For different markets, the Studio Display is for prosumers whilst the M8 is a consumer product. The Apple display is 5K so better experience and the display quality is several steps up on the Apple, I am not even sure the M8 is IPS. If I could afford it I would choose the Studio over this and if I was buying a monitor, at £699 the M8 would not be even on my shortlist as it is way too expensive.
Not looking for a monitor bc my current one is still nice but will definitely be keeping an eye on Samsung's M series. I hope later models will eventually have a higher refresh rate. Currently anything that's both 4K and high refresh is priced in the $2K range. I'm waiting for the technology to become cheaper l guess.
@@mikkocae7363 Love it! I just wish the 24" would also be 4K but FHD is fine. I mostly use it for my work from home but it's certainly a plus to have smart functions in it for when they're needed.
I've watched other reviews about Samsung Smart Monitor M8 and I just got annoyed because they didn't give info in a way that satisfied me, but this... this is the best review I've seen, and it convinced me to buy one. I just need to save up for it first and check if it's available in my country
Thank you for this great, peaceful review of M8. I'm just waiting for mine to be delivered after Easter and now I'm sad that there was no pink option when I was pre-ordering it. I will be getting a white one. I would also love to know what is that wallpaper with bunches of flowers, it's so vibrant and spring-y :)
The way I just jumped with JOYY seeing that it is under $1000!!!!! YESSS, I’m a apple user but man oh man sometimes the price is just out of this world
Do you think it would be possible to connect my pc work laptop and my Mac mini at the same time and toggle between the two without connecting one wirelessly?
I'm in the middle of finding new monitor and general setup and I wanted to go mostly with light since black is absolute nightmare to clean. And since I'm a Samsung gal, I was kinda sad that Apple has some options and not Samsung- but found this one few weeks ago and with stuff I have to buy (camera included) this might be a reasonable option for me. Thanks for the review
I've watched other reviews about Samsung Smart Monitor M8 and I just got annoyed because they didn't give info in a way that satisfied me, but this... this is the best review I've seen, and it convinced me to buy one. I just need to save up for it first and check if it's available in my country 😂
I bought the M8 on sale for about $325 and a calibrator to help with color accuracy. After 3 days I returned both because the color accuracy was off. Whites had a gray tint to it and other colors were a little washed out. I would say its great budget monitor for an all in one tv/monitor and the speakers are just ok. Nothing great. If color accuracy ISN'T NECESSARY, I'd say buy it. Decided to invest in the apple studio display, I didn't want to cuz of the price. But I grew tired of buying and returning a bunch of monitors that I was unhappy with. So to save me from all the trouble, I stuck with apple. At least I know I'll get something I'm really happy and not wonder if I made the right choice.
Sorry you had to go through that! For most things we also use the Studio Display (one matte, one glossy) for its color accuracy, but the M8 is a great buy for everything else.
This is one of several review that praises this monitor, but I got one when I got my new Mac Mini 2 and I'm not so sure. TH-cam videos, in particular, often look "muddy," blacks so profound that a Black person sitting in front of a black background lacks definition. I've tried three different browsers (Chrome/Firefox/DuckDuckGo) with minimal difference among them, and fiddled and tweaked the video settings with little change. The screen looks fantastic when working as a TV.
Great device. Just crippled by connectivity/ports for older devices. Having more HDMI ports could have been good, for example. What happens if you have more than one device that uses HDMI....now you have to be hot swapping a cable each time you want to switch 😅
I would think so, I am waiting for this combination to arrive next week. I see this monitor as a cost effective alternative to the new Apple Studio Display
@@atwfk coming from a 5K iMac (2015), M8 at 4K & brightness is not up to par...VA versus IPS probably some difference too. But M8 is very usable & the features are great! I kept my M8...all depends what is important to you....I compromised & happily saved over $1,000 (Canada)
The problem with these monitors connecting to WiFi like this samsung monitor is that they will gather even more data not only from what you watch but what you do with your computer. It's ridiculous at this point that companies want you to connect your monitor to WiFi. Buy a regular 4k monitor and forget about this data grabbing crap. I got a intel nuc with a non smart 4k tv and that's enought. These smart tv only record what you say through the remote and what you browse in your tv.
Hello, very good video. One question, I bought the Samsung M8 and a Mac Mini M2, and I don't really know which cable to use to connect it. I have read that if you do not connect it via USB-C it does not detect the camera, but in that case, which USB-C cable do I use, the one that comes with the monitor itself? And which of the two USB-C that the monitor has should I use? Because there is one that charges, and if I connected it to a laptop I would understand it, it would charge it, but if I connect it to a Mac Mini it doesn't need to be charged, wouldn't that be bad? Thank you so much.
I was needing a new computer and i had it narrowed it down to two the IMac 2021 and this one i did go with apples but I reallyyyy was about to get this but i realized that my things connected sense all my tec is Apple! ,love the vid 3>
@@risagrey2869 You'd have to use web apps for those extra apps you need if you want to use the smart monitor alone with nothing connected. Else you'd have to connect your mac mini
Excellent video. I want to ask you if in the Apple TV app you can access not only the streaming service but also iTunes movie purchases. Thank you so much!
lol lego flowers . I bought a pink keyboard and mouse on amazon and a pad with ocean waves on it . And I painted my desk pink . with glass top / Wow . It looks classy
If you already have a TV, I have a 4K OLED, then the advantages of this is nominal. It is very expensive and there are far better monitors that are much cheaper. I would get the Mateview, £300 cheaper and better in most regards. Obviously the Studio Display from Apple is far better but you pay for that and it is therefore niche foe the average consumer. I could not recommend the Samsung M8 unless you are a Samsung super fan.
True. Apple studio monitor is intentionally overpriced garbage that uses an 8 year old display and non user-friendly design such as unremovable power cable.
Great review. Yours is only M8 review I've found that test the webcam with other app rather than just built-in Google Duo. Just want to ask to make sure that if connect with my Macbook Pro, it will notice the webcam available to use with any video conference app on my Macbook; like Zoom that shown in your video, right? Just would like to make sure that is not the standalone Zoom app installed in M8.
HOW do you use the camera from your mac?! samsung told me it's not possible, and i have my macbook hooked up via HDMI. is it a feature available only is you're using the monitor AS your computer with a mac mini??
I need better sound quality. If I want a speaker where I can adjust volume via my MacBook keyboard - should I use HDMI-ARC or Bluetooth? Or will neither work without an app?
HELP! I just bought the Samsung 32inch M80B. How do I turn off the monitor microphone(Not the one on the remote) I've searched with a flashlight in the lower right hand corner and cannot find a switch to turn microphone on/off
Funny. I hook it up to my system and A) I have to figure out what cables I CANT use with it when using in conjunction with a Mac mini and B) All things being equal with my last monitor, I get hiccups and drop outs in video output. Netflix, TH-cam...both drop audio and video skips. This could be because of the Mac OS update but as of now, this monitor is more of a letdown and frustration than an upgrade from my 32" Samsung UHD
I have bought the pink one. It is great, but I have a problem. When i conect my iPad Pro 2022 with the usb-c i have black panels on the right and left side. What can i do? Thank you.
Thanks for the video. I have been having trouble with the voice assistant. It turns on on its own and I cannot figure out how to prompt it to work... Any thoughts?
Hi guys, I hope any of you can relate or help me resolve my dilemma. So i bought this thinking of a pc build. So i’m not pairing a laptop with it but a CPU itself. I was able to successfully connect keyboard and mouse to the monitor. However, I can’t seem to bring them to PC. 🥴
The 365 function work for excel and word but not for Teams. It says to download it, but when i try i gets function not supported through chrome or edge. Can you tell me how to use Teams for call?
Apple sweating heavy right now
😂
For different markets, the Studio Display is for prosumers whilst the M8 is a consumer product. The Apple display is 5K so better experience and the display quality is several steps up on the Apple, I am not even sure the M8 is IPS. If I could afford it I would choose the Studio over this and if I was buying a monitor, at £699 the M8 would not be even on my shortlist as it is way too expensive.
@@andyH_England VA panel.
@@Tilaton ew VA
@@andyH_England ofc you are a hard core Apple fan boy so you would choose the Apple as it should
Not looking for a monitor bc my current one is still nice but will definitely be keeping an eye on Samsung's M series. I hope later models will eventually have a higher refresh rate. Currently anything that's both 4K and high refresh is priced in the $2K range. I'm waiting for the technology to become cheaper l guess.
Ok. I have watched about seven or eight of these reviews. I am convinced. I am going to get one.
If they come out with a 5K version, Samsung will wipe the floor with the Apple Studio monitor. 32 inches is a great size!
Love this monitor! I have a M5 myself because I wanted a 24" size. Wish this M8 would come in smaller presentation too.
I agree! atleast 24 or 27"
Do you like the M5?
@@mikkocae7363 Love it! I just wish the 24" would also be 4K but FHD is fine. I mostly use it for my work from home but it's certainly a plus to have smart functions in it for when they're needed.
Do you know if it’s great for gaming and editing videos? Also do you need to buy a separate monitor tower? Thank you!
I've been looking for a monitor and this sounds perfect for me thank you for making this video!
I've watched other reviews about Samsung Smart Monitor M8 and I just got annoyed because they didn't give info in a way that satisfied me, but this... this is the best review I've seen, and it convinced me to buy one. I just need to save up for it first and check if it's available in my country
I dont usually write comments, but this was a damn good video. Great production, keep it up.
Gosh, all in one package, supports both windows and apple ecosystem. buying one soon!
I just bought this today OMG the best purchase I've made this year❤
Thank you for this great, peaceful review of M8. I'm just waiting for mine to be delivered after Easter and now I'm sad that there was no pink option when I was pre-ordering it. I will be getting a white one. I would also love to know what is that wallpaper with bunches of flowers, it's so vibrant and spring-y :)
This smart monitor is a masterpiece 👌🏽
The way I just jumped with JOYY seeing that it is under $1000!!!!! YESSS, I’m a apple user but man oh man sometimes the price is just out of this world
Wow this is a masterpiece of a monitor. Looking forward to have mine
very functional and also very sleek/minimal look!! Omg what a dream
I'm sold. Thank you for the review
This monitor is beautiful, if they had a 24" option would be perfect!
wait the colors are so cute 😭 ended the imac
I'd never even heard of this till now, it looks good! :)
IT'S SO PRETTY!
Perfect choice of color. PINK is the color of hope.
Do you think it would be possible to connect my pc work laptop and my Mac mini at the same time and toggle between the two without connecting one wirelessly?
Yeah
This is what I was wondering too, I was looking to connect my gaming pc and my Mac mini to one monitor but wasn't sure if it would work?
Wow, so so nice! Cannot wait to try my art slideshows on those!
Your Video is not just an review, it’s a pice of art.
This is over my budget so I got the M5, can’t wait to try it out!
I'm in the middle of finding new monitor and general setup and I wanted to go mostly with light since black is absolute nightmare to clean. And since I'm a Samsung gal, I was kinda sad that Apple has some options and not Samsung- but found this one few weeks ago and with stuff I have to buy (camera included) this might be a reasonable option for me. Thanks for the review
My Sunset Pink M8 will be delivered on 4/26 and I am counting the days. Beyond excited. Thanks for a great review!
Seems the monitor is awesome. Good job samsung.
I've watched other reviews about Samsung Smart Monitor M8 and I just got annoyed because they didn't give info in a way that satisfied me, but this... this is the best review I've seen, and it convinced me to buy one. I just need to save up for it first and check if it's available in my country 😂
What a clear and delightful review.
Instant sub!!!
I bought the M8 on sale for about $325 and a calibrator to help with color accuracy. After 3 days I returned both because the color accuracy was off. Whites had a gray tint to it and other colors were a little washed out. I would say its great budget monitor for an all in one tv/monitor and the speakers are just ok. Nothing great. If color accuracy ISN'T NECESSARY, I'd say buy it.
Decided to invest in the apple studio display, I didn't want to cuz of the price. But I grew tired of buying and returning a bunch of monitors that I was unhappy with. So to save me from all the trouble, I stuck with apple. At least I know I'll get something I'm really happy and not wonder if I made the right choice.
Sorry you had to go through that! For most things we also use the Studio Display (one matte, one glossy) for its color accuracy, but the M8 is a great buy for everything else.
Have a m5 27". And boy still as beautiful as the day it arrived.
Been looking for a new monitor for my new destop build and this one defintely sets the tone.......thanks for this ! super helpful
This is one of several review that praises this monitor, but I got one when I got my new Mac Mini 2 and I'm not so sure. TH-cam videos, in particular, often look "muddy," blacks so profound that a Black person sitting in front of a black background lacks definition. I've tried three different browsers (Chrome/Firefox/DuckDuckGo) with minimal difference among them, and fiddled and tweaked the video settings with little change. The screen looks fantastic when working as a TV.
Well produced video. Thanks!
5:43 I have an m7 monitor. The remote is the same new white version as the m8.
Loved the styling portion!
Love this guy. He's so nice.
Great video ! Glad to see you found success :D
I love this video. This was a great review ❤️
What amazing aesthetic taste!
I love the styling ♥
I can’t wait to get my hands on this!!!
I love it. I'm going to buy this for my best friend
Wooooow! Best video I’ve seen on this product! I’m SOLD 💗
Wow this is amazing 🤩 and I’m in love with the pink color this will be on my list of things I need now
Great device. Just crippled by connectivity/ports for older devices. Having more HDMI ports could have been good, for example. What happens if you have more than one device that uses HDMI....now you have to be hot swapping a cable each time you want to switch 😅
So if I wanted to connect my switch to the monitor I have to switch the HDMI Port? is there no way to use usb c to HDMI adpater?
Well… I know what I’m getting myself for my birthday. 😌😌😌
I absolutely love it!
Would it be useful to connect your Mac mini M1 to it and take advantage of all the features of the Mac???
I would think so, I am waiting for this combination to arrive next week. I see this monitor as a cost effective alternative to the new Apple Studio Display
@@HPSauced I think exactly the same. I'm also waiting
@@HPSauced how is it?
@@atwfk coming from a 5K iMac (2015), M8 at 4K & brightness is not up to par...VA versus IPS probably some difference too. But M8 is very usable & the features are great! I kept my M8...all depends what is important to you....I compromised & happily saved over $1,000 (Canada)
I wish the m8 was as big as the m7..either way I’m sold. I need that pink one asap
I'm an Apple guy but I'll be getting this monitor.
Considering getting the pink one
The problem with these monitors connecting to WiFi like this samsung monitor is that they will gather even more data not only from what you watch but what you do with your computer. It's ridiculous at this point that companies want you to connect your monitor to WiFi. Buy a regular 4k monitor and forget about this data grabbing crap. I got a intel nuc with a non smart 4k tv and that's enought. These smart tv only record what you say through the remote and what you browse in your tv.
Great content keep it up as always bro
Fantastic review
Hello, very good video. One question, I bought the Samsung M8 and a Mac Mini M2, and I don't really know which cable to use to connect it. I have read that if you do not connect it via USB-C it does not detect the camera, but in that case, which USB-C cable do I use, the one that comes with the monitor itself? And which of the two USB-C that the monitor has should I use? Because there is one that charges, and if I connected it to a laptop I would understand it, it would charge it, but if I connect it to a Mac Mini it doesn't need to be charged, wouldn't that be bad? Thank you so much.
I hope someone reply because this is exactly why I’m monitor shopping for Mac Mini M2
I was needing a new computer and i had it narrowed it down to two the IMac 2021 and this one i did go with apples but I reallyyyy was about to get this but i realized that my things connected sense all my tec is Apple! ,love the vid 3>
The pink one 💅💖
Thats a very nice monitor!
Can micro HDMI be used for consoles? Bundled HDMI cables are typically hdmi to hdmi, not hdmi micro no?
Hi, I have 3 questions:
Can I use this with a mac mini?
Can this operate on its own for class/work?
Can it download apps?
Yes
Yes "Microsoft office, Samsung Internet "
Idk... which type of apps?
@@TheZayzoo foe example zoom apps
@@TheZayzoo yeah like class apps for meets etc.?
@@risagrey2869 You'd have to use web apps for those extra apps you need if you want to use the smart monitor alone with nothing connected. Else you'd have to connect your mac mini
Excellent video. I want to ask you if in the Apple TV app you can access not only the streaming service but also iTunes movie purchases. Thank you so much!
Excellent review thanks
lol lego flowers . I bought a pink keyboard and mouse on amazon and a pad with ocean waves on it . And I painted my desk pink . with glass top / Wow . It looks classy
Sold!! Sold ! Sold. You got me 😢😂
Amazing product and review
I will probably choose this monitor than Apple’s expensive monitor paired with Mac Mini.
If you already have a TV, I have a 4K OLED, then the advantages of this is nominal. It is very expensive and there are far better monitors that are much cheaper. I would get the Mateview, £300 cheaper and better in most regards. Obviously the Studio Display from Apple is far better but you pay for that and it is therefore niche foe the average consumer. I could not recommend the Samsung M8 unless you are a Samsung super fan.
True. Apple studio monitor is intentionally overpriced garbage that uses an 8 year old display and non user-friendly design such as unremovable power cable.
I will definitely by this
This was larger display than the new iMac
Great review. Yours is only M8 review I've found that test the webcam with other app rather than just built-in Google Duo.
Just want to ask to make sure that if connect with my Macbook Pro, it will notice the webcam available to use with any video conference app on my Macbook; like Zoom that shown in your video, right? Just would like to make sure that is not the standalone Zoom app installed in M8.
i have the monitor and i connect it to my MBP 2020 and it notices the webcam perfectly when it’s connected via the usbc port
@@marieandry8060 Thank you so much. :)
HOW do you use the camera from your mac?! samsung told me it's not possible, and i have my macbook hooked up via HDMI. is it a feature available only is you're using the monitor AS your computer with a mac mini??
The music is the back driving me insane
Such a great review! Thanks for the insight 🙌🏿
I love the color pink!
Great improvement from last year's M7...
I need better sound quality. If I want a speaker where I can adjust volume via my MacBook keyboard - should I use HDMI-ARC or Bluetooth? Or will neither work without an app?
how many nits and how about the brightness for this?
Ion get the hype with apple with literally everything. BRO NO ONE CAN BE MASTER OF ALL TRADES. I love the video btw. Very informative.
can you show me how to connect the camera with Mac mini? When I open face time it say no camera available!!! Thanks.
I'm getting this monitor myself 😄
Can this handle the PS4, if you're not into first-person shooters? More like Diablo 2 and whatnot
Will this work with Mac Mini and a Thinkpad? I use my Thinkpad for work and Mac Mini at the end of work day.
I think I need this!!!
HELP! I just bought the Samsung 32inch M80B. How do I turn off the monitor microphone(Not the one on the remote) I've searched with a flashlight in the lower right hand corner and cannot find a switch to turn microphone on/off
Funny. I hook it up to my system and A) I have to figure out what cables I CANT use with it when using in conjunction with a Mac mini and B) All things being equal with my last monitor, I get hiccups and drop outs in video output. Netflix, TH-cam...both drop audio and video skips.
This could be because of the Mac OS update but as of now, this monitor is more of a letdown and frustration than an upgrade from my 32" Samsung UHD
I have bought the pink one. It is great, but I have a problem. When i conect my iPad Pro 2022 with the usb-c i have black panels on the right and left side. What can i do? Thank you.
Thanks for the video. I have been having trouble with the voice assistant. It turns on on its own and I cannot figure out how to prompt it to work... Any thoughts?
The COLORRRRR
how do I connect the mini camera to my mac mini? i cannot seem to figure it out.
I wish I had like a million dollars to buy every Samsung product I ever dreamed of! 🤧😭
where can i find the wallpaper your using on the thumbnail?
is it good for gaming?? (games like the sims 4, bayonetta, dreadout, valorant… etc)
When are they going to update this m9 monitor please with pbp
Can you use it for editing photos and videos and gaming ?
Hi guys,
I hope any of you can relate or help me resolve my dilemma. So i bought this thinking of a pc build. So i’m not pairing a laptop with it but a CPU itself. I was able to successfully connect keyboard and mouse to the monitor. However, I can’t seem to bring them to PC. 🥴
The 365 function work for excel and word but not for Teams. It says to download it, but when i try i gets function not supported through chrome or edge. Can you tell me how to use Teams for call?
Casting content such as prime, hotstar from android phone? Is that possible?
is this good for video editing ?
If it wasn't just too big, it would've been a perfect monitor for me :(
It's only you who regards M7 anf M8 as an all-in-one. If that's the case, that really is a deal breaker this year.