Samsung's 32-inch Odyssey G8 G80HS offers 6K resolution (6144 x 3456) at 165 Hz, but its IPS-LCD panel and high price ($1,600) make it hard to recommend over 4K OLED alternatives, despite its sharpness.
Alienware's new AW2726DM OLED gaming monitor offers QD-OLED technology at a significantly lower price point ($350) compared to previous models. While sacrificing brightness and text sharpness due to an older panel, it delivers excellent contrast, color, and low response times, making it a strong value for PC gamers.
Alienware's new 34-inch ultrawide QD-OLED gaming monitor (AW3426DW) features Samsung's latest 5-layer RGB Stripe panel for crisper text and brighter colors. It boasts a 280Hz refresh rate, 1,300 nits peak brightness, and an anti-reflective coating, improving upon previous OLED models.
LG has launched the UltraGear evo GM9, a 27-inch 5K gaming monitor featuring a "Hyper Mini LED" panel with 2,304 local dimming zones. It boasts AI upscaling, AI Scene Optimization, AI Sound, a 165Hz refresh rate at 5K (or 330Hz at 1440p), and supports NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium.
Sony's latest 27-inch PlayStation gaming monitor video features "Ghost of Tsushima" with a "Game available only on PS5" label, confirming a return to console exclusivity for narrative single-player titles, as previously reported by Bloomberg.
MSI's MPG OLED 322URDX36, a 31.5-inch gaming monitor, switches between 4K/360Hz, 2K/520Hz, and FHD/680Hz modes, featuring Penta Tandem technology, DarkArmor Film, and up to 1,500 nits brightness.
Samsung has launched six new monitors for 2026, featuring a rollable Movingstyle Essential, the 40-inch ViewFinity S8 with a 5K panel, and several new Odyssey gaming displays including the world's first 6K gaming monitor.
LG has launched the UltraGear, its new gaming monitor, claiming it's the world's first Full HD display with a native 1,000Hz refresh rate. Designed for competitive gamers, it offers a smoother visual experience than previous dual-mode 1,000Hz monitors.
LG's new UltraGear 25G590B gaming monitor is the first to offer a native 1000Hz refresh rate at 1920x1080 resolution. It also features AI-driven enhancements for visuals and audio, targeting esports competitors.
The author purchased Alienware's 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED gaming monitor (AW2726DM) for $350 after years of recommending OLED monitors to readers. The monitor features a 240Hz refresh rate, semi-glossy coating, low-profile design, and a three-year burn-in warranty. While not the brightest or fastest OLED option, the author praises its excellent contrast, lack of gray uniformity issues, and overall value, though notes text clarity is slightly inferior to IPS panels for productivity work.
