Deals: Samsung's New Weeklong Event Has Low Prices on ViewFinity S9 5K Display and Smart Monitor M8

[MacRumors]

Samsung is back this week with new discounts on a wide variety of categories, and in this article we're focusing on monitors and TVs. The highlights of the sale include the 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Display at $300 off and the Smart Monitor M8 at $200 off.

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Starting with the newer 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Display, this monitor is available for $1,299.99, down from $1,599.99. This is a match of the all-time low price on the device, which we last tracked around Prime Day, and you'll find the same price on Amazon.

ViewFinity S9 Display for $1,299.99 ($300 OFF)​

The ViewFinity S9 is a 27-inch display with a Thunderbolt 4 port, three USB-C ports, and a Mini DisplayPort, and it includes 90 watts of power for machines connected through the Thunderbolt 4 port. A removable 4K SlimFit webcam supports tilt adjustments, as well as Auto Framing of subjects in the shot, similar to Apple's Center Stage feature. Built-in speakers with an Adaptive Sound+ option to automatically adjust noise levels are also included.

The new model of the 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 is also on sale, available for $499.99, down from $699.99. This is a second-best price on the M80C model, and Samsung has every color at this price. On Amazon, it's only available in Warm White.

Smart Monitor M80C for $499.99 ($200 OFF)​

We've gathered a few more monitors and TVs on sale below, but be sure to head to Samsung to see the full extent of the sale. This event is set to run the rest of the month, and end on November 1. The prices on Amazon are not directly part of the Samsung website event, so they could expire sooner.

• 34-inch ViewFinity HDR10 Monitor - $279.99 ($100 off)
• 34-inch OLED Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,199.99 ($300 off)
• 49-inch Odyssey OLED Curved Gaming Monitor - $1,399.99 ($400 off)
• 55-inch Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,199.99 ($300 off)
• 85-inch QLED 4K TV - $1,799.99 ($500 off)

Keep up with all of this week's best discounts on Apple products and related accessories in our dedicated Apple Deals roundup.

Article Link: Deals: Samsung's New Weeklong Event Has Low Prices on ViewFinity S9 5K Display and Smart Monitor M8

 

[ELman]

Once it hits $999 I maybe interested.

 

[multipasser]

Does that screen even work on a mac? Previous 5k LG screens didn't work on mac, only PC.

 

[Bob-K]

Previous 5k LG screens didn't work on mac, only PC.

Incorrect! Apple used to sell an LG 5k display:

Apple Stops Selling 27-Inch LG UltraFine 5K Display

Apple has removed the 27-inch LG UltraFine 5K display that was previously a Mac user's go-to option for external monitors from its online store...

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[downpour]

If that had this as the default price from the beginning, a lot more people would have been interested. The trouble is the people who were waiting for the Samsung S9 5K ended up just getting an Apple display when the saw the price was the same.

 

[currocj]

Once it hits $999 I maybe interested.

Correct.

The LG 5K display is selling for around ~$980 on amazon right now. Samsung needs to match that or come within $100. $1299 for a fancier webcam and added minidisplayport doesn't do it for me.

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Does that screen even work on a mac? Previous 5k LG screens didn't work on mac, only PC.

How did a screen not work on your Mac? In what way?

 

[73b]

$279 for that 34inch ultrawide is a pretty solid deal. I use one for work and prefer it over dual monitor setups.

 

[bradman83]

Correct.

The LG 5K display is selling for around ~$980 on amazon right now. Samsung needs to match that or come within $100. $1299 for a fancier webcam and added minidisplayport doesn't do it for me.

The build quality of the Samsung is significantly better than the LG with a sturdier aluminum enclosure, as well as offering more adjustment options than the LG (or the base Studio Display) and Thunderbolt 4 support.

 

[icwhatudidthere]

How did a screen not work on your Mac? In what way?

I’m not OP but I use an LG monitor with my MacBook. It works as a display but none of the sleep functions work with Macs. So every few minutes, the monitor wakes up to display an error message. Really annoying as it’s in my bedroom. I always end up unplugging the Mac at night because of it.

 

[Blue26]

My wishful thinking side wonders if these sales could somehow be an indication that a larger screen iMac is about to be announced ..

 

[Rychiar]

My wishful thinking side wonders if these sales could somehow be an indication that a larger screen iMac is about to be announced ..

I’m just gonna be angry if that happens at this point

 

[oofio2461]

Going to buy the Air 5 for a gift, but weirdly the Prices are at Full MSRP! idk if apple forced them to end discounts but why end the iPad discounts close to black Friday?

 

[DailySlow]

I have similar issue with a Samsung monitor HDMI from a Mac Mini M1. Sleep does not kill the screen - I just shut it off. It's an annoyance for sure. My desktop picture just displays away until Mac times out if I am away and shuts down.

 

[snebes]

Does that screen even work on a mac? Previous 5k LG screens didn't work on mac, only PC.

I think you have this backwards. The LG 5k Ultrafine only goes to 4k on a PC.

 

[CWallace]

If that had this as the default price from the beginning, a lot more people would have been interested. The trouble is the people who were waiting for the Samsung S9 5K ended up just getting an Apple display when the saw the price was the same.

To be fair, the S9 includes an anti-clear coating and a fully-adjustable stand that are $700 for the Studio Display. It also offers both TB and (mini)DP inputs so it is easier to use with both a Mac and PC.

 

[DinkThifferent]

No thanks. Prefer a new 27 (or larger) inch iMac

 

[Fender2112]

No thanks. Prefer a new 27 (or larger) inch iMac

That's what I'm holding out for as long as it has respectable horsepower for gaming.

 

[cocky jeremy]

$279 for that 34inch ultrawide is a pretty solid deal. I use one for work and prefer it over dual monitor setups.

I have a dual 34" setup at work. Even better.. lol.

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

My wishful thinking side wonders if these sales could somehow be an indication that a larger screen iMac is about to be announced ..

Seems quite wishful.

If Samsung had the knowledge of bigger screen iMac coming and were worried it would "hurt" sales of these standalone monitors (which can also sell to the much bigger PC world), they could develop a same-sized (or larger) S10 Infinity monitor(s) to roll out about the same day as iMac "bigger." Samsung is not exactly slow-footed at matching interesting offerings from Apple.

 

[nStyle]

If you have a Mac then the Studio Display is worth the extra $200 for sure. The S9 would have to be much cheaper for me to consider it.

 

[coffeemilktea]

If Apple doesn't release a new iMac this holiday season, I'm just going to get one of these and hook it up to my M1 MacBook Pro 😩

 

[Jumpthesnark]

No thanks. Prefer a new 27 (or larger) inch iMac

Sadly, none exist.

 

[trusso]

These look nice, but the last thing I need is a "smart" monitor. My TV is already too "smart" for its own good. Anything that's "smart" is eventually going to show me ads - and Madison Avenue can **** my ****.

 

[samus22]

These look nice, but the last thing I need is a "smart" monitor. My TV is already too "smart" for its own good. Anything that's "smart" is eventually going to show me ads - and Madison Avenue can **** my ****.

My advice is to stay the hell away from the "Smart" monitor. I tried it. It was anything but smart and looked terrible. It went back to Samsung the next day.