Dell E1916HV 19" vs Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27"
Dell E1916HV 19" Black 2015
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
Dell E1916HV 19" Black 2015
This 24-inch monitor is praised for its affordability, solid picture quality for everyday office tasks, and VGA connectivity, which is a must for users with older computers or KVM switches. However, the flimsy stand and lack of HDMI/DVI are noted downsides, and the VGA-only input may disappoint gamers. Setup on a Mac Mini required some adjustments but was ultimately successful.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Good picture quality for office tasks
- VGA connectivity for legacy devices
- Lightweight design
- Decent black levels for gaming
Cons
- Flimsy stand
- No HDMI or DVI ports
- VGA-only input limits modern use
- Setup on Mac requires adjustments
- Desktop icons may rearrange on wake
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
Scores
Specifications
| Dell E1916HV 19" | Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 19" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | TN | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 360 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 200 nits | 250 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 85% (CIE1976) | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 16.7 million colors | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | HDR10+ |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10+★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | — | 2★ |
| 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 | 14W★ | 140W |
| Weight | 2.99 kg★ | 6.90 kg |
Pros & Cons
Dell E1916HV 19" Black 2015
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average color (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average display (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average connectivity (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.
