Samsung Essential Monitor G31H 27"
Samsung
51 Overall Score
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HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Negro 2025
HP
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Essential Monitor G31H 27"
No customer feedback yet
HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Negro 2025
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
Users love the HP Omen monitor for its excellent performance, sharp QHD display, and smooth high refresh rate, making it ideal for gaming and productivity. Built-in speakers, adjustable stand, and sleek design are praised, though reviewers recommend getting a protection plan for potential burn-in. Overall, it's a versatile, quality monitor that frequently goes on sale.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Sharp QHD resolution
- High refresh rate smoothness
- Built-in speakers
- Adjustable stand
Cons
- Potential burn-in risk
- Slightly higher price tag
- Built-in speakers not high-end
Performance 5
Display quality 4
Refresh rate 3
Built in speakers 2
Build quality 2
Value for money 3
Scores
Office
Gaming
Professional
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| Samsung Essential Monitor G31H 27" | HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 280 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | G-Sync Compatible★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 95% sRGB | 95 percent |
| HDR | No | VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | 106W |
| Weight | 3.50 kg★ | 8.35 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Essential Monitor G31H 27"
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
- Below average color (33rd percentile)
HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Negro 2025
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Samsung Essential Monitor G31H 27"0.567score per dollar
vs
HP OMEN 27qs G2 27" Negro 20250.343score per dollar
Samsung Essential Monitor G31H 27" offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: HP OMEN 27qs G2 27"
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.
