Samsung’s distinctive Odyssey Ark gaming monitor would possibly lastly go on sale within the coming weeks. A report from the Korean publication ETNews (through SamMobile) means that the 55-inch curved monitor is ready to turn into out there someday in August.
After having been introduced and showcased at CES in January, the discharge of the Odyssey Ark has been extremely anticipated. Nonetheless, a number of specs, together with HDR assist, brightness, and port configurations, stay unknown presently.
Thus far, we all know for certain that the monitor encompasses a 16:9 4K OLED show, which was showcased in a vertical stance but additionally helps pivot, tilt, and rotation modes. The facet ratio may also be set to ultrawide 21:9 or ultrawide 49:9, relying on person choice.
SamMobile claims to have realized from Samsung at CES that the monitor could have a 1000R curve radius, a UHD decision, an lively refresh charge of 165Hz, a 1 millisecond response time, six encompass sound audio system with Dolby Atmos assist, and assist for FreeSync and G-Sync applied sciences. The publication added that the specs are topic to vary up till the Odyssey Ark is launched.
The huge monitor can be utilizing a QD-OLED panel as a substitute of a conventional OLED panel, which has been a pattern on gaming screens experimenting with OLED all year long. We’ve seen different screens, such because the Alienware 34, use Samsung’s QD-OLED panels, which helps preserve the value of the peripheral decrease. Nonetheless, as a result of sheer measurement of the Odyssey Ark, it’s attainable the monitor might have a steep worth.
The value of the Odyssey Ark has not but been revealed. Nonetheless, some bloggers speculate that the monitor might promote for upwards of $2,500, utilizing the 49-inch Odyssey Neo G9 for instance. The Odyssey Neo G9 can be a curved monitor, which sells for $1,800. The smaller nonetheless, 32-inch Odyssey Neo G8, was additionally showcased at CES and sells for $1,500.
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