If the Studio Display’s price put you off a bit, Samsung just put a new 16:9 screen for sale that’s inspired by the look of the latest iMac: the Smart Monitor M8. It features a 32-inch 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) panel and offers 400 nits of brightness. At the connectivity level, Samsung offers a micro-HDMI port as well as two USB-C ports.
No built-in webcam, but it is possible to purchase an external magnetic webcam that attaches to the back of the device. Samsung makes no secret of taking inspiration from Apple and offers a centered frame-like feature that can be used to track the user in video conferences. An equivalent of True Tone is also present thanks to an “adaptive picture technology” that automatically adjusts the screen’s brightness and color temperature. As with the Studio Display, the panel is limited to 60 Hz, the height can be adjusted at no extra charge and there are two integrated speakers and a microphone.
Even more powerfully, a chip running under Tizen is integrated into the screen, making it possible to offer certain Smart TV functions thanks to the remote control that comes with it. For example, you can launch the Apple TV, Netflix or YouTube application without having to connect a computer. A home automation hub part is also on the program to be able to turn off the light or change the temperature directly from the screen. Finally, Bixby and Alexa assistants are included, while the monitor is AirPlay 2 compatible.
And the price? €749, €1,000 less than the Studio Display. Four colors are available namely white, blue, green and pink. The device will be delivered from April 14th and can already be pre-ordered from Amazon.