HP EliteDisplay E223 21.5" vs Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27"
HP EliteDisplay E223 21.5" Silver 2021
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
HP EliteDisplay E223 21.5" Silver 2021
Most users are thrilled with this monitor, praising its sharp display, color accuracy, and height-adjustable stand that fits tight desk setups. A few verified buyers report cosmetic flaws or a flickering screen that appeared after a week, and one noted the screen size is smaller than advertised. Overall, the majority find it an incredible deal for the price, especially as a secondary or portrait-oriented monitor.
Pros
- Sharp and clear display
- Great color accuracy
- Height-adjustable stand
- Rotation feature for portrait mode
- Incredible value for the price
Cons
- Screen flickering after a week
- Screen size smaller than advertised
- Cosmetic blemishes on stand and screen
- Not suitable for daily high-volume use
- Risk of damage during shipping
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
| HP EliteDisplay E223 21.5" | Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 21.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 360 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC, 94% sRGB | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 16.7 million colors | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | HDR10+ |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10+★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 36W★ | 140W |
| Weight | 5.25 kg★ | 6.90 kg |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteDisplay E223 21.5" Silver 2021
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (74th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (71st percentile)
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average display (21st percentile)
- Below average performance (22nd percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.