Samsung LS27D366GANXZA
Score: 61/100
Samsung ViewFinity S8
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Samsung 37" ViewFinity S8 is a large 4K VA-panel monitor geared toward productivity, offering extensive connectivity with a 90 W USB-C dock and built-in KVM, while its ergonomic stand and HDR10 support enhance comfort and visual quality.
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 | 37 inchesbest | |
100 Hzbest | 60 Hz | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 msbest | 5 ms |
250 nits | 350 nitsbest | |
3,000best | 3,000best | |
95 % | 100 %best | |
1best | 1best | |
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| Attribute | | |
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Display(6) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 27 inches | 37 inches |
Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 100 Hz | 60 Hz |
Response Time (GTG) (ms) | 4 ms | 5 ms |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 350 nits |
Color Gamut (sRGB %) (%) | 95 % | 100 % |
Power & Warranty(2) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 35 W | 190 W |
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 3 years |
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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.
“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.”
Professional reviewers highlight the ViewFinity S8 as a premium productivity monitor, emphasizing its USB-C docking, built-in KVM, and ergonomic design, but criticize the lack of adaptive-sync technology and the 60 Hz refresh limit for gaming or high-motion use.
Everyday users love the monitor's size, sharp 4K display, and the convenience of a single-cable USB-C setup, while recurring complaints focus on missing speakers, limited viewing angles, HDR dimming, and occasional USB-C compatibility hiccups.
