ViewSonic VG1656N 16" Black 2024
ViewSonic
40 Overall Score
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Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 LS32BG852NNXGO 32" Black 2022
Samsung
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ViewSonic VG1656N 16" Black 2024
No customer feedback yet
Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 LS32BG852NNXGO 32" Black 2022
82 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 is a high-end 32-inch 4K 240Hz curved gaming monitor that delivers stunning visuals and smooth performance for demanding gamers. Most users praise its deep color palette, adjustable settings, and sleek design, though a few note issues like cloudiness on part of the screen and poor customer service. The Q&A confirms strong specs including HDR10+, VESA mount compatibility, and a 1000R curve, but also warns about the monitor's heavy weight and front-heavy balance.
Pros
- Deep and rich color palette
- High 240Hz refresh rate
- 4K UHD resolution
- Adjustable settings
- Sleek and cool aesthetics
Cons
- Cloudy patch on screen
- Poor customer service
- Heavy and front-heavy design
- Tilt screws need retightening
Color quality 2
Refresh rate 3
Resolution 3
Build quality 2
Customer service 1
Screen defects 1
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Specifications
| ViewSonic VG1656N 16" | Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 LS32BG852NNXGO 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 32" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,000 |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 9.5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 350 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors (6-Bit+FRC) | DCI-P3 95% |
| Color Depth | 6-Bit+FRC | 12-bit |
| HDR | — | Quantum HDR 2000 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 1★ |
| USB-C | 2★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | No | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | 9W★ | — |
| Weight | 1.41 kg★ | 8.89 kg |
Pros & Cons
ViewSonic VG1656N 16" Black 2024
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (70th percentile)
- Below average color (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average performance (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 LS32BG852NNXGO 32" Black 2022
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong display (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Pricing
ViewSonic VG1656N 16" Black 2024
Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 LS32BG852NNXGO 32" Black 2022
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 LS32BG852NNXGO 32"
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 31 specs.
