Quick Overview
Samsung positions the Samsung ViewFinity S65VC Monitor as a flagship-tier ultrawide monitors, asking $499.99. After 72 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a solid 3.8 stars. We've ranked it #23 out of 31 in this category. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Picture and Hardware
$499.99 is premium-monitor territory. At this price, factory color calibration, USB-C with power delivery, and full ergonomic stand adjustment should be in the box.
The Numbers
- Brand: Samsung
- Price: $499.99 (well above the $417.09 category average)
- Amazon rating: 3.8 of 5.0
- Reviews: 72
- Category rank: #23 of 31 in ultrawide monitors
- Cheaper in category: 22 products
- Higher-rated in category: 29 products
- More-reviewed in category: 21 products
From the Reviews
3.8 stars across 72 reviews is below the bar we'd want for a confident recommendation. The complaints in the lower-star reviews reveal where this product's weaknesses lie.
For context, the average rating in the ultrawide monitors category is 4.4 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
The Field Around It
At $499.99, the Samsung ViewFinity S65VC Monitor sits well above the $417.09 category average. 22 options are cheaper and 8 are more expensive.
The category leader is the LG 34WQ650-W UltraWide Monitor ($319.00, 4.5★, 5,174 reviews). It's $180.99 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- Dell S3425DW Curved Monitor (Renewed) - $352.00, 5.0★ (2 reviews) · Better on both axes
- ASUS ROG Strix XG34WCDG Monitor - $999.00, 4.9★ (11 reviews) · Higher rated
- ChzsyhC 34 Inch Curved Monitor - $179.98, 4.7★ (98 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Dell S3425DW Curved Monitor (Renewed) at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Gawfolk 34 Inch Gaming Monitor at $127.49.
Should You Buy It?
Skip. Rated below the category average, with cheaper or higher-rated alternatives available. There's no profile of buyer for whom this is the obvious choice.
Bottom Line
5.8/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.