Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
Sceptre FPN168 E275B-FPN168 27" Black 2021
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
Sceptre FPN168 E275B-FPN168 27" Black 2021
This 27-inch 1080p IPS monitor offers excellent value for gamers seeking high refresh rates (144-165Hz) on a budget, with easy setup and solid build quality. Many users praise the vibrant colors and smooth performance, though the built-in speakers are widely criticized for poor audio quality. A small number of customers received damaged units or noted minor quirks like a finicky power button.
Pros
- High refresh rate (144-165Hz)
- Vibrant colors and good image quality
- Easy setup and assembly
- Solid build with metal base
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Poor built-in speaker audio quality
- Some units arrived damaged
- Finicky power button on some units
- Deep base takes up desk space
- Lackluster rear RGB lighting
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" | Sceptre FPN168 E275B-FPN168 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 120% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-Bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10+ | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10+★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| 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 | 140W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.90 kg | 5.24 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
Sceptre FPN168 E275B-FPN168 27" Black 2021
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.