Samsung S3 S36GD 24" Black 2026
The 1800R curved VA panel and 100Hz refresh rate with FreeSync reduce motion blur and screen tearing for smoother scrolling and casual gaming. Its 95% sRGB coverage and 3000:1 contrast ratio deliver decent color and deep blacks at a budget-friendly price point. This monitor is best for office workers and students who want an immersive, flicker-free display for documents and light entertainment.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
Cons
- Below average display (30th percentile)
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 2026100/100
Buyers praised this curved monitor for gaming, work, and everyday use. They noted the 100Hz refresh rate, smooth image, and good value.
- Great for gaming, work, browsing, and videos with smooth 100Hz refresh rate.
- Curved display reduces eye movement, comfortable for long hours.
- Clear, compatible with Mac and laptop, easy to set up.
- No built-in speakers, but includes audio out for external speakers.
- Q1 202678/100
Buyers praise the monitor's value, picture quality, and easy setup. However, some report reliability issues like random blackouts and limited tilt adjustment.
- Excellent picture quality, clear and vivid display
- Great value for the price, affordable budget monitor
- Missing features: no built-in speakers or tilt adjustment
- Reliability issues: monitors randomly turning off or going black
- Q4 202592/100
Reviewers praise the monitor's great value, vibrant colors, and immersive curved display. Some note missing speakers and minor color calibration issues.
- Excellent value for the price, offering high specs at a low cost.
- No built-in speakers, which some buyers did not expect.
- Color calibration may need adjustment, with reports of blue or yellow tint.
- Curved design enhances immersion and fits well in limited spaces.
- Q3 202590/100
Buyers praise the 24" S3 curved monitor for its smooth 100Hz refresh rate, crisp FHD display, easy setup, and great value for work and casual gaming. Some note limited stand adjustability and no built-in speakers.
- Excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and sharp text.
- Smooth 100Hz refresh rate great for gaming and daily use.
- Limited stand adjustability (no height adjustment); some expected more tilt.
- One unit had no sound; another reviewer returned due to difficult assembly and incompatible cable.
Based on 96 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 24" |
| 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 | 16.7 Million Colors |
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 | 25 |
| Weight | 3.1 kg / 6.8 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung S3 S36GD 24" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | HP OMEN 27qs G2 | MSI MAG 321CUPDF | Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 31.5 | 32 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 210 | 240 | 280 | 160 | 180 |
| Response Time Ms | 4 | 0.30000001192092896 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung S3 S36GD 24" | 36.9 | 63.5 | 29.8 | 51.2 | 49.3 | 58.3 | 53.3 | 98.4 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 89.6 | 76.9 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 95.2 | 87.9 | 74.1 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 91.3 | 60.6 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 93.9 | 91.5 | 78.7 |
| HP OMEN 27qs G2 Compare | 76.7 | 45.2 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 89.9 | 87.9 | 99.5 |
| MSI MAG 321CUPDF Compare | 92.1 | 55.3 | 83.9 | 97.1 | 66.7 | 91.1 | 82.1 | 68.8 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM Compare | 88.1 | 15.1 | 73.8 | 91.6 | 66.7 | 82.5 | 58.3 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 5 offers From $110
Amazon 1 offer From $136
B&H Photo 1 offer From $140
Price History
Usage Scores
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