Is Samsung's $699 M8 Monitor Better Than Studio Display?
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- Опубліковано 20 кві 2022
- Samsung recently introduced the M8, a new 32-inch 4K display that's priced at $700, making it less than half as expensive as the Studio Display from Apple. We picked up one of the displays and thought we'd compare it to the Studio Display in our latest video to see how it performs and whether you can save some money by going with a cheaper option.
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I think both monitors have very different target markets, but I still can't get over the fact that airplay works so well on the M8 but doesn't on the Studio Display. Such a basic, useful feature that Apple should've integrated in their displays.
Why? It’s integrated into the Mac.
@@AKS-666 Because the Mac might not be turned on all the time, and it might also be connected to a Windows PC.
Exactly, the iPhone chip in the apple monitor could have very easily supported AirPlay tbh!
@@AKS-666 the monitor has an a13 which is better than the a12 inside the Apple TV 4K. Yet the Apple TV has airplay.
lol, that is pretty hilarious about airplay. But you're absolutely right, these are in different markets.
"for $699 the M8 is perfectly fine for 99% of you out there who don't work in some high end studio. If you do work in high end studio, I would love to recommend a different monitor overall" This is how small the Studio Display's market is.
Great review! I agree on all fronts. Apple Studio display is "better" than Samsung's M8 but probably not $700-more better for the average user. 27" limitation on the Studio display, plus restricted stand was a huge nonstarter for me. I got Dell's U4320Q just before the M8 was released. I would've purchased the latter if that were an option; it's not like I need a 43" monitor! Still, I am 100% satisfied with the Dell, which pairs nicely with my 16" M1 Pro. (By the way, I prefer the mic sound of the Studio Display but the M8 webcam, which Apple may trump at some point with their promised update to correct the image quality of the cam. Just my two cents.)
How does this compare with the LG 4K 27 inch Ultrafine in terms of image quality?
Have you compared the reflectiveness of each? I have a third party external display which I'm really happy with except for the reflectiveness of the screen which sometimes makes it difficult to use with daylight in the room.
Apple wins in build quality, the mic is better, the webcam seems a bit worse, speakers are better. But Samsung has better features like the Monitor OS and removable webcam. Given that Apple's monitor has a full blown A13 inside + 64 GB of storage, Apple could've implemented a full-blown Apple monitor OS (with apps and a dope interface) + airplay. A missed opportunity by Apple for sure. I say Samsung's monitor is cooler than Apple's, even if Apple has better build quality and visual fidelity.
What monitor would you recommend if you can only choose from two of these: Studio Display or Eve Spectrum?
I think it’s really weird that Apple put an A13 chip into the Studio Display and it doesn’t have any smart functions. If I were shopping for a new monitor the M8 would be near the top of my list… The studio display as well if I could find a good deal on a used or refurbished one. I would be replacing a 27” Thunderbolt Display I bought used in 2015 which has held up very well, and looks great for a 7 year old monitor. I think that’s were the Aluminum and glass build kind of give the studio display an edge… It looks like a monitor that will still look really good years later.
Not sure if it’s been asked, but is the VA vs IPS difference obvious? I mostly do productivity work, but I also do a fair bit of (semi-professional) photography. Is the M8, being a VA panel, not a good choice for photography? Or has the tech improved enough that it can be calibrated to provide fairly accurate/even color?
I still need this answer
The video and audio of apple’s webcam is superior. However, Samsung’s webcam solution is incredibly genius. Magnetized. Privacy cover. The webcam itself, Detachable. And theoretically… upgradeable!! They could have a pro cam option… and maybe 5 years down the road, a user could upgrade to the modern cam. Freaking smart af
Different audience target, but still good to see the higher quality monitor for the average user. But boy, the microphone quality difference is night and day!
What is the little projection at the bottom right of the monitor? It almost looks like a card reader slot.
4K at 32 inch vs 5K at 27 inch is not in the same category to compare, this is more of a smart TV that doubles as a display. And it only has sRGB, it doesn’t even have over 90% DCI-P3. So hard to compare because different categories.
How does this one compare to the Huawei Mateview? Which one should I buy?
What about the M8 vs the LG ergo ? Both are priced the same .. wondering which one is better .. since they are more in my price range …
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Actually no. The Samsung m8 was announced before the studio display, so their design wasn’t inspired by the studio display, but definitely its inspired by the imacs
Inspired? You mean copied from Apple!
Yep Apple copies Samsung design as Samsung showcased there monitor back in January
@@steve-ey4ol iMacs were released in April 2021 so it’s Samsung that copied the iMac design from apple
@@livi116 That’s the market for you. In the end everyone copies everyone without trespassing legal boundaries (for the most part).
Does the camera work with Mac for Zoom and FaceTime calls? Sorry, if I missed that.
Great info Thanks for you input!🇺🇸🐻
can you control the audio volume of the Samsung M8 from the Mac ?
Tnx for the video. Definitely better the studio display for sound and video! The M8 though is a very good deal!
I purchased this monitor one week ago and after some days with it, I am returning it. It feels totally cheap, configure it is a nightmare, the image quality is rubbish.....NOT RECOMMENDED AT ALL. This monitor can never be compared to the Studio display at all. It's for kids.
I did the same, got the 32” Samsung 4K monitor, it is rubbish for me, doing graphic design and food photography and video editing, the text is so thin no matter what I did by scaling its resolution. I exchanged it for the Apple Studio display. B&H is offering a $100 off for this Xmas season and if you qualify for out of state exemption you will save even more.
Although the Samsung M8 has a nice design and detachable camera, being able to use it as a TV as well, but it didn’t give me the clear look on the Studio Display.
Did you have a chance to compare it to the Sharp 32 inches UN880?
Which works better for continuous writing and text editing?
Hi. I’m looking for a monitor to work with my MacBook for research and papers. Tons of reading so I want to text to be nice and clear, do you think this is a solid option?
I use video conferencing all the time. No one ever talks much about that in these reviews. I don't care about TV at all. In fact, I hate TV for the most part.
Apple made a big deal about video conferencing, but their video quality was severely impaired by the gimmicky idea -- which I think is kind of cool, but would almost never use probably -- of center stage.
On the other hand, they advertised their quality microphones and speakers and the ease of using video conferencing like zoom, webinar, webex, skype, and I use all of those and video chatting in other platforms as well. And I do make video lessons as a teacher as well. Video color matching is irrelevant, but quality of video & audio input and output is important to some extent.
But although I've watched multiple videos comparing the studio display to other monitors, they always focus on the video quality for video editors and professional photographers and barely mention what video conferencing would be like on the studio display or on any alternatives. It's kind of frustrating.
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The webcam intergration design is amazing!
I just purchased this and was trying to use it with my macbook pro 16 max. I get a very noticable lag along with audio out of sync. Is that normal? I have it connected via usb-c so Im not sure why it lags this bad. Any suggestions?
When viewing TV style content, the image quality isnt bad...However when using a computer (mac or PC) the image quality is really bad esp how uneven the brightness and color is across the entire screen. The samsung price is great, but honestly I returned it the same day it arrived. Its ok for a dorm room, or for kids but its not worth even the so called low price for $700. See it in person with a computer connected before buying esp on an all white web page like google and you will see how bad it is.
hello there, I connect the M8 with my Mac mini m1 but I cannot use the camera to do FaceTime or anything related to the M8 camera. How to fix that? please help
Does anyone know If the included camera works with zoom and other aps when a MacBook is connected? Will it be able to be the video and audio source for the MacBook that's docked?
I'm guessing the M8 audio/video will show up as devices in the audio & video dropdowns of whatever app you're using the same way other external webcams & mics do. The M8 audio & cam will be connected to the Mac via USB and/or DisplayPort, so that makes sense to me.
Would you use the M8 with the Mac Studio M1 Max?
For $1600, I wonder if LG oled C1 or C2 would be a better buy?
Of course it would be
Really would love to learn more about Samsung's version of Center Stage/auto-tracking on their webcam before I pull the trigger
It’s not super great but it’s better than nothing. It’s less tracking and more expanding the view if needed
@@macrumors Is there MacOS software to control or it just does its own thing?
I can’t get my head round not offering a black colour option for the M8. Call me old fashioned but I like black boarders
Can you hook up 2 Samsung M8 monitors to a Mac Mini?
Would’ve loved to see side by side image quality. It would probably be the deal breaker/maker for me as a casual photographer
Can you somehow hook up HomePod mini’s to this monitor?
I'd not be in the market for the Apple Display, and have seen the M8 before. I'm currently running dual Philips 276E8VJSB 27", 4K running @ 3008x1692... which I modified with VESA mounts, driven by my MacBookPro18,2 (M1 Max) via Caldigit USB-C Pro dock. I've also have Logitech HD Webcam C525 - that no longer works well with macOS ( keeps dropping out, no longer works over hubs & docks) - so been buying sub-$30 web cameras to test. I didn't like the audio or video on either Apple's or the M8 (the sub-30s all have horrible/un-usable audio). But the M8's probably usable with zoom's non-HD & crop setting for video. I no longer rung with the claim shell closed (to leverage the finger print scanner), so I current use the MBPs speakers & mic. The 276E8VJSB doesn't have speakers, but does have a mini-stero out/passthrough over DisplayPort.
I'm in the market for a larger 4k display, as my 40+ yr old eyes are needing more magnification, but the M8 is over kill for me - but like a nice option for someone without a TV (I have a 75" 4k TV), and just wants to run single monitor. I previously had (have still have) the LG 34UM95-P , thunderbolt monitors (i have like 3 or 4 working right now, bought used) - and enjoyed the thunderbolt daisy chaining. And still by far, one my favorite displays ever. Both Philips & LG have horrible OSD & controls, some of the worse ever. I just don't need to use them frequently.
But the M8's is likely out for me. The lack of VESA mount is a non-starter (my monitors are on arms), and I'm ok modifying a $280 display, not likely a $700. Additionally, I'd want two, and since I already have a thunderbolt dock with dual full-size DisplayPorts - I have an issue paying the $200-300 premium per monitor over a 32" 4k 10bit DisplayPort monitor. And finally, the 65 W PD is fine for 13 &14" MacBooks/MacBook Pros - for a single cable docking solution to a MBP 16" ... at least 85w is need. IMHO - 100W PD should be standard, with 120-150W in 2023+ future models.
For a single monitor, business solution as an IT manager for non-engineering staff, I've deployed two Philips Brilliance 279P1 27" Frameless Monitors - they are NOT 10bit, and despite the Amazon listing saying they are 65w PD, they actually do provide 100W PD. For one employee, replaced her dying Apple ThunderBolt (2) display. Both had employees gave positive reviews.
Does samsung M8 camera is compatible with MacOS? I have heard from mac discussion forums that it does not work with Mac mini?
@@nezihadam1324 I'm not the right one to ask - as I don't have the M8 - I'd follow up in those discussion forms. But this post is over a year old - often times the drivers are fixed over time, so if posts are not in the last ~90 days ... it's worth someone re-testing with the latest macos ... (and a new major version coming a few weeks or days).
I think the only miss for Samsung was that lack of better quality speakers. What a home run opportunity that was well within their grasp. I am sure price point played into that decision, but still? Otherwise, I think for a lot of use cases the M8 is a slam dunk. Everything up to someone who needs high refresh or pro quality color matching. Otherwise, BOOM!
I’d be more interested in build quality and longevity. I tried getting a 48” monitor, but all three were defective on arrival. Ironically, they were all Samsung models. I have an apple Cinema Display that has travelled all over the world, and actually still works fine, despite dropping 2m through a glass desk. It has a half inch of dead pixels as a result, and lots of stuffing. I can’t get the original stand on anymore either, and the resolution is pretty poor by modern standards. For work I need much more real estate than the 27” display offers me, hence I want to upgrade. However, the build quality has impressed me, big time. I’m worried that my negative experiences with Samsung have twisted my view against any Samsung monitor, but the price point is good.
Mac Studio USD 4,792
+ Studio Display USD 3,750 = USD 8,542 in Brazil. This is the basic configuration. Extremely expensive for Brazilian standards! I'll buy the Samsung M8 instead of the Studio Display. I have been currently using my old iMac 27" from Mid-2011 and is working perfectly!
shame no PBP i need it for work. Are there no solution for that? I really like the smart monitor idea.
I prefer the Studio display for both camera and mic.
No VESA mount, no deal. Seems ridiculous not to offer that option, as I save a ton of premium desk space by mounting monitors on arms.
Ok
Studio display has better mics and camera but aren't we all on BT headphones by now.
Does it come in black?
I'm currently using the ACD 30" with my Mac Studio, and while it works ok, the adapter is causing some green static in the image. I suppose it's time to upgrade. I've been looking at the M8 as an alternative to the studio display, which I think is a bit of a poor value (should have been $999 in my opinion) and I think it would actually make for a decent replacement to my 30". Great review!
Display quality for m7 was pretty bad for graphics work, but office related this it is more than good
The Apple clearly has better audio. The lighting between the two shots looks so different that I'm not sure it is a fair comparison. But if that was actually down to the cameras, then the Apple certainly wins, but neither are good for pro use.
I think that the larger display is more useful than retina resolution. The samsung still has a higher DPI then the old iMac I'm using now. You can show more stuff on a larger monitor, and you can zooming in is easier than leaning in and out.
I don't care about the webcam. I do care about the mics since I'm working from home. And it's great that you can use the Samsung as a TV. That's tempting. But then you need to add externals speakers? I'm still on the fence, but I'm still leaning more towards the Apple option. It's hard giving up my current 27" 5K on my iMac for a 4K.
There are speakers built in. They just aren’t super great but they get the job done in small spaces
Use the spare change from not getting the studio and get a great all in 1 Hi-Fi System like a KEF LSX or a sound bar or a sonas system all will blow the studio out of the water for sound quality and you'll still have some change left over to buy the next iPod Pro's. I wanted a new apple display so much for my future Apple Studio computer, but its just not good value for the money.
@@macrumors I spend a ton of time on my computer. Especially now that I work from home. I'm not looking for something that just gets the job done, or a bunch of extra equipment on my desk. I know what I want, I'm just deciding if it's worth parting with the money.
@@MEJHarrison Studio Display is worth it to me. Amazing built in speakers, build quality and aesthetics that can make you drool, and the image quality is superior.
@@Enidx10 My Studio Display is on the way. Ordered it last week. :)
damn, when will it be released in Japan.... ??
You lost me at 32” and 4K. The Studio Display is all about the PPI. And 4K just doesn’t work great with a Mac. I have 2 32” 4K monitors now. It’s fine, but I still long for the display on my decade old iMac. Apple screens are just so crisp. The PPI difference matters on a productivity monitor. It may elsewhere as well, but productivity is my use case. The one thing that does irritate me about the Studio Display is just having one input. I think that is about as absurd as it gets for productivity monitors. I have to have my work PC. No choice. As many others I am sure, I also own a Mac. Am I supposed to use a 2nd desk with separate monitors for each computer? Don’t they want me to buy a Mac in addition to the PC I have to have? Seems like a no-brainer on a $1,700 productivity monitor. And don’t get me started on Thunderbolt switches!
Just saw this on sale for $299 that’s a steal!
where are the files saved for Office?
You should have thrown the display specs on the screen, so that it could help us make further decisions. I think it's an essential part of product review / comparison.
PPI comparison?
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What. This is amazing!!!
Can I run 2 M8's side by side?
And for the record, Samsung introduced the M8 during CES waaay before Apple introduced the Applen Studio display! So get that fact clear too! Samsung has done something Apple can but would never do. Just commend Samsung and don’t make excuses for Apple in the process. It won’t kill yah😂😂😂😆😆😆! Apple would always want to sell at a premium even if not warranted. Let’s just imagine how much Apple would price a 32” inch, 4K display with Ipad OS installed with an attached 1080P web cam, made from composite plastic, that has Apple TV as cherry 🍒 on top!🤔🤔🤔😂😂😂! Do you really wanna think about that?😂😂😂
Great video by the way!
And Apple would never make a 32” display with 4K only, they will never make a LCD IPS external display with ppi lower than 218.
@tedwardrick fair point, but you're only emphasizing the point Elias is making above, if Apple made this and put a 5k screen or even 6k with everything Samsung put on this, the monitor will cost a fortune.
You really do not want to think about it.
Ps. Stop fan boying and acting like Apple doesn't release devices with shitty displays, look at the iPhone se or the 720p iPads, and then go a step further to slap dramatic names like Retina blah blah blah.
@tonyedgal was not trying to counter Elias’s point was really intend to emphasis the point, there are things that Apple just would not do, and in the case of external display, with today’s technology and cost with IPS and Mini-led panels that are over 4K resolution, whatever they create is going to very expensive.
@@tedwardrick That is s really good point with the price of the micro led IPS panels, where Samsung just reuses their VA panel technologgy from their tv monitors, which is actually surprisingly good. Ive been working over a year on a Samnsung Odyssey G7 with a VA panel and 10bit and it looks great, and runs at 240Hz :-) Would have loved the M8 to run at least at 120Hz, but other than that this migt very well by my next display.
Why does everyone look at the Studio Display's price as if Apple is insulting them? You clearly think the M8 is better which suggests the M8 is more intended for you than the Studio.
I think of different things for what I'm looking for in a monitor. I don't need a high refresh rate. I'd prefer something with color accuracy. The other things are nice-to-haves. Every now and then I'd like to watch a movie without needing speakers. The aluminum and glass construction feels more solid than most monitors, and the display works flawlessly with the studio itself.
It's like I say, if everyone were caught up on numbers alone, we'd all be power users.
How does this compares to the iMac 2021 4k display? Is it worse or similar ?
iMac has 4.5k much better camera and speakers
And the iMac has a whole pc build in
@@cossieboy Yeah but I was talking only of the display, which display is better because I used to have a 5k iMac 27” and the quality of the 24 iMac is much lesser (not only pixel quantity but also viewing angles)
@@HernanRosario the 2021 iMac has a pixel per inch of 218 and the m8 has a pixel per inch of 138 so the iMac is sharper but the screen of the m8 is bigger (m8=32” and iMac=24”)
This is an apples and oranges (or Samsung LOL) comparison ... the M8 is a great design and deal for low end with 32 inch display. The Studio Display is higher rez, higher nits, higher build quality device. I assess the M8 to be a great deal for the price and the Studio Display to be a poor deal for the price. But the Studio Display is clear overall winner on build, resolution, brightness.
I. Just. Want. A. New. 27-inch. iMac! I don't want another Frankenstein setup.
Connecting speakers is murder. Has anyone connected bluetooth bookshelf speakers that works seamlessly with this set up? Thanks in advance.
I wish Samsung had this in a 27” option.
Samsung Smart Monitor M5 27"
@@kampf-wuffi The M5 is ugly in comparison.. I think Eric wants the same M8 features and design in a smaller screen size. I have to agree with him because I feel the same way. 32" is a bit too large, but I'd still get for the value it offers.
M8 is good the only problem i have with this monitor is the color degradation i found out later its using VA panel not IPS the main reason i return. Dont get me wrong if you use it for watching netflix thus monitor will do good because of color contrast and dark scenes are good. If you use it straight up and at least 3 feet viewing distance this is perfect if you use it 2 feet you will see color degradation
The M8 camera had better color and a much wider lens (if you're into wide FOV), but the dynamic range suffered. The Apple had better audio.
After seeing 3+ videos where the Samsung M8 had that horrible buzzing noise, I most definitely will be getting the apple Studio Display.
Add vertical adjustment to the 27” Apple Studio, and it is $1100 more than the 32” Samsung M8!
I had one on preorder until I learned it doesn't support a VESA mount. So stupid :(
I think I might buy this
Really off topic, but does this guy also narrate videos for Osmosis on UA-cam??? If not, he's got a voice doppelganger, hahaha.
Concerning the camera... I like the studio display better. It's brighter, zoomed in more and the sound doesn't sound like you're on one of those old phones with the horn mouthpiece.
Check out the Huawei Mateview for a more budget friendly Studio Display
Awesome
Good review. The M8 was announced before the Studio Display, so it might be Apple taking some inspiration from Samsung. 😊
I wish you showed what they look like side-by-side and compared the size a bit. Using a 32” monitor with 4K resolution set to 2x would make everything on the screen gigantic. Something like 1.5x would make everything more pixelated and you’d still have a giant screen taking up your desk space. Last thing I need in my home office is a TV! The Studio Display is the perfect size and the 5K makes everything look crisper.
Most people don’t need either of these. I recently bought a 27 inch 4K LG for $325 and it’s more than good enough for me.
I have a Samsung TV, which is kind of old now (2017), but I don’t think I will ever buy another Samsung. The built in apps are so cranky I just gave up and now use the attached Apple TV exclusively. Parts of it started breaking down pretty quickly. If I watched TV more often I would replace it with some other brand
do you have a cold?
pls someone put the 2 displays side by side so viewers can compare. Go through video, LR, PS and and other general productivity software. then it's easier for viewers to discern brightness contrast etc. better yet add in a dell u2723qe for comparison.
4K isn't 5K. Not sure why people even try to make these comparisons.
Well there are no true 5K monitors out there that aren’t the studio, pro display (which is actually 6K) or the LG ultrafine and so my options for comparisons are quite limited.
You had me on "more color-accurate." Thank you! I watched to the end but that was all I needed to know.
Samsung's monitor being "inspired by" the look of iMacs is .... a very mild way to say "stolen from." I guess if you don't have to have a design team you can offer things for less money.
Also, the speaker issue is huge. Thanks for mentioning that.
And Severance rocks!!!
The Samsung monitor was announced before the studio display
@@tonyorteez “iMacs” not studio display
I just want Apple to make a monitor with the same design/display from the M1 iMac, if that doesn't happen in the next 6 months I'll get the Samsung M8
So did you get the m8, its been 6 months
i cant ever understand why apple makes it so hard to just use the display as a gaming monitor lol
the samsung m8 might be my ideal option for my setup 🤔
$700 for a VA panel should be a felony
@YME Yeah, generally, they tend to have better contrast ratios, but in viewing angles, IPS do better.
Every single TV out there is VA ?? lol
@YME personally I don’t mind either to be honest. I never like viewing displays at an angle anyways so anyone is fine. I do like this monitor though. It’s not perfect but it’s one of the more refreshing monitors I’ve seen in a while.
I think m8 was announced b4 the studio display so no copying
I think the M8 is a really great monitor but there is definitely design copying off the iMac 2021 which was the design base for the studio display
Studio display has a way better audio recording. The top end is entirely missing on the M8
I think the camera is better on Samsung, but the audio is better on Apples webcam
The Samsung will come down in price. I've got my Mac mini Hooked up to a Hisense 43" TV. I can dial In the color in the TV settings. It is a VA panel but does have local dining. I'm retired and have OMPD, a form of muscular distropy the affects my eyes and throat. It weakens the eye lid muscles and throat muscles. The Apple display is better premium wise, but not everybody can afford it, plus the Apple monitor will stay at a premium maybe getting a 100.00 off a year from now. Plus the Samsung is 32" which means more real estate to bump up the scaling. Not everybody has 20/20 eye sight, especially when you get older.
er... Samsung marketing is becoming even more advanced than Apple nowadays... When even my Mommy starts asking if it is an OLED or LED or Mini-LED, while there is no info on the Samsung website either... Not to mention the mystery of the type of display panel Samsung is using.
The picture on both webcams seems low. Particularly, the Stormtrooper head on the shelf behind you looks really blocky.
VA panel is a no-no for me
4k over 32" huh
sammy looks and sound better camera wise
The biggest selling point for me with this monitor is Productivity. The fact that I can have both my MacBook and PC hooked up at the same time and display them both on the screen, really changes the game for me. Even as an Operations Manager, I’m not in an environment that “requires” camera usage, so that doesn’t change a lot on my decision. Even if I do wish the mic was better. I’m interested to see if I am able to play with the colors or picture to get it as close to my MacBook as possible, since I do edit pictures and video, but either way, I expect wether I’m working or “playing”, the dual availability here is really going to be what knocks this out of the park….for me.
Wait, does this have picture-in-picture/split screen on 2 inputs? I didn’t see that advertised?
@@MattG1027 No, unfortunately it doesn't. I thought that it did when I was first watching different reviews. Thinking that I would be able to display both at the same time, but it doesn't work that way. However, using Alexa to switch between the two is quick and easy, so although that would've been a perk feature, you can easily still get productivity from both, hooked up to the monitor.
@@paapaa Gotcha. For me it’s between this and the Dell U3223QE, which I believe has that feature. It also has far superior connectivity. So it’s a choice between smart TV/home features vs productivity in my mind. 🤔
@@MattG1027 I'll be completely honest with you. I haven't used it much for the "TV" aspect at all outside of the first week of having it. Of course, everyone's use case is going to be different. I thought that I was going to use it all when I first purchased it, but I don't really use it much outside of a monitor at all really and outside of the few instances where I switch over to game mode and get a quick game or two in. So it's awesome from that standpoint. As far as watching movies or TV, the quality is subpar/"good" at best. Are there high positives about it, that I truly enjoy, yes, for sure, that's why I didn't bother returning it. But if there was a pro-tip I could give, especially if you're deciding between it and Dell, get the M8 through Best Buy when they release it, that way you can test it out first hand for the 14 days and decide from there if it lives up to your expectations.
@@paapaa Thanks for the input. Yea, thinking I'll get a lot of use out of the smart TV / airplay features is probably aspirational at best. But this would be for a bedroom at my parent's vacation home where I can imagine I'll want to do some remote work in the coming years. Figure it can double as a bedroom TV too, since the desk is at the foot of the bed. If this were for my home office, I'd definitely go with the Dell. Thanks for the tip on Best Buy, I'll try to hold out till they have it in!
I think you don't know that samsung display came first before releasing studio display.
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Studio Display audio was best