Samsung 2493HM / 2593HM

276 reviews

Apr, 2014

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Value for money (84)
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 276 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the reliability and size. The usability and design are also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Monitors the Samsung 2493HM / 2593HM is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Greg Adler (pcworld.com)

Syncmaster 2493HM

The Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM looks great--and I'm not talking exclusively about the antiglare treatment or the crisp 1920-by-1200-pixel native resolution, which provides very good visual quality. The SyncMaster also sports sleek lines and a thin,...

Good design HDMI connectivity

Specs engraved in bezel Hard to see menu buttons

Still, this is a great monitor at an average price--and that's a winning combination

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by: Jason Landals (futurelooks)

Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM 24 Inch LCD Monitor

To the casual observer, it would appear that LCD monitors are simultaneously getting bigger and cheaper. While this may be true for some panels, there is a point where size ...

Great value ; Lots of connectivity options ; Smooth video and gaming playback ; Aesthetically pleasing

Front controls extremely difficult to read ; TN panel not suitable for pro graphics work

The software package included with this panel is Samsung’s standard MagicTune suite. This utility allows you to access and configure all the OSD settings without ever touching the front controls. There's also some minor calibration tools, and some...

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by: Michael Lin (hothardware.com)

Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM Widescreen Monitor

The price of LCD screens has steadily declined and in the last few years, larger monitors are starting to become relatively affordable. This is especially evident in the 19", 20" and 22" categories, where we see a significant number of products in the...

Great Value ; High Brightness ; Good Response Time ; 4-way Adjustable Stand w/ USB Hub ; Ample Connectivity (VGA, DVI, HDMI) ; Good Looks and Build Quality

Mediocre Viewing Angles ; Unsuitable for professional graphics work (TN panel)

Performance Summary: Throughout our testing we found the Samsung 2493HM to be an excellent display. It performed acceptably in the multimedia tasks it was designed for an it also handled standard desktop tasks with aplomb. While the screen suffers from...

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by: Bill O'Brien (computershopper.com)

Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM LCD Monitor

The SyncMaster 2493HM is a versatile monitor that would be an asset to any desk, whether in your home or office.

Great graphics and video; highly adjustable, including pivot; HDMI input

Hard-to-read OSD buttons

Double your display real estate by adding a second monitor. It's a snap: Here's how

Apr, 2008

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Consumer review by: briancar (pcworld.com)

Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM

You're not going to find a better 24" monitor at anywhere near this price. So long as you plan to use it with external speakers and can memorize that the power "button" is on the far right bottom then this is an amazing monitor. The touch-sensitive...

10000:1 contrast, HDMI, DVI, and VGA inputs, 5ms response time, 1920x1200 resolution, includes both VGA, DVI, and audio cables

Built-in speakers produce puny sound and touch-sensitive buttons on front are impossible to see

Oct, 2008

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Consumer review by: davviau (cnet.com)

Awesome! Well worth the money!

If you're looking for a large format wide screen monitor, this will do you! If you don't want all the bells and whistles of Dell's equivalent sized screen, this is the for you! Well worth the asking price!

Full HD ; Versatile connectivity (HDMI, DVI, Analog) ; Very bright colours ; Plenty of screen real estate ; Multi-adjustable stand (height, tilt(left/right/up/down))

OSD controls very difficult to read in badly lit room ; Quite heavy

Sep, 2008

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Consumer review by: andre1264 (cnet.com)

it is a good monitor

i,ve made a good choice of buying it..

good for movies in hd

i find that the monitor produce a lot of heat.compare to my old 19 inchs viewsonic

Aug, 2008

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Consumer review by: reviewsatpg (pcworld.com)

Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM

Good built monitor. Design is very good but sometimes buttons are hard to see. This is good monitor for gaming and daily use. This is perfect size monitor- not too big, not too small. Easy to move the monitor up and down.

Excellent quality. Touch panel buttons. Rotation support. Samsung. Has HDMI, VGA, and DVI inputs. Rotates. 1000:1 contrast ratio. 1920 x 1200 resolution

No usb. Touch sensitive buttons are a bit hard to see

Jul, 2008

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Consumer review by: sirjack855 (pcworld.com)

Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM

This is my first owned samsung LCD,this monitor is great for gaming and everyday use. I love the use of the different connections that are available. I have two pcs with DVI and the other Analog. I can switch between the two, via menu button touch...

It has 3 different connections HDMI, DVI, and Analogbuilt in speakers, the monitor rotates

menu button, touch screen, can't see in the dark and hard to see sometimes in the lighted areas

Jun, 2008

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Consumer review by: VideoGamePlayer (pcworld.com)

Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM

I spent a lot of time looking around and researching panels and choose this one. I have been looking at the Gateway and HP 24" panels and this one seems to combine the best of both but with a much better warranty and overall better quality. I love this...

Excellent quality.Touch panel buttons.Rotation support.HDMI, VGA, and DVI inputs.3 year warranty

None so far

Mar, 2008

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Product Specifications

The 2493HM has everything that you need. With a Height Adjustable Stand (HAS), built-in-speakers, HDMI technology, full 1080p HD, 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio and fast response time, you will be able to power through a work day and watch a movie or play games with all of the extra free time that you will have. Not to mention, the eye catching bezel design will fit perfectly in public view or in the comfort of your home office. The 2493HM is Microsoft Vista Certified and works hard while looking good. With the 2493HM it's not hard to imagine.