Samsung LS34C502GAN
Score: 73/100
Samsung LS27D366GANXZA
Score: 61/100Rankings
The Samsung ViewFinity S50GC is a 34-inch flat VA ultrawide monitor delivering UWQHD resolution, 100 Hz refresh and AMD FreeSync, aimed at professionals who need extensive screen real-estate and eye-care features. Its contrast is strong, but the panel can exhibit ghosting and the stand offers only tilt adjustment.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
34 inchesbest | 27 inches | |
100 Hzbest | 100 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 ms | 4 msbest |
300 nitsbest | 250 nits | |
3,000best | 3,000best | |
— | 95 %best | |
2best | 1 | |
1best | — |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 34 inches | 27 inches |
Resolution | 3440x1440 | 1920x1080 |
Response Time (GTG) (ms) | 5 ms | 4 ms |
Brightness (nits) | 300 nits | 250 nits |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 1 |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (°) | -2 to 22 ° | 24 ° |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers praise the smooth 100 Hz motion, deep blacks from the VA panel and comprehensive eye-care suite, while noting ghosting in dark scenes and the lack of speakers.
Users love the multitasking capability and smooth scrolling, but many mention ghosting in games and wish for built-in audio.
“I bought this monitor specifically because of its ability to display 2 different inputs side by side and it does that amazingly!”
“It has vivid color, nice sound system.”
“Great for office work and watching movies, but the stand feels a bit flimsy.”
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.
