Samsung’s fastest gaming monitor just hit an all-time low — 500Hz for under $800

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I’m seeing some great deals on gaming monitors as Black Friday approaches! I noticed the Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 is currently $200 off, and it looks like a fantastic monitor – bright, fast, and perfect for playing games.

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 monitor is currently at its lowest ever price! It originally cost $999.99 and has been on sale before, but never for less than $799.99. Right now, you can get it with a $200 discount from Samsung, Best Buy, or Newegg.

This Samsung gaming monitor delivers incredibly smooth and responsive gameplay thanks to its fast 0.03ms response time and a super-quick 500Hz refresh rate. The 27-inch screen uses advanced QD-OLED technology and boasts a sharp, detailed QHD resolution (2560 x 1440).

This monitor’s QD-OLED screen offers incredibly accurate colors (covering 99% of the DCI-P3 color space) and exceptional contrast (with a 1,000,000:1 ratio). It can also get very bright, reaching up to 1,000 nits.

Both NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro technologies can create a smoother gaming experience, but you’ll need a powerful graphics card to actually achieve that smoothness at your desired frame rate.

Samsung’s Odyssey OLED G6 was the first OLED monitor to offer a blazing-fast 500Hz refresh rate. While other monitors, like the Asus ROG Strix XG27AQPDG, now offer similar speeds, the Odyssey OLED G6 remains distinctive thanks to its anti-glare matte screen.

FAQ

Does this gaming monitor have speakers?

I noticed the Odyssey OLED G6 doesn’t come with built-in speakers, which is pretty standard for gaming monitors. If you’re like me and don’t have speakers or a headset yet, the team over at PC Gamer has a great guide to the best PC speakers – they even recommend a solid gaming soundbar. Plus, I’m anticipating a lot of gaming headset deals popping up for Black Friday, so it’s worth keeping an eye out!

Should I worry about burn in with this OLED monitor?

As a researcher studying display technology, one question I often get asked is about burn-in on OLED screens. Burn-in happens when a static image gets ‘stuck’ on the screen, and while it was a bigger problem with early OLEDs, it’s still something we need to consider. Essentially, it’s the potential for a permanent, ghost-like image to remain visible.

The Odyssey OLED G6 protects against screen burn-in with its OLED Safeguard+ technology. This includes features like Dynamic Cooling and thermal adjustments to keep the screen safe, as well as a system that automatically dims static elements like logos and taskbars.

Samsung’s warranty covers burn-in on the Odyssey OLED G6 for up to three years. This coverage applies to typical home use, but doesn’t include damage from commercial applications, intentional misuse, or abuse.

What ports does the Odyssey OLED G6 have?

This monitor offers a variety of connections, including two HDMI 2.1 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, a USB-B port for connecting to a computer, and a headphone jack.

The Odyssey OLED G6 lacks a USB-C port. Additionally, it features a DisplayPort 1.4 connection instead of the newer, faster DisplayPort 2.1.

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2025-11-19 16:39