
Samsung S39C
Score: 67/100
Samsung LS27D366GANXZA
Score: 61/100Rankings

The Samsung S39C Series offers a comfortable 1000R curved VA panel with built-in speakers and a 75 Hz FreeSync experience, targeting office and casual gaming use. Its design is premium-looking, but lack of VESA mounting and limited ergonomics may deter power users.

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 inchesbest | 27 inchesbest | |
75 Hz | 100 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 msbest | 4 msbest |
250 nitsbest | 250 nitsbest | |
3,000best | 3,000best | |
119.3 %best | 95 % | |
2best | 1 | |
1best | — |
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| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
Display(2) | ||
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 75 Hz | 100 Hz |
Color Gamut (sRGB %) (%) | 119.3 % | 95 % |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 1 |
Ergonomics(2) | ||
Tilt Range (°) | 23 ° | 24 ° |
VESA Mount Compatible | false | true |
Power & Warranty(2) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 48 W | 35 W |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 1 years |


Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).

Professional reviewers praise its eye-comfort, design and built-in audio, while noting the lack of VESA mounting and modest speaker quality.
Everyday users love the comfort and built-in speakers but complain about the inability to mount the monitor and the pixelated 1080p image on a 27" screen.

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.
“Great for long work hours”

“Looks premium on my desk”

“Can't mount it on my wall or arm”


