Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
ViewSonic VP1656 16" Black 2024
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 VP1656 16" Black 2024
The ViewSonic VP16-OLED is a highly praised portable monitor with stunning color accuracy and brightness, ideal for creative professionals and gamers. Users love the solid stand, single-cable power, and lightweight design, but note minor issues like glossy reflections, limited tilt, and a finicky cover. Some report quality control problems and washed-out colors compared to other OLEDs, but overall it delivers excellent image quality for its size.
Pros
- Stunning color accuracy and brightness
- Solid and versatile stand
- Single-cable power and video
- Lightweight and portable design
- Great for gaming and creative work
Cons
- Glossy screen with reflections
- Limited tilt adjustment
- Finicky magnetic cover
- Weak built-in speakers
- No VESA mount support
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" | ViewSonic VP1656 16" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz★ | 75 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 6.5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-Bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10+ | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10+★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | tripod mount |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 140W | 8W★ |
| Weight | 6.90 kg | 1.54 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 VP1656 16" Black 2024
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong ergonomic (67th percentile)
- Below average performance (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
ViewSonic VP1656 16" Black 2024 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
