Today we are comparing a 27 inch HP monitor ( the x27C monitor ) to a 27 inch Samsung monitor (CF39FHD ). You might be struggling to decide which monitor you like better or what specs to look at for each monitor. Well, luckily for you, our experts have done hours of testing and research, so you do not have to! Both monitors are great and made by strong recognizable brands. However, there can only be winner between these two monitors.
Comparison
- image quality
- screen resolution
- prices
- weight
- screen space
- panel type
- performance
- response time
Winner: HP X27C monitor
Keep in mind just because we selected this HP monitor over that Samsung monitor, does not mean we think HP is better than Samsung overall. For gaming, we recommend the HP monitor, but if you are using the monitor for business purposes, then the Samsung monitor is fine as well.
Samsung monitor
Overall great monitor for non gaming use. It comes with a power cable.
Pros:
Price
The price is normally $219.99. However, it is currently on sale for $149.99. That is a great bargain for its specs and price.
Curved monitors
You have a wider viewing angle and allows you to watch videos pretty well.
Inputs
- 1 displayport
- 1 HDMI
Warranty
It comes with a 1 year warranty.
Weight
The monitor weighs 13 pounds and weighs less than the HP monitor.
Mount
It is a VESA mount standard.
AMD Freesync
While the refresh rate and response time are not great, the AMD freesync allows you to see the images better with minimal latency.
Eye saver
Eye saver mode uses less blue emitting lights to reduce eye strain. This mode helps when looking at your monitor late at night.
Contrast Ratio
This monitor has a 3000:1 contrast ratio and you can see how great the contrast is through images and videos on your screen.
Cons:
Response time
The response time of 4 ms is relatively slow. We wouldn’t recommend that response time on a gaming monitor.
Refresh rate
It has a slower refresh rate of 60 hz and combined with a slower response time does not bode well for a gaming monitor compared to the HP monitor.
Resolution
The monitor’s resolution is 1080p. It is fine resolution
Panel Type
VA panels
Mount
You can mount the monitor or adjust the height of the monitor, but it is difficult to remove the stand attachment.
Built in speakers
This monitor does not have a built in speakers
HP monitors and HP monitor
Overall great monitor and even better for gaming use. It comes with a power cable.
Pros:
Price
Overall, HP monitors are great bang for your buck type of monitor compared to most monitors. If you do not have much money to spend on a computer monitor, then HP monitors will be your best bet. HP monitors have great picture quality.
Response time
The response time is much quicker with a 1ms response time in comparison to a 4 ms response time for the other monitor.
Refresh rate
The HP monitor has a 165 Hz refresh rate, which is extremely fast.
The refresh rate and response time of this monitor makes it a good quality gaming monitor for its price.
Curved monitor
A curved monitor will give you more screen space and wider screen to watch movies or videos.
Mounting and Tilt
You can mount this monitor and it has an adjustable height and tilt stand.
Inputs
This HP monitor has a displayport and a HDMI port.
Warranty
It comes with a 1 year warranty.
VESA mount capability
This monitor has VESA mount capability.
Panel Type
VA Panel
Cons:
Prices
This HP monitor in particular is $100 more expensive than the other monitor.
Weight
The monitor weighs 14.6 pounds, so it is definitely heavier than most monitor.
Resolution
If you are not gaming, it is fine because the resolution is only 1080p
Built in speakers
This monitor does not come with a built in speaker
Screen Space and Recap
Both monitors are 27 inch curved monitors and similar to most monitors come with a power cable. We recommend the HP monitor.
Other things to keep in mind: pixel density and panel types
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