,040Hz specification Samsung originally touted at CES earlier in 2026. To reach that speed, users must drop the panel's resolution from its native QHD to 720p, a quarter of the pixel count. The monitor's one-millisecond response time is notably slower than the 0.03ms rated on Samsung's new OLED models, creating a potential bottleneck for motion clarity at extreme refresh rates.
Samsung's Gamescom 2026 lineup positions the G60H as the only LCD in an otherwise OLED-focused family. The OLED G7 features a 42-inch curved 4K panel with 1000R curvature and glare-reducing technology, while the OLED G8 offers a 32-inch QD-OLED with triple-mode resolution switching between 4K 360Hz, QHD 520Hz, and lower settings. These OLEDs prioritize image quality and response time over raw refresh rate.
This monitor could push competitive gamers and esports enthusiasts toward prioritizing refresh rate over resolution, potentially normalizing sub-millisecond frame display as a premium feature. However, the practical benefit may be limited, since achieving 1,100 frames per second requires extraordinarily powerful hardware that most consumers lack. The technology may also influence display manufacturers to emphasize refresh-rate marketing, though OLED's superior response times could ultimately make extreme LCD refresh rates a niche novelty rather than an industry standard.