Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
Acer KB272 Hbi 27" Black 2023
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
Acer KB272 Hbi 27" Black 2023
This Acer monitor is widely praised for its excellent value, sharp picture, and smooth 100-120 Hz refresh rate, making it a great choice for both productivity and casual gaming. Users highlight the vibrant colors and thin bezels, though some note the lack of speakers, limited connectivity (only HDMI and VGA), and basic stand adjustments. Overall, it delivers impressive performance for its price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp and clear picture
- Smooth 100-120 Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant colors and good contrast
- Thin bezels for multi-monitor setups
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- Limited connectivity (HDMI and VGA only)
- Basic stand with tilt only
- No DisplayPort
- No audio pass-through
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" | Acer KB272 Hbi 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 16.7 Million Colors |
| Color Depth | 10-Bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10+ | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10+★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 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★ | — |
| Weight | 6.90 kg | 5.38 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
Acer KB272 Hbi 27" Black 2023
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Strong performance (68th percentile)
- Strong ergonomic (67th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Acer KB272 Hbi 27" Black 2023 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
