Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
ViewSonic OMNI VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27"
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
ViewSonic OMNI VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27"
The monitor offers great value for its price with features like 165Hz, 1440p, and a curved display, but several users reported issues such as ghosting, flickering, and a faulty DisplayPort cable that limits refresh rate. The stand lacks adjustability, which is a common complaint. Despite these drawbacks, many users love the monitor for casual gaming and general use, praising its build quality and color accuracy.
Pros
- Great value for price
- 165Hz refresh rate
- 1440p resolution
- Curved display
- Good build quality
Cons
- Ghosting and flickering issues
- Faulty DisplayPort cable
- Non-adjustable stand
- Limited to 120Hz with included cable
- Customer service closed
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" | ViewSonic OMNI VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 72% NTSC, 102% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-Bit★ | 6-Bit+FRC |
| HDR | HDR10+ | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10+ | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | No |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 140W★ | — |
| Weight | 6.90 kg | 3.90 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
ViewSonic OMNI VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27"
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average color (31st percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 31 specs.
