Hey Chaps - tempted to buy an M8? P.S if you're wondering why some shots of the stand are blurry, it's because I'm an idiot 😅 in some shots I hadn't assembled it correctly, so there was a tiny gap. It was my mistake
@@hrithikaakash difference between M5 and M7 is the resolution. M7 is 4k and M5 is 1080p. M8 and M7 have only slight differences. Major change is the body is thinner (have colours) and the webcam.
How would you rate this vs the Huawei MateView? I’m torn between the two and whilst I realise the screen size is a big difference it would be good to get your take on which would be a better productivity monitor. Thanks!
I just bought this and love it. I use I as a second monitor for my desktop PC, running Windows. It is a great monitor for PC VR, Nintendo Switch and general PC stuff. I truly do not think Switch and PC VR can replace a PC or TV experience. Great product.
I bought the exact same one 6 months ago. This is the smartest and best screen I've had. Lots of free TV programs in different languages. Absolutely fantastic possibilities and a crystal clear screen and good sound
Well, the inevitable happened... And I had to work from home. After putting it off - because I don't have a separate office space, I bade goodbye to my 40 inch TV in my room, and replaced it with a proper desk and the Samsung M7 Smart Monitor because they sold it as the best of both a TV and a monitor. Its Samsung display - so even the worst Samsung 4K will beat out majority of players at this price point. Their display technology can't be beat. And so, I was genuinely blown away by how perfect this was to replace my old set up. I now have a great screen to fit 4 windows on the 4K display. And have a decent display for streaming content! I got the M7 last year and while I wish I had the M8, no doubt when it's due for an upgrade I'll be getting another Smart Monitor!
Hi! I got the M7 (which your review really helped me) and have to say, as a computer monitor and casual movie/show watching, it is great!!! it's ok with consoles on gaming mode. two things i just wished this m8 had were one more input (so i could use three sources without using a switcher) and an output for audio (other than ONLY bluetooth). 120hz is a dream so i dont expect that on this monitor, but if it had the two features I mentioned above, i would totally be more willing to buy it. now, if it did support higher refresh rates on top of those two things...it would be perfect. also, after using a "monitor" with a remote, I cant go back.
Absolutely spot on, I have one too and i will never go back to a monitor with no remote control but i really like this M8 I wish I waited instead of buy the M7 But not disappointed one little bit with this one
So this is basically a smaller Samsung tv. I like the design. And that stand😍 I would love to have that in normal tv’s. Im sure Samsung can deal with the weight of the tv somehow and put that stands on bigger tv’s. Great job Tom✌🏻
I do think this is where future family computers are going to. Monitors that have alot of ways to connect to but also lower end processes on it. For any major processing task you can simply use cloud processing. One feature I think is missing is it being touch screen. Touch screen would allow the screen to be a kitchen/family room hub. (Kind of like alexa shows)
This is interesting to me. I have both an Apple and PC computer, and need both for work. For PC I can get by with my 1440p panel, but for an Apple device, I need better. Problem is, the Studio Display only comes in 27 inches and XDR at 5000 dollars plus is above my means. Here comes this 32 inch Samsung, and yeah, its exactly everything that Apple won't give us for displays.
I love this!! As a mom I’d use this as a family hub in a central location.. for a busy fam with crazy calendar it would help sooo much.. I’d love to see one in super large size that could be put in a gym.. TV’s are not smart enough..
It’s cool. I already have the M7 and it’s pretty much the same. Only difference is the webcam and the white + colour aesthetics. I was lucky enuff to pick up the M7 fairly cheap. If this was 43inch I would buy the M8. As the monitor is great. I would’ve thought to have a 3.5mm jack to connect some desktop speakers.
I really couldn’t care less about the “smart” features but I do need a good Mac/PC monitor and most monitors are ugly. This actually is a decent monitor with very good design, good/very good image quality, integrated speakers and above average webcam. Considering the Apple Studio Display is $1600 and yes it’d may be brighter and 5K but is that enough to justify the $900 difference? This one accepts HDR (although it’s more like a “fake HDR”), it’s bigger and comes with a better camera than the Studio Display, height adjustment (extra $400 in the Studio), double input, Picture in Picture. It really isn’t half bad.
I just picked up this monitor for $280 on sale + my education discount. Bought three in fact, for my family members lol. I have an ultrawide monitor for gaming already so this will be my work and video watching setup, a third monitor to so speak. Can't wait to set this up
I have the M7 32 inch it’s really good the only thing I would want to improve is the sound when you listen to music it’s just a little bit low but for tv or watching movies amazing 😊👍
Hmmm Im considering to upgrade to an M8 from the M7, for the improved matte screen,colour quality, but the lack of VESA mount option for the M8 is making me doubt. Should I even upgrade?
@@whizzardblizzard5696 if you already have the M7 I would keep it because probably next year Samsung will release the M9 and have 120hz I don’t think there’s really much of an improvement from the M7 to the M8
Strongly disagree with the idea that 4k monitors start making sense at 32 inch. They're not TVs, those are meant to be used much closer. That's why Apple has been using 4K+, 5K and 6K for their 24, 27 and 32 inch monitors. You can notice the extra sharpness. I'm currently using a 4k 27 inch, and while I'm very happy, there's margin to improve that can be experienced while using a higher resolution. We're definitely going to see a transition in the future, just like we saw years ago when transitioning 720-1080-1440-4k.
Samsung Smart Monitor looks freaking amazing! I've reviewed Samsung Monitors and this one looks fantastic!! When your done with it send it my way!!! Lol Nice video Chap!
They need not to advertise the smart monitor as a tv now that they removed the HDMI ARC (audio return channel). The M7/M5 allowed you to connect a sound bar system for 5.1/7.1/Atmos. This upgraded/newer model has removed that feature.
I had all the information that I needed in this video. Few doubts though , 1. how did you connect your Mac Studio to Samsung M8 via HDMI or USB C downstream cable ? 2. What is the % of Adobe RGB 1998 for this monitor ? 3. Can we screen record like our reaction to a RUclips Video in a split screen view covering YT window on the left side & the webcam view on the right side ? Awesome & Thanks :)
I have a Samsung QN90A, it has awesome rec709 / filmmaker mode but in pc mode it doesn’t have those color profiles. As a tv and my secondary monitor hung above my 27’ 1440p 144hz benq ex2780q I would always prefer the monitor when am working developing apps or working in Lightroom. Apart from college students and people in dorms I see no use for it as a monitor. It’s just a small tv without the tv tuner which frankly no one uses this day and age and probably will be removed in a few years like av and component input sent to the grave.
I just put up a new Qn90B, and am still calibrating and figuring stuff out. Can you tell me what you love about the filmmaker profile? I haven’t figured out it’s advantages yet. Thanks!
If you are going from dual 27-inch FHD monitors to this 32-inch UHD monitor, you could conceivably fit the equivalent content on the single monitor due to higher resolution. A 43-inch UHD monitor would make a significant difference.
SO, what is a better 4+k alternative? Especially if you care less about the smart TV options and more about colour accuracy for photo/video editing (and perhaps higher frame rates for gaming, as a perk).
Best thing about the M8? I got the m7 for 220 euros on sale. White the M8 is an upgrade the smart features are similar and the panel is still 60hz va as the previous model.
I tried it. Hooked up my M3 Max MacBook Pro. The VA panel practically ruined the visual experience for me. All MacOS elements were completely washed out toward the bottom and top of the display when keeping my eye-line at the center of the display. I had to physically move down or up to see those areas straight on to get accurate coloring. I wanted to love it so much but the color shifting with the changing viewing angles was much too drastic for my liking.
Agreed. I ended up going with an LG 32UQ85R-W and I couldn't be happier with it. I really appreciate your videos, reviews, and advice. Thanks! @@Thetechchap
This isn't a TV replacement but it's not supposed to be. Can see this being really useful for kitchens, families and those with spare rooms. With the pandemic loads of people would use this for work and when they've finished would use it as a TV when the main TV is in use elsewhere. I don't have a use for it but if I didn't live alone can see it being useful.
The problem with this monitor is that a lot of 4k gaming monitors are coming down in price that are better than it. The Gigabyte M32U is 4k 144hz 32 inch with HDR400, HDMI 2.1, color accurate screen and etc and it's actually on sale for $600 USD on amazon right now. While the HDR on both of these are terrible, I think the M8 should have come with a higher refresh screen or better HDR. While I get there are some benefits of having all the smart features, imo a lot of those benefits are mitigated by it's original purpose which is being plugged into a PC. The design certainly looks better than similarly priced gaming monitors though.
The thing that makes it for me is the design. Most monitors are really like REALLY ugly. I won’t pay an extra thousand dollars for aluminum and a good design (cough cough Apple Display) but I could imagine myself paying $100 for a good design. Also, there are good gaming monitors but so far I didn’t find a good one with USB-C Power Delivery to charge my laptop with one cable.
If you think streaming from a web browser is the same as from a smart tv then you probably have never used smart tv or similar devices. Most web browser do not support 4k and you have to use Edge for windows or Safari for macOS, also no web browser support 5.1 or dolby atmos, furthermore to my eyes, the picture quality from a web browser is worse than smart tv. While the M8 only have 60hz, it has a remote (way better to use than mouse/keyboard for movies/shows), contrast ratio is 3000:1 vs 1100:1 of the Gigabyte, 400 nits sustain brightness, smart tv/home included, miles ahead in design, all sort of build-in features, webcam. The price difference is only $100, I think it is a better value monitor.
I bought the M7 following your review. For me it has a DEAL BREAKING feature. You have to turn on the monitor every time you want to use it. No it does not turn on like a normal monitor when you turn on your pc. Samsung support says that that is how it is. Is it the same with the M8? No auto turn on when you have your pc connected via HDMI?
@@lgquelhas Sometimes the power button is hard to access, depending on the setup. I think the M8 button is middle back, rather than front or side. It seems like an awkward placement.
My elderly parents are cord-cutters. They have DSL internet, but they haven't had cable TV in years. They watch alot of RUclips videos, and they use RUclips to get their news. (PBS Newshour, etc.) They are doing this on an aging Intel Core i5-powered 13-inch MacBook Pro, which is getting very long-in-tooth (battery is shot) and will eventually have to be replaced. I have long thought about finding ways to improve their setup. I'm not 100% sold, but Samsung's M8 may be a crucial component. My most important questions are: 1: Can the M8 be wall-mounted like a TV? If it can, what kind of wall-mounting kit can be used? 2: If the M8 is used as a stand-alone computing device, (a: how do you use it to access Microsoft Office without a computer? Does it need a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse added to do this? (b: Can the M8 be used to access social media, such as RUclips and Facebook? (c: Can the M8 connect to a WiFi printer in our home, to print out documents? and (d: Can the M8 be used to view and print PDF files? 3: I my parents wanted to use their laptop through the M8, how does it connect between a Mac and the monitor? Does the webcam work through this connection? 4: If they had an M8 hanging on a wall, how could external speakers be mounted?
You can almost replicate this with a 32" Smart TV which would cost significantly less. Would have the same Connectivity and Apps but not the 4K or USB C ports. It's clear why this is a Smart Monitor not a Smart TV and most people find using a TV to work from an odd experience. I like it.
Dude you have to check out the new 40 inch version of your current lg 38wn95 monitor. I'll be waiting on an in depth review. I'm sure it'll come soon. Cheers.
It is a nice monitor, but if you want to connect more than one thing, not using Wi Fi or you can´t use the C option, like for Xbox or Playstation, you are in trouble
I don't have a 4k monitor but I do have a 1080P acer Monitor To get sound on your monitor I managed to hook up a sony cd bombox it has a audio in plug All I need is an accessory to add extra hdmi port for the ps4 and Amazon firestick It is a hard experiments to do. The only things I don't like about Monitors on like tvs is the Matt screens But everything else of the monitor as a TV works better than a TV itself.
I don't get all of these companies not building a decent monitor. This plastic thing will never win over a mac user. At least not me. Why not charge $300 more and make this thing aluminum like the huawei mateview, and sell it like crazy for the people not so exited about the Apple display? Great Review BTW, as always.
Hi Tech Chap, I've seen this, and also have seen the video of the Huawei Viewmate. I like the looks of both and as for aspect ratio, both are good I think. I like the aspect ratio of the viewmate, but I like the size of this M8. I do not need the TV part of the M8 so I think that leaves built quality and screen quality. For productivity: which one would you pick?
Im exactly in the same boat as you.... I dont need TV specs ; i will use it as a multipurpose monitor at home. The viewmate at least where i live is significantly cheaper. about %35 cheaper. I saw both of them in person and they both look great but for productivity ; i truly think 4:3 aspect ratio is better. I like the Samsung ecosystem tho ; i use Samsung Galaxy Book 2 pro as well as S22 Ultra; so im torn between the 2.
I have a LC34J79 Ultra wide Samsung monitor with loads of features (not smart though) and i am considering replacing it with this M8. I hope i won't be disappointed..
at that price it sucks that it is not 120hz edit: Also would suggest people to reconsider if you want it as a media device as the os is riddled with ads.
went with the lg smart monitor just for having an ethernet port plus 43 inch. Good try samsung but next time put simple features for streaming services...
I feel like the Smart Monitor should have a way to connect to a Samsung Smart TV so it can use a coaxial/arial cable for over the air TV, like HD HomeRun in the US, only it's built in to a TV.
4k won't effect much on 32" screen. 4k applied start from 50-55" screen...you will notice the difference from full hd. 4k on 32"..I doubt it will effect.
It feels like Samsung has specifically told reviewers not to mention this is a VA panel and not IPS. I would hate for someone to buy this to use as a TV and quickly notice its unusable at sharp angles due to the VA panels terrible viewing angles.
You should have pointed out one major defect and that is it does not have Google home on it. Which for me is a deal breaker and I'm sure thousands of other people
This is cool 😎 a smart monitor there have times when I am on my gaming monitor and I can’t be bothered going to the tv 📺 and wishing it can do both now it can 👍
Why not just open the web browser??? I'm so confused, why do people think this is a good feature? It's already connected to a computer that can do more than any smart tv could.
Namaste 🙏🏽 Thanks for the very informative presentation. Can you please let me know if I can wirelessly connect my MacMini M2 Pro to M8 monitor at booting, or, is the cable interface inevitable. Thank you
Hey Chaps - tempted to buy an M8?
P.S if you're wondering why some shots of the stand are blurry, it's because I'm an idiot 😅 in some shots I hadn't assembled it correctly, so there was a tiny gap. It was my mistake
I'm considering it. Not sure if I'll be able to get one in my country though.
It's okay... No need to apologize.
M8 vs M7 vs M5 samsung monitor which one to pick specially condused between m7 and in india m8 has not come yet
@@hrithikaakash difference between M5 and M7 is the resolution. M7 is 4k and M5 is 1080p. M8 and M7 have only slight differences. Major change is the body is thinner (have colours) and the webcam.
How would you rate this vs the Huawei MateView? I’m torn between the two and whilst I realise the screen size is a big difference it would be good to get your take on which would be a better productivity monitor.
Thanks!
I am on board. Working from home full time, and I don’t have a TV. This fits the bill.
If you haven’t bought it. It’s $399 now !! Merry Christmas
I just bought this and love it. I use I as a second monitor for my desktop PC, running Windows. It is a great monitor for PC VR, Nintendo Switch and general PC stuff. I truly do not think Switch and PC VR can replace a PC or TV experience. Great product.
I bought the exact same one 6 months ago. This is the smartest and best screen I've had. Lots of free TV programs in different languages. Absolutely fantastic possibilities and a crystal clear screen and good sound
This is exactly what I've been looking for, I need a TV and a gaming monitor for my bedroom.
great my friend
Well, the inevitable happened... And I had to work from home. After putting it off - because I don't have a separate office space, I bade goodbye to my 40 inch TV in my room, and replaced it with a proper desk and the Samsung M7 Smart Monitor because they sold it as the best of both a TV and a monitor.
Its Samsung display - so even the worst Samsung 4K will beat out majority of players at this price point. Their display technology can't be beat. And so, I was genuinely blown away by how perfect this was to replace my old set up. I now have a great screen to fit 4 windows on the 4K display.
And have a decent display for streaming content! I got the M7 last year and while I wish I had the M8, no doubt when it's due for an upgrade I'll be getting another Smart Monitor!
Hi! I got the M7 (which your review really helped me) and have to say, as a computer monitor and casual movie/show watching, it is great!!! it's ok with consoles on gaming mode. two things i just wished this m8 had were one more input (so i could use three sources without using a switcher) and an output for audio (other than ONLY bluetooth). 120hz is a dream so i dont expect that on this monitor, but if it had the two features I mentioned above, i would totally be more willing to buy it. now, if it did support higher refresh rates on top of those two things...it would be perfect. also, after using a "monitor" with a remote, I cant go back.
Absolutely spot on, I have one too and i will never go back to a monitor with no remote control but i really like this M8 I wish I waited instead of buy the M7 But not disappointed one little bit with this one
Never satisfied. People are shit
So this is basically a smaller Samsung tv. I like the design. And that stand😍 I would love to have that in normal tv’s. Im sure Samsung can deal with the weight of the tv somehow and put that stands on bigger tv’s.
Great job Tom✌🏻
So basically you don't understand what this is, TV'S do not have the capabilities of a monitor.
the M7 can be VESA mounted though, it's furiating that they leave that out in an essentially better-in-every-way model
I was wondering if it could be mounted. Thanks. That's really disappointing.
I do think this is where future family computers are going to. Monitors that have alot of ways to connect to but also lower end processes on it. For any major processing task you can simply use cloud processing. One feature I think is missing is it being touch screen. Touch screen would allow the screen to be a kitchen/family room hub. (Kind of like alexa shows)
Samsung is doing amazing things I was just thinking about buying a White monitor and re organize my set up to a Minimalist set up
This is interesting to me. I have both an Apple and PC computer, and need both for work. For PC I can get by with my 1440p panel, but for an Apple device, I need better. Problem is, the Studio Display only comes in 27 inches and XDR at 5000 dollars plus is above my means. Here comes this 32 inch Samsung, and yeah, its exactly everything that Apple won't give us for displays.
I love this!! As a mom I’d use this as a family hub in a central location.. for a busy fam with crazy calendar it would help sooo much.. I’d love to see one in super large size that could be put in a gym.. TV’s are not smart enough..
Smart Monitor pretty cool I like the ikea of the camera just simple to remove.
It’s cool. I already have the M7 and it’s pretty much the same. Only difference is the webcam and the white + colour aesthetics. I was lucky enuff to pick up the M7 fairly cheap. If this was 43inch I would buy the M8. As the monitor is great.
I would’ve thought to have a 3.5mm jack to connect some desktop speakers.
There is a 43"
How much did you get yours?
Boy I can't think of anything I want less than a smart monitor.
Haha fair enough!
I really couldn’t care less about the “smart” features but I do need a good Mac/PC monitor and most monitors are ugly. This actually is a decent monitor with very good design, good/very good image quality, integrated speakers and above average webcam. Considering the Apple Studio Display is $1600 and yes it’d may be brighter and 5K but is that enough to justify the $900 difference?
This one accepts HDR (although it’s more like a “fake HDR”), it’s bigger and comes with a better camera than the Studio Display, height adjustment (extra $400 in the Studio), double input, Picture in Picture. It really isn’t half bad.
😆 Ahreed.
Don't stay on the fence about it, tell us what you really think 😅
@@AlejandroLZuvic it's 700 for a 32" monitor. Honestly if you're not going to use half the product why would you spend so much?
Too be honest I don't really use TV anymore, so this is good to have TV features to use once in a while
I just picked up this monitor for $280 on sale + my education discount. Bought three in fact, for my family members lol. I have an ultrawide monitor for gaming already so this will be my work and video watching setup, a third monitor to so speak. Can't wait to set this up
Best introduction I've seen so far-from a happy M8 owner.
A great time to pick up an M7 since it will go down in price now :) I think the M7 is 80% of what the M8 is but with a subjectively better design
I have the M7 32 inch it’s really good the only thing I would want to improve is the sound when you listen to music it’s just a little bit low but for tv or watching movies amazing 😊👍
Just did the thing. The M7 costs 50% of the M8.
So far I‘m really happy.
Hmmm Im considering to upgrade to an M8 from the M7, for the improved matte screen,colour quality, but the lack of VESA mount option for the M8 is making me doubt. Should I even upgrade?
@@whizzardblizzard5696 if you already have the M7 I would keep it because probably next year Samsung will release the M9 and have 120hz
I don’t think there’s really much of an improvement from the M7 to the M8
@@whizzardblizzard5696 Is the m8 tiltable front/ back ?
Strongly disagree with the idea that 4k monitors start making sense at 32 inch. They're not TVs, those are meant to be used much closer. That's why Apple has been using 4K+, 5K and 6K for their 24, 27 and 32 inch monitors. You can notice the extra sharpness. I'm currently using a 4k 27 inch, and while I'm very happy, there's margin to improve that can be experienced while using a higher resolution. We're definitely going to see a transition in the future, just like we saw years ago when transitioning 720-1080-1440-4k.
True...most of these guys don't even know about High PPI..4k at 32 inches text looks bad at that level..24 inch 4k is perfect with 200% scaling...
Samsung Smart Monitor looks freaking amazing! I've reviewed Samsung Monitors and this one looks fantastic!! When your done with it send it my way!!! Lol
Nice video Chap!
Thank you for not saying "crucially". Yes I do enjoy your reviews.
I have the M7 from last year it still works great and it should give me a couple more years
I like it, I might buy it. Wish it would have a higher refresh rate though.
They need not to advertise the smart monitor as a tv now that they removed the HDMI ARC (audio return channel). The M7/M5 allowed you to connect a sound bar system for 5.1/7.1/Atmos. This upgraded/newer model has removed that feature.
Nice review, Can I ask why have you blurred the bottom part of monitor stand?
Right. So weird.
Maybe the text "Review unit"
@@krishpatel7749 i dont think so.. i guess there is a gap which looks ugly.. so tryin to hide it
@@MrExpert I think he didn't secure the stand properly so theres a gap
Haha good spot - in some of my shots I hadn't assembled it correctly, so there was a tiny gap. It was my mistake
I Would Love To Have A 80s And 90s Movie Marathon Just Using The M8 Hell Yeah
Thank you very much, nice overview! I already preordered mine.
I had all the information that I needed in this video.
Few doubts though , 1. how did you connect your Mac Studio to Samsung M8 via HDMI or USB C downstream cable ?
2. What is the % of Adobe RGB 1998 for this monitor ?
3. Can we screen record like our reaction to a RUclips Video in a split screen view covering YT window on the left side & the webcam view on the right side ?
Awesome & Thanks :)
Waiting to see if Samsung comes out with an M8 43" and how it may stack up against the M7 43". Better be good or an LG 42" C2 may be in the future.
I have a Samsung QN90A, it has awesome rec709 / filmmaker mode but in pc mode it doesn’t have those color profiles. As a tv and my secondary monitor hung above my 27’ 1440p 144hz benq ex2780q I would always prefer the monitor when am working developing apps or working in Lightroom. Apart from college students and people in dorms I see no use for it as a monitor. It’s just a small tv without the tv tuner which frankly no one uses this day and age and probably will be removed in a few years like av and component input sent to the grave.
I absolutely love the color profiles of the BenQ EX2780Q its honestly so much better than any TV I've ever owned.
I just put up a new Qn90B, and am still calibrating and figuring stuff out. Can you tell me what you love about the filmmaker profile? I haven’t figured out it’s advantages yet. Thanks!
I noticed you make a color test in the video. Would you recommend this monitor for color grading? Cool video btw.
I wish you’ve shown examples on how this compares to replacing dual monitors
If you are going from dual 27-inch FHD monitors to this 32-inch UHD monitor, you could conceivably fit the equivalent content on the single monitor due to higher resolution. A 43-inch UHD monitor would make a significant difference.
this is what the apple studio display should have been
It's that samsung thing, I think this is a fine nuce screen for people who have only 1 screen on there room! It need a remote magnet 2 tho
SO, what is a better 4+k alternative? Especially if you care less about the smart TV options and more about colour accuracy for photo/video editing (and perhaps higher frame rates for gaming, as a perk).
I would buy it if it would be available in a smaller size like 27 or 24 inches
Lot of good stuff. Love it q comparison with a ln Eve spectrum 27" monitor could be done you know "better"
Best thing about the M8? I got the m7 for 220 euros on sale. White the M8 is an upgrade the smart features are similar and the panel is still 60hz va as the previous model.
I tried it. Hooked up my M3 Max MacBook Pro. The VA panel practically ruined the visual experience for me. All MacOS elements were completely washed out toward the bottom and top of the display when keeping my eye-line at the center of the display. I had to physically move down or up to see those areas straight on to get accurate coloring. I wanted to love it so much but the color shifting with the changing viewing angles was much too drastic for my liking.
I think if you're used to a MBP display, you probably need something IPS with good colour accuracy. This is a lot of things, but it's not everything.
Agreed. I ended up going with an LG 32UQ85R-W and I couldn't be happier with it. I really appreciate your videos, reviews, and advice. Thanks! @@Thetechchap
@@Thetechchapthat werid cuz most moniters dont have a built in smart tv such as hp dell acer most moniters u have to hook up a amazon firestick
Robin Soderling, your smash is amazing
Hey Tom, why did you blur the gap on the stand? Samsung told you not mention poor quality or why? :)
This isn't a TV replacement but it's not supposed to be. Can see this being really useful for kitchens, families and those with spare rooms. With the pandemic loads of people would use this for work and when they've finished would use it as a TV when the main TV is in use elsewhere. I don't have a use for it but if I didn't live alone can see it being useful.
Are there any larger 34" - 49" monitors that have a glossy screen...?
The problem with this monitor is that a lot of 4k gaming monitors are coming down in price that are better than it. The Gigabyte M32U is 4k 144hz 32 inch with HDR400, HDMI 2.1, color accurate screen and etc and it's actually on sale for $600 USD on amazon right now. While the HDR on both of these are terrible, I think the M8 should have come with a higher refresh screen or better HDR. While I get there are some benefits of having all the smart features, imo a lot of those benefits are mitigated by it's original purpose which is being plugged into a PC. The design certainly looks better than similarly priced gaming monitors though.
it's not made for gaming
great point
agreed!
The thing that makes it for me is the design. Most monitors are really like REALLY ugly. I won’t pay an extra thousand dollars for aluminum and a good design (cough cough Apple Display) but I could imagine myself paying $100 for a good design. Also, there are good gaming monitors but so far I didn’t find a good one with USB-C Power Delivery to charge my laptop with one cable.
If you think streaming from a web browser is the same as from a smart tv then you probably have never used smart tv or similar devices. Most web browser do not support 4k and you have to use Edge for windows or Safari for macOS, also no web browser support 5.1 or dolby atmos, furthermore to my eyes, the picture quality from a web browser is worse than smart tv. While the M8 only have 60hz, it has a remote (way better to use than mouse/keyboard for movies/shows), contrast ratio is 3000:1 vs 1100:1 of the Gigabyte, 400 nits sustain brightness, smart tv/home included, miles ahead in design, all sort of build-in features, webcam. The price difference is only $100, I think it is a better value monitor.
Are you going to be doing a review for the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pros?
Can you hardwire a keyboard to it
I bought the M7 following your review. For me it has a DEAL BREAKING feature. You have to turn on the monitor every time you want to use it. No it does not turn on like a normal monitor when you turn on your pc. Samsung support says that that is how it is.
Is it the same with the M8? No auto turn on when you have your pc connected via HDMI?
Why is this a deal breaking feature? I get it is a little anoying, but c'mon... just press the "on/off" button. How hard is that?
@@lgquelhas ikr some people
@@lgquelhas Sometimes the power button is hard to access, depending on the setup. I think the M8 button is middle back, rather than front or side. It seems like an awkward placement.
@@joelj3739 You can use the remote. And that is still not a "deal-breaker".
Well done 👍 Samsung, exactly what I need 🚀
My elderly parents are cord-cutters. They have DSL internet, but they haven't had cable TV in years. They watch alot of RUclips videos, and they use RUclips to get their news. (PBS Newshour, etc.) They are doing this on an aging Intel Core i5-powered 13-inch MacBook Pro, which is getting very long-in-tooth (battery is shot) and will eventually have to be replaced. I have long thought about finding ways to improve their setup. I'm not 100% sold, but Samsung's M8 may be a crucial component. My most important questions are:
1: Can the M8 be wall-mounted like a TV? If it can, what kind of wall-mounting kit can be used?
2: If the M8 is used as a stand-alone computing device, (a: how do you use it to access Microsoft Office without a computer? Does it need a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse added to do this? (b: Can the M8 be used to access social media, such as RUclips and Facebook? (c: Can the M8 connect to a WiFi printer in our home, to print out documents? and (d: Can the M8 be used to view and print PDF files?
3: I my parents wanted to use their laptop through the M8, how does it connect between a Mac and the monitor? Does the webcam work through this connection?
4: If they had an M8 hanging on a wall, how could external speakers be mounted?
You can almost replicate this with a 32" Smart TV which would cost significantly less. Would have the same Connectivity and Apps but not the 4K or USB C ports. It's clear why this is a Smart Monitor not a Smart TV and most people find using a TV to work from an odd experience. I like it.
No you can't, not even close.
I think Samsung has a 32’’ 4k
I bought one today for 300 bucks and it's fantastic.
Dude you have to check out the new 40 inch version of your current lg 38wn95 monitor.
I'll be waiting on an in depth review. I'm sure it'll come soon. Cheers.
Just bought a 32” Samsung TV and this pops up on my recommendations 🤔
It is a nice monitor, but if you want to connect more than one thing, not using Wi Fi or you can´t use the C option, like for Xbox or Playstation, you are in trouble
There are HDMI inputs for that, 3 - I think
its the 3rd smart monitor, they also make an M5 at 1080p 24, 27 and 32 inch
This IS what I’ve been looking for! Nice one Samsung.
Checks all of my boxes. Nice review 👍🏾
I would love to see vesa mount option here...
I don't have a 4k monitor but I do have a 1080P acer Monitor To get sound on your monitor I managed to hook up a sony cd bombox it has a audio in plug All I need is an accessory to add extra hdmi port for the ps4 and Amazon firestick It is a hard experiments to do. The only things I don't like about Monitors on like tvs is the Matt screens But everything else of the monitor as a TV works better than a TV itself.
the wallpaper is great .
I am tempted to buy it, although it isn't available in my country I don't think. (UK)
I almost want it but for the price i might as well buy a smart tv 😮
Also i hate the concept of having to buy additional speakers.
LG Oled 42” review coming soon? Maybe testing it as PC monitor for gaming? Am stoked for this :)
Couple of weeks yeah
hi does this have any scaling issue when used with m1 pro? is the resolution 4k still and doesn't look like it seemed zoomed in?
I don't get all of these companies not building a decent monitor. This plastic thing will never win over a mac user. At least not me. Why not charge $300 more and make this thing aluminum like the huawei mateview, and sell it like crazy for the people not so exited about the Apple display? Great Review BTW, as always.
How much gb is ram?
It’s the best for study
Shucks, shipment not available to Alaska, thanks for presentation though, very informative, I will keep looking.
Yes, but it responds well as a computer monitor to Adobe programs, Blender or heavy gaming, for example? 🤔
Hi Tech Chap,
I've seen this, and also have seen the video of the Huawei Viewmate. I like the looks of both and as for aspect ratio, both are good I think.
I like the aspect ratio of the viewmate, but I like the size of this M8.
I do not need the TV part of the M8 so I think that leaves built quality and screen quality. For productivity: which one would you pick?
Im exactly in the same boat as you.... I dont need TV specs ; i will use it as a multipurpose monitor at home. The viewmate at least where i live is significantly cheaper. about %35 cheaper. I saw both of them in person and they both look great but for productivity ; i truly think 4:3 aspect ratio is better. I like the Samsung ecosystem tho ; i use Samsung Galaxy Book 2 pro as well as S22 Ultra; so im torn between the 2.
I have a LC34J79 Ultra wide Samsung monitor with loads of features (not smart though) and i am considering replacing it with this M8. I hope i won't be disappointed..
I have the m7 and I love him
so can you watch youtube without anything attached to it? i mean with wi-fi connection -obviously...
Danke!
I mean it's $300 cheaper than the Apple stand so it's a Win!!
Where do you get that lamp? The one with the Red light! Looks soo cool!
at that price it sucks that it is not 120hz
edit: Also would suggest people to reconsider if you want it as a media device as the os is riddled with ads.
It's not for gaming buddy
@@eibarmanpessi1142 does not matter, if they were gonna stuff in a gimmicky ad infested samsung media interface might as well have it in 120hz.
@@Superradman
Again. It,s not for gaming.
@@Superradman it's not for gaming 🤡 if want a game monitor Samsung has their gaming monitor lineup
@@eibarmanpessi1142 You guys are all so weird that you would not want more for your money.
I just can’t get past the 60hz. Wish they’d bump it up a bit.
Thanks for the review although I am still leaning toward a good old fashion monitor at this point.
went with the lg smart monitor just for having an ethernet port plus 43 inch. Good try samsung but next time put simple features for streaming services...
Overall looks good for my trading set up and some personal entertainment. :-) even not bad to connect with office laptop for work too
And in duo call the camera output on the receiving end is cropped. They can't see you they can see a portion of your room only
Family member: Hey, you bought a new 55" OLED TV?
Me: No, I bought a 55" OLED smart monitor.
I feel like the Smart Monitor should have a way to connect to a Samsung Smart TV so it can use a coaxial/arial cable for over the air TV, like HD HomeRun in the US, only it's built in to a TV.
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Nice review, M8 👍
4k won't effect much on 32" screen. 4k applied start from 50-55" screen...you will notice the difference from full hd. 4k on 32"..I doubt it will effect.
Is there an ultrawide version, now that's something I'd be interested in!
Nop. 32 and 43 inches, both 16:9.
It feels like Samsung has specifically told reviewers not to mention this is a VA panel and not IPS. I would hate for someone to buy this to use as a TV and quickly notice its unusable at sharp angles due to the VA panels terrible viewing angles.
Is it a matte or a glossy monitor? I don’t like matte but I like the features that’s why I’m asking.
2nd attempt! Didnt the M5 come out before the M7. Now M8
You should have pointed out one major defect and that is it does not have Google home on it. Which for me is a deal breaker and I'm sure thousands of other people
This release is the M80B version. Does anyone know when they will release the M80C version?
Could you show us how to assemble the stand correctly ,pls
This is cool 😎 a smart monitor there have times when I am on my gaming monitor and I can’t be bothered going to the tv 📺 and wishing it can do both now it can 👍
Why not just open the web browser??? I'm so confused, why do people think this is a good feature? It's already connected to a computer that can do more than any smart tv could.
Namaste 🙏🏽
Thanks for the very informative presentation. Can you please let me know if I can wirelessly connect my MacMini M2 Pro to M8 monitor at booting, or, is the cable interface inevitable. Thank you
iMac wanna be styling... nah I'll just keep my LG 32" Ergo with it's nice monitor arm built right in and ability to go landscape right out of the box.
What about a comparison between this monitor and huawei mateview 3:2 ?
What color is your monitor (sides and base)? From what I gather they make this one in white, pink, but and green but yours looks different.