Last Updated: December 3, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Samsung CFG73 27 144Hz 1ms QLED Curved FreeSync Gaming Monitor LC27FG73FQNXZA
Last Updated: December 3, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
65
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0
Unverified
9
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27 meters
SIZE
144 Hz
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Review Analysis - 56 recent, verified reviews
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Color
22va panel, vibrant, monitor, ips, default
+95%
-5%
" ... I spent a lot of time playing with different color settings which is important for me because I edit photos on my computer. ... "
" ... 144hz colors are good after adjusting them by my taste . ... "
" ... The colors are vibrant and, presumably, accurate with no need for me to adjust color profiles, keep in mind I don't do work with color so I'm unable to verify the accuracy. ... "
" ... I can also say the color accuracy is better than on my IPS monitor although my IPS monitor is pretty standard. ... "
" ... The monitor itself is amazing, with incredibly smooth motion, exquisite brightness, and well defined colors. ... "
" ... It is noticeable in certain situations depending on the background colors, but otherwise don't really notice it unless I look directly at it. ... "
" ... The resolution is great and the colors are true and vibrant. ... "
" ... The colors and frame rates are exceptional. ... "
Display Clarity
20panel, curved, va panel, dead pixels, 144hz
+95%
-5%
" ... I'm a sucker for curved displays, and this one delivers, allowing for better viewing angles on the VA panel. ... Great panel overall so long as you win the dead pixel lottery. ... "
" ... You will need to adjust brightness since its set to 100 out of the box and, at least for me, almost melted my eyes out of my head. ... Overall I'm extremely satisfied with this panel and would definitely recommend it to others. ... "
" ... I specifically didnt want a TN panel because of them not being great at viewing angles, plus VA panels have better color reproduction for work. ... "
" ... This is my first curved monitor/tv. ... I do like the monitor though, I've always been a Samsung owner. ... "
" ... Personally, I prefer a flat screen to be honest. ... If this was a flat screen monitor, I would have given 5 stars. ... "
" ... I bought this to replace a perfectly good 24" 60hz LED/LCD monitor that I was using. ... Was trying to decide between a smaller Gsync for more $$, and this 27" curved. ... Inverted V design which supports the panel without the bulky square footprint leaving desktop space. ... "
" ... Very happy I went with this 144hz VA panel over a TN panel. ... "
" ... The curved monitor - a nice feature that is way more than I expected. ... "
Device Compatibility
15monitor is great, first, turn, time, sync
+93%
-7%
" ... Best monitor yet, much better than Asus 144mhz one I had. ... "
" ... I previously purchased the CFG70, and I will be keeping that monitor. ... "
" ... Found a way around it, turn off my monitor first then my console, works just fine. ... "
" ... This is the first time I've ever owned a monitor. ... "
" ... The monitor is great. ... "
" ... This is a fantastic monitor. ... "
" ... Loving this monitor! ... "
" ... This monitor is great! ... "
Gaming
14monitor, games, 144hz, va, turn
+100%
" ... Very accurate colors great refresh rate for gaming. ... "
" ... Also the stand and monitor looks great and Its a beast at gaming and the Freesync works flawlessly. ... "
" ... Going from 60hz to 144hz removed the stuttering and occasional tearing in some games. ... "
" ... After I got it hooked up I fired up one of my games and immediately started noticing details that I hadn't noticed before. ... "
" ... Everything I needed and wanted for gaming. ... "
" ... This monitor is great if you plan on using it for gaming. ... "
" ... Used for gaming. ... "
" ... so satisfied and it has improved my aim in overwatch within a week you notice it . ... "
Refresh Rate
11monitor, refresh rate, 60hz, response, gaming
+91%
-9%
" ... I was looking for a 144hz monitor for gaming, but I also wanted to use it as my 3rd monitor for work. ... "
" ... The price - I feel like I could have went with a cheaper 144Hz monitor and been just as satisfied. ... Overall, I highly recommend upgrading to a 144Hz monitor, regardless if you go with this one or not. ... 144Hz is absolutely game changing. ... "
" ... Moving from a 60hz generic monitor, this thing is amazing. ... "
" ... Very accurate colors great refresh rate for gaming. ... "
" ... This is my first 144Hz experience and once you go 144Hz, regular 60Hz displays don't look the same anymore. ... "
" ... Excellent response times and 144 refresh rate. ... "
" ... 144hz is blazing fast. ... "
Resolution
10144hz, 1080p, 4k, resolution, gaming
+90%
-10%
" ... I don't game on this monitor but the resolution and clarity work great for daily use. ... "
" ... I would recommend using the DVI cable to get the bigger resolution! ... "
" ... This is my first curved monitor/tv. ... "
" ... I have a 1080p video card so this monitor looks great. ... I chose this since I currently have to reason to go 4k. ... "
" ... I bought this to replace a perfectly good 24" 60hz LED/LCD monitor that I was using. ... Great 1080 144hz monitor for those that are not looking at 4k and Nvidia users not wanting to pay the $$ for Gsync. ... "
" ... It's full-HD and runs at 144Hz, so it just looks amazing when you use it. ... This is my first 144Hz experience and once you go 144Hz, regular 60Hz displays don't look the same anymore. ... "
" ... What the 4K monitors cost right now. ... "
" ... Honestly the best looking 144hz 1080p panel by far. ... "
Price
8monitor, worth, buck, bang, best
+100%
" ... For the price tag, this monitor is great. ... "
" ... But the compromise was worth it. ... "
" ... Overall I think this is a great monitor for its price. ... "
" ... Way more bang for your buck. ... "
" ... Very happy i got it at $329 plus Tax but Worth every Penny ! ... "
Picture Quality
8picture, amazing, monitor, image
+100%
" ... You can truly make the picture and performance how you want it. ... "
" ... When placed next to a similar sized but more expensive monitor the picture quality was actually better on this more affordable model. ... "
" ... The picture quality is amazing! ... "
" ... - It is cheap and has a great image quality. ... "
" ... Monitor has amazing picture quality for 144hz. ... "
Build Quality
8desk, space, much, management, cables
+63%
-38%
" ... The stand - easy to assemble and it’s very thin so it doesn’t take up that much desk space. ... "
" ... Stand foot is large but well designed. ... "
" ... - Build quality is good enought, although it is plastic, it feels very solid! ... "
" ... If Samsung shipped this thing with a nice sturdy, compact stand (such as the Dell ones which have a short depth) they would have a 5-star product here. ... "
Device Stand
7mount, vesa, though, issue, holes
+71%
-29%
" ... The stand is literally huge. ... "
" ... I had to buy additional VESA adapters from 100x100 to 200x200 to overcome this. ... "
" ... The stand it comes on is atrocious and I highly recommend buying a separate mount for it. ... "
" ... Honestly I have never had an issue with the stand on any monitor I have ever used until this one. ... "
Ports
6hdmi, monitor, dvi, 144hz, 1
+100%
" ... Included accessories/packaging - The monitor came with an HDMI and a DVI cable and the overall product design of the boxes looked beautiful. ... Since I don’t have a commitment to them, DVI works fine for me. ... I expect Samsung to provide an HDMI cable that is fully compatible with 144Hz, but that isn’t the case. ... "
" ... I would recommend using the DVI cable to get the bigger resolution! ... "
" ... The stand has cable hide, so I have routed my DP and USB through that for looks. ... "
" ... I had to buy additional VESA adapters from 100x100 to 200x200 to overcome this. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and comes with 1 Display and 1 HDMI Chord, Work with Xbox, PC, and anything to an HDMI, Just get some decent speakers because it doesn't have any in them. ... "
" ... I was able to use the included VESA (75mm standard) adapter and make it work with the stand from my previous Dell monitor. ... "
Controls
4wish, settings, osd, menu, back
+75%
-25%
" ... There are also a couple of programmable display mode buttons for quick and easy switching if you wish. ... "
" ... - The menu options are great and allows plenty of customization. ... "
Overall performance
4ssd, 144hz
+100%
" ... This gave me the same ecstatic feeling as switching from hard drive to solid state (SSD) (If you haven’t upgraded to an SSD, leave this page and do that! ... "
" ... A lot faster refresh speed then a tv and it makes a difference. ... "
" ... If you have an AMD Freesync GPU then here ya go. ... "
" ... 144hz is blazing fast. ... "
Ease of Use
3simple, wish
+100%
" ... The user interface/controls - simple and easy to use. ... The different presets can be fully customized and it’s easy to switch between the 3 custom settings you can save. ... "
" ... There are also a couple of programmable display mode buttons for quick and easy switching if you wish. ... "
" ... It was fairly simple to assemble and I'm not so nervous about taking it apart to move it. ... "
Mouse
3keyboard, stick, stand, screen, monitor
+67%
-33%
" ... My reactions are quicker and my mouse movement feels more responsive thus making me more accurate. ... "
" ... I tried for two weeks to get used to it and could never get my mouse and keyboard in a comfortable position. ... If you like to sit close to your monitor and have your keyboard and mouse directly under the screen, you will likely need to buy a different stand or a monitor arm. ... "
Cables
3cable, monitor, management
+67%
-33%
" ... The stand has cable hide, so I have routed my DP and USB through that for looks. ... "
Screen Protection
3dead pixels, stuck, pixels, mine, dead
+33%
-67%
" ... The old version also developed 3 dead pixels a month or two after use. ... Dead pixels start appearing. ... A week after owning it a dead pixel forms right in the middle of the screen. ... "
Storage
3takes, much, desk, stand
+100%
" ... The stand - easy to assemble and it’s very thin so it doesn’t take up that much desk space. ... "
" ... It takes a lot of space. ... "
" ... It comes out 15 inches and just takes up too much space on my desk. ... "
Size
3desk, takes, space, much
+100%
" ... Great monitor overall but the size of the stand will take up a portion of your desk. ... "
" ... It comes out 15 inches and just takes up too much space on my desk. ... "
" ... I bought the 27” and it’s the perfect size for me. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 27 meters
Display
Refresh Rate: 144 Hz
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