LG 32BN50U-B 31.5" black 2021
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
LG 32BN50U-B 31.5" black 2021
The LG 32BN50U-B 4K monitor receives mixed feedback. While many users praise its sharp 4K resolution, brightness, and value for the price, a significant number of verified buyers report serious issues with poor contrast, gray blacks, and color accuracy, making it unsuitable for photo or video editing. Several reviews also mention flickering, glitching on startup, and a stand that lacks height adjustment and can arrive crooked. Overall, it is a decent general-use monitor with notable drawbacks for color-critical work.
Pros
- Sharp 4K resolution
- Great brightness
- Good value for the price
- Clear and crisp text
- Easy-to-use joystick controls
Cons
- Poor contrast and gray blacks
- Inaccurate colors for media creation
- Flickering issues
- Glitching on startup
- No height adjustment on stand
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
| LG 32BN50U-B 31.5" | Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 31.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | QD-OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 360 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 90% DCI-P3, 90% CIE1976 | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit+FRC | 10-Bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10+ |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 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 | 7.80 kg | 6.90 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
LG 32BN50U-B 31.5" black 2021
- Strong color (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average portability (21st percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (32nd 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
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
