ViewSonic OMNI VX2728J 27" Black 2023
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
ViewSonic OMNI VX2728J 27" Black 2023
The ViewSonic Omni monitor is praised for its excellent value, sharp image, and solid build quality. Users appreciate the ergonomic adjustability and high refresh rate, making it a great budget-friendly option for gaming and home office use. However, one reviewer reported a manufacturing defect with lines appearing after two weeks, which lowers the overall score.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp and bright image
- Solid build quality
- Ergonomic adjustability
- High refresh rate
Cons
- Potential manufacturing defect (lines after 2 weeks)
- Only ok color accuracy
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
This Samsung QD-OLED monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning colors, deep blacks, and exceptional responsiveness. Users highlight the 360Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time as game-changers for competitive gaming, with many noting a noticeable improvement in gameplay. A few minor concerns include color fringing on text (typical for QD-OLED at 1440p) and occasional random flicker, but these are generally considered negligible. The build quality is praised as premium and sturdy, and the anti-glare coating is effective in most lighting conditions.
Pros
- Stunning vibrant colors
- Deep inky blacks
- 360Hz refresh rate
- 0.03ms response time
- Premium metal build quality
Cons
- Color fringing on text
- Occasional random flicker
- Limited menu customization
- Power cord is US plug (not EU)
- No mounting screws included
Scores
Specifications
| ViewSonic OMNI VX2728J 27" | Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 360 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3: 90% coverage (Typ)NTSC: 94% size (Typ)sRGB: 132% size (Typ) | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit (6-bit + FRC) | 10-Bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10+ |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 29W★ | 140W |
| Weight | 4.70 kg★ | 6.90 kg |
Pros & Cons
ViewSonic OMNI VX2728J 27" Black 2023
- Strong performance (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong color (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
ViewSonic OMNI VX2728J 27" Black 2023 offers 3.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.
