Samsung S30GD 24" Black
The 100Hz refresh rate on its 24-inch IPS panel delivers noticeably smoother scrolling and motion than standard 60Hz office displays. Its TUV-certified eye comfort features and slim bezel design make it a practical, all-day workhorse for desk setups. This monitor is best for office workers and students who want fluid visuals for productivity tasks without paying a premium for gaming-grade specs.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong portability (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average color (20th percentile)
- Below average feature (25th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q3 202685/100
Buyers praised the monitor's clear picture, easy setup, and good value for the price. Some noted missing features like height adjustment and speakers, and a few reported defects.
- Clear picture quality and sharp resolution praised by many.
- Great value for the price, especially when on sale.
- Missing features like height adjustment, USB ports, and built-in speakers.
- A few units defective, failing within weeks.
- Q2 202685/100
Buyers praised the monitor's value, picture quality, and ease of setup for work or home use. A few reported a defective unit or a flimsy stand.
- Great value and picture quality for the price, ideal for basic use.
- Easy setup and plug-and-play compatibility with laptops.
- Stand is flimsy and difficult to mount; screws won't tighten.
- One unit stopped working after a few months; HDMI connection fails.
- Q1 202682/100
Buyers praise this budget monitor for its clear display, easy setup, and value for everyday tasks like office work and web browsing. Some note limited adjustability, missing speakers, and minor quality issues.
- Clear picture, good color, and easy setup for the price.
- Limited ergonomics: no height adjustment, only tilt, and awkward power button.
- No built-in speakers and only one HDMI port; some units have backlight bleed or grainy screen.
- 100Hz refresh is fine for casual use but not for competitive gaming.
- Q4 202560/100
Buyers praised the monitor's price, color accuracy, and value, but one reported flickering issues and another wished for height adjustment.
- Good price and value for the features offered.
- Crisp display with true-to-life colors, great for editing.
- Monitor flickers with green and pink; user wants fix and calibration.
- Lacks height adjustment, limiting ergonomic positioning.
- Q3 202530/100
Buyers praised features and price but reported a critical power/wake issue and awkward button placement.
- Monitor fails to wake from sleep; requires power cycle.
- Power button location is inconvenient.
- Great features and affordable price.
- Works well when on, but reliability is inconsistent.
Based on 22 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 24" |
| 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 | 8-bit |
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 | 2.4 kg / 5.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung S30GD 24" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A | Dell S2725QC | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | HP OMEN 27qs G2 | KOORUI 34E6UC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 210 | 120 | 240 | 280 | 180 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.30000001192092896 | 8 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung S30GD 24" | 20.1 | 77.2 | 41 | 24.5 | 28.2 | 55 | 54.7 | 59 | 98.2 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 91.3 | 74.9 | 72.8 | 73.8 | 74.5 | 91.9 | 95.9 | 89.9 | 73.2 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 76.8 | 79.3 | 90 | 73.8 | 95.4 | 91.9 | 45.9 | 89.9 | 95.4 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 92.7 | 60.8 | 72.8 | 73.8 | 95.4 | 91.9 | 94.8 | 92.9 | 78.1 |
| HP OMEN 27qs G2 Compare | 79.8 | 46.5 | 72.8 | 73.8 | 95.4 | 91.9 | 91.4 | 89.9 | 99.4 |
| KOORUI 34E6UC Compare | 89.9 | 4.3 | 81.3 | 97.2 | 95.4 | 91.9 | 84.5 | 63.4 | 85.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 6 offers From $90
Amazon 1 offer From $90
Newegg 1 offer From $90
Price History
Usage Scores
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