Samsung S3 S30GD 27" Black 2024
The 100Hz refresh rate with 5ms GtG response on its 27-inch IPS panel and FreeSync support eliminates motion blur for fluid scrolling and tear-free casual gaming. TÜV-certified eye comfort technology reduces blue light and flicker, making extended work sessions less straining, while its slim, thin-bezel design complements modern desks. This monitor best suits budget-conscious home office workers and students who need a smooth, flicker-free display for document work, web browsing, and light entertainment.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong compact (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average color (19th percentile)
- Below average feature (23th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 213 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 (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 | 2.9 kg / 6.4 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung S3 S30GD 27" | Dell S S2725QC | LG UltraGear 27G640A-B | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27VQMY | SANSUI 27 inch | MSI Optix MAG342CQR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | IPS | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 120 | 300 | 240 | 200 | 144 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync | FreeSync |
| Hdr | - | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 | HDR | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung S3 S30GD 27" | 18.6 | 74 | 51.3 | 23.4 | 89.6 | 49.3 | 53.2 | 54.1 | 98.4 |
| Dell S S2725QC Compare | 74 | 82.4 | 88.4 | 72.6 | 95.9 | 72.4 | 44.3 | 87.9 | 99.5 |
| LG UltraGear 27G640A-B Compare | 88.3 | 77.3 | 69.1 | 72.6 | 0 | 90.6 | 90.5 | 87.9 | 79.9 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27VQMY Compare | 75.8 | 40.4 | 43.1 | 92 | 95.9 | 90.6 | 87.7 | 67.8 | 99.5 |
| SANSUI 27 inch Compare | 93 | 16.1 | 69.1 | 72.6 | 89.6 | 90.6 | 85.4 | 77.8 | 91.2 |
| MSI Optix MAG342CQR Compare | 73.1 | 82.4 | 78.8 | 97.4 | 0 | 72.4 | 74 | 96.9 | 86.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 6 offers From $86
Amazon 1 offers From $100
Newegg 1 offers From $150
Price History
Usage Scores
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