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You shouldn't compare this to the apple studio display because that's an silly comparison because of the price and screen resolution. When I started comparing this to most monitors available in the market with either 32" 4k or similar descriptions, I realized 2 things. Not many 4k 32" monitors to compare and this monitor is extremely unique in category and the term "SMART MONITOR" doesn't do it justice, it's way more than that. If you take your time and understand what makes this "ALL IN ONE" or "SMART MONITOR" then you'll understand exactly what you're paying for. For "GAMERS" this isn't a gaming monitor and frankly if you aren't playing FPS games then ALMOST ANY game will be fine on 60hz. It's true.

Sorry, but you're comparing Studio Display 5k to the M8 when it is at least 3x the price? What's the point of that?

This review ended up being a comparison between the M8 and the Studio display, which (as you mentioned) differ greatly in price. You mentioned other brands selling monitors that are more comparable to this one- why not compare it to those?

Yeah right. Comparing a 700 dollar display with a 3 times more expensive one and a webcam with a 1000 dollar iPhone? A bit too much an apple fanboy aren't you?

Shouldn't you compare this Monitor with a monitor that is at the same price range? Comparing, I can buy this now at 500-550$ btw. Comparing it to a monitor that is 3 times the price isn't really a good comparison. Of course the Studio display will be better innit? You also compare the camera to an apple feature that require an iphone which is another what, 900$? Of course the camera will be WAY BETTER. Good review but not a good comparison, at least next time find something that actually stands up to it in terms of price. Or maybe, suggest a monitor that costs around the same price. I can sense personal bias with this review.

Are you seriously comparing it to the Apple Studio? It seems like there's a misunderstanding in your comparison. While you may have switched to an Apple display because it's evidently better than the M8, it's not fair to compare the Studio directly with Samsung. Disliking the video...

You pointed out some great drawbacks of m8, but I felt the comparisons were really unfair. Comparing it with studio display, which significantly lacks in features, is in another price category and is clearly aimed at a different user base is quite meaningless imo

Very helpful, I liked the idea of the camera setup being temporary rather than a carbuncle built into the screen, but on second thoughts I think I'll keep one the drawer and buy a better monitor!

You lost me when you compared it to apple's studio display. The price range plays a big factor in this device. When you compared it to Apple Studio, it made me think that your past comments about the M8 are because you are expecting it to perform like a device that is 3x its price.

I'm really thinking about getting this monitor, so looking forward to the review

I own the older model. Overall I am happy with it. I am using it extensively in various use cases. I could name so many tiny problems the m7 has which would make another video of this length.

if my pc is connected to bose speakers will the audio monitor output be from the bose when i switch to pc ?

This “review” just felt like why the Apple studio monitor is better. And I’m an apple user. Couldn’t watch until the end tbh, just halfway through

What are people using for audio on this? Does it have HDMI-ARC?

What’s up with the bump at the bottom right of the display? Is it adding any big feature to the monitor or it’s just bad design?

@5:35 I think this one dose not suits to only those who are designers or video editors. I personally don’t think the problems that u have mentioned any other category. Great video by the way. 👍👍 Nice making and presentation. Just couldn’t agree to some of ur verdicts.

Excellent review. I love mine and it's a standby TV. It's BIG and light weight, plenty bright and it has a non-glare screen. The USB-c rechargeable remote is very handy, but the power button on the back works, too, in a pinch. I took a chance on it as a extension monitor, but also because it has a veta mount and I may end up using it as a smart TV on my wall. Why not, it has a decent remote and built in apps, including Netflix. As a computer monitor, it's a pain because it defaults to a smart TV mode when every my computer goes to sleep. I have to go into the menu, select MEDIA menu, and reconnect it to the computer. This is probably because I have it connected with the HDMI cable, instead of USB-C, which is the proper way to connect it, but my computer never had one. Also, in HDMI mode, I can only use it at 30 Hz and that means there is a lot of lag in the mouse movements. However, video has been find and I'm happy with the color. For games it really should be a 240 Hz monitor. It was clearly refined from some early smart TV/monitor devices. It only has USB-c and a mini-HDMI connection option. The power brick suck, but the cables were long enough. It comes with a short USB-C cable (which is fine), but a 5' HDMI/min-HDMI, which is just the right size. And, yes, it seems to be top heavy and wobbly with the new stand design. The biggest disappointment is the video camera - it's just terrible and it's fixed - you can't move it up or down or sideways. It just sits there and all I can see is my hat ! I use this as a secondary monitor and I was disappointed that it can't change resolutions. But, that may be more of a problem with a 10 year old graphics card than with the monitor. Speakers ? Weak. WiFI or Bluetooth speakers are awful and often out of sync. Bad idea. Needs an audio out and a digital audio out, too. Packaging was very smart and minimal waste. Instructions were printed in many languages and in such a small font that I could not read them - I literally had to go on-line to get the user manual. But, on the other hand, it was rather intuitive on how to set it up. Yes, set-up took 20 minutes, but that included creating a Samsung account, registering it on-line, and connecting it to he house wifi. The remote made that part go much faster. But, what fun it is as a WiFi TV. Is it worth the retail prices of $600 ? No Amazon price of $460 - yes, that a fair price for a decent 32" monitor or smart TV.

still tempted to try it out- any idea if the USB can be used for speakers?

Then which smart tv would you like to recommend under this budget

I have been considering this as a monitor / smart tv for my office (also spare bedroom for the occasional guest). I work at home but I do mostly Project Management, sales engineering type work, so wondering if this would be a good choice? I am now confused after seeing your review! I would love the studio display but can’t swing it financially.

It's on for a decent deal right now and I was on the fence but with only Bluetooth audio I just can't.

This spring I picked up an M7 for less than $200. The monitor has it’s good and bad sides but it really is a bargain for that price. Would not spend $600-$800 personally though, except if you really need the all the features in one package.

Do people run everything through their monitors now? or are the sound and speaker issues specifically about the smart tv content... Because like I run everything through my computer and the display is just a display. For content playback, even something like a cheapish soundcore speaker would work wonders... audio over bluetooth isnt so terrible in a home setting without drastic interference! My gripe with the m8 is that i loath mini hdmi

Is it possible to connect an Apple TV 4K to the monitor and add an Atmos-compatible soundbar for enhanced audio quality, enabling the enjoyment of Dolby Atmos content?

I need a monitor for my macbook pro and nintendo switch, any affordable options?

Dude. You are complaining about the most minuscule things.

How many apps do you get..?

M8 is 50% cheaper than Studio Display be serious.

I’m a longtime Apple fan and my thunderbolt display recently kicked the bucket. I can’t afford to purchase the new cinema display so I decided to go with the M8 since it was on sale for $400 in total. Would you still say that $400 this monitors worth it if I don’t plan to use a smart TV part?

What would be an alternative if I wanted to have a smart tv and monitor in 1? I’ve seen reviews where they suggested using a decent + cheaper monitor and plug in a firestick instead but it seems like that has a lot of drawbacks too.

I'm not sure this is a helpful review. I just got it for 360 on the Samsung site. Sure the Studio display is awesome but it's actually 4x as much. If you are in a Samsung ecosystem this is sorta a no brainer with Dex, Smarthings and the like. I wish this was a six month review of how the unique features held up or didn't hold up.

Can u connect 2 samsung M8 Smart monitors together?

if i simply put adapter usb-C to 3.5mm, will it work for headphones?

I was considering it for a hot minute but as great as the idea of dual functionality is, it seems that Samsung didn't put enough effort into implementing it. I'm not much of a TV person but the struggle between the ports and the stand was more than enough reason for me to look elsewhere. Also I am glad I clicked on your video first. The thumbnail certainly helped this time because I wanted to learned about the bad before the good, not that I have a bad bone to pick with Samsung or anything! 👀😂

Type c to 3.5mm audio output maybe easy to solve speaker problem from tv

Hi everyone, have anyone figured out how to turn on the Dynamic Brightness on the M8? Please explain 🙏🏻 mine is greyed out and unable to turn on 😢

And now this M8 is available at many vendors for just $399. Perhaps a better one is coming in as a sequel?

Thanks for the great product review. Double thanks for leaving links for all the alternatives. 👍👍👍

I strongly considered the Samsung M8 when it first released but decided against it for all the reasons you covered. Nice, but I just didn't need a smart TV.

Is the M7 worth the price?

I saw a bunch of people comparing this to the studio display so I thought this would be a good alternative for windows but the poor color accuracy was a deal breaker for me as I need something accurate enough for photo editing.

I think the comparison with the Studio Display was wrong since it costs a lot more, another point is that he uses the iPhone as the Studio Display camera but this one has an integrated camera and he should have compared the cameras of the two monitors. Another point is that Studio Display is noticeably worse on Windows and Linux and lacks settings on these systems, for example, you can't adjust the brightness if you're not on a Mac.

If it costs half the price of studio display then it's not on the same ballpark, is it? Of course it's not going to be as good as apple, BECAUSE IT COSTS HALF THE PRICE. What a stupid review...

Has anyone tried to get audio out through the usb port?

I was looking to buy this monitor since its on sale right now for $450. After hearing what you had to say about it I decided to go look at the studio display and saw the price. Why would you compare a monitor that is $1600 to this one? I could buy a computer from the difference between the two

Just out of interest, what happens if you plug a USB-C audio device like a hub into the monitor?

You can use usb audio interface to hook up to the m8 and it will play through the speakers

thanks for the honest review. Both screen quality and missing line out / HDMI ARC audio output are the deal breakers. However, the new LG smart monitor has the same flaws. When will they realise these are what people really want. With these 2 options all they see is there's no market for it, but they won't see it's because of the 2 main problems being the deal breaker.

Can someone suggest an actual computer that works well with this monitor? I bought only the monitor bit now need a computer 😅

My 43-inch $399 M7 is nearly perfect. My only complaints are no 35mm audio jack and no displayport. Solved both issues with a $20 dp to hdmi cable and using the speakers lmao

I've just bought pink version in Poland for 290$ directly from Samsung website, at this price point - no competition!

How did you use this thing for six months and came to the conclusion that the best comparison to make is with something that costs more than double its price?

You can use the hdmi for the speaker

i like to try this

I have the 2022 M7 which support HDMI ARC to speaker/sound bars, for a cheaper price and basically same monitor PLUS more, I would think M7(2022) is better choice.

thanks for the review

did you have problem with using video chat google meet won't co n nect to my phone

Hi guys, I hope any of you can relate or help me resolve my dilemma. So i bought this thinking of a pc build. So i’m not pairing a laptop with it but a CPU itself. I was able to successfully connect keyboard and mouse to the monitor. However, I can’t seem to bring them to PC. 🥴

Thanks for the video. I have been having trouble with the voice assistant. It turns on on its own and I cannot figure out how to prompt it to work... Any thoughts?

Price diff is huge. I don't beleive this is a valid comparison with pro display.

I bought the M8 on sale for about $325 and a calibrator to help with color accuracy. After 3 days I returned both because the color accuracy was off. Whites had a gray tint to it and other colors were a little washed out. I would say its great budget monitor for an all in one tv/monitor and the speakers are just ok. Nothing great. If color accuracy ISN'T NECESSARY, I'd say buy it. Decided to invest in the apple studio display, I didn't want to cuz of the price. But I grew tired of buying and returning a bunch of monitors that I was unhappy with. So to save me from all the trouble, I stuck with apple. At least I know I'll get something I'm really happy and not wonder if I made the right choice.

Would've been nice to see a review were you compared the samsung to a competitive priced monitor.. instead of trying to compare a BMW to a Bentley! It doesn't take a rocket science to let you know it's not as good as a computer 3x the price

Great Video

I got one on sale for 200$. Will mostly use for home office. Still waiting for delivery.

BUT... What about this monitor if I can get it for $350 (or $321 used) from Amazon now??? Is it a good deal/but now?

This is the first time I heard somebody say "only 4K".

Not even fair the comparison!!

Now that he's not getting paid or given a freebie, he tells us the things "left out" in initial review. KZfaq reviewers - you gotta luv 'em!

Studio display has screen glitching issues after awhile. Nobody talks about these issues because they work for Apple, many alternative monitors are better than overpriced apple and last longer

5:05 okay wait so I don't like it because it's smart monitor which it takes a few minutes to set up but tell me this then how long does it take you to set up your monitor and then hook up your your what is it your Mac mini or Mac studio whatever how long does it take to set all that up and then let's say you don't have a Apple account or anything You're fresh out the gate so you have to set up your Apple account set up your then you could set up your monitor and everything are you s******* me right now come on man damn Apple sheep

I’ve been using it for almost 3 months and I’m gonna say, it’s worth the money - but there’re small disadvantages as for me. 1) It’s 4k, but 60hz - would’ve been good to have 120hz, but it would affect the price more. Two sides of the coin 😅 2) when you use windows laptop and hook it up w/ hdmi - the camera doesn’t work 🥲 it works with laptops that can share screen through usb-c, like MacBooks (or with Airplay). With windows laptops you have to use the usb-c cable from the box and hook the camera up with the laptop separately, so you have more cables - hdmi for screen and usb-c for camera. That’s a bit annoying 🥲 3) not very bothersome but still - if you need to change any settings for the monitor (change the brightness or the volume of the monitor), you have to use the remote, you can’t do it on the keyboard. Otherwise, it’s a good monitor, especially for the price!

The book 3 ultra and M8 both screens wobble hard af , Hamsung done fuketh up

I can't believe someone compared a U$ 700 Monitor Webcan to an iPhone

its $400 now do you think it is worth it? :)

Why did you not actually try Bluetooth speakers or earphones rather than complaining about it? Does it support APT-X for low latency. It is just being lazy to complain about this with no experience or specs checked. PS Power bricks are a big plus for monitors, there is no extra cable to manage and the cable you do manage is tiny.

3:19 so instead of you know fixing to send 720 pixel camera on the $1,000 plus laptops that Apple has they say oh hey just get an iPhone stick your phone on top of your computer so another $1,000 and then if you have a call you know you got to take your iPhone off on your computer but yeah Samsung's 1080p camera is not as good as $1,000 iPhone so that's $1,000 for an iPhone and then how much was it for the MacBook we talk about a backup pro is at what another 1500 2 grand so we're talking about almost $3,000 on Apple products because an Apple doesn't want to fix their 720p camera but you don't like to talk about that but how much is the the studio you just mentioned wasn't that like what two grand two grand it was was it I don't even know I know it's expensive If you complain about in the beginning a price of $700 but it's on sale right now for what was it $549 this is this is why Apple sheep are the best

Why would a TV not have an audio port???

Basically, it is a biased review explaining why it isn't fit for yourself and a hidden endorsement to buy the apple product. If it would be a genuine product review/ comparison, you would take into consideration performance, customization, image quality, and bang for buck. My opinion is that it is better image quality per dollar than Apple. Is this sponsored, or did you receive any products from Apple?

This video has a section about picture quality and how weak the M8 is in color accuracy but doesn't describe how inferior the M8 is to Studio Display . No calibration report . Not even describing how off the panel is (e.g. bluish / pinkish tint) . Why are you so lazy in reviews ?

never watch a review by an apple fan boy. my man pays 500 dollars and expects to DJ a wedding with its speakers 😂

I can't get my PC to connect with HDMI

Thanks for the review. While the smart TV features are cool, the negatives you mention are significant and too great for me to overlook. If Samsung makes a successor, I hope they address the concerns you’ve raised.

Smart tvs are still better If I wanted experiments of watching Discovery+ Paramount+ Max Starz and sling or even do some blu-ray discs I'm going to the big Samsung 1080p smart TV for that 1080p 4k Samsung monitors Even if they're smart, they're more design To be for gaming Enter to some video editing.

this monitor is currently on sale for $600, and just checking the apple 32 inch is over $6000!!!!!

the only reason i will buy this just to watch tv because I already own a monitor

good buy on sale for 399.

I wonder how much apple payed him to bash and hate on this great product

700?? you got ripped off. im looking at it right now on amazon and its 480 LOL.

OK

So you're using the apple studio display instead...in other words you prefer the $2300+ monitor over the $200+ monitor with TV functions... ::eye rollz:: Well gee, wouldn't we all... lol

Alright, so I know what I'm not buying... but the video doesn't offer a suggestion for someone who actually needs the intersection of computer monitor and tv AND cares about the quality more than the aesthetic :(

I had the M8 for a week and it was absolutely awful. The setup was the worst of any display device including tv's I have ever encountered. It took 3 days and many phones and researching. Not worth it from the beginning. The panel is a fair at best VA panel and lastly the whole build quality is subpar. O' and I got it for under $400 and I still couldn't wait to return it immediately.

I was thinking of buying this one but bought a dell instead. So really interested to know too

comparing a samsung m8 t apple studio it s like to compare a fiat 500 to a Lamborghini . quite unfair

I don’t know why I love watching stiff that Im getting..

I just got the M8, I have to say I am disappointed. I bought the to replace my Visio 720P 28 inch TV in my kitchen. I worked in the Kitchen a lot, plus watch TV. I thought this would be great. But frankly, my Visio 720P TV had better image quality. I tried a HDR10+ video from Amazon prime, still not impressed.

thanks for the useful review👍

This monitor costs 450$ now while Apple Studio Display price went slightly up. You probably can’t recommend Opel Astra also because you can buy Porsche for 5x more… Simply pointless.

No audio out is insanity, glad I skipped this line.