Monitors / Comparison

Samsung S27B971D vs Samsung S39C

Monitor · Samsung

Samsung S27B971D

27″ · 2560×1440 · 60 Hz · PLS
GEAR SCORE 48.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution80
Panel65
Response time50
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung S39C

27″ · 1920×1080 · 75 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 46.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate25
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

Samsung S27B971D and Samsung S39C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 46.

  • Resolution: Samsung S27B971D leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Samsung S39C leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: Samsung S39C leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

Samsung S27B971D

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Samsung S39C

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Samsung S27B971DSamsung S39C
48Gear score46
27″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
60 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
PLSPanelVA
5 msResponse time4 ms
—Estimated price≈ $140

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 S27B971D or Samsung S39C better?

Samsung S27B971D and Samsung S39C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 48 and 46. Resolution: Samsung S27B971D leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Samsung S39C leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: Samsung S39C leads (4 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Samsung S39C leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).