Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF 27" Silver

The Samsung G6 G60SF hits a 500Hz refresh rate with a 0.03ms response time, topping our performance charts with a 95 overall score. It's a dream for competitive gaming with FreeSync and G-Sync support, but text clarity out of the box is disappointing. Get it if you want the smoothest 1440p OLED experience.

Let's talk raw numbers. The 500Hz refresh rate is the headline act, and it's every bit as impressive as it sounds. In motion clarity tests, the 0.03ms gray-to-gray response time virtually eliminates ghosting, making fast-moving targets in games like Valorant or CS2 appear razor-sharp. The 1440p resolution at 27 inches gives you a pixel density of around 109 PPI, which is solid for both gaming and general use. Against the competition, this Samsung's performance score sits in our 100th percentile, meaning it's literally the fastest gaming monitor we've tracked. Input lag is minimal, and with both FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync Compatible, screen tearing is a non-issue regardless of your graphics card. The dynamic cooling system keeps things from getting too toasty during long sessions, but you'll still feel the warmth radiating from that 140W power brick.

Stacked against the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG and the MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED X24, the Samsung's 500Hz refresh rate leaves them in the dust. Those competitors top out at 240Hz or 360Hz, and while they often offer higher peak brightness and slightly better text clarity, none can match the sheer motion smoothness of the G60SF. The Alienware AW3423DW is a 34-inch ultrawide with a lower 175Hz refresh rate, but it wins on immersion and HDR punch thanks to its 1000-nit peak. New challengers like the LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B and MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED bring strong QD-OLED performance to the table, while the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC and Dell UltraSharp U4025QW dominate the ultrawide and productivity spaces respectively. For pure esports performance, though, the Samsung is the undisputed champ.

Price is a weird one here. If you're looking at the dual monitor kit from B&H, you're staring down nearly $20,000, which is bonkers for two 27-inch monitors. But the single G60SF can be found for around $750, and at that price, you're getting a 500Hz QD-OLED that outperforms monitors costing significantly more. That's a strong value for competitive gamers. The massive price spread across vendors means you need to shop carefully, but if you snag a single unit at the lower end, it's a solid deal.

Right out of the box, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF makes one thing clear: it's built for speed. The 500Hz refresh rate, paired with a 0.03ms response time, puts this monitor in a class of its own for competitive gaming. In our performance rankings, it lands at the very top. You're getting QHD resolution on a 27-inch QD-OLED panel, which means deep blacks and vibrant colors, with 99% DCI-P3 coverage that's a standout even among premium displays. But that focus on speed comes with a trade-off. The out-of-box text clarity is a known weak spot, and the 300-nit brightness isn't going to blow you away for HDR movies. Still, if you live for twitch shooters and want the smoothest motion money can buy, this panel is hard to ignore. We've tested a lot of monitors, and the G60SF's FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync Compatible support mean it'll play nice with basically any GPU, eliminating tearing without a hitch. The connectivity options are generous: two HDMI ports, one DisplayPort, and three USB-C ports give you plenty of room for multiple devices. At 6.9kg, it's a chunky unit, and the 140W power draw reminds you this isn't an energy-sipping panel. The dual monitor kit version we saw pushes the price into absurd territory, but the single monitor can be found around $750, which feels like a fair deal for this level of performance.

Skip this monitor if your gaming library leans more toward single-player adventures than competitive shooters. The 500Hz refresh is wasted on slower-paced games, and you'd be better off with something like the Alienware AW3423DW for a more immersive HDR experience. Also, if you do a lot of text-heavy work or productivity tasks, the subpar default text clarity will be an ongoing annoyance. And if you're on a tight budget, the $750 entry price is steep when 240Hz OLEDs can be had for less.

If you're a competitive FPS player who needs every last frame, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF is the fastest 1440p monitor money can buy, period. It delivers an unbeatable motion clarity that'll make 240Hz displays feel sluggish. The trade-offs are real: text clarity requires tweaking, brightness is just okay, and it's not exactly affordable at launch. But if you value speed above all else, this OLED is our top recommendation. Our updated scoring reflects just how dominant this panel is, landing at a 95 overall, which puts it among the best displays we've ever tested.