Samsung CF396
Score: 52/100
ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD
Score: 69/100Rankings
The ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD is a 27-inch curved VA gaming monitor delivering a rapid 180 Hz refresh rate, deep contrast and FreeSync Premium at a budget-friendly price. It offers immersive curvature and eye-care features but lacks height adjustment, has modest brightness for HDR and low-power speakers.
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 | 27 inchesbest | |
60 Hz | 180 Hzbest | |
1,920 pixelsbest | 1,920 pixelsbest | |
1,080 pixelsbest | 1,080 pixelsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 ms | 1 msbest |
250 nitsbest | 250 nitsbest | |
3,000 | 4,000best | |
— | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(5) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 23.5 inches | 27 inches |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 Hz | 180 Hz |
Response Time (ms) | 4 ms | 1 ms |
Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | AMD FreeSync Premium |
Contrast Ratio | 3000 | 4000 |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 1 | 2 |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 36 months |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | -2 to 22 degrees | -5 to 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 praise the VX2718-PC-MHD for delivering a high 180 Hz refresh rate and deep 1500R curvature at a budget price, noting the VA panel's strong contrast and FreeSync Premium as key differentiators. They caution that while input lag and color accuracy are acceptable, they fall short of premium standards, and the lack of height adjustment and HDMI limitations keep it from the top tier.
Everyday users consistently highlight the monitor's smooth, responsive gameplay and immersive curvature, calling it a great value and easy to set up. Recurring complaints focus on slight text fuzziness, the HDMI refresh ceiling, and the anti-glare coating's visual artifacts.
“Smooth gameplay”
“Immersive curve”
“Great value”
