If the Samsung came in grey or black I'd be a bit more interested. The white or any other color would clash in my office.
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Samsung's New 32-Inch 'M8' Display vs. Apple's Studio Display
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No. Same real estate, with less pixels. 3008x1692
For the money and features it has this product is awesome. No doubt the Studio Display still wins out on image quality, spatial audio and the three mic array.
It's just a shame that Samsung is still using a cheap plastic back to the monitor. Otherwise this product is great and a nice alternative to have out there in the market place.
It's just a shame that Samsung is still using a cheap plastic back to the monitor. Otherwise this product is great and a nice alternative to have out there in the market place.
Thanks for taking the time to survey all current and future Mac users to provide us with this bit of info. 👍
Guess it's back to the drawing board for Samsung.
4K simply isn't enough K. I agree with the people who want 5K or 6K. Why not just save some money and go with 1K, if that's your only criteria. If I had my druthers, I would get an 11K.
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 YouTube video to see how it performs and whether you can save some money by going with a cheaper option.
In addition to serving as a display, the M8 also doubles as a 4K TV, featuring Tizen OS, built-in apps and an app store, a remote control, built-in Apple AirPlay support, and a 1080p webcam, all of which sounds great.
With a 4K resolution, the display looks great, but unsurprisingly, it's not quite as good as the 5K Studio Display, which definitely has the better screen. The Studio Display is sharper, more vibrant, and offers more accurate color, so it's definitely a better choice for those who are doing professional work.
As for design, the M8 looks to be inspired by the Studio Display and the 24-inch iMac, with Samsung offering it in white, blue, pink, and green aluminum. It looks good, and it's going to match your Apple devices because it's clearly an Apple-like aesthetic. The Samsung display is larger than the Studio Display at 32 inches instead of 27 inches, and out of the box, it's tilt and height adjustable, a feature that requires an upgrade on the Studio Display. There is no VESA mount option, though.
The Studio Display wins out when it comes to the speakers and microphone, and it features 4 USB-C ports, while the Samsung monitor has a couple USB-C ports and a micro HDMI port. The add-on camera attaches magnetically on the M8, and though the Studio Display offers Center Stage for FaceTime and other video apps, the M8 has a similar feature.
All in all, if you're looking for affordability and versatility, the M8 is worth the $700 because it also doubles as a TV, but if you want premium quality for professional work, the Studio Display is the better choice.
Article Link: Samsung's New 32-Inch 'M8' Display vs. Apple's Studio Display
Oh but as for what you asked about, the Apple webcam and mics are better.
Offering colors for consumer electronics means you're copying or "inspired" by Apple?
Does Macrumors really think that all PCs are still beige boxes?
Why did you do that? You removed the part of where vagos said ”with less pixels”… and then told vagos that it has less pixels… as if you were giving vagos some new information. What?! That’s so weird. Lol
Not retina "same".
Here is from the apple 6K display page:
32-inch (diagonal) IPS LCD display with oxide TFT technology
- Resolution: 6016 by 3384 pixels (20.4 million pixels) at 218 pixels per inch
How is the M8 display comparable to Apple's Studio? It's like comparing a Honda CR-V in to a Porsche Carrera; both are great in many respects, but there are plenty of reasons why one costs more.
The M8 has noticeably lower peak brightness at 400 nits. The pixel density on the 32" 4K screen is obviously going to be less. Turning your head across 32" of screen is more annoying than across 27" of screen. M8 can display fewer colors on paper, and the reviewer in the video clearly states that it's noticeably in real life, too.
With all that considered, is the M8 such a steal at $700? You can get quite a few fantastic 4K 27" displays around the same brightness for a few hundred less. Unless you specifically want a 32" screen, I'd say go for the 27" 4K options out there.
The M8 has noticeably lower peak brightness at 400 nits. The pixel density on the 32" 4K screen is obviously going to be less. Turning your head across 32" of screen is more annoying than across 27" of screen. M8 can display fewer colors on paper, and the reviewer in the video clearly states that it's noticeably in real life, too.
With all that considered, is the M8 such a steal at $700? You can get quite a few fantastic 4K 27" displays around the same brightness for a few hundred less. Unless you specifically want a 32" screen, I'd say go for the 27" 4K options out there.
This is a common misstatement. Retina is not just about PPI but about PPI and distance from the screen. My 4k 50" TV isn't retina in PPI terms, but I sit far enough back that I can't come close to discerning pixels. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retina_display for a discussion of this.
What this means is that whether a screen is sharp enough to be 'retina' is also dependent on distance... a 32" 4k screen becomes retina (can't differentiate the pixels) at about 25 inches (https://designcompaniesranked.com/resources/is-this-retina/).
The 5k screen WILL seem sharper but it's not a (forgive me...) black and white difference.
Another plus -- it's got a removable power cord ?
Until the Studio Display offers a cigarette and a cold shower, I'm out.
White seems to be more modernized, but it’s a bit stark. However, I personally wouldn’t let a color ultimately determine how it should affect my productivity though.
There is no way in heaven or earth that I can get used to anything less that 5K Retina, even if the price is 1/3" of what I paid for my pair of ASDs VESA Mount. Oh wait, the Samsung M8 does not support VESA mount 
BTW, I thought the ASD camera and mic were bad until I saw this video showing the M8's cam and mic Now I feel much better about the ASD camera LOL.
BTW, I thought the ASD camera and mic were bad until I saw this video showing the M8's cam and mic Now I feel much better about the ASD camera LOL.
"basically useless" is a stretch. Not 100% ideal, sure, but it's certainly not useless.
Well said. In fact, I upgraded to a pair of ASDs VESA mount from a pair of LG 32UN880-B and the LGs were great. Very color accurate (less than 1.1 dE) and very sharp. Not to mention that it comes with an amazing ERGO stand and it has more ports than the M8. For the same price, the LG 32UN880-B blows the M8 out of the water. I returned one of the LGs and kept one for my bedroom setup.
LOL @ those giant bezels on the "studio" display. You'd have to be stupid to buy the Apple display knowing this Samsung exists. WAAAAAY better buy.
Thanks for contributing absolutely nothing to this post. At least he has a valid argument. For most prosumers, 4k at this size simply is not enough.
If I wanted a non-Apple monitor, I think I'd get the LG 27MD5KL-B. Similar video spec to the studio display (perhaps using the same panel?) with built-in HD camera, speakers, 3 USB-C, Thunderbolt connectivity. Including height adjustment and tilt for $1299.99
TV is another story. Do you really sit at different distance when using 27" vs 32" monitors? Sitting much further than usual is not a pleasant experience for most and it defeats the purpose of having a larger monitor.
This kind of logic is so misleading as your eyes are much further away from a desktop display that an iPad or iPhone.
