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, washing machines and digital cameras.

We've collated all the key information on Samsung PC monitors in this handy guide. We've analysed over 100,000 user and expert reviews and over 2,900 awards from hundreds of different review sites on over 4,400 PC monitors to impartially compare each PC monitor brand.

Samsung are recognised for their wide selection of mid-range and award winning PC monitors. Their PC monitors start at $70 for the S24A450B which has a display diagonal of 24" and is a PC monitor that has a resolution of 1920 x 1200 and go up to $6,174 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 $396.

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 7th 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 100 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 84%.

Samsung have a number of great features including samsung magicupscale, eco saving plus and samsung magicbright 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 $30 (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		149
4 stars		209
3 stars		47
2 stars		5
1 star		0

User Reviews

5 stars		4,175
4 stars		1,170
3 stars		365
2 stars		213
1 star		338

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

Purchasers of Samsung PC monitors frequently mentioned that the product was easy to use, solidly made and thoughtfully designed. Their PC monitors have also won 140+ awards.

Looking at just the expert reviews, 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	Asus	AOC	Benq	DELL	Philips	Samsung
	74% 40 reviews	64% 11 reviews	74% 24 reviews	84% 17 reviews	69% 11 reviews	77% 20 reviews
	90% 27 reviews	90% 21 reviews	90% 27 reviews	88% 18 reviews	91% 9 reviews	91% 9 reviews
	84% 28 reviews	79% 19 reviews	87% 11 reviews	79% 15 reviews	81% 16 reviews	71% 14 reviews
	79% 18 reviews	77% 14 reviews	78% 26 reviews	79% 6 reviews	77% 19 reviews	71% 14 reviews
	77% 18 reviews	73% 14 reviews	74% 25 reviews	79% 22 reviews	74% 7 reviews	74% 8 reviews
	75% 11 reviews	79% 21 reviews	78% 16 reviews	74% 7 reviews	79% 14 reviews	79% 14 reviews
	81% 17 reviews	77% 15 reviews	83% 9 reviews	86% 8 reviews	73% 15 reviews	77% 7 reviews
	86% 24 reviews	83% 20 reviews	80% 6 reviews	85% 2 reviews	81% 14 reviews	88% 3 reviews
	79% 13 reviews	81% 6 reviews	82% 32 reviews	86% 2 reviews	78% 8 reviews	82% 6 reviews
	90% 16 reviews	76% 11 reviews	92% 10 reviews	90% 6 reviews	80% 11 reviews	69% 9 reviews
	76% 14 reviews			80% 37 reviews		73% 12 reviews
	76% 7 reviews	78% 12 reviews	74% 13 reviews	81% 10 reviews	80% 4 reviews	81% 13 reviews
	84% 1 review	81% 19 reviews	80% 16 reviews	80% 2 reviews	80% 16 reviews	79% 5 reviews
	90% 10 reviews	82% 11 reviews	95% 8 reviews	86% 16 reviews	91% 7 reviews	83% 7 reviews
	87% 16 reviews	77% 7 reviews	85% 4 reviews	85% 17 reviews	77% 4 reviews	81% 11 reviews
	87% 6 reviews	85% 31 reviews			86% 17 reviews	84% 1 review
	80% 7 reviews	81% 12 reviews	79% 10 reviews	80% 10 reviews	78% 5 reviews	77% 6 reviews
	88% 9 reviews	80% 6 reviews	89% 7 reviews	77% 3 reviews	84% 7 reviews	81% 7 reviews
	80% 8 reviews	80% 12 reviews	77% 7 reviews	60% 1 review	78% 6 reviews	95% 4 reviews
	86% 5 reviews	85% 14 reviews	87% 4 reviews	87% 5 reviews	86% 3 reviews	86% 5 reviews
Other Expert Sites	60% 505 reviews	61% 413 reviews	69% 374 reviews	65% 248 reviews	63% 253 reviews	66% 207 reviews
Average	81% 800 reviews	78% 689 reviews	82% 629 reviews	81% 452 reviews	79% 446 reviews	79% 382 reviews

How Many Industry Awards Have Samsung PC Monitors Received?

After checking thousands of expert review websites we found 149 industry awards for Samsung PC monitors. The table below compares the number of awards given to Samsung to other popular PC monitor brands. The largest number of awards provided by each review source is highlighted in green.

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Number of Awards	Asus	AOC	Benq	DELL	Philips	Samsung
	18	14	18	7	9	14
	24	18	5	2	13	3
	12	17	13	5	8	10
	9	8	14	6	2
	10	8	11	8	2
	17	5	10	4	1	2
	8	9	6	6	5	2
	11	7	10	3	4	1
	5	11	6	1	4	8
	15	4	1	5	6	2
	8	7	5	3	5
	6	5	5	11
	9	6	5	3	3
	12	9			5
	9	2	7	5	2
	13		7	1	1	2
	6	2		7	2	5
	14	3			5
	2	3	3	4		9
	2	1	4	9		5
Other Expert Sites	366	245	177	130	117	86
Total	576	384	307	220	194	149

How Reliable Are Samsung PC Monitors?

We checked over 100,000 reviews to find comments about the reliability of Samsung PC monitors. 520+ of these reviews that mention reliability of which 94% 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

The build is sturdy

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

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

great build quality

The Samsung Series 9 monitors have been designed with built in colour calibration to produce a high quality image for photographers

robust colors

It's sturdy

It's clearly engineered

as mentioned in other reviews the monitor is very bright out the box as with all monitors so I've just used the built in menu to adjust it to a level I find use-able

Excellent Build Quality

no built in speakers

NOT RELIABLE

You can't argue with build quality or colour consistency

A broken screen on my laptop

especially if durability in not as thought

broke bad

Poor Build Quality

as if the setting was broken

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 samsung magicupscale, eco saving plus and samsung magicbright.

Samsung Magicupscale

Samsung PC monitors that feature samsung magicupscale include the Samsung S22F350FHN ($123), the Samsung LS27E310HSG ($202) and the Samsung LS24D300HLR ($142).

Samsung Eco Saving Plus

Samsung PC monitors that feature eco saving plus include the Samsung C27F398 ($176) and the Samsung S22F350FHN ($123).

Samsung Magicbright

Samsung PC monitors that feature samsung magicbright include the Samsung S22F350FHN ($123) and the Samsung LS27E310HSG ($202).

Samsung Nano Crystal

Samsung PC monitors that feature nano crystal include the Samsung C49HG90DMN ($769).

What is the Best Mid-Range Samsung PC Monitor?

Samsung C27F398

27"

1080P RESOLUTION

4ms RESPONSE TIME

178° VERTICAL

178° HORIZONTAL

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A great mid range choice, priced at $176 is the Samsung C27F398, which has a Kagoo Score of 82.

Features We Love:

Eco saving plus

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

Big display diagonal (27")

Faster than average response time (4ms)

Very wide vertical viewing angle (178°)

A critically acclaimed and fully featured 27" flatpanel monitor, with a fair price. Our review analysis indicates that this flatpanel monitor hasa good screen, it has an excellent picture quality and it's very good-looking.

96 Reviews	84 Reviews
83 Features	Fully-Featured
72 Popularity	Quite Popular
81 Value for Money	Very Good
82 Kagoo Score	Excellent

Multiple reviews mentioned that Samsung C27F398 has outstanding expert reviews and marvellous user reviews with 96% of buyers recommending this PC monitor to others.

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What is the Best High End Samsung PC Monitor?

Samsung C27HG70QQN

2560 X 1440 PIXELS RESOLUTION

27"

1ms RESPONSE TIME

178° VERTICAL

178° HORIZONTAL

$73 OVER 5 YEARS

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If you're looking for a high end Samsung PC monitor then the Samsung C27HG70QQN takes some beating. It has a Kagoo Score of 81, but is a bit more expensive at $480.17.

Features We Love:

Big display diagonal (27")

2560 x 1440 pixels resolution

Faster than average response time (1ms)

Built-in USB hub

High typical contrast ratio (3000:1)

An award winning and very economical to run 27" PC screen, with a good price and the latest technology. It has a built-in USB hub, a headphone out and an HDMI and features Plug & Play. Owners report that has a good screen, it has an outstanding picture quality and it's very good-looking.

92 Reviews	87 Reviews + 3 Awards
82 Features	Fully-Featured
80 Popularity	Widely Available
76 Value for Money	Very Good
85 Running Costs	$73 Over 5 Years
81 Kagoo Score	Excellent

Multiple reviews mentioned that Samsung C27HG70QQN has great expert reviews and good user reviews with 88% of buyers recommending this PC screen to others.

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What is the Best Budget Choice Samsung PC Monitor?

Samsung C27F390FHN

27"

1080P RESOLUTION

4ms RESPONSE TIME

178° VERTICAL

178° HORIZONTAL

A

At only $209.95 and with a Kagoo Score of 83 the Samsung C27F390FHN makes a great budget choice.

Features We Love:

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

Big display diagonal (27")

Faster than average response time (4ms)

Wide horizontal viewing angle (178°)

High typical contrast ratio (3000:1)

A fully featured and award winning 27" PC screen, with a good price and the latest technology. Purchasers report that has a good screen, it has a superb picture quality and good colour saturation.

96 Reviews	34 Reviews + 2 Awards
83 Features	Fully-Featured
76 Popularity	Quite Popular
82 Value for Money	Very Good
83 Kagoo Score	Excellent

Customers report that Samsung C27F390FHN has superb user reviews with 96% of buyers recommending this PC monitor to others.

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