Monitors / Comparison

Samsung Essential S33GC vs Samsung UD970

Monitor · Samsung

Samsung Essential S33GC

27″ · 1920×1080 · 100 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate40
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time60
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung UD970

31.5″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 54.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel66
Verdict

Samsung Essential S33GC and Samsung UD970 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 54.

  • Resolution: Samsung UD970 leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Samsung Essential S33GC leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Pick this

Samsung Essential S33GC

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung UD970

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Samsung Essential S33GCSamsung UD970
55Gear score54
27″Screen size31.5″
1920×1080Resolution3840×2160
100 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
IPSPanelVA
4 msResponse time—

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 Samsung Essential S33GC or Samsung UD970 better?

Samsung Essential S33GC and Samsung UD970 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 55 and 54. Resolution: Samsung UD970 leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Samsung Essential S33GC leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Samsung Essential S33GC leads (100 Hz vs 60 Hz).