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Samsung S30GD 24" Black

★★★★★ 4.7 (2,402)

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.

Screen 24"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 100 Hz
response time ms 5
adaptive sync FreeSync
Samsung S30GD 24" Black monitor
48 Overall Score
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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

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Based on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.

Owner sentiment has improved over time
72/100Our AI sentiment readhigh confidence · 239 sources · Jul 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '25: 2.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '26: 4.0★ · 6 reviewsQ2 '26: 4.7★ · 7 reviews113467Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Avg ratingHappy (4-5★)Unhappy (1-2★)Bar height = number of reviews
  1. Q3 202685/1004.7★69 reviews

    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.
  2. Q2 202685/1004.7★119 reviews

    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.
  3. Q1 202682/1004.7★82 reviews

    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.
  4. Q4 202560/1004 reviews

    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.
  5. Q3 202530/1003 reviews

    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

Performance Percentiles

Color 20.1
Portability 77.2
Display 41
Feature 24.5
User Sentiment 28.2
Ergonomic 55
Performance 54.7
Connectivity 59
Social Proof 98.2

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 ColorPortabilityDisplayFeatureUser SentimentErgonomicPerformanceConnectivitySocial Proof
Samsung S30GD 24" 20.177.24124.528.25554.75998.2
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare 91.374.972.873.874.591.995.989.973.2
Dell S2725QC Compare 76.879.39073.895.491.945.989.995.4
Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare 92.760.872.873.895.491.994.892.978.1
HP OMEN 27qs G2 Compare 79.846.572.873.895.491.991.489.999.4
KOORUI 34E6UC Compare 89.94.381.397.295.491.984.563.485.3

Price

Value & Pricing

From $90 10 offers across 4 retailers
Best Buy 6 offers From $90
Amazon 1 offer From $90
B&H Photo 2 offers From $100
Newegg 1 offer From $90

Price History

New Refurbished
$60 $80 $100 $120 $140 May 6Jun 1Jun 27Jul 22Aug 15Sep 9Oct 13 $120

Usage Scores

Overall (47.9)Gaming (43.1)Office (54)Creative (34.3)Portable (38.6)Professional (38.1)Entertainment (35.1)

A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.

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