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Samsung U32D970Q

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User ratings:
35
4.4 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
48 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
8 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
8
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4.2 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
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Pros

  • good build quality is reassuring
  • better brightness while maintaining good viewing angles
  • They re snappy

Cons

  • no adapter or cable is supplied
  • this is no standard office panel
  • The price is still insanely high

Key specs

  • 3840, 2160 px
  • 60 Hz
  • LED
  • 8 ms
  • Flat
  • 32 in
  • 350 cd/m²
  • 16

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Samsung U32D970Q - Pros & Cons

Samsung U32D970Q

Pros

  • good build quality is reassuring
  • better brightness while maintaining good viewing angles
  • They re snappy
  • and easy to use
  • Wonderful design and useful features
  • high quality with which it was crafted
  • simple and elegant design
  • very accurate colors
  • solid gray-scale reproduction
  • and
  • Color accuracy is outstanding out of the box

Cons

  • no adapter or cable is supplied
  • this is no standard office panel
  • The price is still insanely high
  • monitor sometimes lacks the inky blacks needed to provide a sense of depth
  • image quality is not just about enjoyment
  • lack of depth
  • glossy screens tend to show fingerprints and smudges more readily
  • monitors are often missing hardware calibration or full Adobe RGB support
  • disappointing reviewers and users have a ton of potential
  • slow response time could ruin your gaming experience
  • some of their products are a hit or miss

Samsung U32D970Q - Technical Overview

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

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Samsung U32D970Q - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size32.0 in
Brightness350.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment5.12 in
Height (min-max)490 - 620
Height (without stand)16.82 in
Height with stand24.43 in
Depth (with stand)11.02 in
Depth (without stand)2.44 in
Width (with stand)28.65 in
Weight (without stand)22.71 lb
Weight0.48 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 billion colours
Colour depth (per channel)10.0 bit
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLED
BacklightLED backlight
Panel typePLS
Response time (GtG)8.0 ms
Response time (BtW)8.0 ms
Response time8.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)yes
Pixel size0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
HDRno
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount
  • 200x200mm
  • 100x100mm
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Power
Energy efficiency classD
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNone
Operational power consumption90 - 110
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)130.0 W
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Design
Colour of productBlack,Silver
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubyes
Touchscreenno
Built-in camerano
Screen surfaceMatte
Built-in speakersno
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Connectivity
Number of USB 3.0 ports4
USB connectors (total)4
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Composite inputno
DisplayPortyes
DVI Portyes
DVI-D ports quantity1
HDCPyes
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
Number of HDMI inputs1
HDMI version1.4
Headphone outputyes
S-video inputno
Thunderboltno
USB for videono
VGA inno
Number of DisplayPort inputs2
DisplayPort version1.2
Type of DisplayPort connectorStandard
Ethernet LANno
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleyes
Pivot functionyes
Wi-Fino
Bluetoothno
Swivelyes
Tiltableyes
Memory card readerno
Cable lock slotno
Flicker freeyes
Plug and Playyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes
EPEATGold
TCO-labellingTCO Displays 6.0

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Samsung U32D970Q Samsung - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.2
Based on 8 reviews
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Samsung U32D970Q Samsung UD970 monitor review
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TechRadar
Published: 18.12.2014
Samsung UD970 monitor review
4.5

Get ready for ultra high-def on your desktop

Samsung U32D970Q The best monitor we've ever tested is worth rearranging your desk to make room for
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Digital Trends
Published: 28.10.2014
The best monitor we've ever tested is worth rearranging your desk to make room for

Paying thousands for a display sounds crazy, but it'll make sense when you see what Samsung's new U32D970Q 4K monitor can do.

Samsung U32D970Q Samsung UD970 4K Monitor
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stuff.tv/my/
Published: 13.04.2015
Samsung UD970 4K Monitor
4.0

How much monitor does £1400 get you? This much...

Samsung U32D970Q Samsung UD970
Trusted Reviews logo
Trusted Reviews
Published: 02.12.2014
Samsung UD970
4.5

Samsung UD970 review: a mighty 4K screen with a mighty price tag. We test Samsung's stunning screen

Samsung U32D970Q Samsung U32D970Q Review
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PCMAG
Published: 24.03.2015
Samsung U32D970Q Review
3.5

The Samsung U32D970Q is a 32-inch, professional-grade Ultra-High-Definition (UHD) monitor that's beautifully designed. It offers very accurate colors, solid gray-scale reproduction, and a plethora of features.

Samsung U32D970Q Samsung U32D970Q Review – Color-Accurate 4K Monitor for...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 01.06.2017
Samsung U32D970Q Review – Color-Accurate 4K Monitor for...
4.3

The Samsung U32D970Q is a color-accurate 32-inch 4K monitor designed for photo editing professionals who require pre-calibrated vibrancy and saturation

Samsung U32D970Q Review: Samsung's Dazzling 32-Inch Ultra High-Definition Monitor
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CRN
Published: 22.10.2014
Review: Samsung's Dazzling 32-Inch Ultra High-Definition Monitor

Samsung's 4K monitor packs a world of features at a sub-$2K price.

Samsung U32D970Q Samsung's 31.5-inch UHD display offers plenty of pixels at a premium price
CNET logo
CNET
Published: 03.09.2014
Samsung's 31.5-inch UHD display offers plenty of pixels at a premium price

The Samsung U32D970Q is a 31.5-inch monitor with a 4K resolution, but its robust features and price tag are aimed squarely at the pros.

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