LG 32GS60QC-B
Score: 81/100
Samsung LS27D366GANXZA
Score: 63/100Rankings
The LG 32GS60QC-B UltraGear is a 32-inch curved VA gaming monitor delivering high refresh rates and deep contrast, ideal for casual gamers, but it suffers from VA-related ghosting and limited ergonomics.
The Samsung Essential S3 is a 27-inch curved VA monitor with a 100 Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync, targeting casual gamers and office users who want an immersive experience. It offers strong contrast and eye-comfort features but suffers from limited ergonomics, sparse ports, and a low pixel density.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
31.5 inchesbest | 27 inches | |
180 Hzbest | 100 Hz | |
300 nitsbest | 250 nits | |
3,000 ratiobest | 3,000 ratiobest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 4 ms |
2 countbest | 1 count | |
1 countbest | — | |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(6) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 31.5 inches | 27 inches |
Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1080 |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 180 Hz | 100 Hz |
Brightness (nits) | 300 nits | 250 nits |
Response Time (ms) | 1 ms | 4 ms |
Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 95% sRGB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports (count) | 2 count | 1 count |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | -5 to 15 degrees | -2 to 22 degrees |
Warranty & Power(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 23 W | 35 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers acknowledge the monitor's strong contrast, immersive curvature, and high refresh rate, but criticize its VA-related motion handling, limited ergonomics, and only token HDR support.
Everyday users love the immersive curve and deep blacks, but repeatedly complain about ghosting, VRR flicker, and the lack of height adjustment.
Professional reviewers rate the S36GD highly for its immersive curvature, solid color performance and FreeSync support, noting it delivers good value for casual gaming and office work while criticizing the limited ergonomics and connectivity.
Everyday users generally enjoy the monitor's curved design, smooth motion and eye-comfort features, finding it easy to set up and pleasant for long-hour use. Recurring complaints focus on the lack of height adjustment, perceived cheap plastic build, and the absence of built-in speakers.
“Immersive curve makes games feel real”
“Ghosting ruins fast-action scenes”
“Wish it had height adjustment for better ergonomics”
