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NEC E172M-BK vs Samsung 2333T

Monitor · NEC

NEC E172M-BK

17″ · 1280×1024 · 60 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 31.0 / 100Entry level
Refresh rate15
Resolution33
Panel50
Response time47
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung 2333T

23″ · 1920×1080 · 60 Hz
GEAR SCORE 31.0 / 100Entry level
Refresh rate15
Resolution55
Response time30
Verdict

NEC E172M-BK and Samsung 2333T are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 31.

  • Resolution: Samsung 2333T leads (1920×1080 vs 1280×1024).
  • Response time: NEC E172M-BK leads (5.5 ms vs 8 ms).
Pick this

NEC E172M-BK

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

Samsung 2333T

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

NEC E172M-BKSamsung 2333T
31Gear score31
17″Screen size23″
1280×1024Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
TNPanel—
5.5 msResponse time8 ms
≈ $190Estimated price—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is NEC E172M-BK or Samsung 2333T better?

NEC E172M-BK and Samsung 2333T are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 31 and 31. Resolution: Samsung 2333T leads (1920×1080 vs 1280×1024). Response time: NEC E172M-BK leads (5.5 ms vs 8 ms).