Prime Day just made me love my favorite 1440p OLED monitor even more
Oct. 8, 2024The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 just hit a new record low.
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It feels like only yesterday that theSamsungOdyssey OLED G6 was an $800 gaming monitor. Wait, what’s that? It actuallywas$150 more before Prime Day kicked off? Well, at least I’m not losing track of time. Sometimes I feel slightly underwhelmed by Big Deal Days offers, but this 1440p 360Hz discount has absolutely perked me up early into the event.
Right now, you can grab the Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 forjust $649.99, with aPrime Day monitor dealknocking it further from $899.99. I’ve been watching this panel for a few months for dramatic price drops, and while it managed to ditch its $900 MSRP fairly quickly, it has been yo-yoing back and forth between $700 and $800 throughout the summer. It rode into October with the latter tag, which is why I’m delighted to see it break into a new record low.
Buy it if:
✅ You want a great anti-glare screen✅ You play games at 1440p✅ You’d like an OLED panel
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You prefer 4K gameplay❌ You don’t need 360Hz
Price check:Best Buy $649.99|Walmart $649.99
Should you buy the Samsung Odyssey OLED G6?
I make it pretty clear in mySamsung Odyssey OLED G6 reviewthat this 27-incher is the 1440p monitor to beat this year. Not only does it set the QHD refresh rate bar higher with 360Hz capabilities, but it balances commendable brightness with exceptional contrast and colors. Throw a fantastic anti-glare coating into the mix, and you’re looking at a screen that’ll elevate your console or PC setup with distraction free vibrancy.
That said, $650 is still a lot to pay for a relatively small gaming monitor, and while its size helps its 1440p resolution avoid softness, it’s hard to not eye up cheaper alternatives. The specific model I think poses a threat to most branded options is theKTC G27P6, as it’s armed with the sameLGpanel as theCorsair Xeneon 27QHD240. The fact it’s also downto $549.99from $699.99 means it’s also one of the most affordable OLED screens this Prime Day, but you’re of course trading away excellent aesthetics and better HDR.
What I will say is that if I was specifically choosing a 27-inch monitor right now, I’d probably end up buying the Samsung Odyssey OLED G6. I would take time to think about your future gaming plans before diving in, but the big red “limited time deal” badge on Amazon’s listing tells me you should act with haste.
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