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Samsung LC27F398FWNXZA Samsung C27F398 27 Inch Curved LED Monitor
Last Updated: February 9, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
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466
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70
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0.14 meters
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Review Analysis - 464 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Display Clarity
143curved, screen, display, screens, resolution
+78%
-22%
" ... Although the crispiness of the pixels won't compare to an IPS panel, the curved aspect of this monitor completely makes up for it. ... Not saying this monitor isn't crisp, but it should be known that IPS provides the best pixel reproduction. ... The curvature of the monitor completely immerses the user and I will never EVER go back to a flat screen computer monitor. ... "
" ... I love that I waited and purchased this computer screen on Amazon vs. with Best Buy . ... "
" ... Great curved monitor for the price. ... "
" ... After buying it I am 100% satisfied and would recommend a curved monitor to anyone who wants to use it for gaming. ... "
" ... I bought 2 of these for a Dual Screen setup for work. ... "
" ... I have other Samsung screens, such as their TV's, and found the quality, durability, and performance is great. ... "
" ... Used for a three screen gaming system. ... "
" ... The curved screen is perfect for my line of work. ... "
Device Compatibility
76monitors, computer, laptop, samsung, office
+86%
-14%
" ... I work from home, and these are my primary work monitors. ... "
" ... Awesome monitor, I have 3 of them on my desk side by side and it’s awesome! ... "
" ... Monitor is fine ... "
" ... I bought two of these monitors for a dual screen setup since I was tired of using my laptop to do homework that required me to have multiple windows opened. ... "
" ... Its big enough, and you can surely run 2 windows (excel and chrome for example) in the same monitor. ... "
" ... Great for hooking up as a dual monitor to use for multitasking. ... "
" ... I was comparing MANY different monitors, and must have overlooked a VERY important thing about this item. ... "
" ... I use it for my Xbox and my discord monitor and it’s great. ... "
Picture Quality
59monitor, image, amazing, fantastic, color
+92%
-8%
" ... I purchased some Bose speakers that have an awesome sound to go with awesome picture! ... "
" ... The picture is much more clear than on a $240 monitor we had bought previously. ... "
" ... Nice picture, but base doesn't allow for swivel so a bit inconvenient ... "
" ... Fantastic picture quality, easy setup, totally satisfied with that. ... "
" ... Picture quality is great (although colors are not as vibrant as those on a MacBook monitor). ... "
" ... Picture is brilliant, clear, curved screen is different to get used to, but vision is great, so I am happy. ... "
" ... Image quality with default settings is great. ... "
" ... Quite happy with the picture quality. ... "
Gaming
58games, monitor, game, gamer, curved
+97%
-3%
" ... I regularly play Xbox and PS4 on here and they both look great. ... "
" ... I mostly use them for playing games. ... "
" ... Use for gaming and work great ... "
" ... Purchased this for some light gaming, CAD and working at home. ... "
" ... Excellent for gaming . ... "
" ... Was working well for the first few weeks and now it randomly shuts off in mid gaming. ... "
" ... 1 I use for playing World of Warcraft and the other to surf the web at the same time. ... "
" ... The 27" is better suited for PC gaming use and the curved monitor makes for a more immersive experience. ... I recommend for anyone who loves playing games and watching movie's on PC. ... "
Price
52monitor, money, reasonable, worth, value
+98%
-2%
" ... This is a great monitor for the price. ... "
" ... Great curved monitor for the price. ... "
" ... The good: Price point is amazing for the clarity. ... "
" ... Overall a great value. ... "
" ... It wasn't an expensive monitor though and I'm very happy for the price I paid. ... "
" ... This monitor is a great value. ... "
" ... Huge bang for your buck — there are always better products out there for much more $$$, but for the price, it's uncanny. ... "
" ... Great curved monitor for the price. ... "
Color
38colors, brightness, contrast, picture, vibrant
+89%
-11%
" ... Good size, gentle curve, and colors. ... "
" ... The color, brightness and contrast puts my old monitors to shame. ... "
" ... The resolution is great as are the colors. ... "
" ... I use two together and they are clear and have good contrast. ... "
" ... Not much adjustable settings to get the monitor to a great picture, as there is only brightness, contrast, and sharpness settings. ... "
" ... Colors are beautiful. ... "
" ... Image quality with default settings is great. ... "
" ... Its colors are beautiful and it's just a quick plug in and you're ready to go. ... "
Ease of Use
28setup, easy to set, looks, easy to use, monitor
+93%
-7%
" ... makes multitasking easy. ... "
" ... Was easy to set up and start using right out of the box. ... "
" ... Easy to put together and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble, easy on the eyes and looks nice on my desk. ... "
" ... easy tosetup easy to use. ... "
" ... It looked great and was easy to connect to my eGPU set up. ... "
" ... There are plenty of setting to change to your liking and it’s very intuitive. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
Resolution
28resolution, monitor, 4k, display, picture
+89%
-11%
" ... You won't be getting a UHD/HDR 4k, 1ms 120Hz refresh super make-you-a-better-gamer monitor. ... I bought this model for curved, 1080p, 60±Hz and it works great for that! ... "
" ... The only other thing I could possibly ask for is 4k but hey. ... "
" ... I am btw unsung Display port to HDMI and my video card is nvidia 600 ... "
" ... I wasn't really sure what monitor to get, but I wanted something much larger, supported 4K, and that was at a very reasonable price. ... "
" ... Perfect for my use as I didn't want to move up to 2k or 4k monitor as I knew it would require an upgraded video card. ... "
" ... The pixel resolution is perfect. ... "
" ... Great resolution and clarity, no problems as of yet. ... "
" ... Love it, wish it was maybe $25-50 cheaper but in comparison to my 23" LCD TV rated for 1080p also, this is better in every visual way. ... "
Ports
27monitor, display port, port, monitors, vga
+48%
-52%
" ... I had the HDMI and everything working. ... It knew there was an HDMI in there, but the screen would blank and then turn off. ... "
" ... However, about 3 months after I purchased the monitor the display port stopped working. ... I am now down to 1 HDMI port and the seller will not do anything about the defective product. ... "
" ... That means, no dongles, no HDMI<USB-C cables. ... My Yoga 920 doesn't have an HDMI input, nor a display port input. ... Caution, do not buy this screen if you plan on connection the monitor via USB-C, or another dongle, if that is all your computer allows. ... The Samsung rep even stated explicitly that she wouldn't recommend a Samsung hi-res monitor to anyone not having a direct HDMI to HDMI port connection. ... "
" ... Tried unplugging it for an extended period of time, tried moving to an alternate outlet and still getting the same thing. ... "
" ... Why include HDMI cable instead of display port!?!? ... "
" ... Sometimes I have to unplug and plug it in several times just to get the screen working / get the menu options to show. ... "
" ... I tried hdmi and dp but the monitor just looks so dark. ... "
" ... It was connected by HDMI, but there also was no sound. ... "
Screen Protection
25curved, lines, screens, monitor, dead pixels
+44%
-56%
" ... The site on the screen was not shrunk -- the black bar covered the view. ... "
" ... If you get it, treat it as if its a thin glass panel. ... "
" ... Dead pixels on 1/3rd of the screen, I would avoid buying this at all costs. ... "
" ... flimsy stand which hardly holds the screen. ... "
" ... Any dark or black screen has this ugly faded outline that has gotten worse. ... "
" ... 2/3 have gone bad with black lines appearing on the screen. ... "
" ... Didnt work white screen. ... "
" ... I ordered a replacement and it's now been 6 months and there are several more dead pixels on the screen. ... "
Setup
22easy, monitor, set, easy to setup, simple
+95%
-5%
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... I never had any problems with the setup. ... "
" ... They were a breeze to assemble. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, came in a comically large box. ... "
" ... I purchased two of these monitors to amp up my setup. ... "
" ... Setup was a breeze! ... "
" ... Setup was quick and easy. ... "
" ... It looked great and was easy to connect to my eGPU set up. ... "
Returns
19returned, send, refund, decided, replace
+5%
-95%
" ... It's currently being returned. ... "
" ... I'll return this product if it stays the same. ... "
" ... Should’ve returned it when I first bought it because now I have to go get a new one. ... "
" ... Initiating a return. ... "
" ... Was so happy to get, and so unhappy i had to return it. ... "
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... I have gone through 2 of these in less than a week and now Amazon will no longer send me a replacement and I am only allowed to refund. ... "
" ... After giving it a shot for about a week I've decided to return it. ... "
Product Reliability
18months, monitor, lasted, stopped working, first one
+61%
-39%
" ... Has no problems working with other monitors either. ... "
" ... I love this monitor, my last on lasted years. ... "
" ... Last 4 have been new. ... "
" ... I've had this monitor for close to over 2 years . ... "
" ... 2 months later, no issues yet. ... "
" ... Great deal have been using for a few months now. ... "
" ... Working as expected so far. ... "
" ... Two months in, no issues. ... "
Software Platform
15windows, word, software developer, web, spreadsheets
+60%
-40%
" ... typically Word, excel and browser-based applications. ... "
" ... I'm a software developer so I view multiple screens quite often throughout the day. ... "
" ... I haven't had any visual issues in Excel or any other program. ... "
" ... Make sure you get it set up correctly for the computer and OS you have installed. ... "
" ... Its big enough, and you can surely run 2 windows (excel and chrome for example) in the same monitor. ... "
" ... I am a software developer and I bought these for work. ... "
" ... I work from home and have multiple windows open and sometimes have to compare documents. ... "
" ... For the work aspect: I work in spreadsheets, Engage LiveOps (Serenova) and am web browsing all day doing customer service as part of a digital team. ... As before, taking the time to tweak settings made the monitor shine. ... "
Marketplace
15amazon, image, day, samsung, sale
+87%
-13%
" ... Easily among my favorite purchases from Amazon (i.e., one of the precious few that did what it claimed to do and is what it claims to be). ... "
" ... It is a beautiful picture. ... "
" ... Product as described. ... "
" ... It's big, sturdy, has a nice picture. ... "
" ... I grabbed this for 150 on Prime Day!! ... "
" ... ORIGINAL REVIEW - 5 Stars ... "
" ... I purchased 3 of these on the Black Friday sale. ... "
" ... Assembly was very simple and picture is perfect. ... "
Design
14sleek, look, compliments, subtle, stand
+86%
-14%
" ... I looks great and I'm digging the whole curved thing. ... "
" ... I have 4 of these and very much like the subtle curve and size of them. ... "
" ... Very aesthetically pleasing! ... "
" ... Have had a ton of compliments. ... "
" ... The overall design is very slick. ... "
" ... This monitor looks great. ... "
" ... They also look great with 2 side by side. ... "
" ... Looks Great and easy to use. ... "
Sound Quality
12monitor, speaker, built, external, picture
+25%
-75%
" ... The quality is sub par ... "
" ... And no built in speaker. ... "
" ... FYI THE MONITOR DOESNT HAVE A SPEAKER. ... "
" ... No audio (unless earphones or external speaker) ... "
" ... It was connected by HDMI, but there also was no sound. ... "
" ... sound frequently distorts/becomes static filled, generally requiring a full restart of the computer to get back to normal. ... If I "wait it out" audio is no longer synced to the source. ... "
" ... I have no sound coming out of the monitor. ... "
" ... Does not have speakers. ... Nowhere in the description is it mentioned that it does not have speakers. ... "
Overall performance
12monitor, graphics, multitasking, resolution, reasonable
+100%
" ... I use them for video editing and it does the job just fine. ... "
" ... Get the job done. ... "
" ... It doesn't have many extra features, but it gets the job done. ... "
" ... if you have an AMD graphics card I highly recommend you get this monitor. ... "
" ... Not the highest resolution out there but love this monitor does the job in my office with no issues ... "
" ... Great for hooking up as a dual monitor to use for multitasking. ... "
" ... Overall very happy with the look and performance. ... "
" ... I'm able to get 72Hz with my gpu. ... "
Device Stand
12mount, monitor, wall, vesa, mounting
+75%
-25%
" ... Could not be happier with the quality and I love how they have the VESA holes in the back so I could mount them to my desk mount. ... "
" ... easy to setup and mount (VESA) ... "
" ... Just something to keep in mind when choosing your stands/mounting system. ... "
" ... VERSA might solve the mount issue. ... "
" ... Taking off the stand piece under the back panel for wall mounting is easy enough though not exactly ideal considering the potential risk. ... "
" ... I threw out the stands and mounted them on the table mount for a 3 monitor setup. ... "
" ... I like the stand itself. ... "
" ... Very good monitor but the stand is as basic and cheap as it can get. ... "
Size
12desk, stand, perfect, monitor, footprint
+92%
-8%
" ... Just the right size. ... "
" ... Also, the footprint of the stand is minimal, and easily worked around. ... "
" ... Good clarity and suitable size for office work. ... "
" ... It’s really good not bulky or heavy easy to take apart if u wanna hand it up on a stand and it’s just simple ... "
" ... The screens do have a decent size footprint so I would be mindful if you have a smaller desk. ... "
" ... The size is perfect! ... "
" ... Perfect size and curvature. ... "
" ... Priced well in my opinion - good size, curved, ok quality. ... "
Build Quality
11monitor, plastic, flimsy, paint, damage
+64%
-36%
" ... It’s really good not bulky or heavy easy to take apart if u wanna hand it up on a stand and it’s just simple ... "
" ... Excellent build quality! ... "
" ... Came packaged well that I didn’t have to worry about damage while being shipped. ... "
" ... One day the stand leaned forward and toppled over. ... "
" ... They were a breeze to assemble. ... I like the stand itself. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble, it comes in three parts the base is two parts held together by a single screw (Philips) and then the monitor itself just clicks on to the stand. ... "
" ... It's a solid piece of plastic. ... "
Video Playback
9videos, movies, watch, video, looks
+100%
" ... I have used it to watch shows, movies, and game as well. ... "
" ... I needed this for a simple PC for working, reading and watching online videos. ... "
" ... I will admit to taking work breaks and watching Youtube videos etc on it -- looks great to me. ... "
" ... Nice to have everything supersized and now I love to watch HD movies at my desk. ... "
" ... I recommend for anyone who loves playing games and watching movie's on PC. ... "
" ... It also works well for videos. ... "
Features
9eye saver mode, mode, blue light, warm, settings
+100%
" ... It doesn't have many extra features, but it gets the job done. ... "
" ... The auto adjust on this was right on target. ... "
" ... However, the low mode is still to bright for my eyes. ... "
" ... A few of the key features that I personally love: ... "
" ... I particularly like the eye saver mode. ... "
Fit
9mount, screw, monitor, desk, tilt
+44%
-56%
" ... Package did not include the screw needed to attach monitor to the stand. ... "
" ... Like I did with the previous one before, I was going to unscrew the back panel so that I can remove the protruding bracket the stand connects to (it's the only way to do it . ... I've researched it) so that I can mount it on arms. ... However, as I placed my screwdriver into the hole where the screw is supposed to be, I found that there was no screw at all. ... , there was not even a pre-made hole to allow a screw to go through. ... I then looked around the frame and saw that at the bottom part, the bezel/frame and back plate were not flushed and I could not simply flush them into place by pushing them together. ... "
" ... I plan to mount it to the desk this time in case the stand fails out again. ... "
" ... flimsy stand which hardly holds the screen. ... "
For Kids
8son, monitor, love, grandson, gaming
+100%
" ... My son loves it I bought it for his game ... "
" ... Love it, son loves it, works well with PC and PS4. ... "
" ... My kids love them to play fortnite and minecraft on! ... "
" ... Gf uses it for work/school. ... "
" ... My grandson loves his monitor ... "
" ... This monitor has been a great help for my college classes. ... "
Controls
8monitor, power button, menu, control, display
+75%
-25%
" ... After looking for the power button for a minute, I found it on the back right side of the monitor. ... "
" ... Excellent display and controls. ... "
" ... This allows me to easily switch between each MiniPC with just a click of a button. ... Learning how to use the toggle button on the back for adjusting the settings van take a bit of getting used to, however, at this point, I haven't really needed to use any of the options other then Sleep and Shut Down as the defaults seem to be perfect for my setup. ... "
" ... Easy to switch inputs once you figure out the single button operation. ... "
Product As Described
8image, nice, gorgeous
+100%
" ... I like it, it was exactly as expected. ... "
" ... It is a beautiful picture. ... "
" ... Assembly was very simple and picture is perfect. ... "
" ... I have not had any issues with it and the image looks great. ... "
" ... Product as described. ... "
" ... It's big, sturdy, has a nice picture. ... "
Display Size
8screen, getting, 27 inch, screens, resolution
+100%
" ... The screens do have a decent size footprint so I would be mindful if you have a smaller desk. ... "
" ... 27 inch screen size is great for my desktop needs. ... "
" ... i bought three 27 inch curve monitors. ... "
" ... This screen is larger, without being overwhelming. ... "
" ... For the size of the display, that is very impressive. ... "
" ... The monitor works perfectly has a great screen view and is a great size. ... "
" ... The price on it is amazing for the size, and for a curved screen but after a full day of using it, I find myself getting a headache and a lot of eye strain. ... "
As Gift
7christmas, husband, old, loves, grandson
+86%
-14%
" ... This was a gift & very liked! ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift for my 16-year-old brother for Christmas. ... "
" ... It was a gift for my Grandson . ... "
" ... Purchased this monitor as a birthday present for my husband. ... "
" ... I gave it to my husband for Christmas and he loves it. ... "
Delivery
7delivery, box, arrived, much
+100%
" ... fast delivery, nice price, love it so far. ... "
" ... It was shipped on an unpadded box inside a much larger box. ... "
" ... Very well packaged. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and in working order. ... "
" ... Fast delivery & works get. ... "
" ... As soon as the box was delivered I set this up. ... "
" ... it arrived in good condition too. ... "
Cables
6power cord, power, hdmi, display, cables
+50%
-50%
" ... didn't put the power cord in the box. ... Now i have to spend extra money on the power cord. ... "
" ... If you are expecting a D-Sub connector because that is in the specifications you will be disappointed. ... "
Capacity
5two, room, family, bought, use
+100%
" ... I need to make the television in the family room curved too. ... "
" ... Bought two of these for my home office. ... "
" ... I use this in my home office. ... "
" ... Our computer is in our family room where we also watch TV. ... "
" ... I bought two for my home office (I work from home about 40% of the time) and they're great. ... "
Comfort
5typing, stand, neck, look, keyboard
+80%
-20%
" ... It’s really good not bulky or heavy easy to take apart if u wanna hand it up on a stand and it’s just simple ... "
" ... Side-by-side it is the best setup for reducing eye-strain and putting a lot of information in front of you without having to swivel your neck around. ... "
" ... The eye saver setting has helped reduce the eye fatigue and headaches. ... "
Defective Delivery
4received, got, damage, broken, box
+25%
-75%
" ... Being from Guam, I'm quite disappointed in receiving a defective product because returning items and waiting for a replacement is quite a hassle here. ... "
" ... Perhaps I just got a batch that was defective. ... "
" ... The stand was defective. ... "
Viewing Angles
4angle, front, curve, color, angles
+75%
-25%
" ... The curve is slight but enhances the viewing experience. ... "
" ... You need to have them set at the right height and viewing angle to make the curve disappear. ... "
" ... I have to physically elevate the front feet to get a proper viewing angle. ... A paperback under each front leg and the viewing angle improves 100%. ... "
Refresh Rate
4monitor, gaming, today, monitors, freesync
+100%
" ... Not adjustable, but great refresh rate, good enough colors for my use (coding and gaming). ... "
" ... For the price though, you can't really complain, I do appreciate the inclusion of a display port and a 72-hertz refresh rate makes gaming smooth especially with freesync. ... "
" ... For main pc monitors I would highly highly suggest that you get a 1440p or 144hz+ 1080p monitor, or if you have the budget a 1440p 144hz+ monitor. ... "
" ... 3. high price for good but not exceptional visual quality (monitor top speed about 60 fps) ... "
Apps
3word, software developer, day, view, applications
+100%
" ... typically Word, excel and browser-based applications. ... "
" ... I'm a software developer so I view multiple screens quite often throughout the day. ... "
" ... I haven't had any visual issues in Excel or any other program. ... "
Keyboard
3desk, typing, mouse, monitor, gets
+100%
" ... It perfectly raises the monitor by about 4-5 inches, and let's me push the keyboard further back to where I now have more room on my desk. ... "
" ... Now, I need to buy a mouse and keyboard as having my laptop in from of me to control everything defeats the purpose. ... "
" ... It's very low profile and leaves more space on my desk for my keyboard (wireless, illuminated, Logitech K800 - I suggest picking one up) and mouse (Microsoft wireless laser mouse 5000 - nothing fancy, gets the job done). ... "
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