Philips Brilliance 499P9H 48.8" Black
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
Philips Brilliance 499P9H 48.8" Black
The Philips 49" ultrawide monitor receives mixed feedback. Many users praise the stunning screen size, resolution, and built-in hub features, finding it excellent for productivity and gaming. However, significant complaints focus on the poor KVM implementation, difficult on-screen menu system, subpar webcam and speakers, and frequent compatibility issues with MacBooks, including resolution problems and lack of macOS drivers. Customer service is also widely criticized as unresponsive.
Pros
- Stunning screen size and resolution
- Built-in USB hub and docking station
- Excellent for productivity and multitasking
- Good color reproduction and sRGB mode
- Built-in webcam and speakers
Cons
- Poor KVM switch implementation
- Difficult on-screen menu system
- Subpar webcam quality
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- MacBook compatibility issues
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 | 48.8" | 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 | 70 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 | 99.67% BT.709, 94.62% DCI-P3 | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-Bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10+ |
| HDR Support | — | 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 | 41W★ | 140W |
| Weight | — | 6.90 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Philips Brilliance 499P9H 48.8" Black
- Strong feature (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong color (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
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 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 31 specs.
