Samsung U32R590C curved 4K VA model with FreeSync support
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The monitor uses a 32” VA (Vertical Alignment) panel, likely a Samsung SVA (‘Super’ Vertical Alignment) part. This has a 1500R curve and 3840 x 2160 (‘4K’ UHD) resolution as noted previously. This is accompanied by a 60Hz refresh rate and support for AMD FreeSync via Adaptive-Sync on the monitor, allowing a variable refresh rate to be leveraged. The variable refresh rate range is believed to be 40 – 60Hz. Other aspects of note include a matte anti-glare screen surface, 10-bit colour support, a specified 2500:1 static contrast and 178°/178° horizontal/vertical viewing angles. A flicker-free WLED backlight is used offering ~sRGB colour space coverage with perhaps a bit of extension beyond but no extended colour space support. This is accompanied by a typical maximum luminance of 250 cd/m², whilst a 4ms grey to grey response time is specified (take with salt). The monitor includes Low Blue Light (LBL) settings, including ‘Eye Saver Mode’ which purposefully reduces contrast and greatly reduces blue light output. And a colour temperature setting (‘Warm2’) which significantly reduces blue light output without the contrast hit. The rear has a material-textured ‘dark blue grey’ plastic finish. The included stand offers tilt as the ergonomic option and there is no VESA mounting provision. The ports are hidden behind a removable port cover are minimal, with only a DC power input (external ‘power brick’), 3.5mm headphone jack and HDMI 2.0 noted on the official spec sheet.
Further details can be found on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor is available with an MSRP of $499.99. An alternative model with white stand and rear is also available, the U32R591C.
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