Samsung Nears Completion on Its 500Hz QHD QD-OLED Panel Development

With its cutting-edge QHD 500Hz QD-OLED panel, Samsung is poised to outpace the competition, effectively taking the lead over LG’s 480Hz QHD OLED display.

In the realm of high-performance gaming monitors, Samsung is once again pushing the boundaries by creating a monumental 500Hz panel designed for passionate gamers. While high refresh rate panels are not entirely new to the market, the combination of a QHD resolution with a Quantum Dot OLED panel places Samsung’s offering in a league of its own.

As per reports from ITHome, this panel is nearly ready for prime time, with plans to begin full-scale production shortly. Previously, panels boasting a 500Hz refresh rate were confined to 1080p resolutions. This development marks the first time we’ll see such a staggering refresh rate on a 2560x1440p screen, complete with a Quantum Dot OLED structure for exceptionally vibrant visuals.

Samsung is gearing up to launch mass production of its QHD QD-OLED 500Hz panel in the first quarter of 2025. As the panels roll off the production line, they will be distributed to monitor manufacturers. Currently, Samsung is negotiating with buyers eager to replace LG’s recently launched 480Hz panels, which began production last August. LG’s OLED display, until now, held the title as the top QHD 27-inch 480Hz offer, but Samsung is ready to challenge for the throne soon.

The upcoming screen will maintain a 27-inch size but will offer advanced display quality thanks to its Quantum Dot layer, enhancing contrast and HDR performance. Pricing and availability details of these gaming monitors remain under wraps, yet it’s clear that convincing gamers to adopt such a high refresh rate at QHD might be a challenging task. Achieving 500 FPS on this panel is beyond the capabilities of even today’s top-tier gaming hardware.

For gamers running 1080p, hitting these frame rates is possible in certain eSports games like CS and Valorant, but it requires a powerhouse setup, such as a Ryzen 9800X3D paired with an RTX 4090. Although we have a detailed guide on building the ultimate gaming PC with X3D processors, even such configurations struggle to maintain 500 FPS at QHD, particularly with high-ultra settings activated.

If this technological development intrigues you, keep an ear to the ground for updates.

News Source: ITHome

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