Samsung S40GD LS22D402GANXGO 22" Black 2025

A 100Hz IPS panel with a great stand, but the dim, washed-out display makes it a tough sell. Buy it for the ergonomics, not the picture.

The 100Hz refresh rate is the surprise here, and it's a good one. Most budget 22-inch monitors are stuck at 60Hz or 75Hz, so getting 100Hz at this size is a real step up for smoother scrolling and casual gaming. But the 5ms response time is nothing special, and the 250-nit brightness means this panel struggles in a bright room. The IPS viewing angles are solid, as expected, but the 72% color coverage is rough. You'll notice washed-out reds and muted greens compared to even mid-range panels.

The LG UltraGear 27G810A-B and ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B are in a completely different league, bigger panels with real gaming credentials and much better color. But they also cost a lot more. The Dell S2725QC is the more interesting comparison: it's a 27-inch 4K panel aimed at office users, and it absolutely destroys this Samsung on display quality. If you have the desk space and budget, the Dell is the smarter buy. The Samsung only wins if you specifically need a small footprint and a height-adjustable stand on a tight budget.

Pricing is all over the place. US listings range from USD 120 to USD 150, and at the low end this is a defensible buy for an office desk. At USD 150, you're getting into territory where a 24-inch 100Hz IPS panel with better brightness starts showing up. The CAD 195 and BRL 1,798 listings are harder to justify. If you're in the US, aim for the USD 120 end of the spread and don't pay more.

The Samsung S40GD is a no-frills 22-inch IPS monitor that gets the basics right and not much else. The one thing to know: it's a 100Hz panel with genuinely good ergonomics, but the display quality itself is a letdown. At 250 nits and 72% color coverage, this thing sits near the bottom of our database for picture quality. If you're buying it for the stand and the refresh rate, fine. If you're buying it for the visuals, keep scrolling.

If you care about picture quality, skip this. The 250-nit brightness and 72% color coverage are bottom-tier, and you'll notice it every time you watch a video or edit a photo. Go get a Dell S2725QC or even a mid-range 24-inch IPS panel instead. This Samsung is for people who need a compact, adjustable monitor for basic office tasks and nothing more.

The Samsung S40GD is a decent budget office monitor with a surprisingly good stand and a 100Hz refresh rate that makes everyday use feel smoother. But the dim panel and weak color coverage hold it back. If you can find it at USD 120 and you need a compact, ergonomic monitor for spreadsheets and email, it's a reasonable pick. Anything more than that, and you should look elsewhere.