Samsung S4 LS24A400VENXZA 24" Black 2021

The Samsung S4 LS24A400VENXZA is a 24-inch 1080p office monitor with a built-in webcam, microphone, and speakers. It excels at connectivity and ergonomics but falls short on color and brightness. At CAD 169 it's a great deal for a clean home office setup, but at CAD 359 you should look at better panels.

The panel itself is middle of the pack. Our database puts its overall performance at the 44th percentile, which translates to "fine for spreadsheets, not great for much else." The 75Hz refresh rate is a small step up from the standard 60Hz, and FreeSync helps if you occasionally fire up a light game. But the 5ms response time and 250 nits of brightness won't impress anyone. Color performance lands at the 17th percentile, which is a weak spot. If you're editing photos or doing any color-critical work, this monitor will frustrate you.

Where this monitor shines is connectivity. It sits at the 97th percentile for ports and hookups, which is genuinely impressive for a budget office display. Three USB-C ports plus HDMI and DisplayPort means you can dock a laptop, charge a phone, and still have room for peripherals. The ergonomics are also strong at the 91st percentile. Height adjust, swivel, pivot, and tilt all come standard, which is more than many pricier monitors offer.

The competitors in our database are mostly gaming monitors, which tells you something about where this Samsung sits. The MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2, LG UltraGear 27G810A-B, and ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR are all 27-inch QD-OLED or high-refresh gaming panels that cost significantly more. They'll destroy the Samsung S4 in color, brightness, and response time. But none of them have a built-in webcam or microphone, and none of them are meant for office work. The HP OMEN 27qs G2 is another gaming-focused display with a higher refresh rate and better color, but again, no webcam and no USB-C hub.

If you're comparing the Samsung S4 to those gaming monitors, you're asking the wrong question. This monitor competes with office displays like Dell's UltraSharp line or Lenovo's ThinkVision series. Against those, the Samsung holds its own on connectivity and ergonomics, though it falls behind on color accuracy and brightness. The built-in webcam is the differentiator. Most office monitors force you to buy a separate webcam, which adds cost and cable clutter.

Value depends entirely on which Canadian listing you find. At CAD 169, this monitor is a steal for what you get. A built-in webcam, microphone, speakers, USB hub, and a fully adjustable stand for under CAD 200 is rare. At CAD 359, it's a tougher sell. You're approaching the price of better panels with higher resolutions and better color. The CAD 190 spread between vendors is significant, so check Newegg's listing first since they tend to have the more aggressive pricing on this model. If you can snag it near the low end, it's a solid deal for an office setup.

The Samsung S4 LS24A400VENXZA is a 24-inch 1080p IPS monitor aimed squarely at office workers and hybrid setups. It's not trying to be a gaming monitor, even with that 75Hz refresh rate and FreeSync support. The real hook here is the built-in webcam, microphone, and speakers, which turn a basic display into a video conferencing station without extra clutter on your desk. In Canada, prices swing from CAD 169 to CAD 359 depending on the vendor, so shopping around matters more than usual.

Samsung packed a surprising amount of connectivity into this thing. You get HDMI, DisplayPort, and three USB-C ports, plus a USB hub. That's rare at this price point. The stand is also fully adjustable with height, tilt, swivel, and pivot, so you can run it in portrait mode for documents or code. The webcam tucks away into the top bezel when you don't need it, which is a nice privacy touch.

Is the Samsung S4 good for office work? Mostly yes. The 1080p resolution on a 24-inch panel gives you decent text clarity, and the IPS panel means viewing angles are fine for sharing your screen with a coworker. Just don't expect vibrant colors or high brightness. This is a productivity tool, not a content creation display.

Skip this monitor if you do any color-sensitive work like photo editing, video production, or design. The color performance is genuinely weak, and 250 nits won't cut it in a bright room. Gamers should also look elsewhere. The 75Hz refresh rate is a nice touch for office use, but the 5ms response time and mediocre panel won't satisfy anyone who plays fast-paced games. If you need a portable display for travel, this isn't it either. At 5806g, it's heavy, and the portable score in our database is dead last at 22 out of 100. For color work, consider a Dell UltraSharp. For gaming, the MSI MAG 271QPX or LG UltraGear 27G810A-B are far better options. For travel, get a dedicated portable monitor.

Should you buy the Samsung S4 LS24A400VENXZA? If you're setting up a home office or a hybrid workstation and want a clean desk with fewer cables, yes, especially if you can find it near CAD 169. The built-in webcam, microphone, and speakers mean you can jump on a video call without plugging in anything extra. The USB-C hub is genuinely useful for laptop users. And the fully adjustable stand is a quality-of-life feature you'll appreciate every day.

But if you care about color accuracy, brightness, or gaming performance, look elsewhere. The 17th percentile color score is a real limitation. This is a monitor for email, documents, spreadsheets, and video calls. It's not for photo editing, and it's not for serious gaming. For the right user at the right price, it's a smart buy. For everyone else, it's a pass.