Samsung LS27D366GANXZA
Score: 63/100
LG 34G600A-B
Score: 85/100Rankings
The LG UltraGear 34G600A-B is a feature-rich ultrawide gaming monitor delivering 160 Hz refresh, HDR10 and extensive ergonomics, ideal for immersive gaming and multitasking. Its VA panel offers strong contrast but falls short on color accuracy compared to IPS, and built-in speakers are modest.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inches | 34 inchesbest | |
100 Hz | 160 Hzbest | |
250 nits | 300 nitsbest | |
3,000 ratio | 4,000 ratiobest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 msbest | 5 ms |
1 count | 2 countbest | |
— | 1 countbest | |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(7) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 27 inches | 34 inches |
Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3440x1440 |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 100 Hz | 160 Hz |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 300 nits |
Contrast Ratio (ratio) | 3000 ratio | 4000 ratio |
Response Time (ms) | 4 ms | 5 ms |
Color Gamut | 95% sRGB | 99% sRGB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports (count) | 1 count | 2 count |
Audio(1) | ||
Built‑in Speakers | false | true |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Reviewers praise its high refresh rate, adaptive-sync support and adjustable stand, while noting VA color limitations and lack of USB connectivity.
Users love the immersive ultrawide screen and smooth 160 Hz performance, but mention average speakers and the need to tweak colors out of the box.
“The 34-inch ultrawide really pulls me into games”
“160 Hz feels buttery smooth, especially on DisplayPort”
“Speakers are okay for casual media but not for movies”
