HP Series 7 Pro 8K157UT#ABA 34" Black
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
HP Series 7 Pro 8K157UT#ABA 34" Black
Users are very satisfied with this HP curved monitor, praising its vibrant colors, smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and easy USB-C connectivity. The display is considered a significant upgrade over older monitors, especially for office work and video editing. One reviewer noted the need to manually update firmware through HP support. Overall, it is seen as a great value under $500 with professional-grade color accuracy.
Pros
- Vibrant colors
- Smooth 120Hz refresh rate
- Easy USB-C connectivity
- Great value under $500
- Professional color accuracy
Cons
- Manual firmware update required
- Windows does not auto-detect updates
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
| HP Series 7 Pro 8K157UT#ABA 34" | Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,900 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 360 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 98% DCI-P3 | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-Bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10+ |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10+★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 51W★ | 140W |
| Weight | 11.30 kg | 6.90 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
HP Series 7 Pro 8K157UT#ABA 34" Black
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong color (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
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
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 31 specs.