Samsung S3 S36GD 27" Black 2025
The 1800R curved VA panel and 100Hz refresh rate provide a more immersive viewing experience with reduced motion blur for scrolling and casual gaming. Its Game Mode and Eye Saver Mode offer practical, instant adjustments for color contrast and reduced blue light during extended sessions. This monitor is best for office workers and students who want a budget-friendly curved display to reduce eye strain during long productivity tasks.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (100th percentile) 100th
Cons
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.
- Q2 202683/100
Buyers praised the monitor's sleek design, immersive curve, smooth 100Hz refresh rate, vibrant colors, and easy setup, finding it excellent for work, casual gaming, and everyday use.
- Sleek design and immersive curve enhance desktop experience.
- 100Hz refresh rate provides smooth visuals for work and gaming.
- Vibrant colors and crisp Full HD resolution.
- Easy setup with multiple input options and great value.
- Q1 202657/100
Buyers praised the monitor's value, picture quality, and sleek design, but a critical defect report of random blackouts and power issues raises serious reliability concerns.
- Excellent value for the price, with good picture quality and sturdy build.
- Monitors randomly turn off or go black, requiring HDMI reseating or power cycling.
- Sleek design and crisp image, but lacks tilt adjustment despite manual claims.
- Great for home office, gaming, and multitasking with no eye strain.
Based on 211 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1800 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 4 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 95% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 35 |
| Weight | 3.8 kg / 8.4 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung S3 S36GD 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Dell S2725QC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 240 | 240 | 480 | 280 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 4 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | - | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung S3 S36GD 27" | 36.9 | 55.3 | 44 | 51.2 | 38.6 | 49.3 | 58.3 | 53.3 | 99.5 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.7 | 73.6 | 75.8 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 98 | 93.4 | 90.4 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 98 | 82.1 | 99.5 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 80.3 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 99.8 | 98.2 | 99.5 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 99.3 | 95.5 | 99.9 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.3 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 44.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Bestbuy.ca 1 offer From CA$210
Newegg.ca 1 offer From CA$230
Price History
Usage Scores
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