Samsung begins preparations to release their next-gen Odyssey Ark gaming display in September
The new Samsung Odyssey Ark offers a 55-inch display with 4K screen resolution and 165 Hz refresh rates (an industry first). However, it does not stop there, as the new Odyssey Ark has several features that may entice several users. Outside of gaming on the Samsung Odyssey Ark, the monitor is capable of picture-in-picture modes, or PIP, which has become an industry standard with televisions and several PC monitors. In portrait mode, what the company is calling “cockpit” mode, the screen auto-corrects the picture so that the user does not have to make adjustments on their own. Additionally, the screen is angled towards the user in cockpit mode to assist in better ergonomics. The monitor is also wall-mountable with the included VESA mount.
Samsung includes two different remotes with their newest Odyssey Ark display. One is similar to a remote you would see on the television, while the second is dramatically different from what the company calls the Ark dial. The Ark dial places main functions, such as power, volume, input selection, and game bar, but puts them on larger buttons on the controller. The dial can rotate to adjust settings on the fly, adding a directional pad. Lastly, a small solar panel will allow for recharging capability. Regarding panel technology, the Samsung Odyssey Ark offers HDR, VRR, and four HDMI 2.1 ports but lacks any DisplayPort connectivity. Like the recently reviewed Alienware 34-inch QD-OLED ultrawide display, Samsung’s offering changes slightly by adding Mini LED backlighting with 1,500 nits of brightness. News Sources: The Verge, Samsung Official Store
