Samsung S40GD S27D402GAN 27" Black
Its 27-inch IPS panel combines a 100Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time with Adaptive-Sync for smoother scrolling than typical office displays. The fully adjustable stand offers height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustments, complemented by a borderless design that suits multi-monitor setups. This monitor is best for office workers who need all-day ergonomics and fluid motion for productivity, not color-accurate design work.
About This Monitor
Its 27-inch IPS panel combines a 100Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time with Adaptive-Sync for smoother scrolling than typical office displays. The fully adjustable stand offers height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustments, complemented by a borderless design that suits multi-monitor setups. This monitor is best for office workers who need all-day ergonomics and fluid motion for productivity, not color-accurate design work.
- Screen size 27
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Panel type IPS
- Refresh rate 100
- Response time ms 5
- Adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
- HDR Yes
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong ergonomic (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong feature (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
- Below average compact (16th percentile) 16th
- Below average color (19th percentile) 19th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 72% CIE1931 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 50 |
| Weight | 4.0 kg / 8.8 lbs |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Samsung S40GD S27D402GAN 27" | LG UltraGear G8 27 inch DUAL MODE | MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B | BenQ MOBIUZ EX271U | Dell UltraSharp U3225QE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 27 | 31.5 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840x2160 | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 240 | 160 | 165 | 165 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | G-Sync Compatible | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | Yes | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 1000 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung S40GD S27D402GAN 27" | 18.8 | 16 | 51.2 | 72.8 | 90.3 | 54.1 | 59.1 | 44.4 |
| LG UltraGear G8 27 inch DUAL MODE Compare | 95.8 | 63.3 | 88.2 | 95.8 | 90.3 | 88.2 | 97.9 | 97.6 |
| MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M Compare | 96.7 | 79.5 | 88.2 | 86.6 | 90.3 | 91.3 | 95.2 | 73 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B Compare | 95.1 | 76.7 | 78.4 | 97.4 | 72 | 78.8 | 99.9 | 97.6 |
| BenQ MOBIUZ EX271U Compare | 88.2 | 84.7 | 88.2 | 72.8 | 90.3 | 78.8 | 97.9 | 70.2 |
| Dell UltraSharp U3225QE Compare | 97.4 | 79.5 | 88.2 | 86.6 | 90.3 | 57 | 90.9 | 85.7 |
Usage Scores
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