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 photos 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 foremost show for work and gaming. I picked it up throughout 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 really ended up supporting 120Hz/4K, this has principally simply became 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 might 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 to be like prefer it would possibly lastly be time to tug the set off on one now that extra fairly sized 27-inch OLED panels are beginning to seem at CES 2024.

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

Whereas OLED displays supply higher distinction in comparison with LCD given every pixel might be turned off solely when displaying blacks, they’re vulnerable to burn-in when a static picture is displayed on the display screen for an prolonged interval. That stated, 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 listing.

1 Say hiya 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 Measurement: 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 can not affirm this, the South Korean tech large was at the least the primary firm to disclose a high-resolution, excessive refresh fee monitor on this measurement. The panel includes 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 trying nice for years to come back. Pricing hasn’t been revealed but, but it surely’ll probably seem someday within the coming weeks. Since Samsung Show, the South Korean tech large’s show division, provides numerous 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 similar to Samsung’s G8SF

Asus

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ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM

Model: Asus
Display Measurement: 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 technology QD-OLED panel, it probably 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 Change OLED PG27UCDM nonetheless hasn’t been revealed.

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

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

MSI

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MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED

Model: MSI
Display Measurement: 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 will not be (the spec simply may not be revealed but).

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