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Samsung UD970 vs Samsung ViewFinity S60A

Monitor · Samsung

Samsung UD970

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

Samsung ViewFinity S60A

27″ · 2560×1440 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 55.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate25
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time50
Verdict

Samsung UD970 and Samsung ViewFinity S60A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 55.

  • Resolution: Samsung UD970 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Samsung ViewFinity S60A leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
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Samsung UD970

If you care most about resolution.

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Samsung ViewFinity S60A

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Samsung UD970Samsung ViewFinity S60A
54Gear score55
31.5″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
60 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
VAPanelIPS
—Response time5 ms

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 UD970 or Samsung ViewFinity S60A better?

Samsung UD970 and Samsung ViewFinity S60A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 54 and 55. Resolution: Samsung UD970 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Samsung ViewFinity S60A leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Samsung ViewFinity S60A leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).