Samsung LS27D366GANXZA
Score: 61/100
LG 34SR60QC-W
Score: 74/100Rankings
A 34-inch curved UltraWide smart monitor with VA panel, HDR10, and 100 Hz refresh, offering strong multimedia capabilities but limited ergonomics and no USB-C.
The Samsung Essential S3 is a budget-friendly 27" curved VA monitor offering 100 Hz refresh and solid contrast, aimed at casual gamers and office users. Its eye-comfort features and VESA mount are positives, but ergonomics and connectivity are limited.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inches | 34 inchesbest | |
100 Hzbest | 100 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 msbest | 5 ms |
250 nits | 300 nitsbest | |
3,000best | 3,000best | |
95 % | 99 %best | |
1 | 2best | |
24 °best | 20 ° |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(5) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 27 inches | 34 inches |
Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3440x1440 |
Response Time (GTG) (ms) | 4 ms | 5 ms |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 300 nits |
Color Gamut (sRGB %) (%) | 95 % | 99 % |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 1 | 2 |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (°) | 24 ° | 20 ° |
Power & Warranty(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 35 W | 60 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise its curvature, color performance and FreeSync value, while noting the lack of height adjustment and limited ports.
Users enjoy the curved design and smooth motion but often complain about the missing height adjustment and absence of speakers.
Reviewers praise the wide aspect ratio, HDR10 and 100 Hz refresh, while noting the lack of height adjustment and USB-C as missed opportunities.
Users love the immersive screen and smart TV features, but report input lag in fast games and wish for better ergonomic options.
“Immersive curvature makes movies feel cinematic.”
“The monitor feels cheap and the stand is too basic.”
“FreeSync works well, but I notice input lag in fast games.”
