Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE 17.3" Black 2020
What Buyers Say
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
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE 17.3" Black 2020
The product has received mixed feedback, with one user praising it as a great third monitor for streaming in small spaces. However, two verified buyers reported that the monitor stopped working after a short period, one after 30 days and another after just 3 days. The Q&A clarifies that the tripod is not included with this SKU and that it supports FreeSync but G-Sync compatibility is uncertain.
Pros
- Great for streaming in small spaces
- Works as intended initially
Cons
- Stops working after short period
- Tripod not included with this SKU
- Uncertain G-Sync compatibility
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE 17.3" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz★ | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 3 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-Bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10+ | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10+★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 140W | 10W★ |
| Weight | 6.90 kg | 1.06 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE 17.3" Black 2020
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong performance (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE 17.3" Black 2020
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
