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AOC 27G4X vs Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD: Comparison
What is the difference between AOC 27G4X and Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD?
They are built to different briefs, and resolution shows it, AOC 27G4X 1920 x 1080 against Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD 2560 x 1440. They differ on panel type too, IPS on the AOC 27G4X versus VA on the Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD. Response time is not the same on both, 1 ms on the AOC 27G4X versus 1ms on the Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD. There is a split on adaptive sync as well, Adaptive-Sync, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible on the AOC 27G4X versus AMD FreeSync Premium on the Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD. Dci-p3 coverage is not the same on both, 95.5 % on the AOC 27G4X versus 93 % on the Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD. There is a split on color gamut as well, 128.3% sRGB, 95.5% DCI-P3 on the AOC 27G4X versus ~93% DCI-P3 on the Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD.
AOC 27G4X vs Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD: which one fits your build
The AOC 27G4X is the one to take for extreme budget-conscious gamers and first-time QHD high-refresh upgraders, though it is not the pick for buyers wanting real HDR contrast and anyone wanting a fully adjustable stand. Buy the Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD for budget-conscious gamers wanting deep contrast for dark titles and RGB setup enthusiasts wanting ambient lighting sync, though it is not built for viewing-angle-sensitive multi-person setups and color-critical creative work. Our rating of the AOC 27G4X (7.6/10): an aggressively priced high-refresh QHD monitor that delivers solid core gaming performance without extra frills. Our rating of the Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD (7.6/10): A solid mainstream 1440p gaming monitor whose VA contrast and RGB flourishes justify its accessible price.
What AOC 27G4X and Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD have in common
Everything else lines up. Refresh rate, screen size, hdr formats and aspect ratio read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- AOC 27G4X
- IPS
- Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD
- VA
Brand
- AOC 27G4X
- AOC
- Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD
- Samsung
Model Number
- AOC 27G4X
- 27G4X
- Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD
- G60SD
Screen Size
- AOC 27G4X
- 27 in
- Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD
- 27 in
Resolution
- AOC 27G4X
- 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
- Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Aspect Ratio
- AOC 27G4X
- 16:9
- Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- AOC 27G4X
- 180 Hz
- Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD
- 180 Hz
Response Time
- AOC 27G4X
- 1 ms
- Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD
- 1ms (MPRT)
Adaptive Sync
- AOC 27G4X
- Adaptive-Sync, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
- Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD
- AMD FreeSync Premium
DCI-P3 Coverage
- AOC 27G4X
- 95.5 %
- Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD
- 93 %
Series
- AOC 27G4X
- AOC Gaming 27G4X
- Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD
- Odyssey G6
Color Gamut
- AOC 27G4X
- 128.3% sRGB, 95.5% DCI-P3
- Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD
- ~93% DCI-P3
HDR Formats
- AOC 27G4X
- HDR10
- Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD
- HDR10
Which one should you pick?
Choose AOC 27G4X if you want the higher screen size (27 in vs 27 in) and the higher refresh rate (180 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Choose Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
AOC 27G4X
7.6 / 10 Expert Rating
An aggressively priced high-refresh QHD monitor that delivers solid core gaming performance without extra frills.
Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD
7.6 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid mainstream 1440p gaming monitor whose VA contrast and RGB flourishes justify its accessible price.