Philips Brilliance 499P9H 48.8" Black 2019
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
Philips Brilliance 499P9H 48.8" Black 2019
The Philips Brilliance 49" monitor receives mixed feedback. Users praise its massive screen real estate and ease of connectivity, which significantly boosts productivity for multitasking. However, some report issues with the display blacking out when adjusting the arm, a mediocre KVM function, and a low-resolution webcam compared to other models. The ultra-wide size can also be problematic for screen sharing in work meetings.
Pros
- Massive screen real estate
- Easy connectivity
- Boosts multitasking productivity
- Thoughtful design details
- Neat pop-up camera placement
Cons
- Display blacks out when adjusting arm
- Mediocre KVM function
- Low-resolution 2MP webcam
- Ultra-wide size problematic for screen sharing
- Hidden plugs tricky to access
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
Scores
Specifications
| Philips Brilliance 499P9H 48.8" | Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 49" | 27" |
| Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 32:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 360 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 450 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 91% Adobe RGB, 103% NTSC, 121% sRGB | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | 10-Bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10+ |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR10+★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 45W★ | 140W |
| Weight | 15.24 kg | 6.90 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Philips Brilliance 499P9H 48.8" Black 2019
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong color (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
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
Pricing
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 31 specs.
