The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6/G60SD S27DG60 is a flat 27-inch, 1440p gaming monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate and a matte screen finish. As a part of Samsung's Odyssey gaming lineup, it sits alongside other OLED monitors, like the 4k @ 240Hz Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 and the ultrawide 1440p Samsung Odyssey OLED G9/G95SC S49CG95. It competes with several other 27-inch OLED monitors, like the Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3 and the Dell Alienware AW2725DF. It has several features designed to help improve the gaming experience, such as a 'VRR Control' function, which reduces VRR flicker, a 'Virtual Aim Point,' which adds a virtual crosshair on the screen, and adjustable LED lighting. It also has several non-gaming features, such as a 'SeeColors' mode, which modifies the display for those who are color blind, and an 'Eye Saver' mode, which Samsung says helps to reduce eye strain.
Our Verdict
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6/G60SD S27DG60 is outstanding for PC gaming. It has an extremely fast 360Hz refresh rate and low input lag for a responsive feel while gaming. Its near-instantaneous response time also results in extremely crisp images. Additionally, it's outstanding for gaming in a dark room, as it displays deep and inky blacks and vivid colors with bright highlights for an immersive gaming experience, but the black levels rise in bright rooms.
Deep and inky blacks in dark rooms.
- 360Hz refresh rate and VRR support.
- Near-instantaneous response time.
- HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
- VRR Control setting eliminates most VRR flicker.
- Low input lag.
- Displays bright and vivid colors.
- VRR Control setting adds a lot of stuttering and bit of extra input lag.
Blacks look purple in bright rooms.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6/G60SD S27DG60 is decent for console gaming. It delivers a smooth gaming feel thanks to its low input lag and VRR support on both the PS5 and the Xbox Series X|S, and its near-instantaneous response time provides crisp motion. It also delivers vivid colors and deep, inky blacks in dark rooms, but the black levels rise in bright rooms. While it has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, it still can't take full advantage of the PS5 and Xbox as it doesn't support all signals.
Deep and inky blacks in dark rooms.
- Near-instantaneous response time.
- VRR Control setting eliminates most VRR flicker.
- Low input lag.
- Displays bright and vivid colors.
- Can't take full advantage of gaming consoles.
- VRR Control setting adds a lot of stuttering and bit of extra input lag.
Blacks look purple in bright rooms.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6/G60SD S27DG60 is good for office use, but there are some limitations. While it works well with a few lights around thanks to its incredible reflection handling, it doesn't get bright enough to fight strong glare. It has fantastic ergonomics, so you can place it in your preferred position for a long work session, and its exceptionally wide viewing angles make it easy to share your screen with another person. However, its subpixel layout makes text appear slightly less clear than other 27-inch 1440p monitors. Additionally, OLEDs like this one are prone to burn-in with constant exposure to the same static elements over time.
Incredible reflection handling.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Fantastic ergonomics.
- Worse text clarity than other 27-inch, 1440p monitors.
- Risk of burn-in.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6/G60SD S27DG60 is incredible for content creation, with some limitations. It displays a wide range of accurate colors in both SDR and HDR, and it also makes them look vivid for realistic images. Additionally, it displays deep and inky blacks in a dark room. However, it has text clarity issues caused by its subpixel layout, so text elements in your editing programs don't look sharp, and the black levels rise in bright rooms. OLEDs like this one are also prone to burn-in with constant exposure to the same static elements over time, like if you work with the same editing program open all day.
Incredible reflection handling.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Superb accuracy before calibration.
- Fantastic ergonomics.
- Worse text clarity than other 27-inch, 1440p monitors.
- Risk of burn-in.
Blacks look purple in bright rooms.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6/G60SD S27DG60 has reasonable brightness. It's bright enough to fight glare in most rooms with a few lights around, and highlights also pop in HDR, but it struggles to fight glare in really bright rooms.
- Small highlights pop against the rest of the image.
- Not bright enough to fight intense glare.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6/G60SD S27DG60 has a near-instantaneous response time, resulting in exceptionally sharp motion.
- Near-instantaneous response time.
- Outstanding refresh rate compliance.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6/G60SD S27DG60 is outstanding for HDR. It displays deep and inky blacks in dark rooms without any blooming around bright objects, thanks to its near-infinite contrast ratio and perfect black uniformity. It also displays a wide range of colors and makes them look vivid.
Deep and inky blacks in dark rooms.
- Displays bright and vivid colors.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6/G60SD S27DG60 has outstanding SDR picture quality, displaying deep, inky blacks in dark rooms and a wide range of colors.
Deep and inky blacks in dark rooms.
- No blooming around bright objects.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6/G60SD S27DG60 has fantastic color accuracy. Its dedicated sRGB mode has fantastic accuracy before calibration, and it's even more accurate after calibration.
- Superb accuracy before calibration.
- Excellent gray uniformity.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- Updated Mar 17, 2026: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1.2. We added a new Panel Technology box, including the Spectral Power Distribution (SPD) graph.
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Updated Jan 19, 2026:
We corrected a mistake to clarify that it only has low black levels in a dark room.
- Updated Nov 10, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1.1. We removed the Vertical Viewing Angle test.
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Updated Jun 13, 2025:
We updated the firmware to 1003.0. We retested VRR Flicker and Input Lag with it, although the update has little impact on the results.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 27-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G6/G60SD S27DG60, which is the only size available. It's one of several monitors in Samsung's lineup that features a QD-OLED panel, including models like the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80. However, that monitor is different as it has a 4k resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate. The results are only valid for this model.
| Model | Size | Resolution | Panel Type | Refresh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLED G6/G60SD S27DG60 | 27" | 1440p | QD-OLED | 360Hz |
| OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 | 32" | 4k | QD-OLED | 240Hz |
Our unit was manufactured in April 2024; you can see the label here. We originally tested it with firmware 1001.0 but retested the CAD at 60Hz with firmware 1002.2, and VRR Flicker and Input Lag with firmware 1003.0.
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The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6/G60SD S27DG60 is a fantastic monitor for PC gaming. Fast-moving objects look extremely crisp on its 360Hz display, and its very low input lag provides an extremely responsive feel. It also has a 'VRR Control' function, which almost completely eliminates VRR flicker with only a slight increase in input lag, though it adds a lot of stuttering. Additionally, its matte coating reduces glare really well, but it still has a purple tint in bright rooms that QD-OLEDs are known for. However, it has some compatibility issues with consoles, particularly the Xbox. If you plan to use your monitor for console gaming, consider another model with better console compatibility, like the Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3 or the LG 27GS95QE-B.
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The MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SD S27DG602S are competing 1440p, 360Hz QD-OLEDs. While there are some minor differences in performance, the main difference between them is their screen coatings. The MSI has a glossy coating that results in a clearer image than the matte coating of the Samsung, which in turn does a better job at reducing glare. The MSI also has some extra perks, like a USB-C port and a KVM switch, so it's the better choice for connecting different devices and computers to it.
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SD S27DG602S are both QD-OLEDs with a 1440p resolution and 360Hz refresh rate. They perform similarly, but there are a few differences. The ASUS has a few extra features, like a USB-C port and KVM switch, that make it easy to multitask, and it has better compatibility with gaming consoles, too. However, choosing one over the other may depend on which screen coating you prefer. The ASUS has a glossy coating that results in a clearer image, but stronger direct reflections, while the matte coating on the Samsung does a better job at diffusing light, but the image is hazier.
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SD S27DG602S are both 27-inch 360Hz QD-OLED gaming monitors. Both monitors are excellent, and the best one for you depends on your preferences. The Samsung is a better choice if you have a lot of ambient light, as it has a matte coating that reduces glare really well. However, the Dell is the better choice if you prefer the clarity of a glossy display or you're gaming in a dark room and won't benefit from the matte coating.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G60SD S27DG602S and the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG are both 27-inch OLED gaming monitors. If competitive gaming is important to you, then the Samsung is a better option, as it has a higher refresh rate and feels more responsive. It also has sharper text and displays a wider range of colors. However, if you're gaming in a bright room, the ASUS is a better choice, as it gets brighter, and it doesn't appear purple at all if there's a lot of ambient light shining on the screen.
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