Samsung is not waiting around to drip-feed its 2026 monitor lineup. The company has revealed a whole batch of new displays at once, and the headline act is very clearly the new 32-inch Odyssey G8, which Samsung says is the world’s first 6K gaming monitor.
For Malaysian gamers, creators and WFH warriors, this is the kind of launch that is exciting but also very “wallet, please stay strong.” None of these monitors are cheap, but Samsung is clearly targeting people who want one main screen to do everything: gaming, editing, streaming, productivity and console play.
The big one: Odyssey G8 with 6K gaming
The 32-inch Odyssey G8, model G80HS, is the most interesting gaming display in the new lineup. It uses an IPS panel and supports a dual-mode setup: 6K at 165Hz, or 3K at 330Hz.
That matters because many dual-mode gaming monitors force you to drop all the way down to 1080p or even 720p if you want the highest refresh rates. Samsung’s version sounds much more practical for high-end PC players who want sharp visuals for AAA games, but still want faster refresh when switching to esports titles.
Of course, this is not for your average budget rig. At US$1,600, you are looking at roughly RM7,500 before Malaysian taxes, retail markup or shipping. And to actually push 6K gaming properly, you will probably need a monster GPU as well. For most local gamers, this is more “dream setup” than Shopee impulse buy.
Samsung also has a smaller 27-inch Odyssey G8, model G80HF, priced at US$1,000. That one steps down to a 5K IPS panel, running 180Hz at 5K or 360Hz at QHD. Honestly, this may end up being the more sensible choice for SEA gamers who want high resolution without going fully ridiculous.
OLED fans also get new toys
The monitor that apparently stood out most in person was the refreshed Odyssey OLED G8, model G80SH. This version uses Samsung’s updated QD-OLED Penta Tandem panel, supports up to 240Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and carries VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification.
It comes in 27-inch and 32-inch sizes, priced at US$1,100 and US$1,300 respectively. Converted directly, that is around RM5,200 to RM6,100 before local pricing factors.
For anyone editing video, watching anime in HDR, or playing visually rich games like Horizon Forbidden West, this is the sort of panel that can make colours and contrast look properly premium. OLED also makes sense for gamers who care about fast response times and deep blacks, though burn-in anxiety is still something some users will think about.
There is also a 32-inch Odyssey OLED G7 at US$1,100. It combines OLED with dual-mode performance: 4K at 165Hz, or 1080p at 330Hz. It also has a 0.03ms response time, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification and Pantone Validated colour accuracy, so it is not just for gaming — creators can use it for photo and video work too.
MovingStyle gets bigger and more living-room friendly
Samsung is also expanding its MovingStyle Essential monitor. The new version costs US$900 and now uses a bigger 43-inch 4K screen, up from 32 inches.
The appeal is simple: it is a monitor on a height-adjustable rolling stand. It has a remote, built-in smart TV apps, Samsung Gaming Hub, and can rotate 90 degrees into portrait mode. For small Malaysian condos, student rooms or rental spaces, this format actually makes a lot of sense. One screen can be your work display during the day and your Netflix or cloud gaming screen at night.
The catch is that it does not have a built-in antenna or cable tuner, so Samsung positions it as a monitor rather than a TV. It also does not seem to include an elegant way to mount a console like a Nintendo Switch or PlayStation while keeping the whole setup portable.
ViewFinity S8 is the productivity beast
For creators and office power users, Samsung’s 40-inch ViewFinity S8 is priced at US$1,400. It has a 5K panel, 144Hz refresh rate and a 1000R curve. More importantly, it comes loaded with practical ports and features: speakers, LAN, Thunderbolt 5 with up to 140W passthrough charging, a built-in KVM switch, plus picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture support.
That makes it attractive for people juggling a gaming PC, work laptop and maybe a MacBook on the same desk. In Malaysia’s hybrid work era, that kind of one-cable desk setup is genuinely useful.
Worth caring about?
Yes, but with realistic expectations. These are premium Samsung displays, not budget gaming monitors. If they arrive locally, expect serious RM pricing. Still, the direction is exciting: higher-resolution esports-friendly panels, more flexible OLED options, and lifestyle monitors that actually fit modern SEA homes.
For now, Samsung’s new monitors are available for pre-order, with US pricing already listed.
Source: Engadget