Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024

This is the fastest 1440p OLED we've ever tested, with colors that'll spoil you and response times that feel like cheating. At the right price, it's the best competitive gaming monitor money can buy.

This is simply the fastest QD-OLED monitor we've ever tested. If you're a competitive gamer who wants the smoothest motion without sacrificing those perfect OLED blacks, the Odyssey G60SD delivers in a way few others can. At 360Hz with a practically instant 0.03ms response, it makes even lower-refresh OLEDs feel sluggish. But it's not a flawless victory; the usual QD-OLED text fringing and modest brightness hold it back a bit outside gaming.

What surprised us most is how much that 360Hz refresh actually matters in fast-paced shooters. We expected a marginal gain over 240Hz, but pairing the panel's instant response with the high frame rates makes target tracking feel telepathic. Input lag is essentially nonexistent, landing this monitor in the absolute top tier of our database. Just keep in mind that you'll need a serious GPU to push 360fps at 1440p in demanding titles.

With a street price as low as $664, this monitor is an absolute steal for the performance. You can spend up to $1700 at some vendors, but don't. At the lower end, it undercuts many 240Hz OLEDs while outperforming them. If you can find it for under $700, it's a no-brainer for a dedicated gaming monitor.

The Odyssey G60SD is for pure speed demons who prioritize framerates over resolution or ultrawide immersion. Compared to the Alienware AW3423DW, the Samsung trades extra width for twice the refresh rate and lower response times, making it the obvious pick for esports. The MSI MPG 321CURX offers 4K clarity at 240Hz and better text rendering but costs more and can't match the Samsung's motion clarity. For competitive gaming, the G60SD leaves both behind.

If your setup involves more spreadsheets than Tilted Towers, skip this. The text fringing will drive you nuts, and 250 nits isn't enough for office work next to a window. Grab a Dell UltraSharp U4025QW or a solid 4K IPS instead.

If you're a competitive FPS player or someone who simply craves the smoothest gaming experience possible, the Samsung Odyssey G60SD is the monitor to beat right now. It's not perfect for desktop work, but as a pure gaming display, the speed and image quality are transformative. Get it while it's on sale and you won't regret it.