Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
Gigabyte G-Series G27Q20 27" Black
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
Gigabyte G-Series G27Q20 27" Black
The GIGABYTE G27Q20 monitor receives mostly positive feedback for its sharp 2K resolution, vibrant colors, and excellent value for money. Users praise the ergonomic stand and smooth 200Hz refresh rate, though one unit arrived dead on arrival and another had a minor screen scratch. Overall, it's seen as a great budget-friendly option for both work and gaming.
Pros
- Sharp 2K resolution
- Vibrant colors
- Excellent value for money
- Ergonomic stand
- Smooth 200Hz refresh rate
Cons
- Dead on arrival unit
- Minor screen scratch
- Off-brand quality concerns
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" | Gigabyte G-Series G27Q20 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz★ | 210 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 0.5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 350 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 94% DCI-P3 / 123% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-Bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10+ | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10+ | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 140W | 21W★ |
| Weight | 6.90 kg | 5.66 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
Gigabyte G-Series G27Q20 27" Black
- Strong performance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong color (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong display (72nd percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Pricing
Gigabyte G-Series G27Q20 27" Black offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.
