Samsung IT LC27F398FWNXZA Samsung C27F398 27-Inch Curved Monitor (Super Slim Design) (Renewed)

I am comparing this to an older Samsung 27" curved screen I bought in 2016, S27D590C [old]. This product I am reviewing is on the right in my pictures, and the old one is on the left (except for the picture comparing the curvature). BEWARE - the stand is NOT removable, so test your screen before installing the stand. It has a plastic latch that 'clicks' internally and cannot be detached.First, the LC27F398FWNXZA [new] is cheaper by about 50 bucks compared to when I bought the old one 4 years ago. That said, it lacks a VGA port and the screen quality is worse in comparison. See my photos for the gradient test (worse) and black test (better). The gradient test indicates the color bit depth is worse, and this is noticeable when color banding starts showing up in images. By default, the new one also has a slightly purplish tinge, but this can be adjusted in the settings. Also there are no speakers, but there is a 1/8 audio jack.To me, the screen is too curved (see image, left). My old one was advertised that through studies they found the perfect curvature to match the angle of the eye, and I agree! The image on the old one appears flat to my perspective. The new one is noticeably over-curved, no matter how close or far I sit facing it. Why change it when they had it perfect already?The thinner screen is nice, but what is the point when the stand's footprint takes up so much more space? You can also see this in my image. Not only is the stand not adjustable in height, it is not detachable after installing it (as I mentioned above). The old one takes up less space and is detachable.TLDR; Samsung seems to have gone backwards compared to an older model I have. It has a thinner screen, but because the stand takes up a larger footprint, that renders that benefit pointless. One fewer port, no speakers, worse quality screen, an over-curved angle, and a non-detachable stand - these losses to me are greater than the $50 price difference. I bought this screen used. At retail price, I don't think it's worth it.

What a great monitor for the money. I've been using it for video and photo editing and it really is nice and crisp with a great color rendition. It's also great for gaming too. Some have complained about viewing spread sheets with this monitor, but I have not found this to be the case. I am very pleased with this and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good quality, low cost monitor.

I got this monitor to work at home during the pandemic. It has been a great choice. I didn't want to spend $400. I think I got this for $160 and I've been more than happy with it. Easy set up, big enough for a desktop monitor without monopolizing all my desk space which is being shared with my work laptop. My laptop only has a VGA connection for an external monitor; I'm using a HDMI converter to connect to this monitor and it upscales to a full monitor display w/o any distortion, which my previous monitor did not. Very good product.

I bought this to replace an older 6 year old 24" Dell model. The curved screen wasn't really that much of a factor. What I was disappointed in was the picture quality. It is not very sharp like you would expect if you have any modern HD TV's or other screens. I expected was that there would be a sharpness improvement over my prior screen but that was not the case. I now switch anything I want to see really well over to the other monitor that I have on this system.

You get what you pay for but I had higher hopes for a Samsung monitor. I use mine for work and graphics aren’t ground breaking but are adequate for my use. I imagine it would be pretty subpar for any gamers. Monitor generally feels cheap. Most troublesome for me is there is no ability to adjust height and the base is pretty unstable. When I type (I’m not and excessively heavy typer) the monitor shakes. Size and curve are good.

I bought 2 of these to mount side-by-side for work as a software developer. Granted there is the small 3/4 inch combined bezel from the 2 monitors but for 1/10th the cost of a single monitor of the same size I can not complain.Eventually I may replace them but I have ZERO complaints on their performance, brightness, and clarity after 2 year of use.

Although this was a refurbished unit, it was in original packaging and it was in amazing shape. If it hadn’t been labeled as “refurbished” I would have never known. Awesome resolution and picture for my work from home office.

Display was not nearly as vibrant and sharp as it should have been; even after extensive calibration and adjustments. Worse, the display panel had a serious light-leak in one corner. This is unacceptable!