Samsung U28E590D
Score: 67/100
Samsung UJ59 32-inch
Score: 62/100Rankings
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.
The Samsung 32" UJ59 Series LU32J590UQNXZA is a 4K VA-panel monitor delivering high contrast and eye-comfort features, suited for productivity and casual gaming but hampered by legacy DP bandwidth and limited HDMI capability.
| Attribute | Samsung U28E590D | |
|---|---|---|
28 inches | 32 inchesbest | |
60 Hzbest | 60 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 4 ms |
370 nitsbest | 270 nits | |
1,000 | 3,000best | |
— | 100 %best | |
2best | 2best | |
1best | 1best |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | Samsung U28E590D | |
|---|---|---|
Display(5) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 28 inches | 32 inches |
Panel Type | TN | VA |
Response Time (GTG) (ms) | 1 ms | 4 ms |
Brightness (nits) | 370 nits | 270 nits |
Contrast Ratio | 1000 | 3000 |
Power & Warranty(2) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 32 W | 59 W |
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.
Professional reviewers view the UJ59 as a cost-effective 32" 4K monitor that excels in contrast and color accuracy, but caution that its older DisplayPort version and spotty G-Sync support limit its appeal to gamers who need higher refresh rates or seamless NVIDIA compatibility.
Everyday users love the sharp 4K picture, deep blacks, and eye-comfort features, while repeatedly complaining about the DP bandwidth limitation, the visible logo, and occasional sync inconsistencies.
“Crisp, sharp image”
“Great for multitasking”
“Perfect for MacBooks”
