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18 Mar, 2026
£134.63 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
At £112.40 ex-VAT, the Samsung Essential S3 S27F324GAU is aimed squarely at people who just need a decent 27" office/learning monitor without overpaying. The IPS panel and 120 Hz refresh make it feel noticeably smoother than the usual budget 60 Hz options, and that’s great for day-to-day work (scrolling, spreadsheets, video calls) and light esports or general “nice-to-have” gaming. Two HDMI ports also make it convenient if you’re sharing between a laptop and a desktop.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you’re expecting premium colour performance, deep contrast, or top-tier gaming features—budget monitors like this tend to prioritise “works well most of the time” over standout image quality. If your priority is accurate colour for design work or you want truly responsive/high-end gaming experiences, you’ll likely end up wanting something more expensive. Who it suits best: buyers outfitting teams with standardised screens, home-office users, and small businesses that want good value and a smoother refresh rate without spending much.

AOC
AOC Gaming Q27G4ZDR - G4 Series - OLED monitor - gaming - 27" (26.5" viewable) - 2560 x 1440 QHD @ 240 Hz - HDR10 - 0.03 ms - 2xHDMI, DisplayPort - black, red

Iiyama
iiyama ProLite XUB2797HSU-W2 - LED monitor - 27" - 1920 x 1080 Full HD (1080p) @ 100 Hz - IPS - 300 cd/m� - 1000:1 - 1 ms - HDMI, DisplayPort - speakers - white, matte

HP
HP 327pf - Series 3 Pro - LED monitor - 27" (26.96" viewable) - 1920 x 1080 Full HD (1080p) @ 100 Hz - IPS - 250 cd/m� - 1000:1 - 5 ms - HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort - black

LG Electronics
LG UltraGear 27GX700A-B - OLED monitor - gaming - 27" (26.5" viewable) - 2560 x 1440 QHD @ 280 Hz - 1500 cd/m� - 1500000:1 - DisplayHDR 500 - 0.03 ms - 2xHDMI, DisplayPort