Samsung LS27D366GANXZA
Score: 63/100
Sansui ES-G24C1L
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Sansui 24-inch curved gaming monitor (ES-G24C1L) offers a VA panel with 1500R curvature, high refresh rates up to 180 Hz, and HDR10 support at an affordable price, targeting budget-conscious gamers who value smooth motion and immersion.
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.
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27 inchesbest | 24 inches | |
100 Hz | 160 Hzbest | |
250 nits | 300 nitsbest | |
3,000 ratiobest | 3,000 ratiobest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 ms | 1 msbest |
1 countbest | 1 countbest | |
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12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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Screen Size (inches) | 27 inches | 24 inches |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 100 Hz | 160 Hz |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 300 nits |
Response Time (ms) | 4 ms | 1 ms |
Color Gamut | 95% sRGB | 110% sRGB |
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.
Professional reviewers praise the Sansui monitor for delivering high refresh rates, low input lag, and strong contrast at a budget price, awarding it high marks for gaming performance and value. However, they caution that its color accuracy, audio quality, and build robustness fall short of professional standards, and the limited ergonomics may deter users seeking a more adjustable setup.
Everyday users appreciate the smooth, immersive gaming experience, compact footprint, and straightforward setup, often highlighting the HDR and vivid colors. Common complaints focus on the weak or missing speakers, color shifts, backlight bleed, and a flimsy stand, with some noting occasional FreeSync flicker that can be fixed via driver updates.
“The smooth gameplay enabled by the high refresh rate and low input lag.”
“The lack of built-in speakers (on ES-G24C1L) or poor audio quality (on ES-G24C1) is a frequent drawback.”
“The plastic stand is described as wobbly, prompting many to use third-party arms.”
