In 2025, OLED panels are finally expanding beyond gaming to power more general-purpose monitors. Samsung's first such model is available now as the M9, or M90SF.
FlatpanelsHD reported earlier this year that both QD-OLED and WOLED panels are moving beyond gaming monitors, with at least six new monitors confirmed from Acer, Dell, LG and Samsung.
While high-end OLED graphics monitors from brands like Asus already exist, the big news here is the arrival of QD-OLED and WOLED monitors that are actually within reach for mainstream consumers.
Samsung launches the M9
Samsung's first non-gaming QD-OLED monitor is M9 (M90SF), expanding the company's Smart Monitor line-up with Tizen OS and built-in streaming apps. The M8 and M7 monitors will continue to use LCD panels.
- "The Smart Monitor series continues to evolve based on how people work, watch and play," said Hoon Chung, EVP of Visual Display at Samsung. "With the introduction of QD-OLED and AI-powered enhancements, the M9 delivers a more responsive and refined screen experience – all within a single, versatile display."
The M9 features a 32-inch QD-OLED panel with 4K resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, an OLED Safeguard+ system to mitigate burn-in risk, and a glare-free screen coating.
Samsung's M9 is now available in the US and Europe.
Samsung is launching 2025 Smart Monitors, but only M9 features QD-OLED – now the company's flagship display technology. Photo: Samsung
The non-gaming OLED monitors
The launch follows Samsung Display's announcement that it will boost QD-OLED panel output for monitors by 50% and introduce lower-cost panels. The 165Hz refresh rate hints that M9 may be using one of these panels.
These new OLED smart monitors are intended for general media consumption, casual gaming, and light desktop work. They are not yet positioned as productivity or office monitors because the current subpixel structures of QD-OLED and WOLED still result in poor text clarity.
