Samsung Is Almost Done With The Development Of Its QHD QD-OLED Panel Rated At 500Hz

Samsung is on the verge of revolutionizing the gaming monitor market with its upcoming QHD QD-OLED panel boasting an impressive 500Hz refresh rate. This new panel is set to surpass LG's current flagship QHD OLED panel, which is rated at 480Hz.

Launch Timeline: The 500Hz QD-OLED panel is expected to enter mass production in Q1 2025.

Market Position: Samsung aims to take the lead in the enthusiast-grade gaming monitor segment, outpacing LG's recently launched 27-inch 480Hz OLED display.

Enhanced Display Quality: The 27-inch panel will feature a Quantum Dot layer, enhancing display quality with improved contrast and HDR support.

Performance Considerations: While the panel can theoretically support 500 FPS, achieving this at QHD resolution will be challenging with current high-end gaming hardware. For instance, even top-tier setups like the Ryzen 9800X3D paired with an RTX 4090 may struggle to deliver such performance on high-ultra settings.

Gaming Feasibility: At 1080p, reaching 500 FPS is more feasible, particularly in competitive eSports titles like Counter-Strike and Valorant.

Samsung is currently in discussions with monitor manufacturers to distribute this cutting-edge technology, but specific pricing and availability details remain under wraps.

Now the big questions is can your setup handle it?