Samsung S30GD 27" Full HD 100
The 100Hz refresh rate on its 27-inch IPS panel noticeably reduces motion blur during fast-paced scrolling and casual gaming compared to standard 60Hz office displays. Its slim design and VESA compatibility offer flexible mounting in tight workspaces, though the 250-nit brightness limits its use in brightly lit rooms. This monitor is best for home office users and students who prioritize smoother on-screen motion for everyday productivity and entertainment over high-resolution detail.
Screen 27"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 100 Hz
response time ms 5
36 Overall Score
Price CA$206
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average color (20th percentile)
- Below average feature (25th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (31st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors |
Connectivity
| Speakers | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Touchscreen | No |
| Weight | 4.0 kg / 8.8 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung S30GD 27" Full HD 100 | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Dell S2725QC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 240 | 240 | 480 | 280 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 |
| Adaptive Sync | - | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | - | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung S30GD 27" Full HD 100 | 20.1 | 42.6 | 55.6 | 24.5 | 55 | 50 | 30.9 | 53.6 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 97.2 | 72 | 78.7 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 94.6 | 90.6 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.2 | 63.4 | 79.4 | 87.2 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.4 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 83 | 63.4 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 99.8 | 98.5 | 99.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.7 | 81.7 | 79.4 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 96.2 | 99.9 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 76.8 | 79.4 | 90 | 73.8 | 91.9 | 45.9 | 89.9 | 99.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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