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NEC AS221F-BK vs Samsung S30B

Monitor · NEC

NEC AS221F-BK

21.5″ · 1920×1080 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 44.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time43
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung S30B

32″ · 1920×1080 · 75 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 43.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate25
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time30
Verdict

NEC AS221F-BK and Samsung S30B are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 43.

  • Refresh rate: Samsung S30B leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: NEC AS221F-BK leads (6 ms vs 8 ms).
Pick this

NEC AS221F-BK

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

Samsung S30B

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

NEC AS221F-BKSamsung S30B
44Gear score43
21.5″Screen size32″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
IPSPanelVA
6 msResponse time8 ms
≈ $238Estimated price≈ $280

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is NEC AS221F-BK or Samsung S30B better?

NEC AS221F-BK and Samsung S30B are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 44 and 43. Refresh rate: Samsung S30B leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: NEC AS221F-BK leads (6 ms vs 8 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Samsung S30B leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: NEC AS221F-BK ≈ $238, Samsung S30B ≈ $280. Current prices vary by store.