Samsung SyncMaster XL20 Test (Monitor)


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Samsung SyncMaster XL20
Test score: C Average
The score of C is reached using 3 different tests on the Samsung SyncMaster XL20 (s).
Average score of all monitors: B.
Product specs: Type: Flat Panel; Connectivity: DVI; Brightness: 260Cd/m²; Max. Resolution: 1600 x 1200; Aspect Ratio: 4:3; Reaction Time: 8; Widescreen: No more info
 
MacWorld
Issue 6/2008
Single test
3 out of 5 stars
The Samsung XL20 has an impressive wide colour gamut performance, a fact which is far more noticeable than the LED backlight. The 20in screen is hardly as wide as one should expect but the two added USB ports are a nice touch. The colour is excellent and makes the XL20 an ideal entry-level monitor for semi-pro photographers and designers. Although MacWorld would seem to suggest you first make sure the cost is worth it.
 
PC Advisor
Publication date 5/2008
Single test
6 out of 10 points Value for money: 5 out of 10 points
Though this LED backlit monitor will probably never find the wide market that LCDs currently enjoy, PC Advisor felt the XL20 to be worth the money for those looking for outstanding colour performance.
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TrustedReviews
Publication date 9/2007
Single test
9 out of 10 points Value for money: 10 out of 10 points
"... I've never seen an LCD display with colours as rich. If you want access to a wide colour gamut display, without paying earth shattering prices, then right now this is your only choice."
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Summary of Samsung SyncMaster XL20



The monitor was reviewed by 3 magazines with special attention paid to performance, but its overall score of C betrayed its decidedly average performance.
The best review that the Samsung SyncMaster XL20 could rack up was 9 out of 10 points, which was given by TrustedReviews online magazine in 9/2007. PC Advisor online magazine (5/2008), gave the product its lowest score; a rating of 6 out of 10 points, which says a lot about its quality.