Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP 17.3" Black / Silver 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
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP 17.3" Black / Silver 2021
The ASUS 17.3" portable monitor receives mixed feedback. While many users praise its build quality, sharp image, and portability, several verified buyers report significant issues with renewed units, including missing components like the smart case and charger, screen distortion, and even dead-on-arrival units. The value proposition is debated, with some finding the renewed discount worthwhile and others warning to buy new instead.
Pros
- Build quality
- Sharp image
- Portability
- Good refresh rate
- Compact design
Cons
- Missing components in renewed units
- Screen distortion on one side
- Dead on arrival risk
- No DisplayPort
- No G-Sync without DP
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP 17.3" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 17.3" |
| 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★ | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 3 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-Bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10+ | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10+★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 140W | 10W★ |
| Weight | 6.90 kg | 1.06 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
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP 17.3" Black / Silver 2021
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (78th percentile)
- Strong performance (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.