Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
ZZA Z245A 24.5"
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
ZZA Z245A 24.5"
The ZZA monitor generally receives positive feedback for its sharp display, high refresh rate up to 300Hz, and good value for the price. However, there are notable issues: one unit failed after a few months, the stand is reported as faulty by some users, and it lacks built-in speakers and RGB lighting. Overall, it is a solid budget gaming monitor with some quality control concerns.
Pros
- Sharp and clear display
- High refresh rate up to 300Hz
- Good value for the price
- Easy setup
- Large screen size
Cons
- Stand may be faulty
- No built-in speakers
- No RGB lighting as pictured
- Unit failed after a few months
- No 120Hz in settings by default
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" | ZZA Z245A 24.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 24.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 3,000 |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | — |
| Color Depth | 10-Bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10+ | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10+★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | — |
| DisplayPort | 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 | 140W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.90 kg | 3.45 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
ZZA Z245A 24.5"
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong performance (70th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 31 specs.