The 27-inch 4K OLED gaming displays of my desires lastly exist

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27-inch OLED displays supply higher distinction however can have burn-in points if static photographs are displayed too lengthy.
Main producers like Samsung, Asus, and MSI have introduced 27-inch 4K OLED shows, every with distinctive options.
Samsung, Asus, and MSI 27-inch 4K OLED displays function 240Hz refresh charges, however ASUS and MSI are DisplayPort 2.1a suitable.

I at the moment use a 27-inch LG Ultragear 27GP950-B 4K monitor as my major show for work and gaming. I picked it up through the peak of the pandemic just a few years in the past as a result of I wished a comparatively high-end 4K show with a good refresh fee, alongside HDMI 2.1 compatibility to unlock greater refresh fee gaming with the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. Given so few current-gen console video games truly ended up supporting 120Hz/4K, this has largely simply was me simply taking part in Halo Infinite at 120Hz with a dynamic decision.

It appears like a distant reminiscence at this level, however coming throughout a smaller HDMI 2.1 suitable monitor was a rarity again then, and the LG 27GP950-B was the primary I may discover that received decent reviews. I nonetheless actually just like the show, however its disappointing distinction ranges and grayish blacks have me contemplating diving into the considerably controversial world of OLED gaming displays. And it appears prefer it may lastly be time to tug the set off on one now that extra moderately sized 27-inch OLED panels are beginning to seem at CES 2024.

This is a fast take a look at the notable 27-inch OLED displays which were revealed thus far, together with shows from Samsung, Asus, and MSI.

Whereas OLED displays supply larger distinction in comparison with LCD given every pixel may be turned off fully when displaying blacks, they’re liable to burn-in when a static picture is displayed on the display for an prolonged interval. That mentioned, most producers supply options to fight this situation, together with pixel refreshing.

Not all specs have been revealed for these displays, although they’re anticipated to supply very related options. Solely confirmed specs have been added to every monitor’s spec checklist.

1 Say hey to Samsung’s Odyssey G81SF

4K, 27-inch OLED gaming displays are lastly a factor

Samsung

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Samsung Odyssey G81SF

Model: Samsung
Display screen Dimension: 27-inch
Show Expertise: OLED
Decision: 4K (3,840 x 2,160 pixel decision)
Refresh Charge: 240Hz
Response Time: 0.03ms

Samsung claims its Odyssey G81SF is the world’s first 4K, 27-inch OLED gaming monitor, and whereas I am unable to verify this, the South Korean tech big was not less than the primary firm to disclose a high-resolution, excessive refresh fee monitor on this measurement. The panel encompasses a most refresh fee of 240Hz, a 0.03ms pixel response time, and a pixel density of 165ppi.

Like with its greater OLED gaming displays, Samsung has additionally added a number of burn-in safety options to the Odyssey G8SF in an effort to maintain it wanting nice for years to come back. Pricing hasn’t been revealed but, however it’ll possible seem someday within the coming weeks. Since Samsung Show, the South Korean tech big’s show division, provides a whole lot of third-party producers with their shows, a number of different 27-inch 4K 240Hz displays are beginning to seem, together with choices from Asus and MSI.

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2 ROG’s Swift OLED PG27UCDM enters the fray

The monitor seems to be equivalent to Samsung’s G8SF

Asus

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ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM

Model: Asus
Display screen Dimension: 17-inch
Show Expertise: OLED
HDR: Dolby Imaginative and prescient, VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black
Decision: 4K (3840 x 2160 pixel decision)
Refresh Charge: 240Hz
Response Time: 0.03m
Ports: DisplayPort 2.1a

Shortly after the reveal of Samsung’s providing, Asus confirmed off its ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM, a monitor the corporate says may have “an extended lifespan over earlier OLED displays.” The 27-inch monitor consists of DisplayPort 2.1a, which options 80Gbps of bandwidth, permitting for uncompressed 4K 240Hz gaming. Whereas Samsung does not point out help for DisplayPort 2.1a in its G81SF reveal, given the monitor options the identical fourth era QD-OLED panel, it possible does.

Different notable options embody DisplayHDR True Black 400, Dolby Imaginative and prescient HDR, 0.03ms of response time, and a density of 160ppi. Like Samsung’s 27-inch 4K 240Hz monitor, pricing and availability for the ROG Swap OLED PG27UCDM nonetheless hasn’t been revealed.

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3 The MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED needs to mild up your life

All of the show specs are much like Samsung’s and Asus’ monitor

MSI

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MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED

Model: MSI
Display screen Dimension: 27-inch
Show Expertise: OLED
HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
Decision: 4K (3840 x 2160 pixel decision)
Refresh Charge: 240Hz
Ports: DisplayPort 2.1a, HDMI 2.1

By now, you may be sensing a theme right here. Like Samsung’s and Asus’ monitor, the 27-inch MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED options DisplayPort 2.1a, a 4K 2840 x 2160 pixel decision, a 240Hz refresh fee, 166ppi, Vesa Licensed DisplayHDR True Black 400, and extra. Nonetheless, MSI’s monitor is listed as Nvidia G-Sync suitable, whereas Asus’ and Samsung’s should not (the spec simply won’t be revealed but).

It is unclear when this show will launch or how a lot it is going to price. Given all three 27-inch 4K OLED gaming displays will possible supply very related options, what one finally ends up being the most effective will in all probability come down to cost and distinctive software program options. I am leaning in the direction of Samsung’s Odyssey G8SF, but when Asus’ providing can undercut Samsung’s value, I will in all probability go for it. It is also value noting that LG hasn’t revealed a 27-inch OLED show but, with the corporate as a substitute specializing in curved, bendable monitors. That mentioned, it is nonetheless early, and we’d see one earlier than CES 2025 is over.