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Samsung U28D590D

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Pros

  • Video quality is excellent with solid blacks and quick refresh rates
  • Colour temperature across the screen was also reasonably good
  • system proved responsive and intuitive

Cons

  • reading text on screen can be a headache inducing affair with default settings
  • There are absolutely no controls on the front of the display
  • screen wobbles about quite a bit when attempting to operate the controls on the rear

Key specs

  • 3840, 2160 px
  • 60 Hz
  • LED
  • 1 ms
  • Flat
  • 28 in
  • 370 cd/m²
  • 16

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Samsung U28D590D - Pros & Cons

Samsung U28D590D

Pros

  • Video quality is excellent with solid blacks and quick refresh rates
  • Colour temperature across the screen was also reasonably good
  • system proved responsive and intuitive
  • Environments looked fairly lush and natural
  • Performance on the contrast gradients was mostly good
  • with colour consistency and viewing angles applied Contrast performance
  • Performance on the white saturation test was good
  • Detail levels were maintained quite evenly throughout the scene without peripheral glow
  • The luminance uniformity was pretty decent overall
  • colours were rich and quite pleasing
  • Colours looked natural and appropriately vivid

Cons

  • reading text on screen can be a headache inducing affair with default settings
  • There are absolutely no controls on the front of the display
  • screen wobbles about quite a bit when attempting to operate the controls on the rear
  • inferior cables may not support the high resolution of this display
  • older graphics adapters will not allow you to exploit the full potential of this screen
  • lack of versatility means there isn t any option for horizontal swivelling
  • The HDMI connectors are restricted to 30Hz
  • not the only area where the Samsung cribs from its rival
  • Speakers
  • USB ports
  • very much have preferred dedicated buttons

Samsung U28D590D - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
28 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
1 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
370 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
5.07 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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Samsung U28D590D - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size28.0 in
Brightness370.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height (min-max)< 486.3
Height (without stand)2.55 in
Height with stand6.67 in
Depth (with stand)19.15 in
Depth (without stand)16.14 in
Width (with stand)26.02 in
Weight (without stand)11.13 lb
Weight0.18 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Supported graphics resolutions3840x2160
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
HD type4K Ultra HD
Display number of colours1.073 billion colours
Colour depth (per channel)10.0 bit
Colour gamut (NTSC)72.0 %
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLED
BacklightLED backlight
Panel typeTN
Response time (GtG)1.0 ms
Response time (BtW)1.0 ms
Response time1.0 ms
Image delay< 5.6
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)yes
Pixel size0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)170.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)160.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
Adaptive synchronizationno
HDRno
VESA mountno
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Power
Energy efficiency classB
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNone
Operational power consumption< 32
Power consumption (standby)0.3 W
Power consumption (typical)32.0 W
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubno
Touchscreenno
Built-in camerano
Screen surfaceMatte
Built-in speakersno
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input1
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Number of component inputs0
Composite inputno
Number of composite inputs0
DisplayPortyes
DVI Portno
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity2
Number of HDMI inputs2
HDMI version2.0
Headphone outputyes
Headphone outputs quantity1
S-video inputno
Number of s-video inputs0
Thunderboltno
USB for videono
VGA inno
Number of DisplayPort inputs1
DisplayPort version1.0
Type of DisplayPort connectorStandard
MHLno
Ethernet LANno
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleno
Pivot functionno
Wi-Fino
Bluetoothno
Swivelno
Tiltableyes
Memory card readerno
Cable lock slotno
Plug and Playyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes

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Samsung U28D590D Samsung - Editorial Reviews (15)

3.7
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Samsung U28D590D Samsung UD590: An all-round 4K monitor that doesn't break the bank
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hardwarezone.com.sg
Published: 23.10.2014
Samsung UD590: An all-round 4K monitor that doesn't break the bank
4.0

The Samsung UD590 is a 28-inch 4K monitor capable of 1 billion colors, and comes with two HDMI and one DisplayPort inputs. Best of all, it costs just S$899. We tell you if it's any good.

Samsung U28D590D Review: Samsung’s Galaxy Note 4 is a fantastic choice for power users
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Canadian Business - Your Source For Business News
Published: 16.10.2014
Review: Samsung’s Galaxy Note 4 is a fantastic choice for power users
Samsung U28D590D Samsung U28D590D Review - TFT Central
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Samsung U28D590D Review - TFT Central
Samsung U28D590D Review: Samsung’s U28D590D 28-inch 4k monitor finally brings quality 4k at an affordable price
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9to5Mac
Published: 13.06.2014
Review: Samsung’s U28D590D 28-inch 4k monitor finally brings quality 4k at an affordable price

Ever since the Mac Pro was released in December, we’ve faced an onslaught of 4k displays. We reviewed Seiki’s budget offering last year, and while we liked it overall, it did have more than its fair share of set backs. For instance, you could only use the full 4k resolution at 30Hz, which meant that there […]

Samsung U28D590D Samsung UD590 4K Monitor: Australian Review
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 23.07.2014
Samsung UD590 4K Monitor: Australian Review

The current crop of 4K monitors have a lot going on — they have to compromise on price, size, design and image quality all at the same time. You can either pay peanuts and get a monkey, or pay through the nose and get something unquestionably brilliant. Samsung’s new 28-inch...

Samsung U28D590D Samsung U28D590D Review | PC Monitors
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Samsung U28D590D Review | PC Monitors

A review of the Samsung U28D590D. This monitor combines Samsung's unique style and a 28" TN panel with 3840 x 2160 '4K' UHD resolution.

Samsung U28D590D Samsung U28D590D 28-Inch Ultra HD Monitor Review
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 27.01.2015
Samsung U28D590D 28-Inch Ultra HD Monitor Review

We have a fifth 28-inch value-oriented 4K monitor in our lab: Samsung's U28D590D. Based on a familiar TN panel, our benchmarks those this screen to offer remarkable performance for its price.

Samsung U28D590D Samsung U28D590D
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PCMag Australia
Published: 21.01.2015
Samsung U28D590D
3.5

With the Samsung U28D590D, you get a 28-inch monitor with a sharp Ultra-High-Definition (UHD) picture and good all-around performance at a reasonable price.

Samsung U28D590D Samsung U28D590D review
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TechRadar
Published: 12.11.2014
Samsung U28D590D review
4.0

An attractive, gaming-focused 4K monitor that's well-suited for general tasks

Samsung U28D590D Samsung U28D590D: An affordable UHD 4K 28-inch monitor [Review]
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BetaNews
Published: 21.11.2014
Samsung U28D590D: An affordable UHD 4K 28-inch monitor [Review]

4K displays are becoming much more common, giving buyers a far greater range of choices. The Samsung Series 5 UHD LED Monitor (U28D590D) does a good job of balancing quality with affordability -- just £419.99 from Ebuyer.com including VAT and delivery -- and takes seconds to setup.

Samsung U28D590D Samsung U28D590D 28-Inch Ultra HD Monitor Review
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 27.01.2015
Samsung U28D590D 28-Inch Ultra HD Monitor Review

We have a fifth 28-inch value-oriented 4K monitor in our lab: Samsung's U28D590D. Based on a familiar TN panel, our benchmarks those this screen to offer remarkable performance for its price.

Samsung U28D590D Gaming Monitor Roundup 2014
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Bit-Tech.net
Published: 21.07.2014
Gaming Monitor Roundup 2014

We look at eleven monitors that prioritise high refresh rates and fast response times

Samsung U28D590D Samsung U28D590D review - Hardware-Boom
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Hardware-Boom
Published: 16.02.2015
Samsung U28D590D review - Hardware-Boom

The Samsung U28D590D is available from approximately 460 euros, and is a relatively affordable 4K screen (these start at around 400 euros, which you have to

Samsung U28D590D Samsung U28D590D UHD 4K 28inch Monitor Review
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Samsung U28D590D UHD 4K 28inch Monitor Review
3.5

Gary Wolstenholme reviews the ultra high resolution 4K Samsung U28D590D 28inch monitor.

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 25.09.2014
Samsung U28D590D
3.5

A 28in 4K screen that's less than £440. What's not to like?

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