Samsung SyncMaster 172N

77 reviews

Jan, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 77 reviews of Samsung SyncMaster 172N. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Samsung SyncMaster 172N is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Mick Lockey (cnet.com)

Samsung SyncMaster 172N-Black review

Samsung SyncMaster 172N-Black

Excellent focus and sharpness; above-average color saturation and geometry; affordable price; comprehensive tech support.

Generates minor image distortions.

The Samsung SyncMaster 172N doesn't provide any revolutionary features, but its standout image quality makes it a good choice for home and small offices.

Jun, 2003

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Expert review by : Jay Werfalli (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung SyncMaster 172v

A quick look around the Samsung website reveals that the company has an impressive range of TFT models which alone is an indicator of how the flat panel market has grown over the last few years. With an assortment of LCDs that range from simple, clean...

Jan, 2004

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Excellent choice for the money!

When we decided to purchase a flat panel LCD monitor we did not do a ton of research, we found the best way to find a monitor was to go to the store and see them in action. After seeing a few monitors for $500 and up, we found this one, and were ...

Crisp, clean images

No height adjustment, buttons are a bit small.

Jul, 2004

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Reasonable monitor for the price

I searched long and hard to find a 17" LCD at a price I could afford. I run a dual monitor setup so I needed a pair which obviously doubles the cost. I had tried the Samsung 173T but I was disappointed with the base which I found too wobbly. I found a ...

Thin bezel, good stand, easy controls, good price

Bad color consistency, ghosted images

May, 2004

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Reasonable monitor for the price

Thin bezel, good stand, easy controls, good price.

Bad color consistency, ghosted images.

May, 2004

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Still Pretty, But Something's Missing...

Good price, excellent picture.

No height adjustment, no DVI.

Oct, 2003

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Still Pretty, But Something's Missing...

My Samsung 171S required replacement recently due to some misfortune, and since I'd been happy with Samsung I wanted to get another one. It certainly wasn't the monitor's fault or Samsung's that I needed to replace it! ...

Good price, excellent picture

No height adjustment, no DVI

Oct, 2003

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