Samsung Space SR75  Monitor Review

Reviewed Mar 15, 2019 at 09:55am
Retest Oct 07, 2019 at 10:19am
Tested using Methodology v1.0 
Samsung Space SR75

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The Samsung Space SR75 is a decent 27", 1440p monitor with a unique stand. The space-saving stand limits dead-space on your desk, but slightly limits the Space's versatility. It delivers mediocre picture quality as it has bad viewing angles and poor black uniformity. It has a great native contrast ratio, which is good for dark scenes. It has a great 144Hz refresh rate, outstanding low input lag, and it supports AMD's FreeSync variable refresh rate technology, for a nearly tear-free gaming experience.

We tested the 27" model, which has a 1440p, 144Hz screen. There is also a 32" model, which has a 4k screen and 60Hz refresh rate. We don't know how the 32" model performs.

Our Verdict

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Mixed Usage 

Decent monitor for most uses. It has good screen real estate, which is good for multitasking. The native contrast ratio is very good, so blacks look black in dark scenes, but it has poor black uniformity. The 144Hz refresh rate is great for gaming, and it has outstanding low input lag. Unfortunately, the image degrades when viewed at an angle.

Pros
  • Unique space-saving design.
  • Good native contrast ratio.
Cons
  • Image degrades when viewed at an angle.
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Office 

The Space SR75 is an acceptable monitor for office use. The 1440p, 27" screen is great for multitasking, and it supports both Picture-In-Picture and Picture-By-Picture, which is great for working on two computers at once. It can get decently bright and has decent reflection handling, so it should look good in most rooms. Unfortunately, the image degrades when viewed at an angle.

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Gaming 

This is a great monitor for gaming. It has a fast refresh rate and excellent response time, as well as outstanding low input lag, for a responsive gaming experience. It also supports FreeSync with the latest firmware update, ensuring a nearly tear-free gaming experience. Unfortunately, the image degrades when viewed at an angle.

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Multimedia 

Decent monitor for multimedia. It has a very good native contrast ratio, good for watching dark scenes, but unfortunately, it has poor black uniformity. The Space SR75 has a fast response time, so motion looks great, with very little motion blur. Unfortunately, the image degrades rapidly when viewed at an angle, so it isn't ideal for watching with a group of people.

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Media Creation 

Decent monitor overall for media creation. The 27", 1440p screen allows you to see more of your work than a 1080p monitor. The unique stand has an outstanding tilt range, but can't rotate the monitor to a portrait orientation. Unfortunately, the image degrades when viewed at an angle, and it doesn't support HDR.

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HDR Gaming 

The Samsung SR75 does not support HDR. For a decent HDR Gaming monitor, check out the Samsung CHG70 instead.

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  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Oct 07, 2019: The Samsung Space now support FreeSync variable refresh rate technology. We've updated the review. We've also retested the gradients in the proper mode.
    2.  Updated Mar 15, 2019: Review published.
    3.  Updated Mar 13, 2019: Our testers have started testing this product.
    4.  Updated Mar 13, 2019: Early access published.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    We tested the 27" Space S27R750QE, version FA01. It is also available in 32", but the larger variant has a higher resolution and lower refresh rate, and we don't know how it performs.

    If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their Samsung Space doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review. Note that some tests such as the gray uniformity may vary between individual units.

    Model Size Resolution Refresh Rate Notes
    S27R75 27" 1440p 144Hz  
    S32R75 32" 4k 60Hz  

    The Space we reviewed was manufactured in January 2019.

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    Comparison picture

    Left: Samsung CHG70. Middle: Samsung Space S27R75. Right: ASUS ROG PG279Q.
    Unlike our other photographs, this picture wasn't taken under a controlled environment, so do not draw conclusions from it.

    The Samsung Space is a decent monitor with a unique design, great for office use, but there are better monitors for less. See our recommendations for the best monitors, the best 1440p 144hz monitors, the best 27 inch monitors, and the best 1440p monitors.

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    The Samsung Space SR75 is a bit better than the Samsung CF398 for most uses, and is much better for gaming. The SR75 has a much higher refresh rate, and a faster response time, resulting in much clearer motion, with less blur behind fast-moving objects. The SR75 also has a higher native resolution, resulting in a sharper image and clearer text.

    Samsung CHG70

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    The Samsung CHG70 is much better than the Samsung Space SR75. The CHG70 supports HDR, has much better reflection handling, and it has an optional black frame insertion feature. The CHG70 also has better ergonomics, despite the Frame's unique space-saving design.

    Dell U2718Q

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    The Dell U2718Q is a bit better than the Samsung Space SR75 for most uses, but the SR75 is a bit better for gaming. The U2718Q has a much higher native resolution, it supports HDR, and it has much better viewing angles. The U2718Q also has better ergonomics, despite the unique design of the Space SR75. The SR75 is a bit better for gaming, though, as it has a much faster refresh rate, lower input lag, and it supports FreeSync variable refresh rate technology.

    LG UltraFine 4k

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    Overall, the LG UltraFine 4k is a bit better than the Samsung Space SR75, but the SR75 is much better for gaming. The UltraFine has a higher native resolution and much better viewing angles. The SR75 has better contrast, so it's a better choice for a dark room, and it has much better gaming performance. The SR75 has a higher refresh rate, it supports AMD's FreeSync variable refresh rate technology, and it has much lower input lag, for a more responsive gaming experience.

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    Design
    Style
    SizeLocked27"
    CurvedLockedLocked
    Curve radiusLockedN/A
    Weight (without stand)
    LockedLock lbs (Lock kg)
    Weight (with stand)
    LockedLock lbs (Lock kg)

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    Stand
    Width
    LockedLock" (Lock cm)
    Depth
    LockedLock" (Lock cm)

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    Ergonomics
    Height Adjustment
    LockedLock" (Lock cm)
    Switch portrait/landscapeLockedLocked
    Swivel RangeLockedN/A
    Tilt RangeLockedLocked

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    Back
    Wall MountLockedN/A

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    Borders
    Borders
    LockedLock" (Lock cm)

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    Thickness
    Thickness (with stand)
    LockedLock" (Lock cm)
    Thickness (without stand)
    LockedN/A

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    Build Quality

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    Picture Quality
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    Contrast
    LCD Type
    LockedVA
    Native Contrast
    LockedLock : 1
    Contrast with local dimming
    LockedN/A

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    0.0
    Local Dimming
    SAMPLE
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    Local Dimming
    LockedLocked
    Backlight
    LockedLocked

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    SDR Peak Brightness
    SDR Real Scene
    LockedLock cd/m²
    SDR Peak 2% Window
    LockedLock cd/m²
    SDR Peak 10% Window
    LockedLock cd/m²
    SDR Peak 25% Window
    LockedLock cd/m²
    SDR Peak 50% Window
    LockedLock cd/m²
    SDR Peak 100% Window
    LockedLock cd/m²
    SDR Sustained 2% Window
    LockedLock cd/m²
    SDR Sustained 10% Window
    LockedLock cd/m²
    SDR Sustained 25% Window
    LockedLock cd/m²
    SDR Sustained 50% Window
    LockedLock cd/m²
    SDR Sustained 100% Window
    LockedLock cd/m²
    SDR ABL
    LockedLock

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    HDR Peak Brightness
    HDR Real Scene
    LockedN/A
    HDR Peak 2% Window
    LockedN/A
    HDR Peak 10% Window
    LockedN/A
    HDR Peak 25% Window
    LockedN/A
    HDR Peak 50% Window
    LockedN/A
    HDR Peak 100% Window
    LockedN/A
    HDR Sustained 2% Window
    LockedN/A
    HDR Sustained 10% Window
    LockedN/A
    HDR Sustained 25% Window
    LockedN/A
    HDR Sustained 50% Window
    LockedN/A
    HDR Sustained 100% Window
    LockedN/A
    HDR ABL
    LockedN/A

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    Horizontal Viewing Angle
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    Color Shift from Left
    LockedLock°
    Color Shift from Right
    LockedLock°
    Brightness from Left
    LockedLock°
    Brightness from Right
    LockedLock°
    Black Level from Left
    LockedLock°
    Black Level from Right
    LockedLock°
    Curve RadiusLockedN/A

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    Vertical Viewing Angle
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    Color Shift from Below
    LockedLock°
    Color Shift from Above
    LockedLock°
    Brightness from Below
    LockedLock°
    Brightness from Above
    LockedLock°
    Black Level from Below
    LockedLock°
    Black Level from Above
    LockedLock°

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    Gray Uniformity
    50% Std. Dev.
    LockedLock%
    50% DSE
    LockedLock%
    5% Std. Dev.
    LockedLock%
    5% DSE
    LockedLock%

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    Black Uniformity
    Native Std. Dev.
    LockedLock%
    Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
    LockedN/A

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    0.0
    Pre Calibration
    Picture Mode
    LockedLocked
    Luminance
    LockedLock cd/m²
    Luminance Settings
    LockedLock
    Contrast Setting
    LockedLock
    RGB controls
    LockedLocked
    Color Temperature
    LockedLock K
    White Balance dE
    LockedLock
    Color dE
    LockedLock
    Gamma
    LockedLock

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    Post Calibration
    Picture Mode
    LockedLocked
    Luminance
    LockedLock cd/m²
    Luminance Settings
    LockedLock
    Contrast Setting
    LockedLock
    RGB Controls
    LockedLocked
    Color Temperature
    LockedLock K
    White Balance dE
    LockedLock
    Color dE
    LockedLock
    Gamma
    LockedLock

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    0.0
    SDR Color Gamut
    sRGB xy
    LockedLock%
    Adobe RGB xy
    LockedLock%

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    0.0
    SDR Color Volume
    sRGB in ICtCp
    LockedLock%
    Adobe RGB in ICtCp
    LockedLock%

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    0.0
    HDR Color Gamut
    Wide Color Gamut
    LockedN/A
    DCI P3 xy
    LockedN/A
    Rec. 2020 xy
    LockedN/A

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    0.0
    HDR Color Volume
    DCI-P3 in ICtCp
    LockedN/A
    Rec. 2020 in ICtCp
    LockedN/A

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    0.0
    Image Retention
    IR after 0 min recovery
    LockedLock%
    IR after 2 min recovery
    LockedLock%
    IR after 4 min recovery
    LockedLock%
    IR after 6 min recovery
    LockedLock%
    IR after 8 min recovery
    LockedLock%
    IR after 10 min recovery
    LockedLock%

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    0.0
    Gradient
    Color Depth
    LockedLock Bit

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    0.0
    Color Bleed
    Pixel row error
    LockedLock%
    Pixel column error
    LockedLock%

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    0.0
    Reflections

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    Motion
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    Motion Blur
    80% Response Time
    LockedLock ms
    100% Response Time
    LockedLock ms
    Best Overdrive Setting
    LockedLocked

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    0.0
    Image Flicker
    Flicker-freeLockedLocked
    PWM Dimming Frequency
    LockedLocked
    Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
    LockedLocked
    BFI Maximum Frequency
    LockedN/A
    BFI Minimum Frequency
    LockedN/A

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    0.0
    Refresh Rate
    Variable Refresh Rate
    LockedFreeSync
    Native Refresh Rate
    Locked144 Hz
    Factory Overclock
    LockedN/A
    Variable Refresh Rate
    LockedLocked
    G-SYNC Compatible
    LockedLocked
    VRR Maximum
    LockedLock Hz
    VRR Minimum
    LockedLocked
    VRR Maximum With OC
    LockedN/A
    VRR Supported ConnectorsLockedLocked

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    Inputs
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    Input Lag
    Native Resolution
    LockedLock ms
    Non-Native Res @ Native Refresh
    LockedN/A
    Native Resolution @ 60 Hz
    LockedLock ms
    Variable Refresh Rate
    LockedLock ms
    10 bit HDR
    LockedN/A
    Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
    LockedN/A

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    0.0
    Resolution and Size
    Native ResolutionLocked2560 x 1440
    Aspect RatioLockedLocked
    MegapixelsLockedLock MP
    Pixel DensityLockedLock PPI
    Screen DiagonalLockedLock"
    Screen AreaLockedLock in²

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    Inputs
    Total Inputs
    DisplayPortLockedLocked
    Mini DisplayPortLockedLocked
    HDMILockedLocked
    DVILockedLocked
    VGALockedLocked
    DisplayPort OutLockedLocked
    USBLockedLocked
    USB CLockedLocked
    Analog Audio Out 3.5mmLockedLocked
    Microphone In 3.5mmLockedLocked
    Digital Optical Audio OutLockedLocked
    Analog Audio Out RCALockedLocked
    Power SupplyLockedLocked

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    Features
    Additional Features
    Speakers
    LockedLocked
    HDR10LockedLocked
    Multiple input display
    LockedLocked

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    On-Screen Display (OSD)
    Controls

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    In The Box

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