Pixio WAVE PX27UWAVE 27" White 2024
Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 LS32BG852NNXGO 32" Black 2022
What Buyers Say
Pixio WAVE PX27UWAVE 27" White 2024
This Pixio monitor delivers impressive OLED image quality with vibrant colors, deep blacks, and high refresh rates that gamers and productivity users love. Many users praise the built-in USB hub, sturdy build, and value for money, though some report annoying screen care prompts, calibration needs out of the box, and a few quality control issues like graininess or red streaks. Overall, it's a strong performer for the price, but not without minor frustrations.
Pros
- Excellent OLED image quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- High refresh rate and low latency
- Built-in USB hub with Ethernet
- Sturdy build quality
Cons
- Annoying screen care prompts
- Requires out-of-box calibration
- No power button
- Large stand footprint
- Some quality control issues
Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 LS32BG852NNXGO 32" Black 2022
The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 is a high-end 32-inch 4K 240Hz curved gaming monitor that delivers stunning visuals and smooth performance for demanding gamers. Most users praise its deep color palette, adjustable settings, and sleek design, though a few note issues like cloudiness on part of the screen and poor customer service. The Q&A confirms strong specs including HDR10+, VESA mount compatibility, and a 1000R curve, but also warns about the monitor's heavy weight and front-heavy balance.
Pros
- Deep and rich color palette
- High 240Hz refresh rate
- 4K UHD resolution
- Adjustable settings
- Sleek and cool aesthetics
Cons
- Cloudy patch on screen
- Poor customer service
- Heavy and front-heavy design
- Tilt screws need retightening
Scores
Specifications
| Pixio WAVE PX27UWAVE 27" | Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 LS32BG852NNXGO 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 32" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,000 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 121.76% sRGB / 99.5% DCI-P3 / 96.95% NTSC | DCI-P3 95% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 12-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | Quantum HDR 2000 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | 60W★ | — |
| Weight | 4.49 kg★ | 8.89 kg |
Pros & Cons
Pixio WAVE PX27UWAVE 27" White 2024
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 LS32BG852NNXGO 32" Black 2022
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong display (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Pricing
Pixio WAVE PX27UWAVE 27" White 2024 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.
