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Samsung Essential Monitor S3 S36GD 27" vs Samsung ViewFinity S8 S85TH

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Essential Monitor S3 S36GD 27"

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ViewFinity S8 S85TH

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  • 16 the same
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  1. Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 35WB: 340WEssential Monitor S3 S36GD 27" is 305 W lower.
  2. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 21.3WB: 41.7WEssential Monitor S3 S36GD 27" is 20.4 W lower.
  3. Pixel densityA: 81.6ppiB: 138.9ppiViewFinity S8 S85TH is 57.3 ppi higher.
  4. Standby powerLower is betterA: 0.3WB: 0.5WEssential Monitor S3 S36GD 27" is 0.2 W lower.
  5. Refresh rateA: 100HzB: 144HzViewFinity S8 S85TH is 44 Hz higher.
  6. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 250nitsB: 350nitsViewFinity S8 S85TH is 100 nits higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.

5120 × 2160Native for B
ANot listed
B144Hz
1920 × 1080Native for A
A100Hz
BNot listed

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side, on their stands.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A3.8kg
B14kg
Weight without stand
A3.3kg
B9kg
Box weight
A5.9kg
B17.5kg

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ASamsung Essential Monitor S3 S36GD 27"
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S85TH

General

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Series
Essential Monitor S32Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Datasheet title S3 (S36GD) FHD 100Hz Curved Monitor. Marketed as Essential Monitor S3.
ViewFinity S81Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Product name: ViewFinity S8 S85TH.
Model numbers
LS27D366GANXZA, LS27D368GANXZA, LS27D36DGANXZA, LS27D366GAUXEN, LS27D366GAEXXY1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/curved/27-inch-essential-monitor-s3-s36gd-fhd-sku-ls27d368ganxzaRead 14 October 2026US page names LS27D368GANXZA. The Samsung user manual covers S27D366GA*, S27D368GA*, S27D369GA* and S27D36DGA* as one group of 27 inch models. A US retailer listing names LS27D36DGANXZA. LS27D366GANXZA is the Amazon US model code. The EU model LS27D366GAUXEN and the Australian model LS27D366GAEXXY have the same dimensions, weights, tilt and display values as the US datasheet.
LS40H850TANXZA, LS40H852TANXZA, LS40H850TAUXXU, LS40H850TAUXEN, LS40H850TAEXXY1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026UK model LS40H850TAUXXU. Other codes come from the Samsung Canada, Germany and Australia pages and the US page. Regional codes can differ in the supplied signal cable (see in_the_box).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026LS40H850TAUXEN (Germany).3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h852tanxzaRead 14 October 2026Canada model LS40H852TANXZA.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850taexxyRead 14 October 2026Australia model LS40H850TAEXXY. Its typical power figure (92 W) differs from the UK 41.7 W, so no typical power is stored.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxenRead 14 October 2026Germany model LS40H850TAUXEN.6Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/high-resolution/40-inch-viewfinity-s8-s85th-5k-high-resolution-monitor-sku-ls40h850tanxzaRead 14 October 2026US model LS40H850TANXZA (S40H850TAN). The US page loads its specification tab by script, so the specifications come from the UK, Canada and Germany pages.
GTIN / EAN
887276844237, 88060955853836Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D366GAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026EAN 8806095585383 is the EU model LS27D366GAUXEN. UPC 887276844237 is the US model LS27D366GANXZA.8Spec databaseupcitemdb.com/upc/887276844237Read 14 October 2026UPC-A 887276844237 is listed for Samsung LS27D366GANXZA 27 inch Essential FHD Curved Monitor.
88060991056622Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026EAN 8806099105662 for LS40H850TAUXEN (Germany). Other regions are not stored.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxenRead 14 October 2026EAN 8806099105662.
Announced
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Status
Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/curved/27-inch-essential-monitor-s3-s36gd-fhd-sku-ls27d368ganxzaRead 14 October 2026Samsung US page lists the product with a price and an add to cart button.
Available6Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/high-resolution/40-inch-viewfinity-s8-s85th-5k-high-resolution-monitor-sku-ls40h850tanxzaRead 14 October 2026US page offers the product for sale with Add to cart.12Reviewtechaeris.com/2026/05/19/samsung-viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-reviewRead 14 October 2026Reviewed on a retail unit with US pricing.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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$1,399.996Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/high-resolution/40-inch-viewfinity-s8-s85th-5k-high-resolution-monitor-sku-ls40h850tanxzaRead 14 October 2026US list price $1,399.99, shown struck through next to a lower current sale price. Stored as the list price. Techaeris (2026-05-19) also reports an MSRP around USD 1,399. Not the sale price.12Reviewtechaeris.com/2026/05/19/samsung-viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-reviewRead 14 October 2026Techaeris review of 2026-05-19: MSRP expected around USD 1,399. Rounded, so the Samsung US list price 1,399.99 is stored.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US, CA, EU, AU2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026US datasheet for the Samsung Electronics America model.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/curved/essential-monitor-s3-27-inch-100hz-ls27d368ganxzaRead 14 October 2026Samsung Canada page for LS27D368GANXZA.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/curved/essential-monitor-s3-27-inch-100hz-ls27d366gaexxyRead 14 October 2026Samsung Australia page for LS27D366GAEXXY. Its dimensions with and without stand, weights, tilt and display values match the US datasheet.
US, CA, GB, EU, AU1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026UK page for LS40H850TAUXXU.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Germany datasheet.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h852tanxzaRead 14 October 2026Samsung Canada page for the exact model.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850taexxyRead 14 October 2026Samsung Australia page for the exact model.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxenRead 14 October 2026Samsung Germany page.6Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/high-resolution/40-inch-viewfinity-s8-s85th-5k-high-resolution-monitor-sku-ls40h850tanxzaRead 14 October 2026US page.8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2633345_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026EU: placed on the Union market.
Colours
Black2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Front colour Black, rear colour Black, stand colour Black high glossy + etching. One black finish.
Black1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Design: front, rear and stand colour Black.6Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/high-resolution/40-inch-viewfinity-s8-s85th-5k-high-resolution-monitor-sku-ls40h850tanxzaRead 14 October 2026Product data: color Black.
Segment
Office1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/curved/27-inch-essential-monitor-s3-s36gd-fhd-sku-ls27d368ganxzaRead 14 October 2026Sold as an Essential Monitor, filed under Samsung computing monitors, not under Odyssey gaming. Samsung pitches it as a productivity monitor with a Game Mode option. Stored as office.
Office10Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s85th-launched-with-40-5k2k-144hz-va-panel-and-thunderbolt-5-hubRead 14 October 2026TFTCentral: the ViewFinity S8 range focuses on high resolution and productivity and is aimed mainly at the professional market. Samsung sells it in its High Resolution monitor category, not a gaming line.

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Screen Size (Class) 27 inch.
40in(101.6 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Screen Size (Class): 40.
Viewable screen diagonal
26.9in(68.3 cm)5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Specifications page: Size 27 Class (26.9 Inches / 68.4 cm).
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Native resolution
1920 × 1080px2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/curved/essential-monitor-s3-27-inch-100hz-ls27d368ganxzaRead 14 October 2026
5120 × 2160px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Resolution: WUHD (5120 x 2160).
Aspect ratio
16:92Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/curved/essential-monitor-s3-27-inch-100hz-ls27d368ganxzaRead 14 October 2026Same spec table as the US datasheet. 16:9, 1920 x 1080, 250 cd/m2 and 3,000:1 (Typ.).
21:91Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Aspect Ratio: 21:9.
Pixel density
81.6ppi
138.9ppi
Pixel pitch
0.3108mm5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Specifications page: 0.3108 mm (H) x 0.3108 mm (V) for S27D36*. This equals the 596.736 mm active width divided by 1920. A retailer listing states 0.3113 mm, which the manual does not support.
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Active display area
Width596.736Height335.664mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Width926.8Height391mm(36.5 × 15.4 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Active Display Size (HxV): 926.8 x 391.0 mm. Stored as width 926.8 and height 391.0.
Curved
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Flat / Curved: Curved.
Curvature radius
1,800mm2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026
1,000mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Screen Curvature: 1000R.
Screen surface
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Anti-reflection coating
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Touchscreen
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Panel

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Panel type
VA2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026
VA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Panel Type: VA.
Panel type (as published)
VA2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026
VA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Panel Type: VA.
Backlight
Edge-lit LED6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D366GAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Samsung Germany datasheet for LS27D366GAUXEN states Backlight-Technologie Edge-LED. This EU model has the same body dimensions, weights, tilt and display values as the US datasheet.
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Local dimming
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No10Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s85th-launched-with-40-5k2k-144hz-va-panel-and-thunderbolt-5-hubRead 14 October 2026TFTCentral: no local dimming zones.
Dimming zones
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Panel maker
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Colour depth
8bits5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Max 16.7M colours is 8 bits per channel. The manual does not say if the panel is native 8-bit or uses FRC.
10bits10Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s85th-launched-with-40-5k2k-144hz-va-panel-and-thunderbolt-5-hubRead 14 October 2026TFTCentral: 10-bit colour depth, including 1.07 billion colours. The method (native or FRC) is not stated.
Colour depth method
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Displayable colours
16.7 million2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Published as Max 16.7M.
1.07 billion1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Colour Support: Max 1.07B.
sRGB coverage
95%2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Published as Color Gamut (sRGB Coverage) 95%. The CIE diagram is not stated.
99%1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026sRGB Coverage: 99 %. CIE version and typical or minimum are not stated.
DCI-P3 coverage
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Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
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Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Calibration / Factory Tunning: Yes. Samsung gives no Delta E figure.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h852tanxzaRead 14 October 2026Calibration / Factory Tuning: Yes.
Claimed Delta E
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Paper calibration report in box
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Hardware calibration support
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Static contrast ratio
3,000:12Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Published as 3,000:1 (Typ.).3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/curved/essential-monitor-s3-27-inch-100hz-ls27d368ganxzaRead 14 October 2026
3,000:11Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Contrast Ratio Static: 3,000:1.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
250nits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/curved/essential-monitor-s3-27-inch-100hz-ls27d368ganxzaRead 14 October 2026
350nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Brightness (Typical): 350 cd/m2.
Brightness (maker minimum)
200nits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Published as Brightness (Min) 200 cd/m2.
280nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Brightness (Min): 280 cd/m2.
Peak brightness (HDR)
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HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
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HDR10, HDR10+1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026HDR(High Dynamic Range): HDR10 and HDR10+.6Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/high-resolution/40-inch-viewfinity-s8-s85th-5k-high-resolution-monitor-sku-ls40h850tanxzaRead 14 October 2026Highlights: HDR10+.10Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s85th-launched-with-40-5k2k-144hz-va-panel-and-thunderbolt-5-hubRead 14 October 2026TFTCentral: support for HDR10 and HDR10+ input signals.
HDR certification
None6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D366GAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026HDR is listed with a dash, meaning not supported.
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Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026
178°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Viewing Angle (Horizontal/Vertical): 178 / 178.
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026
178°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Viewing Angle (Horizontal/Vertical): 178 / 178.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ASamsung Essential Monitor S3 S36GD 27"
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 1.4VGA
1920 × 1080Native100Hz60Hz
Source5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Standard Signal Mode Table: maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 100 Hz (HDMI) and 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz (D-SUB). The 100 Hz timing is in the preset table (113.221 kHz, 226.6 MHz pixel clock). Bit depth and chroma are not stated. The D-Sub row has no input version.
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S85TH
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4Thunderbolt 5
5120 × 2160Native144Hz144Hz144Hz
Source7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Standard Signal Mode Table: S40H85*T maximum and optimum resolution 5120 x 2160 at 144 Hz, vertical frequency 48 to 144 Hz. Signal table: a 5120 x 2160 144 Hz timing is accepted on HDMI IN (333.216 and 333.769 kHz timings) and on DP IN / USB Type-C IN (custom timing 333.216 kHz). Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not stated. The vertical frequency range is the panel scan range and is not stored as a VRR range.
Max refresh rate
100Hz
144Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
100Hz
144Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
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144Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
100Hz
144Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
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144Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
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Native refresh rate
100Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Frame Rate Max 100Hz. There is no overclock mode. The manual lists the optimum resolution at 60 Hz and says the default rate is 60 Hz until changed in the monitor settings.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Panel spec vertical frequency 46 to 100 Hz. Optimum resolution is listed at 60 Hz.
144Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Refresh Rate: Max 144 Hz. No overclock mode is stated.
Overclocked refresh rate
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
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FreeSync Premium, Adaptive-Sync1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026FreeSync: FreeSync Premium. The manual also has an Adaptive-Sync setting for NVIDIA graphics cards, which is generic Adaptive-Sync and not a G-SYNC certification.7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026FreeSync (for AMD graphics card) and Adaptive-Sync (for NVIDIA graphics card) menu items.10Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s85th-launched-with-40-5k2k-144hz-va-panel-and-thunderbolt-5-hubRead 14 October 2026TFTCentral: adaptive-sync for VRR and FreeSync Premium certification.
VRR range per port
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Low framerate compensation
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
4ms2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Published as 4 (GTG). Overdrive setting not stated.
4ms1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Response Time: 4 (GTG). Settings not stated.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
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Overdrive settings
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Motion blur reduction
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Blur-reduction technology
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Blur reduction works with VRR
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Datasheet General Feature Flicker Free: Yes.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Manual states the device has no visible or invisible flicker.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026General Feature / Flicker Free: Yes.
Black frame insertion
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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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12.2811Measurementtrustedreviews.com/reviews/samsung-viewfinity-40s85thRead 14 October 2026Trusted Reviews (2026-07-13, UK review of the 40S85TH): default SDR Graphics mode, average Delta E 2000 of 12.28 on the Calman ColorChecker test, before calibration, with Calman Ultimate, a G1 signal generator and a C6 HDR5000 meter. The multipoint greyscale average in the same mode was 8.65. The reference colour space is not stated.
Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
ASamsung Essential Monitor S3 S36GD 27"
TypeVersionCount
HDMI1.41
VGANot available1
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026One HDMI (version 1.4) and one D-Sub. Bandwidth, DSC and HDCP are not stated. HDMI version row is HDMI Version 1.4.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Manual port page shows HDMI and D-SUB inputs and a SERVICE USB port that is for software upgrades only.
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S85TH
TypeVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)HDCP
HDMI2.11Not available2.2
DisplayPort1.41Not available2.2
Thunderbolt51802.2
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Interface: DisplayPort 1 (v1.4, HDCP 2.2), HDMI 1 (v2.1, HDCP 2.2), Thunderbolt upstream 1 (140 W, Thunderbolt version 5.0, HDCP 2.2). The page labels the upstream port Thunderbolt 3 in one row and gives the version as 5.0. The manual and TFTCentral say Thunderbolt 5. 80 Gbps comes from Samsung marketing text on the same page (80 Gbps data transfer).7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Ports: DP, HDMI and Thunderbolt 5 upstream. Thunderbolt 5 and USB-C downstream ports do not support video input. The supplied Thunderbolt cable is said to support up to 80 Gbps.
HDMI ports
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1
DisplayPort ports
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1
Highest HDMI version
1.4
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
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1.4
HDMI features
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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D366GAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026USB-C is listed with a dash.
Yes7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Ports: the downstream Thunderbolt and USB-C ports do not support DisplayPort Alt video. The upstream port carries video.10Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s85th-launched-with-40-5k2k-144hz-va-panel-and-thunderbolt-5-hubRead 14 October 2026TFTCentral: 1x Thunderbolt 5 input with DP Alt mode, 140W power delivery and data.
USB-C power delivered
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140W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Thunderbolt 3 (sic) Charging Power (Port 1): 140 W. The manual says max 140 W PD output. Shared or guaranteed levels are not stated.7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Ports: Thunderbolt 5 upstream port with max 140 W PD output.
Thunderbolt
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51Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Version of Thunderbolt: 5.0.7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Ports: Thunderbolt 5 upstream and downstream.
USB upstream ports
ASamsung Essential Monitor S3 S36GD 27"
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BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S85TH
ConnectorCount
USB-C2
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Thunderbolt 5 upstream plus USB-C Upstream Port (ONLY DATA) x1. USB versions are not stated for either, so none is stored.7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Ports: Thunderbolt 5 upstream, and a USB Type-C upstream (cable version 3.0). The manual says one of the two USB Type-C upstream ports is the Thunderbolt port.
USB downstream hub ports
ASamsung Essential Monitor S3 S36GD 27"
Not available
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S85TH
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-ANot available5
USB-C3.2 Gen 21
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026USB Type-A Downstream Port 5 EA, version 3.2 Gen2 and 3.2 Gen1 (split by port is not stated). USB Type-C Downstream Port 1, 3.2 Gen2. The Thunderbolt downstream port (15 W, daisy chain) is not counted as a USB hub port.
KVM switch
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026General Feature / KVM Switch: Yes.
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026General Feature / Daisy Chain: Yes. Thunderbolt Downstream Port (Daisy Chain) x1, 15 W.10Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s85th-launched-with-40-5k2k-144hz-va-panel-and-thunderbolt-5-hubRead 14 October 2026TFTCentral: 1x Thunderbolt 5 output (15 W) for daisy chaining.
Ethernet
No6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D366GAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ethernet (LAN) is listed with a dash.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Ethernet (LAN): 1 EA.
3.5 mm headphone output
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Headphone: Yes.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Page 21: connects to headphones or earphones.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Headphone: 1.
3.5 mm microphone input
No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Page 21 says the headphone jack supports only the 3 conductor tip-ring-sleeve type, so it has no microphone contact.
Not available
Optical out
Not available
No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026The Interface list (DP, HDMI, headphone, USB, Thunderbolt, Ethernet) has no optical output.
Picture in picture
No6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D366GAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Picture-In-Picture is listed with a dash.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Picture-In-Picture: Yes.
Picture by picture
No6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D366GAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Picture-By-Picture is listed with a dash.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Picture-By-Picture: Yes.

Smart features

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Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Remote control
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Audio and camera

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Speakers
No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Audio Speaker Output: No.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Audio / Speaker: Yes, Speaker Output 5 W. The Germany datasheet says 2 x 5 W.10Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s85th-launched-with-40-5k2k-144hz-va-panel-and-thunderbolt-5-hubRead 14 October 2026TFTCentral: 2x 5W integrated speakers and a headphone jack.
Number of speakers
Not available
22Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Lautsprecher (2x5W).5Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxenRead 14 October 2026Besondere Eigenschaften: Lautsprecher Ja (2 x 5 W).10Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s85th-launched-with-40-5k2k-144hz-va-panel-and-thunderbolt-5-hubRead 14 October 2026TFTCentral: 2x 5W integrated speakers.
Speaker power per channel
Not available
5W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Lautsprecher (2x5W), 5 W each.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxenRead 14 October 2026Lautsprecher Ja (2 x 5 W).
Webcam
Not available
Not available
Microphone
Not available
Not available

Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
0mm6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D366GAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Stand height adjustment is listed with a dash, so no adjustment.
120mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026HAS (Height Adjustable Stand): 120.0 (+/-5.0) mm.
Tilt
Forward2°Backward22°2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Published as -2.0 (+/-2.0) to 22 (+/-2.0) degrees. Stored as 2 forward and 22 backward. The +/-2 degree tolerance applies to both ends.
Forward5°Backward20°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Tilt: -5 (+/-2) to 20 (+/-2) degrees. Stored as 5 forward and 20 backward.
Swivel
Left0°Right0°6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D366GAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Stand swivel is listed with a dash, so no swivel.
Left20°Right20°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Swivel: -20 (+/-3) to 20 (+/-3) degrees.
Pivot
Counterclockwise0°Clockwise0°6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D366GAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pivot is listed with a dash, so no pivot.
Not available
Removable stand
Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Removing the Stand instructions for S27D36*.
Not available
VESA mount
75 x 752Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wall Mount 75.0 x 75.0.
100 x 1001Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Wall Mount: 100 x 100 mm.7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Wall Mount Kit Specifications (VESA): S40H85*T 100.0 x 100.0 mm, M4 screws.
VESA adapter needed
Not available
Not available
Security lock slot
Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Anti-theft Lock slot at the back of the product, page 15.
Not available
On-screen menu controls
Joystick5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026A JOG button (multi directional) navigates the menu.
Joystick, Software7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Direct Key Guide: 5-way button for the S40H85*T. Samsung Display Manager adjusts monitor settings from the PC.
Desktop software
Easy Setting Box5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Installing the Software chapter: Easy Setting Box.
Samsung Display Manager1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Product text: Samsung Display Manager.7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Installing the Software: Samsung Display Manager.
User firmware updates
Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Support menu Software Update from a USB device on the SERVICE port, with a .bin file downloaded from the Samsung website.
Yes7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026System menu: Software Update, update using a file on a USB device.
Ambient light sensor
No6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D366GAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Eco Light Sensor is listed with a dash.
Not available
Presence sensor
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Not available
RGB lighting
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Not available
Gaming menu features
Game Mode5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Menu entry Game Mode, plus a Response Time setting whose levels are not listed.
Not available

OLED care

None of 3 known
OLED care
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Not available
Burn-in covered by warranty
Not available
Not available
Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width622.6Height (lowest)466.2Height (highest)466.2Depth234.2mm(24.5 × 18.4 × 9.2 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Set Dimension with Stand 622.6 x 466.2 x 234.2 mm. The stand does not adjust in height, so the lowest and highest heights are the same. The tilt angle at the measurement is not stated.
Width928.6Depth362.1mm(36.6 × 14.3 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Set Dimension with Stand (WxHxD): 928.6 x 599.9 x 362.1 mm. Only width and depth are stored. The stand position for the 599.9 mm height is not stated.
Dimensions without stand
Width622.6Height367.2Depth108.2mm(24.5 × 14.5 × 4.3 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Set Dimension without Stand 622.6 x 367.2 x 108.2 mm.
Width928.6Height422.8Depth198.9mm(36.6 × 16.6 × 7.8 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Set Dimension without Stand (WxHxD): 928.6 x 422.8 x 198.9 mm.
Stand footprint
Not available
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Weight with stand
3.8kg(8.4 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Set Weight with Stand 3.8 kg. Cables are not stated.
14kg(30.9 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Gewicht mit Standfuss: 14.0 kg. The UK page says 14.30 kg. The datasheet, Canada, Australia and the Techaeris spec table say 14 kg.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h852tanxzaRead 14 October 2026Set Weight with Stand: 14 kg.
Weight without stand
3.3kg(7.3 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Set Weight without Stand 3.3 kg.
9kg(19.8 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Set Weight without Stand: 9.0 kg.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Gewicht ohne Standfuss: 9.0 kg.
Box dimensions
Width687Height175Depth442mm(27 × 6.9 × 17.4 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package Dimension 687.0 x 175.0 x 442.0 mm as W x H x D.
Width1,030Height281Depth520mm(40.6 × 11.1 × 20.5 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Package Dimension (WxHxD): 1030 x 281 x 520 mm. The Canada page and German datasheet give the same order. The Australia page labels the same numbers HxWxD.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Masse mit Verpackung (B x H x T): 1030.0 x 281.0 x 520.0 mm.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h852tanxzaRead 14 October 2026Package Dimension (WxHxD): 1030 x 281 x 520 mm, 40.55 x 11.06 x 20.47 inch.
Box weight
5.9kg(13 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Package Weight 5.9 kg.
17.5kg(38.6 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Package Weight: 17.50 kg.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Gewicht mit Verpackung: 17.5 kg.

Power

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Power supply
External adapter2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power Type: External Adaptor.
Internal1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Type: Internal Power.8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2633345_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 24: Internal.
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Power Supply AC100-240V~ 50/60Hz, based on the AC voltage of the adapter.
100-240 V AC1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Power Supply: AC 100 - 240 V. Frequency not stated.
Power use (typical)
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Power use (max)
35W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power Consumption (Max) 35 W. Typical consumption is not published for this model.
340W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Power Consumption (Max): 340 W. USB load not stated.
Power use SDR (EU label)
21.3W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2015591_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026On mode power demand in SDR 21.3 W for the EU model.
41.7W8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2633345_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 4: on mode power in SDR 41.7 W. The Samsung-hosted copy of the same sheet shows a default refresh rate of 180 Hz, which is wrong. The EPREL record shows 144 Hz. Only the EPREL record is used.
Power use HDR (EU label)
Not available
120W8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2633345_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 6: on mode power in HDR 120 W.
Standby power
0.3W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2015591_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Standby mode power demand 0.3 W for the EU model.
0.5W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Power Consumption (DPMS): 0.50 W.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Energieverbrauch im Standby-Zustand: 0.5 W.8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2633345_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 8: 0.5 W.
Off-mode power
0.3W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2015591_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Off mode power demand 0.3 W for the EU model.
0.3W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Power Consumption (Off Mode): 0.30 W.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Energieverbrauch im Aus-Zustand: 0.3 W.8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2633345_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 7: 0.3 W.
EU energy class SDR
E7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2015591_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026
G8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2633345_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 3: class G.
EU energy class HDR
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G8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2633345_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 5: class G.
Energy per 1000 h SDR
21kWh6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D366GAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Energieverbrauch pro 1000h 21 kWh for the EU model.
42kWh9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2633345.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed label: 42 kWh/1000h (SDR). The same value is on the Samsung Germany page.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
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120kWh9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2633345.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed label: 120 kWh/1000h (HDR).

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Content5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Manual says Eye Saver Mode High was tested and certified under TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Content.
Intelligent Eye Care1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Product text: Intelligent Eye Care certified by TUV.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Zertifizierungen: TUV. The UK page names it Intelligent Eye Care.
Low blue light
Software5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Eye Saver Mode (Low and High) is a selectable picture mode.
Software1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Eye Saver Mode: Yes. Samsung text: Eye Saver Mode is a picture setting. No hardware low-blue-light claim.
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
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TCO Certified1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Eco / TCO Certified: Yes. The generation is not stated.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Zertifizierungen: TCO.
EPEAT
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Gold1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Eco / EPEAT: Gold (AT, DK, FR, IT, NL, ES, SE, CH, UK). The Canada page says Gold. Registration varies by country.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Zertifizierungen: TCO, EPEAT Gold, TUV.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h852tanxzaRead 14 October 2026EPEAT: Gold.
Colour certifications
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Other certifications
CE, ISO 9241-307 Class 26Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D366GAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pixelfehlerklasse Klasse 2 nach ISO 9241-307 and EMC CE.
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In the box

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In the box
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Power cable (1.5 m)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Accessory: Power Cable Length 1.5 and HDMI Cable. The Canada page lists a DP cable instead of HDMI. The signal cable depends on the region, so it is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Lieferumfang: Stromkabel (1.5 m), HDMI Kabel.
Cables included
ASamsung Essential Monitor S3 S36GD 27"
Type
Power cable
D-Sub cable
HDMI cable
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/167537/samsung-computer-monitor-LS27D368GANXZA-spec-sheet.pdfRead 14 October 2026Accessory table lists Power Cable (1.5 m), D-Sub Cable and HDMI Cable with Yes. Counts are not stated.
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S85TH
Type
Power cable (1.5 m)
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxxuRead 14 October 2026Accessory: Power Cable Length 1.5. Counts not stated.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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3years2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Garantiezeit: 3 Jahre (Germany). EPREL gives the EU minimum general guarantee as 2 years.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxenRead 14 October 2026Garantiezeit 3 Jahre.8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2633345_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 23: minimum general guarantee 2 years (EU). Samsung Germany states 3 years.
Dead pixel policy
Approximately 1 pixel per million (1ppm) may be brighter or darker on the LCD panel5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Specifications page notes on Panel Dots (Pixels).
Pixel fault class 2 according to ISO 9241-3072Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS40H850TAUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pixelfehlerklasse: Klasse 2 nach ISO 9241-307.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s85th-40-inch-5k2k-curved-wuhd-ls40h850tauxenRead 14 October 2026Pixelfehlerklasse: Klasse 2 nach ISO 9241-307.

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