Samsung LC27F398FWNXZA Samsung C27F398 27" Curved LED Monitor

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I work from my home office as a software engineer so Im in front of my screens practically all day. I bought 3, two for me and one for my wife. I replaced two 24" HP flat screens with these bad boys. These being my first curved screens, I was a bit concerned that I wouldnt like the curved effect (it seemed a bit gimmicky to me), however, I couldnt be happier. The brightness and clarity of these screens are also superior to my previous screens. I fiddled with brightness, sharpness, contrast but, in the end, I didnt have to tweak them all that much. The default settings are pretty nice. While these screens are larger, they still have a max resolution of 1920 x 1080 so dont expect a super fine HD quality image. They were a breeze to assemble. Just snap the base into the slot in the monitor. I like the stand itself. Its 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). When I bump my desk there is a bit of a wobble to the screens but its not bad or very noticeable. Sometimes when Im vigorously typing away, I will get a little wobble, but, again, I remain unperturbed. I was crossing my fingers (figuratively of course) when I pulled the screens from the box and examined them for damage. The surface of each of the three screens I purchased was in flawless shape and after getting them hooked up, I looked for any dead pixels, color lines, etc. that would be a no-go. Im pleased to say that all three screens were in top shape. I primarily use Visual Studio and I found that I had to change the font from the default Consolas to another, finer, monotype font (I found a free one called Monofur that works perfectly at 12pt) in order to optimize font clarity and lines of code on the screen. With these screens Consolas at 12pt was way too big. And simply reducing the font made it ugly (pixelated, blocky, etc.) so I wanted something better. Im not sure how well the screenshot will translate to your current screen but Ive captured a little snippet to share how clear my screen looks to me. As for the curved effect, I was a bit concerned after reading other reviews, some of which go on about how terrible they are for spreadsheets. Im not sure what thats all about since I find that these screens are ideal for looking at long lines of text across the screen for extended periods. When these screens are in front of you the curve itself is almost imperceptible. As I mentioned, I use two screens sitting side-by-side and I find that these perfectly wrap my work area in a more immersive way that my previous non-curved screens. My wife works on the other computer as an editor (so again lots of text and spreadsheets) and she absolutely loves it. The ONLY complaint I have at the moment is that when I sit these two screens adjacent to each other, the tops/bottoms dont line up perfectly. One edge is raised about 1/4" over the other. I havent fiddled with the monitor positions too much to see if I can correct it since I dont really notice it while Im working. I have a few thoughts on how to remedy it if it actually starts bothering me so I really cant complain. Overall, if youre looking for a nice upgrade to your current screen without breaking the bank, these screens will do the job nicely.

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So, I was so excited to get this monitor! I know Samsung makes some good phones, so their other products should be peachy too, right? Wrong. I got this in the mail and set it up before I had to leave for work. I had the HDMI and everything working. Then I turned the monitor off and left for work. I got back 4-5 hours later (shorter shift that day at a local restaurant) and turned the monitor back on. It knew there was an HDMI in there, but the screen would blank and then turn off. I tested different HDMI cords and even a separate monitor to make sure it wasnt something like my GPU, which wouldve been a whole lot worse if that had been the problem instead of the monitor. Couldnt find a proper way to reset it, and the power/joystick thing was tripping out. So, I disassembled the monitor, repackaged it, and the day after I got it, I returned it. Im going with a different brand this next time around. I dont normally leave reviews, but ever since I started heavily using Amazon a year ago, this is the first product that was so horrible that I felt the need to take the time of day to repackage everything and ship it back immediately after getting it. Ive seen reviews for other Samsung monitors, and if theres one takeaway I have from this experience, Samsungs monitors are not worth any money and are total garbage. If you want a monitor that will last and the Amazon return window is still open, get that thing sent back immediately. The other reviewers say Samsungs customer service/PR department will be no help, and after this experience, Im just gonna take their word for it. Ciao! M. Gage Morgan

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Update: If you plan to ever use spreadsheets regularly, this is not a suitable monitor. My daughter visited at Thanksgiving and fell in love with this monitor. She uses spreadsheets extensively. Then I told her to load a spreadsheet - any spreadsheet. Then she didnt want it anymore - not even as a gift. She took my 6 year old HP 23 inch flat screen monitor instead. If gaming is your thing, this is an enjoyable monitor. If you are doing a lot of spreadsheet work or using Microsoft Office a lot, youd be a lot better off with a flat screen monitor. ---------------------------- Ive used this Samsung curved monitor for about a week now and while it is novel and immersive to a degree, I am still undecided whether I prefer a curved or traditional flat monitor. I think if you are really into gaming, it would be an easier decision to be in favor of the curved monitor. But I am not a gamer, so my use is definitely more mainstream. This monitor has a really nice deep black background with a 3000:1 contrast ratio and it captured my attention immediately. The black saturation is much better than most all monitors I’ve seen and I like it a lot. Furthermore, it has great color saturation. Watching a photo slide show is definitely more immersive and more enjoyable than a typical flat screen. The black saturation and contrast ratio may be the major factor in the richness of the photos and videos with the curved screen being less of a factor. However, if you are using a spreadsheet or financial database, the curve is a little distracting. It’s not at all bad, however. The horizontal and vertical lines are nice and straight, but the curvature is noticeable. Im not sure if I prefer it to a traditional flat screen or not - but my leaning is toward a flat screen for spreadsheets and financial programs and charts. This is where I spend most of my considerable time on a computer. This monitor supports both a HDMI input and a Display Port input. I connected both cables to my video card and tried to select each input with the joystick on the backside of the monitor. It sort of worked, but it would not display the image properly unless I pulled out the HDMI cable to view the Display Port input. I’d only use one or the other anyway, so it doesn’t matter to me. Eye Saver Mode: In my opinion, it’s just short of awful. Maybe it is an eye saver of some kind, but the images just look so bad I’d never use it – eyestrain or not. I have another Samsung monitor with eye saver and it behaves the same way. Basically they seem to greatly reduce the contrast ratio and kill the blue content making the screen image look extremely faded and dull. I don’t like it at all. Resolution and Screen Size: I believe 27 inch monitors are about the limit for close up viewing of a monitor in High Definition mode – 1920X1080. I have two 32 inch monitors with the same resolution and you can see the individual dots in letters and numbers. You really need UHD resolution for 32 inches and above. I have a 40 inch UHD monitor that produces very crisp lettering and edge detail. And it would look even better on a 32 inch monitor. So until now, I was thinking about purchasing a 32 inch UHD curved monitor, but I’ve changed my mind. I will still buy a 32 inch UHD resolution monitor, but it will be a flat screen monitor. By the way, a 40 inch computer monitor is too big for close up viewing in my opinion. If there is a bright white background, it’s almost blinding to look at the monitor for long before I get a bad headache. And spreadsheets and internet web pages have a lot of white background to blind you. It’s just a lot more area to emit light into your eyes at close range. I didn’t think of that before I bought the Philips 40 inch UHD computer monitor. Otherwise, it’s a great monitor and I really like it. Also, I find myself looking from left to right a lot to take in the entire screen image. So I’m seriously planning to downsize to 32 to 34 inches. Or I’m going to have to get some prescription polycarbonate reading sunglasses to cut down the light. Bigger is not always better. If you are in the market for a 27 inch HD 1920X1080 monitor, I believe you’ll really enjoy this Samsung Curved Monitor, especially if your application is largely gaming and video and photos. And even spreadsheets and accounting are fine. The lines are very straight both vertically and horizontally. You can see the curve, but it’s not distorted or too distracting. If you plan to use it primarily for accounting and spreadsheets, you may want to think about a flat monitor. I did receive this on the Amazon Vine program, but I write my reviews the same as if I purchased it. Furthermore, it is not free. I have to pay self employment social security of 15.1% and in addition, I have to pay income tax on the Vine items bringing it up to about 33% overall taxation. Amazon reports all Vine products as income to the IRS. I have to file quarterly income tax payments as well. In addition, I normally must have actually purchased a similar item with my own money just like you and wrote a good review on that item in the past. And there is no guarantee I’ll ever get a similar product on Vine in the future. I’ve written over 850 reviews and the overwhelming number of those reviews were for things I bought with my own money – and wrote a good review on it. It’s a lot of work. I would never knowingly mislead anyone to purchase something I wouldn’t purchase myself. I do have a conscience and some integrity. I get zero preferential treatment for writing fluffed up reviews, so I don’t. Look at my reviews and you’ll see some one star Vine reviews and everything in between. It is what it is. I am an electrical engineer and I know what I’m doing, but I can make mistakes. If I do, write it in a comment and please don’t just ding me for no reason.

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The Good : -Colors are truly amazing for a non-PLS, non-IPS panel. Not listed in the description (at the time of purchase), but this is a Samsung VA panel. Does that mean anything to me? No. This has a MUCH nicer picture than my 27" IPS LG monitor that was $100 more expensive. So yeah, I plan on selling the LG and buying a second one of these. -The curve is subtle, yet essential (after being accustomed). I now prefer curved screens. The Meh : -The sharpness setting in "game mode" is much too high and not adjustable. Only reason this bugs me is that I cannot replicate the color vibrancy through the manual calibration to the same level as "game mode.". Very close, but not %100. -Due to the design of the stand, it is excited to let you know when you bump your desk by making the monitor dance. They did include VESA mounts, so Ill be purchasing an adjustable monitor arm mount. The Bad : -Ill be sure to update this review if I find anything

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When I got the screen I noticed this outline when the screen was not showing anything remotely dark or patterned. Any dark or black screen has this ugly faded outline that has gotten worse. It looks terrible and makes watching and playing things on it almost unbearable. I expected better from Samsung. Should’ve returned it when I first bought it because now I have to go get a new one. At least I know not to get another Samsung. This picture does not do it justice. It also leans forward. Had to use a couple programming books to prop it up.

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Love these monitors. Ive got a duo setup on my desk and I cant believe how much eye strain these things save me. It took a total of maybe 2 hours to get used to the curve look, but it makes my desk feel more roomy and comfortable without blowing my eyes out trying to look 54 inches across my desk just to look from one end to the other.

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The Monitor is Excellent... I have the 27" CF591 Model, and now the CF398 Model. The CF398 has a slightly different refresh rate than the 598 but not a noticeable difference. And The 398 has no speakers. But for me the biggest difference that in my opinion is a game changer is the 598 isnt natively mountable, you have to buy an adapter. I purchased the adapter with was metal fitting into the plastic backing of the monitor and it just is not sturdy and I am afraid the Monitor will break. The 398 is mountable with no adapter... And the Monitor mounts well and is extremely sturdy. This Monitor is a steal for the Money.

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Using this monitor for my laptop. Getting old and blind. Laptop screen very small. This monitor has made a huge difference for me. My biggest worry was editing text. Was afraid text would be too pixelated. But it all worked out great! Characters look just fine. Videos and web apps look great as well. Would very much recommend this monitor.

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As the proud owner of a Samsung 65” curved screen TV, I was eager to try a smaller version for my Mac Mini, so I purchased this. The first thing I noticed was how light it was - so light I began wondering if it was a quality product. Although it looked and felt flimsy, it worked ok at first. The third time I tried to turn it on, however, it would not power up; it was dead. Based on my experience, Samsung’s TVs are absolutely incredible, but their computer monitors are junk.

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These are the best monitors I have ever used. The eye saver setting has helped reduce the eye fatigue and headaches. I bought two for my home office (I work from home about 40% of the time) and theyre great.

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