CES 2025: Samsung Unveils Impressive Lineup of Monitors
Just a few days after LG announced its CES 2025 lineup of monitors, Samsung has followed suit with the introduction of several new models. Among them is the Odyssey OLED G81SF, a 27-inch 4K monitor that boasts an impressive array of features.
Odyssey OLED G81SF: A Flagship Gaming Monitor
The Odyssey OLED G81SF is likely to be one of the most talked-about monitors at CES 2025. With its 0.03ms response time and maximum refresh rate of 240Hz, it’s clear that Samsung has designed this monitor with gaming enthusiasts in mind.
Key Features:
- 27-inch 4K display: Providing crystal-clear visuals for an immersive gaming experience.
- 240Hz refresh rate: Ensuring smooth gameplay and eliminating motion blur.
- 0.03ms response time: Minimizing lag and providing a responsive gaming experience.
- Rear-core lighting with 52 color options: Customizable ambient lighting to match your gaming setup.
- Burn-in protection measures: Preventing image retention for years of trouble-free use.
The G81SF is expected to utilize the latest OLED panel from Samsung Display, ensuring top-notch picture quality and performance.
Odyssey OLED G60SF: A High-End Gaming Monitor
Next up is the Odyssey OLED G60SF, another 27-inch OLED monitor that packs a punch. With its QHD resolution and impressive 500Hz refresh rate, this monitor is designed for gamers who demand the best.
Key Features:
- QHD resolution: Providing a higher pixel density for detailed visuals.
- 500Hz refresh rate: Eliminating lag and motion blur for ultra-smooth gameplay.
- Built-in stereo camera: Enabling eye tracking and view mapping for enhanced depth perception.
The Odyssey 3D monitor, first teased at last year’s CES, is also making its way to market. This innovative display uses a lenticular lens on the front panel to deliver 3D visuals without the need for special glasses.
Odyssey 3D: A Revolutionary Display
- 27-inch 4K display: Providing a high-resolution visual experience.
- 165Hz refresh rate: Ensuring smooth gameplay and minimizing lag.
- Rapid 1ms gray-to-gray response time: Minimizing blur and providing a responsive gaming experience.
The Odyssey 3D monitor only comes in a 27-inch 4K size, with the larger 37-inch display mentioned last year being scrapped. However, this compact design should still provide an immersive 3D gaming experience.
Smart Monitor Series: A Shift to OLED
Samsung’s Smart Monitor series is also making the switch to OLED technology with the introduction of the new Smart Monitor M9. This monitor features a range of AI capabilities, including AI Picture Optimizer and AI Upscaling Pro.
Key Features:
- AI Picture Optimizer: Analyzing input signals to determine content type and adjusting display settings for optimal visuals.
- AI Upscaling Pro: Enhancing lower-res content to 4K resolution with improved picture quality.
- Maximum refresh rate of 165Hz: Ensuring smooth gameplay and minimizing lag.
The Smart Monitor M9 also features an ultra-slim design, taking up considerably less desk space than its predecessor. This monitor is a significant upgrade from the M8, which topped out at 60Hz.
ViewFinity S8: A Productivity-Focused Display
Last but not least, Samsung has announced the new 37-inch ViewFinity S8 display. This monitor is designed for everyday productivity and features a range of useful features, including built-in KVM switch and 90W USB-C passthrough charging.
Key Features:
- 16:9 aspect ratio: Providing an immersive visual experience.
- Built-in KVM switch: Allowing multiple devices to be connected and controlled from the monitor.
- 90W USB-C passthrough charging: Enabling fast and convenient device charging.
- Covers 99 percent of the sRGB color gamut: Ensuring accurate color representation for graphics-intensive tasks.
The ViewFinity S8 features a peak brightness of 350 nits, making it suitable for any task that requires high brightness levels. Pricing and release dates are still to come, but The Verge will be on hand at CES 2025 in Las Vegas to bring you first-hand impressions of Samsung’s new monitors.
Stay tuned for more updates from the show floor as we explore the latest innovations in display technology!
