Sporting a 165Hz refresh rate, the Odyssey Ark is hardly the fastest screen out there for gaming. But even at 165Hz, you’re still getting a refresh rate that is going to be suitable for most people. Plus, you’re not really buying the Odyssey Ark for the fastest refresh rate out there. You’re buying it for the insanely big screen with its immersive curvature and ability to be swivel into a portrait view that Samsung calls ‘Cockpit Mode.’ Beyond that, the Odyssey Ark offers tons of other cool features. Like the ‘Sound Dome’ audio powered by four speakers and two woofers embedded behind the screen. There’s one speaker in each corner while the woofers are in the center. Additionally, there’s HDR10+ gaming support, and a 16:9 aspect ratio. And it’s got a 1ms response time.
Samsung’s launch of the Odyssey Ark sets a new precedent
At $3,500, you aren’t going to see these in every single home. To be sure. But that doesn’t stop the Odyssey Ark for setting some new standards and at the very least driving some innovation. The use of the Sound Dome technology alone is one of the cooler features. And if you aren’t super concerned exceptional high-tier audio, the monitor’s built-in audio will get the job done and then some. The Odyssey Ark also features what Samsung calls the Flex Move Screen. A software feature that lets the user adjust the size of the display all the way down from 55-inches to 27-inches. With other specs like 4K UHD resolution and a mini-LED panel, as well as HDMI 2.1 support, the Odyssey Ark is a beast of a gaming monitor. And because of the One Connect box that comes with it you can more easily hook up multiple devices. Like your PC and PS5/Xbox Series X. Samsung Odyssey Ark
