Should You Buy a Samsung PC Monitor?

Samsung is one of the most popular PC monitor brands as well as being well known for its TVs, smartphones and washing machines.

We've collated all the key information on Samsung PC monitors in this handy guide. We've analysed over 200,000 user and expert reviews and over 3,700 awards from hundreds of different review sites on over 4,500 PC monitors to impartially compare each PC monitor brand.

Samsung are recognised for their wide selection of premium and award winning PC monitors. Their PC monitors start at $70 for the S22D300 which has a display diagonal of 21.5" and is a PC monitor that has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) and go up to $6,458 for the OH55F which has a display diagonal of 55" and is a PC monitor that has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (Full HD). The average price of a new Samsung PC monitor is $493.

Is Samsung the Best PC Monitor Brand?

So are Samsung PC monitors any good? We give every PC monitor a Kagoo Score by analysing its specs, reviews and prices and comparing this to its competitors. By aggregating this data across all PC monitors we are able to impartially rank all the PC monitor brands.

Our detailed analysis taking into account all of the above factors found that Samsung is the 8th best PC monitor brand out there.

Let's look at how Samsung PC monitors compare to the other PC monitor brands across each of the key facets that make up the Kagoo Score.

There's a wide selection of Samsung PC monitors available compared to other PC monitor brands, with over 70 Samsung PC monitors currently on the market in the US. Samsung also have better reviews than the typical PC monitor brand, with the average rating of a Samsung PC monitor being 86%.

Samsung have a number of great features including Virtual Aim Point which sets them apart from the competition.

However Samsung PC monitors tend to be more expensive than most other PC monitor brands making them a less popular choice with consumers. When it comes to energy efficiency the average annual running cost of Samsung PC monitor is $29 (based on a person typically using a PC monitor for 8 hours per day), which makes them less efficient than most other PC monitor brands.

What Do the Samsung PC Monitor Reviews Say?

We've added up all the reviews for every Samsung PC monitor to work out the average distribution of reviews for Samsung and then compared this to the other PC monitor brands.

Expert Reviews

5 stars		163
4 stars		219
3 stars		52
2 stars		5
1 star		0

User Reviews

5 stars		11,850
4 stars		3,228
3 stars		1,004
2 stars		588
1 star		1,022

Over 87% of expert reviews and 85% of user reviews for Samsung PC monitors are 4 stars or higher. This compares to 91% and 84% respectively across all PC Monitor brands.

Purchasers of Samsung PC monitors frequently mentioned that the product was easy to connect to other devices, well designed and easy to use. Their PC monitors have also won 150+ awards.

In the table below we compare the average review score given to Samsung PC monitors by some of the most popular technology review sites against their reviews for other PC monitor brands. The best review score from each review source is highlighted in green.

Average Review Score	AOC	Asus	Benq	Philips	DELL	Samsung
	89% 30 reviews	90% 28 reviews	92% 30 reviews	91% 13 reviews	88% 24 reviews	92% 14 reviews
	60% 17 reviews	69% 45 reviews	71% 23 reviews	66% 20 reviews	85% 17 reviews	75% 17 reviews
	77% 23 reviews	84% 28 reviews	86% 10 reviews	79% 17 reviews	78% 16 reviews	71% 14 reviews
	80% 22 reviews	79% 19 reviews	80% 17 reviews	78% 23 reviews	81% 7 reviews	76% 11 reviews
	80% 28 reviews	77% 14 reviews	84% 11 reviews	76% 17 reviews	74% 10 reviews	75% 12 reviews
	83% 31 reviews	84% 28 reviews	80% 6 reviews	82% 20 reviews	85% 2 reviews	88% 3 reviews
	73% 18 reviews	79% 17 reviews	76% 20 reviews	72% 5 reviews	78% 20 reviews	75% 6 reviews
	83% 31 reviews	84% 1 review	79% 17 reviews	81% 24 reviews	80% 3 reviews	79% 3 reviews
	78% 20 reviews	81% 17 reviews	82% 11 reviews	75% 17 reviews	86% 8 reviews	78% 5 reviews
	85% 39 reviews	86% 7 reviews	89% 2 reviews	86% 23 reviews	85% 1 review	84% 1 review
	75% 8 reviews	82% 19 reviews	79% 4 reviews	66% 7 reviews	81% 18 reviews	79% 15 reviews
	88% 18 reviews	90% 10 reviews	93% 6 reviews	90% 10 reviews	86% 17 reviews	85% 8 reviews
	82% 18 reviews	74% 9 reviews	71% 11 reviews	80% 5 reviews	79% 14 reviews	81% 11 reviews
	79% 16 reviews	91% 15 reviews	93% 8 reviews	80% 11 reviews	91% 7 reviews	69% 9 reviews
	81% 8 reviews	79% 13 reviews	81% 26 reviews	78% 8 reviews	86% 2 reviews	83% 7 reviews
		76% 13 reviews			79% 39 reviews	73% 12 reviews
	81% 17 reviews	80% 8 reviews	80% 8 reviews	78% 5 reviews	80% 10 reviews	77% 6 reviews
	88% 10 reviews	91% 14 reviews	84% 2 reviews	89% 9 reviews	90% 6 reviews	89% 7 reviews
	85% 17 reviews	83% 15 reviews	93% 4 reviews	84% 7 reviews	84% 3 reviews	85% 1 review
	86% 13 reviews	88% 12 reviews	88% 4 reviews	81% 9 reviews	80% 3 reviews	82% 6 reviews
Other Expert Sites	64% 749 reviews	61% 628 reviews	70% 393 reviews	64% 362 reviews	66% 282 reviews	65% 213 reviews
Average	80% 1,133 reviews	81% 960 reviews	82% 613 reviews	79% 612 reviews	82% 509 reviews	79% 381 reviews

How Many Industry Awards Have Samsung PC Monitors Received?

After checking thousands of expert review websites we found 150 industry awards for Samsung PC monitors. The table below compares the number of awards received by Samsung to other popular PC monitor brands. The largest number of awards provided by each review source is highlighted in green.

Compare all award winning PC monitors

Number of Awards	AOC	Asus	Benq	Philips	DELL	Samsung
	22	20	18	17	13	15
	29	28	5	19	2	3
	19	11	10	9	7	9
	25	21		18
	11	19	13	7	4	2
	9	18	8	7	5	3
	11	12	9	8	6	4
	10	18	2	12	5	2
	13	7	7	5	1	6
	9	10	11	2	6
	8	9	14	2	5
	13	9	5	8	3
	7	12	11	3	3	1
	16	1		17	2
	6	16		7
	10	7	4	2	4
	11	2			5	8
	3	9	6	2	6
		15	7	1		2
	9	4	4	5		1
Other Expert Sites	378	445	173	150	159	94
Total	619	693	307	301	236	150

How Reliable Are Samsung PC Monitors?

We checked over 200,000 reviews to find comments about the reliability of Samsung PC monitors. over 780 of these reviews mention reliability of which 87% were positive. Therefore the vast majority of Samsung PC monitor owners and reviewers thought the product was reliable.

So, most people think that Samsung PC monitors are good quality. Now let's take a look at some of the reviews for Samsung PC monitors that mention reliability:

RELIABLE

it may not be an issue if you have a very sturdy desk

robust colors

great build quality

well-built monitor which partners modern looks with smartphone-friendly features

The build is sturdy

It's sturdy

The Samsung C24FG73 is a well-designed display with excellent build quality

Good Build Quality

I stupidly damaged the packaging so I don't think I can return it

tablets have always been ultra reliable

Stand could be more sturdy

NOT RELIABLE

Mediocre Build Quality

It arrived safely with no damage

due to low weight did not require a super heavy duty mount

potentially have them send it back still broken because it "seemed fine" for them

1 was broken

Flimsy stand - Few ports - Poor quality construction - Expensive Pros

Features to Look Out For On Samsung PC Monitors

There's a number of great features to look out for on the latest range of Samsung PC monitors that set them apart from the competition. These include Virtual Aim Point.

Samsung Virtual Aim Point

Samsung PC monitors that feature Virtual Aim Point include the Samsung C49RG90 ($798).

Samsung Eco Saving Plus

Samsung PC monitors that feature eco saving plus include the Samsung C27F398 ($290).

What is the Best Mid-Range Samsung PC Monitor?

Samsung C27R500

1080P RESOLUTION

27"

4ms RESPONSE TIME

178° VERTICAL

178° HORIZONTAL

$63 OVER 5 YEARS

B

A great mid range choice, priced at $219.99 is the Samsung C27R500, which has a Kagoo Score of 79.

Features We Love:

Big display diagonal (27")

1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels resolution (1920x1080 pixels)

Faster than average response time (4ms)

High typical contrast ratio (3000:1)

Headphone out

A fully featured and very economical to run 27" flatpanel monitor, with a low price and the latest technology. It has a headphone out, an HDMI and an HDCP and supports NVIDIA G-Sync. Purchasers report that this flatpanel monitor has a good screen, it has a superb picture quality and it's very good-looking.

82 Features	Fully-Featured
75 Value for Money	Very Good
91 Running Costs	$63 Over 5 Years
79 Kagoo Score	Very Good

UNBOXING ECRAN SAMSUNG C27R500FHU

The cheapest price that we could find for the C27R500 in the US is $219.99 and in total we found 3 prices for it.

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What is the Best High End Samsung PC Monitor?

Samsung C34J791

3440 X 1440 PIXELS RESOLUTION

34"

4ms RESPONSE TIME

178° VERTICAL

178° HORIZONTAL

$78 OVER 5 YEARS

A

If you're looking for a high end Samsung PC monitor then the Samsung C34J791 takes some beating. It has a Kagoo Score of 78, but is a bit more expensive at $599.99.

Features We Love:

3440 x 1440 pixels resolution

Big display diagonal (34")

Faster than average response time (4ms)

Built-in speaker

High typical contrast ratio (3000:1)

An award winning and very economical to run 3440 x 1440 pixels resolution flatpanel monitor, with a very good spec and display diagonal. It has a built-in speaker, a built-in USB hub and a built-in camera and features Picture-in-Picture support. Our review analysis indicates that has a good screen, it has a good picture quality and it's very good-looking.

93 Reviews	558 Reviews + 3 Awards
82 Features	Fully-Featured
72 Popularity	Quite Popular
68 Value for Money	Good
84 Running Costs	$78 Over 5 Years
78 Kagoo Score	Very Good

Customers report that Samsung C34J791 has great expert reviews and good user reviews with 89% of buyers recommending this PC monitor to others.

Unboxing a Monitor Samsung C34J791WTR, 34", 4 ms

The cheapest price that we could find for the C34J791 in the US is $599.99 and in total we found 3 prices for it.

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What is the Best Budget Choice Samsung PC Monitor?

Samsung LC27F390

27"

1080P RESOLUTION

4ms RESPONSE TIME

178° VERTICAL

178° HORIZONTAL

$84 OVER 5 YEARS

A

At only $195.99 and with a Kagoo Score of 78 the Samsung LC27F390 makes a great budget choice.

Features We Love:

Big display diagonal (27")

1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels resolution (1920x1080 pixels)

Faster than average response time (4ms)

Wide vertical viewing angle (178°)

Wide horizontal viewing angle (178°)

An award winning and very economical to run 27" LCD screen, with an affordable price and the latest technology. Multiple reviews mentioned that this LCD screen has an excellent picture quality, very good features and it's very well designed.

92 Reviews	769 Reviews + 3 Awards
82 Features	Fully-Featured
72 Value for Money	Good
83 Running Costs	$84 Over 5 Years
78 Kagoo Score	Very Good

Multiple reviews mentioned that Samsung LC27F390 has good expert reviews and great user reviews with 100% of buyers recommending this PC monitor to others.

The cheapest price that we could find for the LC27F390 in the US is $195.99 but in total we found only 1 price for it.

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194 reviews

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