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Samsung Discounts New ViewFinity S9 5K Display to $1,299.99 ($300 Off) and Smart Monitor M8 to $499.99 ($200 Off)

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Samsung's all-new 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Display has received its first discount today, now available for $1,299.99, down from $1,599.99. This markdown is available on Samsung's website and on Amazon for Prime Day, and it's the first major deal we've ever seen for this monitor since its launch in August.

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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.



Samsung also has the 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 on sale for $499.99, down from $699.99. This is a match of the all-time low price on this new 2023 model of the Smart Monitor M8 and it's available in multiple colors.



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

Article Link: Samsung Discounts New ViewFinity S9 5K Display to $1,299.99 ($300 Off) and Smart Monitor M8 to $499.99 ($200 Off)
 
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ignatius345 said:
Personally, I'd need to save more than $300 off the price of the Apple Studio Display to pick this -- but I'm glad to see more competition in the 5K display market.
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Same here. Though that's a decent discount. And should be a fine display for those not needing superb image quality.

But... it would need to outperform my ASD in order for me to consider it. The ASD is that good, even at its current price. Assuming one's fussy about image quality.
 
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Finally this becomes viable alternative to the ASD. It didn’t make sense to me at the same price as the ASD but when discounted like this I can see its appeal to some. It’s not nearly as well built but the lower price now reflects this.

Personally, I would spend the extra $200-300 for use with a Mac because the Apple display integrates so beautifully with macOS.
 
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After buying two Studio Displays, I returned them.
Problems : The webcam in low-light is horrific, the dual-speakers setup doesn't work natively out of the box, the keyboard controls don't work well for dual-display setup out of the box, and my neck started to hurt a little bit after 2 weeks (I know, I need one in the center, and one on the side... but it's not symmetrical lol)

The ViewFinity sounds so damn cheaply built... I can't believe the regular price is the same. Oh, and the sound is awful. At least the Studio Display was really well built, and the speakers are awesome.

I'll be buying the new Neo G9 57-inch instead, with external speakers and webcam... I considered the Opal C1 but am reading either very good or very bad reviews about it.
 
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Of course, the Apple brand bias will be heavy in this kind of thread. However, objective monitor buyers should consider that this one has:
  • the same 5K "retina" resolution generally slung around as crucial (which also rules out most other monitors for those who buy "5K or bust" propositions),
  • several of the ASD "upgrade" monitor stand options as stock (not at $200 extra for each),
  • input for another device vs. being heavily locked/married to Apple-only hardware,
  • a far superior camera that is removable for those concerned with privacy/hacks (no duck tape hack necessary), and
  • comes with a remote and apps to double as a little TV too... or plug any streaming or gaming box into that other port.
So while Apple fans will pound it because- apparently- Apple needs the marketing assist to make every possible dollar- reality is that there is a LOT here for those who can look past brand marks.

Monitor buyers should read/watch reviews- ideally by objective reviewers- and there are head-to-head reviews out there (a few of which seem to be by objective reviewers) and then choose what is best for each buyer.

Myself: while I'm nearly an Apple everything guy, I chose a Dell 40" 5K2K ultra-wide as my main monitor. I love it! It costs "about the same" as ASD with monitor stand options to get about the same screen size height as ASD or S9 but delivers much more horizontal screen R.E. It works great with my Mac Studio. Like the S9, it also has another input (3 more actually) so this monitor also directly connects my "old fashioned bootcamp" option too (I purchased a Mac-Mini-like, gaming PC for full Windows vs. hoping for broad compatibility with ARM Windows). With 2 more inputs available, I can add two other things like a game console or AppleTV (or anything else too). It also has a great hub of commonly-used ports built into it vs. only a few options from either ASD or S9.

The point in that last paragraph is that a buyer's choice doesn't have to be limited to only ASD or the Pro monitor from Apple. There are PLENTY of fish in the sea. However, if someone is heavily locked in on 27", this option from Samsung is a fine alternative to a lone choice from Apple... as is the LG one Apple used to endorse before ASD by stocking & selling them in their stores.

If nothing else: competition is always good for consumers. Competitors who offer much of the same at lower pricing pressures Apple to up the featureset and/or get more competitive on price... either or both positive for us consumers.
 
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azentropy said:
Same. I actually picked up an ASD for this price back when Costco had it on sale earlier this year.
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They also show up on the Apple Refurbished site for $250-350 off (depending on the model).
www.apple.com

Refurbished Accessories

Save up to 15% on refurbished items from Apple Online Store. All products includes a 1-year warranty. Free delivery and returns.
www.apple.com

edit: oops, just realized someone else posted this same link
 
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Biro said:
I’d like to hear from anyone using either of these monitors with a Mac Mini or Mac Studio.
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I’m also using a refurbished ASD I bought for $1299 and I could not be happier, but I’d pay full price for a new one. I paired it with refurbished Mac mini, haha, and it's been the ideal setup. Yeah, the camera isn't great, but that's my only gripe. The speakers more than make up for it!
 
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27"? Yuck. I can't imagine not having a 32" or 34" ultrawide. The ONLY thing I use or would use a 27" monitor for is gaming.
 
MacRumors said:
Samsung's all-new 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Display has received its first discount today, now available for $1,299.99, down from $1,599.99. This markdown is available on Samsung's website and on Amazon for Prime Day, and it's the first major deal we've ever seen for this monitor since its launch in August.
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Not at all unexpected, Samsung regularly discounts their gaming/computer displays after a few months from product introductions. Been doing that all this year at times. Also could go lower then $1299.99.
 
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ignatius345 said:
They also show up on the Apple Refurbished site for $250-350 off (depending on the model).
www.apple.com

Refurbished Accessories

Save up to 15% on refurbished items from Apple Online Store. All products includes a 1-year warranty. Free delivery and returns.
www.apple.com

edit: oops, just realized someone else posted this same link
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Yep refurbed studio displays are readily available all day long. I got mine in March from the refurb store. A1 condition and so much nicer build
 
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While I love the clarity of a 5K 27-inch, I've tested a 32-inch 4K screen and it is more than acceptable (138 ppi, but viewed a bit farther away). With upcoming OLED 32-inch 4K displays seemingly coming out next year, that is probably what I'll go with for a new display.
 
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I’m in the market for a new monitor, but I’m on a budget, so this thing is a luxury item that’s way out of my price range. Samsung makes great displays though, so I’m sure it’s gorgeous.
 
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HobeSoundDarryl said:
5K is not enough at 32"
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For me, 5k resolution, at 32", at perfectly pixel doubled "retina" makes for things on screen being "just right".

I find all of Apple's defaults (for non scaled Retina) to make things just slightly too small on screen for my eye comfort as I've gotten older.

For instance, on a 15" MBP, I still use and prefer an effective 1440x900, whereas I think they've defaulted to something higher now.
 
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