Samsung Electronics has just launched (in South Korea first) a brand new, high-grade consumer monitor, the Premium Smart Monitor 970 aka the S27B970. Seen below, this 27-inch display features a PLS (Plane to Line Switching) panel with 178/178 degree viewing angles, a native resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, a 5 ms response time, 300 cd/m2 maximum brightness, DVI, HDMI (with MHL support) and DisplayPort connectors, a 2-port USB hub, plus built-in speakers.The S27B970 comes with a three-year warranty and costs about $1,177 (in South Korea).

15 Comments on Samsung Debuts the S27B970 27-Inch QHD Monitor

#1 Ferrum Master

I am just here for the girl... I admit



Cristian_25H has a fine taste... :D



But MHL support?



Does it mean it have a special USB connector that could be connected to phone/tab without the special converter cable? Posted on May 24th 2012, 4:20 Reply

#2 xaira

why is the bezel so big...this looks like it was built for apple, yet no thunderbolt input Posted on May 24th 2012, 6:31 Reply

#3 Prima.Vera

For 1K $ this need to be strong therefore big bezel! ;) Posted on May 24th 2012, 7:05 Reply

#4 Mistral

So, will it run 75Hz and up?



Agreed on the bezel comments. I do not care how uselessly thin the screen looks from the side. They should try minimizing the plastic you see from the front. Posted on May 24th 2012, 8:53 Reply

#5 FordGT90Concept

"I go fast!1!11!1!" Shouldn't that be WQHD? Posted on May 24th 2012, 9:29 Reply

#6 Delta6326

And for that price we can get a dell 2560 x 1600... also I really wish samsung would use their hdtv bezeless design like their 8000 series. Posted on May 24th 2012, 10:28 Reply

#7 Nordic

I still want a catleap Posted on May 24th 2012, 10:43 Reply

#8 FreedomEclipse

~Technological Technocrat~ james888 I still want a catleap and its a lot lot cheaper then this monitor too! and its a lot lot cheaper then this monitor too! Posted on May 24th 2012, 10:45 Reply

#9 Delta6326

True the catleap is cheaper but this display is better with 5ms etc and its a Samsung. Posted on May 24th 2012, 10:49 Reply

#10 Nordic

Delta6326 True the catleap is cheaper but this display is better with 5ms etc and its a Samsung. I can afford a catleap. I can't afford or justify the samsung. I can afford a catleap. I can't afford or justify the samsung. Posted on May 24th 2012, 10:51 Reply

#11 fullhd99

non IPS but still expensive..only samsung use PLS technology,same with SA27850D only diffrent desain

korean monitor 27" 2560x1440 $400 very good deal Posted on May 24th 2012, 11:06 Reply

#12 ironwolf

Raise your hand if you noticed the monitor *after* the pretty girl in that one pic? :pimp: Posted on May 24th 2012, 14:07 Reply

#13 anonymous6366



qhd... Posted on May 24th 2012, 23:15 Reply

#14 illli

cheap korean monitors have spoiled me :P Posted on May 25th 2012, 2:28 Reply