Amazon Introduces Massive $770 Discount on Samsung's 27-Inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor

[MacRumors]

Samsung's 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor has hit a new record low price on Amazon this week, available for $830.10, down from $1,599.99. You can have the monitor delivered by August 29 if you're a Prime member, or by September 2 for everyone else.

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We typically track deals for the 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor at around $899.99, so today's deal beats the previous all-time low by about $70. Right now only Amazon has this deal, so if you're interested be sure to lock it in before it expires.

Samsung 27-Inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor for $830.10 ($770 OFF)​

This monitor has a matte display, modular 4K SlimFit camera, and support for Thunderbolt 4 and AirPlay. Head to our full Deals Roundup to get caught up with all of the latest deals and discounts that we've been tracking over the past week.

Article Link: Amazon Introduces Massive $770 Discount on Samsung's 27-Inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor

 

[neuropsychguy]

That’s almost worth buying. It’s regularly $1000 so close to $800 is a deal. The reviews are not wonderful about the monitor, but at this price more people would be willing to overlook the issues with build quality, coil whine, sometimes light bleeding, etc.

 

[coffeemilktea]

That's almost half-off... I wonder if Samsung is planning to release a new model, or if someone just really wants to get rid of inventory for some other reason? 🤔

 

[marcushe]

*very nice* (Like Borat) But I have moved on to 32".....

 

[cjsuk]

I still don't want it.

I bet no one else does which is why it's discounted so heavily.

 

[dumastudetto]

That's almost half-off... I wonder if Samsung is planning to release a new model, or if someone just really wants to get rid of inventory for some other reason? 🤔

It's received a lot of poor reviews. Flimsy plastic + wobbly stand, connectivity issues and dropouts - moreso with macOS, below par speakers; it's not even in the same league as the Apple Studio Display.

At this price point though, it might review a lot better.

 

[nono_thank you]

Can't even "discount/sale" this monitor away.

 

[alexandr]

I wouldn't take it for free. Ok, correction — I would take it for free.

 

[alexandr]

It's received a lot of poor reviews. Flimsy plastic + wobbly stand, connectivity issues and dropouts - moreso with macOS, below par speakers; it's not even in the same league as the Apple Studio Display.

At this price point though, it might review a lot better.

That depends. If you're looking for cheapness — sure. If you're looking for a decent monitor — don't expect anything to change with a discount.

 

[370zulu]

I definitely like the thin bezel, but not the camera. Also, the price cut is very generous.

Even with the thicker bezel and high price, I am still very happy with my Studio Displays and have no reason to consider anything else.

 

[dumastudetto]

That depends. If you're looking for cheapness — sure. If you're looking for a decent monitor — don't expect anything to change with a discount.

The display itself is quite excellent, it's the rest of the package that lets it down. Apple sweats the small details that leads to industry-leading products. Samsung copies a few headline features, and then cheaps out on everything else that takes a product from usable to a joyful experience.

 

[alexandr]

The display itself is quite excellent, it's the rest of the package that lets it down. Apple sweats the small details that leads to industry-leading products. Samsung copies a few headline features, and then cheaps out on everything else that takes a product from usable to a joyful experience.

As someone who tried the M8, I'll remain skeptical. Unless you tell me that there is a world of difference between the two.

 

[MaxLeopold]

As someone who tried the M8, I'll remain skeptical. Unless you tell me that there is a world of difference between the two.

I would love to be able to switch off some off the Features on my 32inch M8 -
it is a pity, that it does not have a 'hidden' Menu to access it.

 

[alexandr]

I would love to be able to switch off some off the Features on my 32inch M8 -
it is a pity, that it does not have a 'hidden' Menu to access it.

I played around with it for about a week and just couldn't do it to myself. I couldn't get it anywhere near what I could consider calibrated. I'm sure it's fine if you're not doing anything visual for work, but I had to send it back. I'm looking at a BenQ right now.

 

[dumastudetto]

As someone who tried the M8, I'll remain skeptical. Unless you tell me that there is a world of difference between the two.

The M8 was an average 4k monitor and TV combined with an even more average VA LCD panel. The display in the Samsung mentioned here is an IPS panel at 5k which is a very big upgrade from the thing you had before. That said, the build quality is not much of an improvement.

 

[awisdom]

Much prefer the XDR. It’s old but it’s the best

 

[Andres Cantu]

I wish the Studio Display was $830. The lowest I’ve seen it new is $1,299.

 

[alexandr]

Much prefer the XDR. It’s old but it’s the best

Um, not surprising... But the price difference

 

[alexandr]

The M8 was an average 4k monitor and TV combined with an even more average VA LCD panel. The display in the Samsung mentioned here is an IPS panel at 5k which is a very big upgrade from the thing you had before. That said, the build quality is not much of an improvement.

Yes, it drove me crazy — the monitor wouldn't sit still when I was typing. It was a s-t show.

 

[currocj]

this is the red headed step child in between a used $400 LG 5K used on eBay and a $1300 ASD at Amazon/Costco

 

[dumastudetto]

Yes, it drove me crazy — the monitor wouldn't sit still when I was typing. It was a s-t show.

Yeah that shouldn't be an issue at the M8 price point let alone the RRP of the S9 here. I was shocked when I saw some of the reviews highlighting creaking plastic and the display dancing about on the desk as the reviewer typed.

 

[gugy]

I played around with it for about a week and just couldn't do it to myself. I couldn't get it anywhere near what I could consider calibrated. I'm sure it's fine if you're not doing anything visual for work, but I had to send it back. I'm looking at a BenQ right now.

I am considering the Benq 32" but I am still hopeful Apple will have a 32" ASD or maybe the XDR 1.0 at half price once a 2.0 version is announced. I know, it's wishful thinking. lol

 

[alexandr]

Yeah that shouldn't be an issue at the M8 price point let alone the RRP of the S9 here. I was shocked when I saw some of the reviews highlighting creaking plastic and the display dancing about on the desk as the reviewer typed.

Yea, I was quite surprised. I tried very hard to like it, but just couldn't.

 

[alexandr]

I am considering the Benq 32" but I am still hopeful Apple will have a 32" ASD or maybe the XDR 1.0 at half price once a 2.0 version is announced. I know, it's wishful thinking. lol

Same same. I have my eye on the BenQ PD3225U 32", but the MA320U 32" was just brought to my attention. It looks like it may not be as good, but it's almost half the price of the PD. I had waited for years for  to come out with a mid range monitor and they gave us the Studio Display...

 

[k3ith]

they're very cheaply constructed.. made out of plastic. not worth the money at all.