Monitors / Comparison

NEC LCD1960NXi vs Samsung SE450

Monitor · NEC

NEC LCD1960NXi

19″ · 1280×1024 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 37.0 / 100Entry level
Refresh rate15
Resolution33
Panel80
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung SE450

21.5″ · 1920×1080 · 60 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Refresh rate15
Resolution55
Panel50
Verdict

NEC LCD1960NXi and Samsung SE450 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 36.

  • Resolution: Samsung SE450 leads (1920×1080 vs 1280×1024).
Pick this

Samsung SE450

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

NEC LCD1960NXiSamsung SE450
37Gear score36
19″Screen size21.5″
1280×1024Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
IPSPanelTN

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 LCD1960NXi or Samsung SE450 better?

NEC LCD1960NXi and Samsung SE450 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 37 and 36. Resolution: Samsung SE450 leads (1920×1080 vs 1280×1024).