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

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27-inch OLED screens provide higher distinction however can have burn-in points if static pictures 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 screens characteristic 240Hz refresh charges, however ASUS and MSI are DisplayPort 2.1a appropriate.

I presently use a 27-inch LG Ultragear 27GP950-B 4K monitor as my most important show for work and gaming. I picked it up in the course of the top of the pandemic a couple of years in the past as a result of I wished a comparatively high-end 4K show with an honest refresh charge, alongside HDMI 2.1 compatibility to unlock greater refresh charge 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 principally simply become me simply enjoying 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 appropriate 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 and use it almost all day, however its disappointing distinction ranges and grayish blacks have me contemplating diving into the considerably controversial world of OLED gaming screens. Sadly, till now, 4K OLED screens have been large, typically hitting the 32-inch mark. This huge dimension would not match with my desk or how I exploit my monitor, and as a substitute, I favor a a lot smaller 27-inch show.

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Fortunately, it seems prefer it would possibly lastly be time to drag 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 take a look at the notable 27-inch OLED screens which were revealed to this point, together with shows from Samsung, Asus, and MSI.

Whereas OLED screens provide better distinction in comparison with LCD, given every pixel may be turned off completely when displaying blacks, they’re liable to burn-in when a static picture is displayed on the display for an prolonged interval. That stated, most producers provide options to fight this difficulty, together with pixel refreshing.

Not all specs have been revealed for these screens, 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 screens are lastly a factor

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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 Price: 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 big was no less than the primary firm to disclose a high-resolution, high-refresh charge monitor of this dimension. The panel incorporates a most refresh charge of 240Hz, a 0.03ms pixel response time, and a pixel density of 165ppi.

Like with its greater OLED gaming screens, 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, nevertheless it’ll possible seem someday within the coming weeks. Since Samsung Show, the South Korean tech big’s show division, provides plenty of third-party producers with their shows, a number of different 27-inch 4K 240Hz screens 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 Price: 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 could have “an extended lifespan over earlier OLED screens.” The 27-inch monitor consists of DisplayPort 2.1a, which options 80Gbps of bandwidth, permitting for uncompressed 4K 240Hz gaming. Whereas Samsung would not point out assist 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 Change OLED PG27UCDM nonetheless hasn’t been revealed.

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

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

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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 Price: 240Hz
Ports: DisplayPort 2.1a, HDMI 2.1

By now, you could be sensing a theme right here. Like Samsung’s and Asus’ screens, the 27-inch MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED options DisplayPort 2.1a, a 4K 2840 x 2160 pixel decision, a 240Hz refresh charge, 166ppi, Vesa Licensed DisplayHDR True Black 400, and extra. Nonetheless, MSI’s monitor is listed as Nvidia G-Sync appropriate, whereas Asus’ and Samsung’s aren’t (although 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 screens will possible provide very related options, what one finally ends up being one of the best 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 worth, I will most likely 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 stated, it is nonetheless early, and we’d see one earlier than CES 2025 is over.