Samsung S30GD 27" Black 2024
The 100Hz refresh rate with 5ms GtG response on its 27-inch IPS panel and FreeSync support eliminates motion blur for fluid scrolling and tear-free casual gaming. TÜV-certified eye comfort technology reduces blue light and flicker, making extended work sessions less straining, while its slim, thin-bezel design complements modern desks. This monitor best suits budget-conscious home office workers and students who need a smooth, flicker-free display for document work, web browsing, and light entertainment.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong portability (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average color (20th percentile)
- Below average feature (24th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 217 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 72% CIE1931 |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million Colors |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 25 |
| Weight | 2.9 kg / 6.4 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung S30GD 27" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM | Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 | LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B.AUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | VA | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 210 | 240 | 180 | 180 | 200 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.30000001192092896 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync | FreeSync | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung S30GD 27" | 19.7 | 73.2 | 53.6 | 24.1 | 89.1 | 52.3 | 54.1 | 56.5 | 99.6 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 90.5 | 76.4 | 70.7 | 73.2 | 74.9 | 91.1 | 95.5 | 88.8 | 73.8 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 92 | 61.2 | 70.7 | 73.2 | 95.8 | 91.1 | 94.3 | 92.2 | 78.6 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM Compare | 89 | 15.1 | 75 | 92 | 95.8 | 68.8 | 83.7 | 61.2 | 99.6 |
| Lenovo Legion R27qc-30 Compare | 84.5 | 68.5 | 65.9 | 92 | 74.9 | 91.1 | 92.7 | 92.2 | 65.2 |
| LG UltraGear 27GS75Q-B.AUS Compare | 71.7 | 55.9 | 70.7 | 73.2 | 0 | 91.1 | 86.4 | 88.8 | 85.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 7 offers From $87
Amazon 1 offer From $120
Newegg 1 offer From $150
Price History
Usage Scores
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