HP - Z27k G3 4K USB-C vs Samsung - Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD)
Between the Z27k G3 4K USB-C and Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD), the Z27k G3 4K USB-C comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery, while the Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) wins on refresh rate / peak brightness. Overall, the Z27k G3 4K USB-C scores 59 and the Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) scores 70.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Z27k G3 4K USB-C if you care most about usb-c power delivery. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery.
Pick the Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are refresh rate, peak brightness, response time (gtg), among others.
Both ship with comparable screen size, g-sync, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why HP - Z27k G3 4K USB-C wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery: 100 W vs 0 W.
Why Samsung - Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 500.00% more. 360 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Peak brightness — 150.00% more. 1000 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 99.40% less. 0.03 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | HP - Z27k G3 4K USB-C | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | QD-OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4Klead | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | HP - Z27k G3 4K USB-C | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 360 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 0.03 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 1000 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | HP - Z27k G3 4K USB-C | Samsung - Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | truelead | false |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 100 Wlead | 0 W |
| KVM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, Z27k G3 4K USB-C or Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD)?+
Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) refreshes at 360Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, Z27k G3 4K USB-C or Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD)?+
Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.
Does Z27k G3 4K USB-C or Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) have USB-C with power delivery?+
Z27k G3 4K USB-C offers USB-C with 100W power delivery.
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