Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM 24 Inch LCD Monitor Review

Final Thoughts and Conclusion

So where do the previous few pages leave us with the Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM? Well let’s run it down. The 2493HM is a TN based panel that sports a 1920×1200 based resolution, 5ms pixel response time, and a dynamic contrast ratio of 10,000:1. While being technically apt, it’s also aesthetically pleasing, with a gloss black finish. Pricing wise, it can be found for only slightly more than most low end panels.

The price to performance ratio is where this panel shines. Being a TN panel, the SyncMaster 2493HM is best suited to gaming and multimedia applications. The 5ms pixel response time ensures that everything on screen is smooth, and the contrast ratio and brightness makes for some crisp output. The OSD gives you access to full range of configurable settings, should you need to tweak settings further to make sure what you displaying is displayed properly. And you get a large selection of things to display, with a selection of three different inputs.

The biggest perk of the SyncMaster 2493HM is also it’s biggest drawback; being a TN based panel. Due to the use of this technology, the 2493HM isn’t quite able to display a full 8-bit colour palette. Samsung has ensured that it does a better job than most other panels, but it’s still not going to do it for those that do a lot of professional graphics work. The 2493HM also suffers from not being able to reproduce true black – another drawback of TN technology – but once again this is greatly reduced by Samsung’s engineering choices. These issues are mitigated by the fact that this panel is fairly inexpensive. Due to manufacturing costs compared to other technologies, panels in this price range are generally always TN based. The one final gripe that isn’t inexcusable is the lack of definable front controls. They need to either be distinct buttons, or have some sort of lighting to highlight which “button” is which.

In the end, the Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM is an extremely strong monitor. It seems to be positioned in the right price range for it’s performance. The flaws pointed out, thanks to Samsung’s engineering choices, aren’t the holy terrors they would be on lesser panels from one off manufacturers. This is a solid choice of display for any gamer, and a good multifunction display for those short on space. It’s a Samsung panel, through and through, and definitely a recommended product.

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