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Samsung LC27H711QENXZA C27H711 27 Inch WQHD QLED Curved Monitor 360 Degree Design
Last Updated: February 20, 2019 (Refresh Now)
6.2
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Total Reviews
90
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Review Analysis - 65 recent, verified reviews
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Display Clarity
24screen, display, curved, resolution, 27
+79%
-21%
" ... The display on this screen is beautiful. ... The color on the digital screen display is awesome and I love the white outer shell. ... "
" ... Coming from a 24" TN panel WOW. ... "
" ... This monitor is perfect on that front, and works flawlessly with Samsung DeX. ... Having used Samsung monitors for some time, I find the joystick control on the bottom of the screen intuitive. ... If you've been looking for the perfect monitor to use with your Samsung S or Note series phone, this is the one for you. ... "
" ... I’m a grad student so that is important for me since I got this to have multiple documents on a screen at a time. ... "
" ... Great screen resolution. ... "
" ... The upgrade from a 27" IPS is tremendous! ... "
" ... I used them to replace my Dell infinity edge displays. ... "
" ... The bezel is thin, although the gap from the actual edge of display to the edge of frame is much larger - this isn't a good candidate for side-by-side displays. ... The display is matte, and does a fair job limiting reflection. ... Ambient light from outside can generate a reflection on the screen, however this monitor does a much better job than my old matte screen Samsung. ... difference from my old display. ... This is a 60hz display with FreeSync and 4ms response. ... Elder Scrolls Online supports up to 2560x1440 (1440p or 2k), matched by this display ... Contrast between light and dark was dramatically enhanced. ... The 2k resolution on a 27" display makes for relatively high DPI. ... This monitor is sharp. ... If there's anything about a productivity monitor that has to be right, it's limiting the "fuzziness." ... It's also very bright. ... Overall, this display is exactly what I was looking for. ... For me, this is a 5-star display. ... "
Color
14colors, screen, dark, contrast, blacks
+79%
-21%
" ... It took a while to get the settings right, and I ultimately found that the 'dynamic contrast' mode was ideal. ... "
" ... Color is one of the primary considerations for my purchase - at least, within the expectations I had for casual gaming and productivity. ... I got over that quickly when I saw how white whites were, and how dark blacks were ... Contrast between light and dark was dramatically enhanced. ... Details made crisper by the higher screen resolution were further enhanced by depth and vibrancy of color. ... "
" ... I thought this qled would get me closer to oled experience but it seems my IPS produces better color, blacks and whites. ... "
" ... I use this monitor for photography retouching and it is well suited providing a great color gamut, very accurate after calibration. ... "
" ... It's got a fantastic color spectrum thanks to the Quantum Dot display. ... "
" ... VA display type - the colors on this display are amazing! ... I love the look over everything on this and you have bright colors and high contrast ratios. ... "
" ... The picture is bright and colorful and looks spectacular. ... "
" ... Amazing product with great color and text. ... "
Device Compatibility
12samsung, want, setup, love, imac
+75%
-25%
" ... I also have this monitor as a dual setup with my 27inch iMac. ... "
" ... I am very happy with this monitor. ... "
" ... This monitor is perfect on that front, and works flawlessly with Samsung DeX. ... If you've been looking for the perfect monitor to use with your Samsung S or Note series phone, this is the one for you. ... "
" ... I love this monitor. ... "
" ... It does go down a notch due to the quality of how it displays text. ... "
" ... Inside the monitor box, everything was easily accessible. ... "
" ... My Acer G257HU is was cheaper at the time also. ... "
" ... I bought this monitor for my computer and Xbox One X. I have been using this for 2 weeks now and I absolutely love it. ... "
Picture Quality
10quality, good, resolution, product, high
+90%
-10%
" ... The picture is crystal clear. ... "
" ... Screen picture quality, overall product design and build quality is top notch. ... "
" ... Great picture and illumination adjustments. ... "
" ... Picture is awesome, color is outstanding! ... "
" ... Further, the screen resolution is high enough that videos and photos looks fantastic and when doing college work, I can fit four documents on the screen simultaneously, greatly improving my productivity. ... "
" ... The 2k resolution on a 27" display makes for relatively high DPI. ... "
" ... The picture is bright and colorful and looks spectacular. ... "
Resolution
9monitor, 27, 4k, 1080p, lg
+89%
-11%
" ... I'd been using DeX with a 4K monitor. ... "
" ... I previously purchased two Samsung 27" 1080p monitors to save some money, then bought this one! ... "
" ... It is 1440p - getting a 1080p on a 27" monitor is a nono because you will fond with larger displays you might find it is not as sharp and stretched resolution, but with 1440p the display is crisp and sharp ... "
" ... Every game just looks so much better in 2k vrs 1080p! ... "
" ... I finally settled on these 27-inch curved monitors as they had the form factor and resolution I was interested in. ... "
" ... I upgraded from a 2 year old Samsung 1080p 27" display, freeing up that monitor for my son's new PC. ... I have an nVidia video card so I couldn't take advantage of FreeSync. ... It's reasonably priced, has exceptional color, 2k resolution, performs well in both gaming and work scenarios. ... "
" ... It's a vast improvement in the viewing and playing experience compared to the 43-inch Vizio 4k television I was previously using. ... "
Gaming
8pc, games, monitor, played, game
+100%
" ... I use this monitor for programming rather than games, etc. ... "
" ... For gamers, this monitor is breathtaking. ... "
" ... If you like gaming, editing or watching videos - this monitor makes all of those things 10X better! ... "
" ... Every game just looks so much better in 2k vrs 1080p! ... "
" ... My PC is more gaming-oriented, based on an Intel 6600k and an nVidia GTX 970. ... The curve absolutely adds to the immersiveness of the gaming experience. ... (For those who play games like the Elder Scrolls series, immersion is holistic.) ... "
" ... For video quality, the gaming preset mode works well. ... I also played with some calibrating using the Xbox One's tool, but found the preset gaming mode on the monitor to work just as nicely. ... I've played primarily Rocket League, Destiny, and Overwatch since receiving the monitor. ... There are no speakers, but that's not a problem if you use a gaming headset to play Xbox or if you hook into your PC. ... However, the resolution (and 60hz refresh rate, for that matter) is just fine for console gaming (Xbox, PS4) because, as I understand it, they can't utilize additional power like a high-powered gaming PC might. ... "
" ... The colors are good and the curve is great while gaming. ... "
Device Stand
6vesa, stand, monitor, wall, could
+67%
-33%
" ... I use a mini PC and really wished this monitor came with a vesa mount of some form for attachment. ... "
" ... The mount could be better, and a VESA adapter would be wonderful. ... I'd give this a full 5 stars if I could mount this with a VESA mount. ... "
" ... I've seen some complaints about the stability of the stand. ... "
" ... The monitor is decent with a crappy stand. ... "
Cables
6hidden, power, mini dp, hdmi, cord
+83%
-17%
" ... I love the cord hook up. ... One cord built in the back of the monitor. ... "
" ... Regardless, the cables are hidden and managed very well. ... "
" ... This monitor looks great, the fact that the cables are hidden is nice. ... "
" ... It comes with an HDMI and a DisplayPort cable (which is mini-DP on the monitor end), along with the power brick. ... "
" ... But it feels well built, my monitor doesn't rock or jostle any easier than my iMac and it is nice to have the cables hidden through the base of the monitor. ... "
Ports
6power, monitor, cable, one hdmi, mini displayport
+67%
-33%
" ... Supports HDMI and DisplayPort Mini, However the power is run through the HDMI cable. ... "
" ... If you're going to connect it to your computer via HDMI, it's great because it saves space and looks nice and neat. ... "
" ... It comes with an HDMI and a DisplayPort cable (which is mini-DP on the monitor end), along with the power brick. ... The monitor comes with the combo HDMI/power cable pre-installed. ... "
" ... An important consideration: The monitor only allows for two inputs . ... You can do HDMI in and you can do mini-displayport in. ... This is fewer than lots of other monitors I was considering, but it's exactly what I needed (HDMI in for XB1 and mini-displayport for iMac). ... "
Design
6monitor, visually, sturdy, really, plastic
+100%
" ... This monitor looks great! ... "
" ... Looks really nice, Controls are a little complicated. ... "
" ... Fabulous monitor and love the simplistic design. ... "
" ... The first thing you notice is its appearance. ... "
" ... Product design looks nice ... "
" ... The monitor looks sleek and modern on my desk. ... The curve looks very cool, the monitor's body thickness looks natural ... it's plain nice to look at. ... My Digital Blasphemy backgrounds appear much richer, much more visually appealing. ... "
Ease of Use
5really, use, simple, setup, monitor
+100%
" ... Looks really nice, Controls are a little complicated. ... "
" ... Otherwise, setup and connection was simple. ... it plays the part of looking engaging for the user. ... "
" ... Overall I found this monitor to be a joy to use. ... "
Marketplace
5shipped, quality, picture, monitor, help
+80%
-20%
" ... As usual, Amazon at its best! ... "
" ... I asked for a replacement which was sent overnight to me (thanks Amazon!). ... All in all I'm happy with the way that Amazon handled the situation and I appreciate the help. ... "
" ... Amazon shipped the monitor in a larger box, so the monitor's box was pristine when I removed it from the shipping box. ... "
" ... The picture is bright and colorful and looks spectacular. ... "
Delivery
5shipped, monitor, amazon
+80%
-20%
" ... Product was delivered quickly in mostly original packaging. ... "
" ... Amazon shipped the monitor in a larger box, so the monitor's box was pristine when I removed it from the shipping box. ... "
Setup
4monitor, unboxing, stand, simple, set
+75%
-25%
" ... This is an excellent monitor, cant wait to pick up to more for my gaming setup. ... "
" ... Unboxing and Setup ... If you follow the instructions provided, setup is a breeze: remove the stand from the box, lift the top styrofoam, attach the stand to the display still in the box, press the cable cover on, then lift the monitor out by the stand and set on desk. ... Otherwise, setup and connection was simple. ... "
Screen Protection
4display, pixels, get used, dead, dark
+25%
-75%
" ... mine arrived with a number of dead pixels. ... "
" ... Screen damage, waiting for replacement. ... "
" ... However, when the next one showed up, the entire screen was tinted blue/green and very dark to the point where it was giving me a headache to look at. ... The second screen wasn't nearly as bad, but the color was still way off. ... "
Price
3monitor, point
+100%
" ... waiting for a price drop. ... "
" ... I purchased this monitor in June of 2017, and overall, it is pretty great given its performance for the price point. ... "
" ... Glad I got my money back. ... "
Video Playback
3playing, monitor, inch, gaming, editing
+100%
" ... If you like gaming, editing or watching videos - this monitor makes all of those things 10X better! ... "
" ... It's good for watching movies, in part thanks to it's intelligent software and curvature, which gives an immersive experience. ... "
" ... It's a vast improvement in the viewing and playing experience compared to the 43-inch Vizio 4k television I was previously using. ... "
Returns
3return, monitor
-100%
" ... I am not sure if this was due to shipping or lack of quality control but I requested a refund immediately after powering it on and will be buying a more reputable monitor. ... "
" ... I turned it to the right to get it on but it won't turn to the left to remove for return shipping. ... "
Build Quality
3plastic, sturdy, monitor, looks, desk
+67%
-33%
" ... I'll review those separately because they are a world apart. ... "
" ... The curve looks very cool, the monitor's body thickness looks natural ... I won't lie and say this stand is rock-solid, but it's adequate. ... "
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