Rating 4.2 36 reviews
Manufacturer: Samsung
price $1,083.13
TFT Central
14 years ago

Samsung S27A850D

A look at the interesting arrival of PLS panel technology to the market in this 27" screen from Samsung. How does the screen perform and what is PLS technology like? How does it compare with IPS?
Pros:
  • Pleasing all round performance from PLS panel
  • comparable to e-IPS in many regards
  • Smoother
  • non-grainy AG coating
  • Very good pixel responsiveness
Cons:
  • Some backlight bleed issues (may vary
  • Poor default setup
  • needs calibration ideally
  • Some adjustments from the stand are very stiff
Read more on TFT Central
PC Authority
14 years ago

Product brief: Samsung Syncmaster S27A850D LED monitor review

An ultra-slim LED monitor boasting Samsung's PLS panel technology.
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Tweak News
14 years ago

The Samsung SA850 monitor is in a class that is slightly above what the day to day computer user will need but will integrate nicely into a home environment if the advanced features are needed.
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expertreviews.co.uk
14 years ago

Samsung SyncMaster S27A850D review

We don't normally review monitors that cost over £500, but Samsung's S27A850D is no ordinary monitor; as well as an impressive features list - a 2,560x1,440 resolution, fully-adjustable stand and three-way USB3 hub - it's the first monitor we've seen using Samsung's new Plane-to-Line Switching (PLS)...
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FlatpanelsHD
14 years ago

Samsung S27A850D

Samsung's new 24-inch S24A850D and 27-inch S27A850D are the first monitors to utilize Samsung's new PLS (Plane to Line switching) panel that boasts the same characteristics as the IPS panel technology.
Pros:
  • Picture quality
  • Better coating than most IPS panels
  • Ergonomic adjustability
  • High resolution
  • Viewing angles
  • Low power consumption
Cons:
  • Out-of-box settings
  • Lacks HDMI
  • Black depth
  • Some clouding
  • Color gamut not accurate
Read more on FlatpanelsHD
BCCHardware
14 years ago

Samsung S27A850 LED Ultra HD Monitor

Samsung is no stranger to the LCD market. They make LCD panels that set the bar for others to follow and in fact are the ones making the displays for Apple's new iPad. They know how to cram a bunch of pixels onto a panel and the screen we are looking at today has quite a few.
Pros:
  • High resolution - 2560x1440
  • 3x USB 3.0 Ports
  • Lots of height adjustment
  • Display can rotate
  • Multiple inputs
  • Good color quality
Cons:
  • Pros
  • Construction feels a little cheap
  • No Display Port Cable
  • Premium price for the extra resolution
Read more on BCCHardware
memoryexpress.com
14 years ago

Very nice 27 inch monitor

A very nice 27 inch monitor, the HAS stand is very convenient as well as a Usb 3.0 hub. Very easy to make the connections from the side at the rear of the monitor. The on screen menu is very easy to use and the control buttons are on the bottom center of the screen.
Pros:
  • HAS stand
  • Usb 3.0 hub
  • PLS screen
  • easy access to menu buttons
  • cable connections from the side at rear of monitor
  • eco mode
  • simple on screen menu system
  • 2560 X 1440 resolution
Cons:
  • Screen set to max brightness out of box
  • requires calibration
Read more on memoryexpress.com
pcworld.idg.com.au
14 years ago

Samsung Series 8 (S27A850T) business LCD monitor

The Samsung Series 8 (S27A850T) is a 27in LED edge-lit LCD monitor using Samsung's proprietary PLS panel tech. This monitor may be expensive at $1099, but its image quality is impressive.
Pros:
  • Good detail at native resolution
  • Excellent viewing angles
  • High quality AG coating
Cons:
  • Expensive
  • Wobbly pivot hinge
  • No analog audio input
Read more on pcworld.idg.com.au
review.goodgearguide.com.au
14 years ago

This 27in monitor is detailed, has wide viewing angles and a great anti-glare coating

The Samsung Series 8 (S27A850T) is a 27in LED edge-lit LCD monitor using Samsung's proprietary PLS panel tech. This monitor may be expensive at $1099, but its image quality is impressive.
Pros:
  • Good detail at native resolution
  • Excellent viewing angles
  • High quality AG coating
Cons:
  • Expensive
  • Wobbly pivot hinge
  • No analog audio input
Read more on review.goodgearguide.com.au
CNET
14 years ago

Samsung Series 8 SyncMaster S27A850T

Samsung's SyncMaster S27A850T is an incredibly pretty, thin monitor, which proves that PLS is a viable IPS alternative. We did find some banding in gradients, and the HDMI movie performance isn't great, but for beautiful sharp imagery and high-level computer use, it's incredibly appealing.
Pros:
  • PLS proves itself as a viable alternative to IPS
  • Incredibly thin
  • Good blacks
  • Power-saving features
  • Energy frugal
  • Incredible height adjustment
  • Allows 90-degree vertical rotation
Cons:
  • Pricey compared to the competition
  • Some banding and discolouration in gradients
  • HDMI port doesn't cope well with interlaced content or judder
Read more on CNET
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