The 2025 Odyssey monitor line-up is indeed looking impressive.
Samsung’s 2025 Odyssey monitors are now up for reservation, and this year’s lineup feels like a clear marker of where monitor tech is headed. We are seeing refresh rates of up to 240Hz and a consumer-ready, glasses-free 3D gaming display.
I’ve been following Samsung’s Odyssey line for years now. From when I first saw what I thought was the ultimate end-game monitor: a 49” ultrawide 240Hz monitor.
Turns out, Samsung has continued to iterate on the Odyssey monitors. And ever since, the bar for being called an “end-game monitor” is pushed higher year over year.
The 2025 launch lineup is no exception. Samsung is still going strong. Here’s my breakdown of what’s coming in 2025, based on Samsung’s press release dated 25th March 2025.
Samsung Odyssey 3D OLED (G90XF) – OLED, 165Hz, 27″
And here we are, the showcase item. Bring popcorn and a packed wallet.
The Odyssey 3D features an OLED panel, a 165Hz display, and 27 inches. It brings 3D gaming to us gamers and consumers. No glasses needed!
It uses eye-tracking (sensor located beneath the monitor) and a lenticular lens to create a natural-looking 3D effect. The 3D software layer is all handled through Samsung’s proprietary software, dubbed the Reality Hub.
The result is content that pops out of the monitor, with a level of depth that changes how games and video feel on screen. This works well, according to the people who saw it at CES 2024. The Odyssey 3D was also awarded the Best of Innovation award in the Gaming & eSports category at CES last year.
For hands-on experience as of now, we have Luke Larsen’s impressions (Digital Trends) from CES 2025.
He writes:
… with the Odyssey 3D, it was all quite seamless. I tried moving my head left to right, scooting forward and backward in the chair, and even sitting up higher versus moving my head down. And still, that immersive 3D effect stayed intact. That means you can sit comfortably — or not worry about your positioning at all — and still enjoy the 3D effect. It didn’t make me dizzy, either — it just added an enhanced sense of closeness to the game world completely free of glasses or headsets.
Game studios needs to enable 3D support
Since Samsung is working specifically with some studios, we cannot expect all titles and engines to work out of the box. Currently, we know Samsung is working with two named studios: Nexon and Neowiz. The First Berserker: Khazan is launching with 3D support, and Lies of P is getting 3D support with its upcoming DLC.
Devs will have control over how 3D is used, which could mean thoughtful, immersive use of the tech.
However, how many studios and what engines will support it remains to be seen. This all depends on the adoption of this specific monitor, and whether it eventually leads to an open-source software layer that can be used by other monitor manufacturers as well.
No 2025 news without AI, and here we get AI-powered 3D video conversion. Provided you have an NVIDIA RTX 3080 or newer, your machine analyzes and adds depth to compatible video content automatically.
Edge Lighting underneath the panel adds ambient light that syncs with the screen, helping the 3D effect feel a little more grounded in your space.
As for specs, it’s pretty solid: 4K, 165Hz, 1ms GtG response, FreeSync Premium, and G-SYNC support.
As for specs we have:
- 4K UHD resolution (3840 x 2160)
- 16:9 aspect ratio
- 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time
- Glasses-free 3D with eye-tracking and lenticular lens
- AI-powered 3D video conversion via Reality Hub
- Edge Lighting with real-time ambient sync
- AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible
- OLED panel with deep contrast and color accuracy
- USB-C, HDMI, and DisplayPort connectivity (specs TBC)
I am very curious about the Odyssey 3D. It’s rare to see a genuinely new display experience show up — and rarer still for it to actually ship.
This monitor also has me excited. Glasses-free 3D in games is something I would love to test and experience myself. I expect it to be one of those experiences that has to be seen and experienced to believe.
Something that makes me skeptical is the adoption rate of support for the 3D tech — the Reality Hub that must be supported by Samsung going forward.
And to be honest, we all remember when 3D TVs were a thing (at least I do), and it didn’t take off. The fact that the Odyssey 3D does not need glasses and gives you immersive 3D might be the thing that ensures this is a success.
Samsung’s making a real bet here, and I’d love to see where it goes.
3D video only for NVIDIA?
I found some bad news for AMD Radeon users in the tiny text written in the press release: only NVIDIA gets the AI video 3D conversion.
Namely:
2. To enable 3D conversion, Reality Hub must be running in the system tray, and the video must be displayed in full screen. Some video players may not support 3D conversion. 3D conversion is not available for DRM-protected content or when HDR mode is enabled. 3D conversion is only supported with NVIDIA graphics cards. RTX 3080 or higher is recommended. For optimal 3D performance, the following PC specifications are recommended:Odyssey OLED G8 (G81SF)- OLED, 4k and 240Hz. In 27″ and 32″
A 27” screen with a 4K panel, you say? Oh, it’s OLED and has 240Hz? Wow. Count me in.
The new Odyssey OLED G8 (G81SF model) comes in 27” and 32”, and both bring Samsung’s OLED performance into sharper focus.
The 27” model pushes 4K at 240Hz. This size and resolution amount to a whopping 166 pixels per inch — an industry first, according to Samsung.
Quantum Dot OLED gives you rich colors, deep blacks, and solid contrast from any angle. It has a glare-free coating that keeps reflections under control, certified by VESA’s TrueBlack 400 certification.
Samsung is reducing the risk of burn-in with their OLED Safeguard+ tech. It uses a heat pipe system to manage thermals without dimming the screen, reducing overall burn-in risk.
Design-wise, it’s clean. Slim metal frame, ambient Core Lighting (RGB light that mirrors screen content), and an adjustable stand.
The rest is familiar but still awesome. It’s fast, smooth, and solid in motion.
Specs:
- 4K UHD resolution (3840 x 2160)
- 16:9 aspect ratio
- 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 certifie
- OLED Safeguard+ cooling system
- Glare-free panel
- Built-in Smart TV apps, Samsung Gaming Hub
- USB-C (90W), HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
- AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible
Samsung Odyssey G9 (G91F) – 144Hz, 5120×1440.
The new Odyssey G9 (G91F) sticks to what ultra-wide gaming does best: big screen, high resolution, (relatively) high speed — and full immersion.
It’s a 49” Dual QHD, meaning a 5120×1440 resolution panel with a 1000R curve, wide enough to wrap your field of view without feeling like overkill. At 144Hz with a 1ms response time, it’s fast enough, and FreeSync Premium Pro keeps things smooth without tearing or stutter. No G-SYNC at this price point, though.
Color and contrast hold up well thanks to VESA DisplayHDR 600 and HDR10+ GAMING. It’s not OLED, but it’s still sharp, bright, and vibrant — especially in dynamic scenes.
There’s support for Picture-by-Picture as well, letting you run two devices at once, which is useful if you’re switching between machines.
This is a monitor built for people who want the ultra-wide experience without going full flagship — and it lands in a pretty practical sweet spot, something I think will be reflected in the price.
This one is rather bland compared to what we’ve seen from the Samsung Odyssey line before. But there needs to be something in every segment of the market, right?