Lenovo ThinkVision E27q-20 27" Raven Black 2021
Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Lenovo ThinkVision E27q-20 27" Raven Black 2021
Users are generally very satisfied with this Lenovo ThinkVision 27-inch monitor, praising its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and seamless compatibility with laptops. It is particularly appreciated by photographers for photo editing due to its size and crisp display. However, a few users noted that the screen can be reflective in bright workspaces, which is a minor drawback. Overall, it is considered a great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Seamless laptop compatibility
- Great for photo editing
- Easy setup
Cons
- Reflective screen in bright workspaces
Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
The Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" widescreen curved monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its immersive gaming experience, vibrant QD-OLED picture quality, and productivity benefits over dual-monitor setups. Users praise the easy installation, high refresh rate, and VRR support, though one reviewer reports a failure within 7 months. The Picture-by-Picture feature is confirmed for dual-computer use, and it is recommended for video editing on a Mac Studio.
Pros
- Immersive gaming experience
- Vibrant QD-OLED picture quality
- Easy installation
- High refresh rate and VRR support
- Productivity boost over dual monitors
Cons
- Reported failure within 7 months
- Requires strong GPU for high settings
Scores
Specifications
| Lenovo ThinkVision E27q-20 27" | Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 49" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 32:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,000 |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 75 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits | 450 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 92% CIE1976 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | No | HDR10+ |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10+★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 30W★ | 180W |
| Weight | 4.49 kg★ | 15.60 kg |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkVision E27q-20 27" Raven Black 2021
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Strong display (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)16th %ile
Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong performance (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Pricing
Lenovo ThinkVision E27q-20 27" Raven Black 2021
Samsung Odyssey G95C 49" Black 2024
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 31 specs.
