Samsung – ur55 Series 28-ips 4K Monitor Review

The Samsung – ur55 Series 28-ips 4K is designs for everyday use, whether casual gaming or working from home. It replaces monitors like the U28H750 and U28E590 with good TN panels, but it is noticeably weak in the viewing angle and vibrancy categories. The Samsung Samsung – ur55 Series 28-ips 4K Monitor is irresistible if you want to upgrade to a 4K computing experience, but let’s take a look first to see if it’s worth it.

Specifications Samsung – ur55 Series 28-ips 4K

Screen size: 28 inches

Resolution: 3840 x 2160 4K UHD

Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Panel Technology: In-Plane Switching (IPS/PLS)

Refresh rate: 60Hz

Response time: 4ms

Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 (static)

Brightness: 300cd/m²

Support: Height – No

Support: Tilt – Yes

And, support: Rotatable – No

Support: Pivot – No

VESA Compatibility: Yes (75 x 75)

Also, connectivity: DisplayPort 1.2 x 1, HDMI 2.0 x 2, 3.5mm headphone jack

Sizes (LxWxH): 25.14″ x 18.87″ x 9.86″

Weight: 12.79 lbs.

Design and Features of Samsung – ur55 Series 28-ips 4K

The Samsung – ur55 Series 28-ips 4K is a professional monitor, so it looks simple and elegant, but that goes for many of the brand’s monitor series as well. The chassis finishes in matte black, but a silver stripe on the front accentuates the sleekness of the monitor. The screen is bezel-less on three sides, but you’ll still see the standard panel edges for modern monitors.

The Samsung – ur55 Series 28-ips 4K isn’t the enormous monitor you’ll see on Amazon or any other retailer, but it is considerably larger than typical screens used in offices and schools. Some users may need to clear some space, especially since its base has a broad reach and consumes nearly 10 inches of depth. It’s not heavy at 12.79 pounds and easy to move around, but it’s not portable.

And also the build quality of the Samsung U28R55 is decent, even though it is primarily plastic. The materials used are solid and thick enough that the chassis panels do not bend or crack easily. The stand sits excellently on the desk, but the screen wobbles if inadvertently pushed due to the low position of the mounting point.

The Samsung U28R55 has an OSD stick for the suitability, unlike many budget products on the market. It’s located just below the Samsung logo on the bottom bezel, so it’s easy to reach because you don’t have to bend down. Samsung has done this with almost every level it offers, and we wish other brands would do the same.

Also the stand with the Samsung U28R55 only offers tilt, so positioning the monitor can sometimes be tricky. On the other hand, it’s oversized and relatively tall and should at least include a height change to sweeten the deal. You can opt for VESA bases with 75 x 75 adapters, but that adds to the cost, which may put a better-equipped alternative within your reach.

Display and Performance

The Samsung U28R55 sports a 28-inch IPS board with a 3840 x 2160 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, and 4ms response time. The backlight is maxed out at 300 cd/m2, while the contrast ratio is 1000:1, like most IPS panels. This model is not certified for HDR performance, but it is compatible if you feed it an HDR10 signal.

4K displays of this size can sometimes look too sharp, especially if you’re using them for productivity. However, it’s perfect for gaming and entertainment, as the extra sharpness and level of detail will be a welcome gift. In addition, you can use the scale if the fine print bothers you, or you can find the correct seat distance to help you solve this difficulty.

The Samsung U28R55 covers 100% of the sRGB range with some extensions and about 88% of the DCI-P3. That’s a decent score for a cheap display, especially as it looks richly saturated in person. The average deltaE out of the box is 2.42, which isn’t bad for everyday use but might need some tweaking for professional service.

Calibrating the Samsung U28R55 resulted in a much better average dE of 1.22 and a more balanced colour temperature. Of course, it’s not professional-grade colour quality, but it can already be used for editing work and creating content. The downside is that you’ll need the help of a colourimeter to get it, and those don’t come cheap in stores.