Samsung Unveils World's First 4K 360Hz QD-OLED Monitor at COMPUTEX 2026
Samsung unveils world's first self-emissive monitor to simultaneously support 4K resolution and a 360Hz refresh rate, marking a major milestone in gaming display technology. The announcement came at COMPUTEX 2026, where Samsung Display showcased a total of 16 new gaming-focused displays ranging from 8.8-inch OLED panels for handheld gaming devices all the way up to 49-inch QD-OLED monitors.
According to Samsung, the new 4K 360Hz QD-OLED panel's internal circuitry and drive system have been optimized to achieve both high resolution and an ultra-high refresh rate concurrently — something no self-emissive display has accomplished before.
Key Points
- Samsung's new 4K 360Hz QD-OLED is the world's first self-emissive monitor to support both 4K resolution and 360Hz refresh rate simultaneously.
- The new Ultra Slim OLED laptop panel is more than 20% thinner than existing laptop OLED modules, with TFT substrate and encapsulation glass thickness reduced by over 30%.
- Penta Tandem QD-OLED technology expands the OLED stack from four layers to five, improving brightness, lifespan, and energy efficiency.
- Samsung's COMPUTEX 2026 lineup spans 16 displays, from 8.8-inch handheld panels to 49-inch ultrawide QD-OLEDs.
New Gaming Display Technologies Showcased
Ultra Slim OLED Laptop Panel
Samsung introduced a new Ultra Slim OLED panel designed specifically for gaming laptops. The panel is more than 20 percent thinner than existing laptop OLED modules, achieved by reducing the thickness of the TFT substrate and encapsulation glass by over 30 percent. Samsung claims that despite the slim design, performance metrics such as black levels and response times remain unaffected. These OLED laptop panels support up to VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000 certification, delivering peak brightness of up to 1,000 nits, deep black levels, and refresh rates ranging from 165Hz to 240Hz.
Penta Tandem QD-OLED Technology
Samsung also demonstrated its new Penta Tandem QD-OLED technology at the event. Unlike previous designs, the OLED stack in this technology has been expanded from four layers to five. Samsung claims this enhancement improves the panel's brightness, lifespan, and energy efficiency, and is designed to deliver a superior visual experience during HDR content playback and gaming.
Full COMPUTEX 2026 Display Lineup
In addition to the headline 4K 360Hz panel, Samsung Display showcased several other monitors at COMPUTEX 2026:
- 27-inch 500Hz QD-OLED monitor
- 31.5-inch UHD QD-OLED
- 34-inch QHD+ QD-OLED
- 49-inch Dual QHD QD-OLED monitor
To demonstrate the capabilities of these displays, Samsung utilized games including PUBG: Battlegrounds, F1 25, DJMAX RESPECT V, and Crimson Desert.
Samsung Display notes that the high-end gaming display market is currently undergoing a rapid transition from LCD technology to OLED and QD-OLED technologies. The company states it will continue to develop new technologies for the gaming and premium display segments going forward.
For more on the latest Samsung display innovations, see our coverage of Samsung brand news and product announcements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Samsung's 4K 360Hz QD-OLED monitor unique?
It is the world's first self-emissive monitor to simultaneously support both 4K resolution and a 360Hz refresh rate. Samsung achieved this by optimizing the panel's internal circuitry and drive system to handle both high resolution and ultra-high refresh rate at the same time.
How much thinner is Samsung's new Ultra Slim OLED laptop panel compared to existing models?
Samsung's new Ultra Slim OLED laptop panel is more than 20 percent thinner than existing laptop OLED modules. This was accomplished by reducing the thickness of the TFT substrate and encapsulation glass by over 30 percent, while maintaining the same black levels and response times.
What is Penta Tandem QD-OLED technology?
Penta Tandem QD-OLED is a new Samsung display technology that expands the OLED stack from four layers to five. According to Samsung, this results in improved brightness, longer lifespan, and better energy efficiency compared to previous QD-OLED designs.
