Samsung U28E590D
Score: 67/100
Samsung LS34C502GAN
Score: 73/100Rankings
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 U28E590D is a 28-inch 4K TN monitor delivering crisp images and a 1 ms response at a budget price, suitable for productivity and casual gaming but constrained by limited color performance and HDMI bandwidth.
| Attribute | Samsung U28E590D | |
|---|---|---|
28 inches | 34 inchesbest | |
60 Hz | 100 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 5 ms |
370 nitsbest | 300 nits | |
1,000 | 3,000best | |
2best | 2best | |
1best | 1best | |
17 °best | — |
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| Attribute | Samsung U28E590D | |
|---|---|---|
Display(8) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 28 inches | 34 inches |
Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3440x1440 |
Panel Type | TN | VA |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 Hz | 100 Hz |
Response Time (GTG) (ms) | 1 ms | 5 ms |
HDR Support | false | true |
Brightness (nits) | 370 nits | 300 nits |
Contrast Ratio | 1000 | 3000 |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (°) | 17 ° | -2 to 22 ° |
Power & Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praised the U28E590D for its sharp 4K image, 1 ms response and AMD FreeSync, but criticized the TN panel's poor off-axis performance, lack of HDR and HDMI 30 Hz limitation.
Everyday users commend the crisp picture and value for 4K, yet note the inability to stream protected 4K content, narrow viewing angles and a flimsy stand.
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.
“Crisp, sharp image”
“Great for multitasking”
“Perfect for MacBooks”
