삼성 오디세이 G60H

As the refresh rate competition intensifies in the gaming monitor market, prototypes have recently emerged from 144Hz → 240Hz → 360Hz to 500~540Hz. However, existing monitors have not been able to overcome the 600Hz barrier due to technological and panel limitations. Although some argue that it is difficult for the human eye to distinguish above 240Hz, professional gamers are sensitive to even minute differences of less than 1ms. Ultimately, the refresh rate ceiling must continue to rise to reduce input lag.

In addition, conventional high refresh rate products often lowered the resolution to FHD, and products that captured both resolution and refresh rate were rare. Moreover, since commercial GPUs or game engines have difficulty producing more than 1000FPS and heat generation is severe, doubts have been raised about the practicality of such extreme monitors.

Nevertheless, there was a challenge to break through the limitations of eSports, and Samsung set the task of technically realizing this.

The Odyssey G60H is the first in the industry to achieve a 4-digit (1040Hz) refresh rate, setting a milestone as the fastest monitor currently available. By adopting a dual-mode display structure, it supports 600Hz at 1440p QHD resolution and is designed to operate up to 1040Hz when the resolution is lowered to 1080p. This allows users to flexibly choose between image quality and speed.

Implemented with a 27-inch IPS panel, it is balanced in terms of color reproduction and image quality, and ensures tear-free, ultra-high-speed gameplay with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility. In addition, it is equipped with HDR support, HDMI 2.1 and DP 2.1 terminals for connectivity with the latest consoles/PCs.

In reality, it is difficult to drive 1000FPS with existing GPUs, so this product has a strong showcase character that tests technological limits, but at the same time, it presents the next-generation eSports standard through the practical specifications of 1440p 600Hz. Since this achievement was achieved with self-developed panel driving technology, it has great significance in technological leadership, and achieving about twice the existing highest refresh rate (540Hz) is an overwhelming differentiator.

Professional gamers and eSports teams (B2C/B2B)This is the primary demand base. World-class FPS gamers or teams may want to equip the highest-spec monitors for training purposes. There is also a possibility that gaming gear enthusiasts will purchase it for technological curiosity and bragging rights.

Research institutions orDisplay analysts (B2B)May use it for experimental purposes (e.g. research on the effects of ultra-high refresh rates on human body response, etc.). In general, it is expected to remain a limited demand rather than mass sales because it is an excessive specification for general gamers. The price is also likely to be high, so only a very small number of high-end customers will consider it. There is expected to be no B2G demand in particular.

Currently, it is a symbolic technology-leading product, so popularization seems far away. However, the experience gained through this technology can accelerate the development of future 800Hz and 1000Hz standard panels. In about 5 years, the refresh rate of higher-end models may increase, and 500Hz+ may be distributed to mid-range models.

In addition, the dual-mode (refresh rate improvement by resolution switching) concept can affect other manufacturers or products and spread to resolution-frame rate variable technology. The market itself has future potential as demand for high refresh rates increases with the growth of eSports.

However, in the short term, it is closer to a "world's first 1000Hz" record, so the product will not generate significant sales in business. The entire ecosystem, including GPUs, CPUs, and game engines, must follow in order to be fully utilized.

These ultra-high refresh rate technologies can have ripple effects in other fields, such as reducing latency in VR/AR displays. There are no regulatory or certification issues, but power consumption and heat management can affect product life and user experience, so there is room for improvement.

During CES,"Finally broke the 1000Hz barrier"Became a hot topic, but at the same timeThere was also a cool reaction that "there are almost no people who can feel it at this point."The technical completeness is highly evaluated in that actual 1040Hz operation was confirmed and implemented with a practical approach called dual mode.

Market expectations are somewhat skeptical, and there are many comments in the game and hardware community such as "marketing overspec" and"There is no PC that produces 1040fps in reality."However, some eSports officials said"If you practice with the best specs without any shortcomings, your accuracy will increase in the actual game."And mentions the possibility.

Looking at whether it is overvalued or undervalued, there is a dominant opinion that technical achievement is recognized, but marketability is exaggerated. CES judges valued innovation and selected it as Best of Innovation, but actual gamers are watching. On the other hand, there is also a positive evaluation that Samsung has demonstrated its gaming display technology leadership through this product.

In summary,The reaction is "It's an interesting technology demonstration, but it's not very effective right now."는 반응이다.