Samsung S36C 24"

Samsung S36C 24": Does Samsung's Budget IPS Deliver at ₹9,000?

Samsung makes a lot of monitors for a lot of audiences, and the S36C 24-inch is squarely aimed at the "first proper monitor" buyer in India — someone stepping up from a laptop screen or replacing an old TN panel. At ₹8,999–9,999, it's priced almost identically to the LG 22U401A, but it gives you two extra inches of screen and bumps the refresh rate to 75Hz.

Whether those differences justify the trade-offs depends heavily on how you plan to use it. Here's the full picture.

Panel & Performance

The S36C uses an IPS panel — Samsung calls it "IPS-level" which is their way of saying it's their own PLS (Plane to Line Switching) technology. Functionally it behaves like IPS: wide viewing angles, good color consistency, no TN-style color shift when you tilt the screen. At 24 inches, 1920x1080 gives you around 92 PPI — slightly less sharp than a 22-inch 1080p panel, but at normal viewing distances of 50–70cm it's perfectly comfortable.

Key numbers:

• sRGB coverage: ~95–96% — slightly below the LG 22U401A, but not meaningfully different for most users
• Brightness: 250 nits typical — same as most budget IPS monitors in this bracket
• Response time: 4ms GTG — marginally better spec than the LG, but both are in "office use" territory
• Refresh rate: 75Hz with AMD FreeSync

The 75Hz with FreeSync is a genuine if modest upgrade over 60Hz panels. For light gaming — think FIFA, older indie games, or GTA V at lower settings — the slightly smoother motion is noticeable. For competitive titles like Valorant or CS2, you really want 144Hz or more; 75Hz is a stepping stone, not a destination.

Samsung's Eye Saver mode (blue light filter) and Flicker Free certification are legitimately useful for long work sessions. If you're staring at a screen 8–10 hours a day, these aren't marketing gimmicks — they make a difference at the end of the day.

India Pricing and Availability

Samsung's retail pricing in India tends to be more uniform across retailers than some competitors. Expect ₹8,999–9,999 at Amazon India, Flipkart, Croma, and MDComputers. Croma stores carry it for walk-in purchases, which matters if you're in a city where Croma has good after-sales presence.

Samsung India's warranty on monitors is 3 years on-panel, and their service center network is genuinely one of the better ones for a consumer electronics company operating in India. Tier-2 cities get reasonable turnaround — typically 7–10 business days for panel issues.

The S36C is assembled in India (Samsung has manufacturing in Noida), which means import duty exposure is lower than fully imported monitors. This is one reason the pricing holds up well even compared to some Chinese-brand alternatives that have GST + import duty layered in.

Power note: Standard 220V compatible, no issues. A basic UPS is still recommended — power cuts are real, and monitors cycling through power-loss restarts accelerate wear on the panel electronics over time.

Who Should Buy This

• First-time desktop monitor buyers: 24 inches at this price with Samsung's reliability is hard to argue against.
• Light gamers and office workers: The 75Hz FreeSync combo is a real upgrade over 60Hz-only options if you occasionally game.
• Anyone prioritising screen size over pixel density: 24 inches gives you proper screen real estate for productivity apps, multiple browser tabs, and media consumption.

Who Should Skip This

• Users who need USB-C connectivity: The S36C has HDMI and VGA only. If you need USB-C, the LG 22U401A is the better pick despite being smaller.
• Serious gamers: 75Hz is a floor, not a ceiling. The MSI Optix G255F at ₹12,499–13,999 gives you 180Hz.
• Users wanting height-adjustable stands: The stand tilts only. Budget for a monitor arm if ergonomics matter to you.