Leading global technology and gaming hardware brands unveiled their latest product lineups, next-generation displays, ultra-fast storage solutions, and gaming peripherals at Gamescom 2026 at the Koelnmesse in Cologne.

Below is a combined overview of the announcements made by Samsung Electronics, Lexar, XERON (via CyberMedia), and Epomaker.

1. Samsung Electronics

Samsung delivered two press announcements featuring cutting-edge gaming displays and high-speed portable storage.

A. Next-Gen 2027 Odyssey Gaming Monitors

• Odyssey OLED G9 (G95SJ): World’s first 49-inch Dual QHD (5120x1440) gaming monitor featuring a 360 Hz refresh rate (up to 720 Hz in Dual HD mode) and 5th-gen QD-OLED panel with Penta Tandem™ technology.
  
• Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SJ): A 32-inch 4K UHD QD-OLED display supporting Triple Mode (4K @ 360 Hz, QHD @ 520 Hz, and FHD @ 680 Hz), Glare Free technology, and VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 600.
  
• Odyssey OLED G7 (G75SJ): World’s first 42-inch 16:9 curved (1000R) OLED gaming monitor, providing a 165 Hz refresh rate and cinematic view for open-world games.
  
• Odyssey G6 (G60H): A 27-inch Fast IPS monitor delivering up to 1,100 Hz in HD and 600 Hz in QHD.
  
• Partnerships & Features: Expanded HDR10+ GAMING support in collaboration with Activision Blizzard (including Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 4) and expanded Odyssey 3D gaming support for titles like Cyberpunk 2077.
  

B. Portable USB4 SSD Series (P9 and P7)

• Samsung P9: Flagship USB4 portable SSD delivering speeds up to 4,000 MB/s read and 3,800 MB/s write. Features the world’s first 8TB USB4 capacity in a portable drive, capable of direct 12K RAW video recording.
  
• Samsung P7: Everyday USB4 portable drive built for multi-device compatibility (PCs, consoles, smartphones) with 2-meter drop and shock durability.
  
• Pricing & Availability: Available globally starting September 2026 in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB capacities (P9 MSRP ranging $339.99–$2,699.99; P7 MSRP ranging $289.99–$2,289.99).
  

2. Lexar

Lexar showcased high-speed storage and memory tailored for next-gen PCs, creative workflows, and handheld consoles at Hall 10.1, Booth B-071.

• Internal PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 SSDs:
  
  • Professional NM1090 PRO: PCIe 5.0 SSD reaching up to 14,400 MB/s read and 13,400 MB/s write speeds with DRAM and SLC dynamic caching.
    
  • NM990: PCIe 5.0 SSD delivering read/write speeds up to 14,000 MB/s / 11,000 MB/s.
    
  • PLAY X NVMe SSD: Offered in M.2 2230 and 2280 form factors with speeds up to 7,400 MB/s read.
    
• DDR5 Memory: Unveiled ARES RGB 2nd Gen DDR5 (up to 8,000 MT/s) and THOR RGB 2nd Gen DDR5 (up to 7,600 MT/s), supporting Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO.
  
• Nintendo Switch 2 Ready: Highlighted the PLAY PRO microSDXC Express Card utilizing PCIe/NVMe protocols to achieve up to 900 MB/s read / 600 MB/s write speeds and capacities up to 1TB.
  
• Portable Storage: Showcased the SL500 Portable SSD (2,000 MB/s read, up to 4TB).
  

3. XERON (via CyberMedia)

PC hardware brand XERON introduced its latest thermal management solution aimed at high-performance desktop platforms.

• NEX L360 ARGB AIO Liquid CPU Cooler: Rated for up to 300W TDP, featuring a 20mm-thick 360mm radiator core, a 3-phase/6-slot pump (800–2500 RPM, ≤30 dB noise), and low-evaporation tubing.
  
• Design & Lighting: Includes a fully illuminated ARGB pump head and three 120mm connected-blade silent fans (800–2400 RPM, 75.39 CFM, daisy-chained wiring).
  
• Compatibility: Pre-installed and quick-mount brackets supporting Intel LGA1851/1700 and AMD AM5/AM4, with an included AM5 offset bracket for optimal CPU contact.
  
• Pricing: Available in Black ($74.99) and White ($79.99).
  

4. Epomaker

Marking its Gamescom debut in Hall 10.1, Booth A-023, Epomaker highlighted community-driven mechanical keyboards, new sensor technologies, and peripheral expansions.

• TMR Sensor Keyboards: Launched the HE75 V2 TMR and HE65 V2 TMR, incorporating Tunnel Magnetoresistance technology for ultra-sensitive magnetic resistance detection while supporting both magnetic and mechanical switches.
  
• Expanded HE & TH Lineups: Featured Hall Effect models (HE108, HE80, G84 HE, HE68 LITE, HE30) with custom actuation via Epomaker Hub, alongside German-layout mechanical keyboards (TH108 PRO, TH10, TH87).
  
• Community & Collaborative Keycaps: Displayed the Fallen Series (Human Fall Flat 10th-anniversary collaboration), community contest-winning Retromania Keycaps, and the creator Azure Dragon SZN Keycap Set.
  
• Audio & Mice Expansion: Showcased the brand's first gaming headset, the GX1, alongside ergonomic gaming mice (Nex Lite and Carbonis).