Samsung UJ59 32-inch
Score: 62/100
Samsung LS27D366GANXZA
Score: 61/100Rankings
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.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
32 inchesbest | 27 inches | |
60 Hz | 100 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 msbest | 4 msbest |
270 nitsbest | 250 nits | |
3,000best | 3,000best | |
100 %best | 95 % | |
2best | 1 | |
1best | — |
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Display(5) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 32 inches | 27 inches |
Resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 Hz | 100 Hz |
Brightness (nits) | 270 nits | 250 nits |
Color Gamut (sRGB %) (%) | 100 % | 95 % |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 1 |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (°) | 17 ° | 24 ° |
Power & Warranty(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 59 W | 35 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
“Sharp 4K picture and deep blacks make it great for media.”
“The visible Samsung logo on the front bezel is annoying.”
“Inconsistent NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility after driver updates.”
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.
