Samsung's iMac-Style 'Smart Monitor M8' With AirPlay Now Available to Pre-Order

[MacRumors]

Samsung today announced it has opened pre-orders for its new Smart Monitor M8, a 32-inch display that offers USB-C charging connectivity, AirPlay support, and several smart TV features built into its distinctively iMac-like design.

The M8 houses a 4K UHD flat LCD panel providing 400 nits of brightness, a 60Hz refresh rate, 99% sRGB, HDR support, and adaptive picture technology that automatically adjust display brightness and color temperature for viewing comfort.

The M8 chassis is 11.4mm thin, which is 0.1mm thinner than Apple's iMac, and it includes a flat back, thin bezels, and a height adjustable stand with tilt functionality. Integrated into the display is Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 wireless connectivity, one micro HDMI port, and two USB-C ports one of which offers 65W of charging output for a phone and notebook.

Unlike a traditional monitor, the M8 includes a remote control and a built-in SmartThings Hub running Tizen OS that allows it to connect to IoT devices wirelessly. The display also has support for streaming entertainment services including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Apple TV, without having to connect to a PC or TV.

The display comes with a high-sensitivity Far Field Voice microphone and two 5W speakers built in, along with a removable magnetic 1080p SlimFit webcam featuring Face Tracking and Auto Zoom functions that sound similar to Apple's Center Stage feature.

Priced from $700 depending on the color, the Smart Monitor M8 is available in four "Shades of Nature," including Sunset Pink, Spring Green, Daylight Blue, and Warm White. While Samsung has announced it is taking pre-orders globally, the company has yet to provide shipping dates.

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[Spock]

This is the consumer display that Apple needed to release, an iMac without the computer.

 

[contacos]

Oh this looks nice, much better than the iMac and I love how you can run apps without a computer connected. Haven’t even thought of this for a non-tv. Might get one from my tax return money

 

[majkom]

If it is flicker free, great product

 

[saudor]

Another 4K display. No one but Apple and a few others ever thought to make a 5k and higher display huh

 

[Havalo]

Nice screens shame they don’t produce smaller size!

 

[smythey]

Height adjustable stand as standard - WHAT IS THIS WITCHCRAFT?!

 

[adamw]

Competition is a good thing for Apple and for us as consumers. More options for us, and ideas and pressure on Apple to innovate.

 

[MayaUser]

This is the consumer display that Apple needed to release, an iMac without the computer.

apple already has it...Studio Display

 

[ian87w]

Bluetooth 4.2?
And micro-HDMI? Who uses that thing?

 

[coso]

It's actually hilarious how much they did copy the iMac design and colors

 

[PhaserFuzz]

It's funny how the high priced Studio Display makes this $700 display looks like a deal. It does look nice in the photos, but I'm sure the quality will be sub par compared to Apple's offering.

 

[ian87w]

Another 4K display. No one but Apple and a few others ever thought to make a 5k and higher display huh

4K panels are cheaper as Samsung also manufacture panels for their other monitors and TVs.
Apple's displays have their price tags for a reason.

 

[Unggoy Murderer]

Hopefully the colour reproduction is decent. Not a fan of Samsung's panels, they always just seem over saturated.

 

[Dredd67]

700$, HDR, colors, useful stand,...

Take that, Studio Display.

 

[Wokis]

27" and I'll take two.

 

[neuropsychguy]

Looks good (as an obvious copy of Apple design) but a 4k display with Samsung's "smart" features is not a draw, unless there is no advertising in the operating system. Given how their TVs are, it's likely it will be full of ads and tracking. I keep my Samsung TV disconnected from any network because of that. Normally I don't care that much about "privacy" but Samsung smart TVs have so many ads that they are distracting, not to mention to constant, well-documented tracking they do. I guess I could block ads and tracking with my PiHole but it's easier to keep the TV dumb and use an Apple TV instead.

 

[MayaUser]

700$, HDR, colors, useful stand,...

Take that, Studio Display.
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its good for those who needs just 4k display , just 63W charging and under 600 nits

 

[neuropsychguy]

700$, HDR, colors, useful stand,...

Take that, Studio Display.
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HDR, but with only 400 nits it barely qualifies. In contrast, at least the Apple Studio Display is 600 nits. If this was a 600 or 1000 nits screen, then it would be particularly impressive. However, if the quality is comparable to a Dell Ultrasharp or LG Ultrafine (and not just a "standard" Dell or LG monitor) then it's quite a competitive price.

 

[Macative]

A 32" 4k display. AKA completely useless to a Mac user.

At this point I'm not sure who to blame. Apple for not providing any kind of display scaling other than 2x, or the display market for continuing to ignore the size of the Mac user base.

 

[Unggoy Murderer]

Looks good (as an obvious copy of Apple design) but a 4k display with Samsung's "smart" features is not a draw, unless there is no advertising in the operating system. Given how their TVs are, it's likely it will be full of ads and tracking. I keep my Samsung TV disconnected from any network because of the ads and tracking.

Would recommend a PiHole, it does a good job of blocking ads and telemetries at the network level.

 

[arkitect]

When my 2010 LED Cinema Display (27-Inch) finally gives up the ghost (I've already replaced the fan) I may go for this.

Fits the bill and doesn't break my bank account.

I wish Apple had done a similar one… I really do.

 

[MayaUser]

HDR, but with only 400 nits it barely qualifies. In contrast, at least the Apple Studio Display is 600 nits. If this had been a 600 or 1000 nits screen, then it would be impressive.

you cant have 600nits display at 5k resolution and 32" size at just $700

 

[dlewis23]

700$, HDR, colors, useful stand,...

Take that, Studio Display.

It's 400 nits. You're not looking at anything that is HDR on this display. They do that so they can say they are playing HDR off YouTube.

 

[Darth Tulhu]

I like that the camera is optional, love the colors and features... Very nice display overall.

I'm still scratching my head over Apple's DUMB decisions with the Studio Display, but not even this is a direct replacement.