Samsung CF396
Score: 52/100
Sansui ES-G24F4L
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Sansui 24" VA monitor delivers a rapid 200 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response, and strong color coverage, targeting budget-conscious competitive gamers. While its eye-care features and frameless design are appealing, ergonomic adjustments and built-in audio are missing.
The Samsung CF396 is a 23.5-inch curved VA monitor with Full HD resolution, 1800R curvature and eye-care features, targeting budget-conscious users who want an immersive display for casual gaming and office work.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
23.5 inches | 24 inchesbest | |
60 Hz | 200 Hzbest | |
1,920 pixelsbest | 1,920 pixelsbest | |
1,080 pixelsbest | 1,080 pixelsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 ms | 1 msbest |
250 nits | 300 nitsbest | |
3,000 | 4,000best | |
— | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(5) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 23.5 inches | 24 inches |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 Hz | 200 Hz |
Response Time (ms) | 4 ms | 1 ms |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 300 nits |
Contrast Ratio | 3000 | 4000 |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | -2 to 22 degrees | 20 degrees |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers rate the CF396 as a well-balanced budget monitor, praising its 1800R curvature, AMD FreeSync, and eye-comfort technologies while noting the limited 60 Hz refresh rate and lack of ergonomic adjustments keep it from competing with higher-end gaming displays.
Everyday users appreciate the monitor's immersive curve, vibrant colors, and eye-care features, highlighting its sleek design and easy setup as major positives. Common complaints focus on low brightness in bright rooms, the absence of height adjustment, the modest 60 Hz refresh rate, and limited connectivity options.
Professional reviewers highlight the ES-G24F4L as a value-driven gaming monitor that punches above its weight with a 200 Hz panel, FreeSync, HDR10 and a wide 110% sRGB gamut, while noting ergonomic limitations and HDMI bandwidth constraints.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the monitor for its buttery-smooth gameplay, vibrant colors and effective eye-care features, though they note HDMI refresh limits, some backlight bleed, and the lack of height adjustment.
“great budget 200Hz monitor”
“no noticeable input lag”
