Samsung CF396
Score: 72/100
Acer EZ321Q
Score: 66/100Rankings
The Samsung CF396 is a 23.5-inch curved VA monitor praised for its high contrast and FreeSync support. Its 60 Hz refresh ceiling and limited ergonomics are notable trade-offs. Best suited for budget-conscious casual gamers and home-office users who value immersion over high-speed performance.
The Acer EZ321Q wi is a budget-friendly 31.5-inch IPS monitor that delivers wide viewing angles and eye-care features. Its limitations include a modest 60 Hz refresh rate, low pixel density, and minimal ergonomic adjustments. Ideal for casual home entertainment and office tasks where size matters more than high performance.
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23.5 inches | 31.5 inchesbest | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 msbest | 4 msbest |
250 nits | 300 nitsbest | |
3,000best | 1,200 | |
1best | 1best | |
— | 72 %best | |
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Display(5) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 23.5 inches | 31.5 inches |
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920x1080 |
Panel Type | VA | IPS |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 300 nits |
Contrast Ratio | 3000 | 1200 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (with stand) (kg) | 3.1 kg | 8.4 kg |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 548 x 424 x 219 mm mm | 729.8×430×52 mm mm |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 3 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the CF396 for its impressive 3000:1 contrast, effective AMD FreeSync implementation and low input lag, making it a solid choice for casual gaming and media consumption. However, they note the 60 Hz refresh ceiling, modest 1800R curvature on a small panel, and limited ergonomic adjustments as drawbacks for more demanding or office-centric use.
Everyday users praise the monitor's vivid colors, deep blacks and the immersive feel of the curve, especially given its low price. Common praise centers on eye-comfort features that lessen fatigue, while recurring complaints focus on the lack of height adjustment, occasional dark-scene smearing, a wobbling stand, and the outdated VGA input.
Professional product pages and editors describe the EZ321Q wi as a stylish, budget-oriented IPS monitor that delivers vivid colors and impressive dynamic contrast for everyday media use, but they stress its entry-level nature, limited refresh rate, and lack of modern connectivity, making it unsuitable for serious gaming or professional graphics work.
Everyday users generally like the large, clear display and eye-care features for casual viewing and office tasks, while repeatedly criticizing the low resolution on a big screen, the absence of height or swivel adjustments, and occasional concerns about stand stability.
“Clear visuals, large size for movies/media”
