Samsung SH850
Score: 77/100
Samsung LS27D366GANXZA
Score: 61/100Rankings
The Samsung SH850 is a 24" WQHD PLS monitor designed for productivity, offering a sharp image, extensive ergonomics and versatile connectivity including USB-C. While it excels for office and creative work, its refresh rate and speaker-less design limit its appeal for gaming.
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 | Samsung SH850 | |
|---|---|---|
24 inches | 27 inchesbest | |
75 Hz | 100 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 ms | 4 msbest |
300 nitsbest | 250 nits | |
1,000 | 3,000best | |
98 %best | 95 % | |
1best | 1best | |
1best | — |
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| Attribute | Samsung SH850 | |
|---|---|---|
Display(8) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 24 inches | 27 inches |
Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1080 |
Panel Type | PLS | VA |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 75 Hz | 100 Hz |
Response Time (GTG) (ms) | 5 ms | 4 ms |
Brightness (nits) | 300 nits | 250 nits |
Contrast Ratio | 1000 | 3000 |
Color Gamut (sRGB %) (%) | 98 % | 95 % |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (°) | 29 ° | 24 ° |
Power & Warranty(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 38 W | 35 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers commend its color accuracy, ergonomics and connectivity, but criticize USB-C reliability, limited refresh rate and lack of speakers.
Users love the crisp picture and ergonomic stand, yet many report initial USB-C issues and wish for built-in audio.
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.
“Amazing picture quality - text is crisp, colors are vibrant.”
“Ergonomic stand is fantastic - height, swivel, and pivot make it perfect for long workdays.”
“USB-C is a game-changer - one cable for laptop, power, and display.”
